Sony PCV-W600G Quick Start Manual
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1. 31 Connecting the Power Cord ee 32 Turning On Your Computer 33 Registering Your Computer cceeseceeeeseeeeeeeees 33 Turning Off Your Computer e 34 Troubleshooting EEEEEE 35 Support OPTIONS u AEEzE 37 Immediate Help and Support 37 Resources for Additional Help and Support 38 oC VAIO Computer Quick Start Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO computer Your new high performance multimedia computer combines state of the art computer functionality with the latest audio video and information technology features VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown depending on the system configuration purchased For details on the accessories supplied with your computer see the online Specifications sheet Your VAIO computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program to recover your computer s operating system and preinstalled software Computer and supplied accessories System with attached keyboard Power cord Modem cable Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories TV coaxial cable ES AA alkaline batteries 2 EA O y Unpacking Your Computer Handling the system unit Before attemp2. FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA On the rear of this equipment is a label that contains among other information a product identifier in the format US AAAEQ TXXXX If requested this number must be provided to the telephone company This modem uses the USOC RJ 11 telephone jack A telephone plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENS on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company For products approved after July 23 2001 the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US AAAEQ TXXXX The digits represented by are the REN without a decimal point e g 03 is a REN of 0 3 For earlier products the REN is separately shown on the label If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice is not practical the
3. Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Model No PCVA IMB5A Supplementary Television Broadcasting Receiving Apparatus Appareils suppl mentaires de r ception de t l vision Canada Industry Canada Notice This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications The Ringer Equivalence Number REN is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed 5 Avis de L Industrie Canada Le pres nt mat riel est conforme aux sp cifications techniques applicables d Industrie Canada L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie IES sert indiquer le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent tre raccord s a une interface t l phonique La terminaison d une interface peut consister en une combinaison quelconque de dispositifs la seule condition que la somme d indices d quivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n exc de pas 5 Macrovision license This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporati
4. Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems For information on other troubleshooting topics see the online VAIO Computer User Guide My computer does not start Q m Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive unless you are using a bootable floppy disk Confirm that a CD is not in an optical drive unless you are using a bootable CD Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working Verify that the monitor is plugged into a power source and turned on If your system has a built in monitor confirm that it is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the system is turned on Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are adjusted correctly See the manual supplied with your display for details Confirm that the computer is not in Stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with a floppy disk drive You can purchase this equipment separately ES VAIO Computer Quick Start What can I do if my computer or software stop responding You can try to locate and close the software program th
5. durant un orage lectrique Ne jamais effectuer l installation d une prise t l phonique dans un endroit mouill moins que la prise soit con ue cet effet Ne jamais toucher un fil t l phonique d couvert ou un terminal moins que la ligne t l phonique n ait t d branch de l interface r seau Soyez tr s prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez les lignes t l phoniques vitez d utiliser le modem durant un orage lectrique N utilisez pas le modem ni le t l phone pour pr venir d une fuite de gaz vous tes pr s de la fuite L appareil doit tre le plus pr s possible d une prise murale pour en faciliter l acc s Pour changer la pile de rechange veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus pr s gt Avertissement L utilisation d instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les risques pour les yeux Puisque le faisceau laser utilis dans ce produit est dommageable pour les yeux ne tentez pas de d sassembler le bo tier Adressez vous un agent de service qualifi Danger Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert vitez l exposition directe au faisceau Pour les DVD RW Danger Radiation laser visible si ouvert Evitez l exposition directe au faisceau Pour les CD RW Danger Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert Evitez l exposition directe au faisceau gt BB gt Attention Pour ADSL et V
6. installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Q Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Q Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver LJ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product Operation with noncompliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded Operation with cables connected to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and television reception EE
7. installing or modifying telephone lines Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak U D The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible A To change the backup battery please contact your nearest Sony Service Center Caution The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes do not attempt to disassemble the drive cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only gt Danger Visible and invisible laser radiation when open Avoid direct exposure to beam For DVD RW Danger Visible and invisible laser radiation when open Avoid direct exposure to beam For CD RW Danger Invisible laser radiation when open Avoid direct exposure to beam Caution For ADSL and V 90 modem models to reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord gt gt gt U D U Oooo Pour pr venir tout risque d incendie ou d lectrocution garder cet appareil l abri de la pluie et de Vhumidit Pour pr venir tout risque d lectrocution ne pas ouvrir le ch ssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu une personne qualifi e Ne jamais effectuer l installation de fil modem ou t l phone
8. telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment for repair or warranty information please contact the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or write to the Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Blvd Fort Myers FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or visit the Sony Computing Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for information If your home has specially wired alarm eq
9. 90 modele modem afin de r duire les risques d incendie n utilisez qu un cordon de communication NO 26 AWG ou plus gros Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product write to Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd Ft Myers FL 33913 USA or visit Sony Customer Service on the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pesupport Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCV 9901 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 680 Kinderkamack Rd Oradell NJ 07649 USA Telephone 201 930 6972 This phone number is for FCC related matters only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Model No PCVA IMB5A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
10. SONY VAIO Computer Quick Start PCV W600G Notice 2004 Sony Electronics Inc Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval SONY ELECTRONICS INC PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO USE OF OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS DATA TEXT IMAGES VIDEO OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMA
11. TION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES Sony Electronics Inc reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions Certain product s included with this computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT S REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product s or upon certain reinstallations of the software product s or reconfiguration of the computer and may be completed by Internet or telephone toll charges may apply Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating
12. a direction arrow to navigate Press ENTER to select BACK button Press to return to the previous screen Note This function is not available for the Giga Pocket software program APPLICATION START button Press to launch the Giga Pocket software program VOLUME button Press to raise or lower the volume STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode Note You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket software functions are running AUDIO button Press to view available sound mode options on the monitor display TV VIDEO button Press to change the on screen image from the TV Recording deck to external video equipment such as your VCR Note You cannot change the input source while recording Em 11 About the Remote Control DISPLAY button cont During DVD playback in full screen mode press to show the settings 12 13 14 15 16 17 window When using the Giga Pocket software program press to display the TV Recording deck and playback deck screens Press again to hide these views SIZE button Press to view the current software in full screen size Press again to return the view to its original size FUNCTION button When the Giga Pocket software program is selected with the MENU button press to switch from the TV recording deck to the playback deck When using the SonicStage software program press to change from the music drive hard disk drive to th
13. active easy to understand lessons on using your computer s hardware and software features Links that enable you to Q find the nearest Sony service center locations arrange for repairs or check repair status review warranty information Q e mail your question or comments to the Sony Customer Information Services Center U check pricing and availability for products accessories and parts as well as purchase online access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base a database that contains answers to many frequently asked questions Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your issue you can contact a Sony Support representative directly Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center have this basic information readily available 1 VAIO computer system type 2 Model number 3 Serial number Example nn 4 Operating system 5 Hardware feature or software program that has a problem See the online VAIO User Guide for the appropriate software contact information 6 Brief description of the issue For VAIO computers purchased in the U S and Canada contact a Sony Support representative at 1 888 476 6972 The serial number is located on the back panel of your computer The serial number is on a white barcode label re Printed on 100 recycled paper using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based i
14. akage Setting Up Your Computer You can set up your system quickly and easily with the instructions provided in this section For details on your system 5 hardware configuration see the online Specifications sheet VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a USB Optical Mouse 1 Plug the supplied optical mouse into the USB mouse port located on the right panel of your computer 2 Place the optical mouse on an appropriate surface to enable tracking To connect a USB mouse To use an optical mouse An optical mouse requires an ideal surface in order to provide proper pointing and tracking Use surfaces such as plain paper card stock or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterning Avoid surfaces such as mirrors smooth glass or magazines that have half tone printing EE Connecting the Modem Cable Connecting the Modem Cable Your computer is equipped with a single modem line jack to connect the supplied modem cable to your telephone wall jack To use your wall jack for your telephone and modem lines purchase a 1 to 2 jack adapter device splitter To connect the modem cable using a splitter 1 2 Unplug your telephone cable from the wall jack Insert the telephone cable into one of the RJ 11 jacks on a splitter device optional Insert one end of the modem cable supplied into the other RJ 11 jack on the splitter device Insert the plug end of the splitter device into the telephone wall
15. at has stopped responding 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 From the Applications tab locate the software program that has the status message Not responding 3 Select the software program that has a Not Responding status and click End Task Windows attempts to close the program If your computer does not respond or the software program does not close try the following steps 1 Save and close any open files if possible 2 Press the Alt F4 keys The Turn Off Computer window appears If the Turn Off Computer window does not appear press Ctrl Alt Delete 3 Click Restart If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds If the software program continues to stop responding or causes your computer to stop responding contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider A Pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds may result in the loss of data from files that are currently open Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate technical support for your VAIO computer This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to access this information for maximum results Immediate Help and Support You can locate helpful information immediately by consulting you
16. ber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk 5 Power indicator Light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in Stand by mode 6 Power button Turns the computer on and off 7 Infrared receiver Communicates with the remote control supplied to turn on TV change TV channels and raise or lower volume 8 Liquid Crystal Display LCD screen The attached LCD screen displays computer generated images 9 Keyboard with Shortcut keys S keys The attached keyboard uses a standard key arrangement along with programmable function keys that launch specific applications For information about the LCD screen see the online VAIO Computer User Guide About the Front Panel Front panel Keyboard folded 1 TV On Button Press to launch the Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder software 2 Channel Press to change the channel when TV programming is displayed 3 Volume Press to increase or decrease computer speaker volume The access indicator light is white when the TV channel or volume functions are active VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Side Panels The side panels of your computer contain the connections for supplied and optional accessories The icons on the side panels help to locate and identify the connections on your computer i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con
17. ck the keyboard when folding towards system unit VHF UHF port Connection for a TV coaxial cable supplied PC Card slot A PC Card PCMCIA Card can be inserted into this slot to increase your computer s functional capabilities Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable supplied to the wall jack i LINK 4 pin S400 port Connection for i LINK compatible digital devices IEEE 1394 Microphone jack Connection for a microphone optional Headphones jack Connection for optional speakers or headphones Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports 3 Connections for compatible high full low speed USB devices Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 mouse port Connection for a USB optical mouse supplied AC Input port Connection for the AC power cord supplied An optional 1 to 2 jack adapter device splitter is required to connect both a telephone and modem line to your computer VAIO Computer Quick Start Left panel 1 Brightness control dial Adjusts the brightness of the built in LCD monitor 2 Volume control dial Increases or decreases the speaker volume 3 Memory Stick media slot Reads and writes data from a Memory Stick media 4 Unlock button Press to unlock the keyboard when folding towards system unit About the Remote Control About the Remote Control Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with the remote control The remote control can start and stop video recor
18. ding and playback select channels and set viewing preferences This section describes the basic functions of your remote control Remote Control 5 MUSIC HOMENETWORK MENU gt 1 MUTE button Press to turn off the sound Press again to restore the sound 2 Channel number buttons 0 9 Press to select specific channels Press the ENTER button to activate channel selection JUMP button Press to go to the previous channel Press again to return to the current channel ENTER button Press to activate channel selection See Channel number buttons BM VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 11 REC STOP button Press to stop recording Note The REC STOP function is available for the Giga Pocket software program only REC button Press to begin recording Note The REC function is only available for the Giga Pocket software program TV button Press to change from the on screen image to the TV Recording deck VIDEO button Press to change to the external video equipment such as your VCR Note You cannot change the input source while recording DVD button Press to change to an external DVD device such as a DVD player MUSIC button Press to launch the SonicStageTM software program HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO MediaTM software program Direction and ENTER buttons Press
19. e CD REW and FF buttons Press to rewind or fast forward PREV and NEXT buttons Press to move back to the previous screen or forward to the next screen STOP button Press to stop playback PLAY button Press to begin playback PAUSE button Press to pause playback MENU button Press to view a shortcut menu of available software programs Press again to hide this menu Note For the Giga Pocket software program the Select Video Capsules window displays Press the button again to hide this window TOOLS button The function of this button may vary between DVD media See the DVD player software program instructions for details APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to close the Giga Pocket software program CHANNEL button Press to change channels automatically without number input Note This function is only available for the Giga Pocket software program For more details about the function buttons on your remote control see the Giga Pocket Help ee ER VAIO Computer Quick Start To set up the remote control Insert two AA alkaline batteries supplied into the remote control as shown Inserting batteries into the remote control Under normal use the AA batteries may last up to six months If your remote control does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced When your remote control is not being used for extended periods of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery le
20. ed batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children To change the lithium battery please contact your nearest Sony Service Center Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium qui fuient ou sont endommag es Une batterie non conforme pr sente un danger d explosion La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type quivalent recommand par le fabricant Evacuer les batteries us es selon les directives du fabricant La manutention incorrecte du module de batterie de cet appareil pr sente un risque d incendie ou de br lures chimiques Ne pas d monter incin rer ou exposer une temp rature de plus de 100 C vacuer promptement la batterie us e Garder hors de port e des enfants Pour changer la batterie au lithium veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus pr s Contents Getting Started 13 Unpacking Your Computer 14 Locating Controls And Ports 17 About the Front Panel L e 18 About the Side Panels L eee 22 About the Remote Control E 25 Setting Up Your Com ueer 29 Connecting a USB Optical Mouse 30 Connecting the Modem Cable
21. ed products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S registered trademark of the Environmental Protection Agency Owner s Record The model number and serial number are located on the back of your Sony VAIO computer Record the model and serial number in the space provided here and keep in a secure location Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call the Sony Service Center Model Number Serial Number Safety Information and Caution Your computer s installed optical drives may vary depending on the system configuration you have purchased See the online specifications sheet for details on your installed optical drives For questions regarding your product or or the Sony Service Center nearest you visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pesupport To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your desktop to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Q Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when
22. er s operating system and preinstalled software For more information about hard disk drive recovery 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu click VAIO Recovery Options Other A software library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end user license agreement Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with the controls ports and jacks that are available on your computer To view the specific hardware configuration for your system see the online Specifications sheet VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO computer is equipped with built in stereo speakers and indicator lights You can access the front panel of your VAIO computer by lowering the keyboard When the keyboard is not in use you can fold it up and use the additional TV channel and volume controls Handling the System Unit About the Front Panel Front panel Keyboard open 1 Stereo speakers built in The stereo speakers provide sound for software audio and video media 2 Memory Stick media access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use EN VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 DVD RW optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drive 4 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is am
23. financial institutions Important information for Canadian customers Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades and Internet services or offers that are available to U S customers only Sony VAIO the VAIO logo DVgate Plus PictureGear Click to DVD Giga Pocket Handycam MagicGate Memory Stick the Memory Stick logo SonicStage ImageStation ATRAC3 and i LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation PS 2 is a registered trademark of the IBM Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners SRS 0 WOW SRS and O symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc WOW WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony Corporation has determined that Greg yi this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The target
24. iles 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs A submenu appears listing all preinstalled software programs 2 Click the desired software program The software s main window appears 3 From the menu bar click Help The software program s Help appears Q VAIO Software Provides specific information on preinstalled Sony software To access this online software information 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar 2 Click Welcome to VAIO life Resources for Additional Help and Support If the information provided with your VAIO computer does not offer an immediate solution or you would like to get direct support try these additional help and support resources Sony Online Support Web site Online help and support are available 24 hours a day seven days a week when you visit the Sony Online Support Web site You can access the Web site at http www sony com pcsupport The Sony Online Support Web site provides Q Information about your specific model computer such as hardware and software specifications upgrade and maintenance procedures Q safety and legal information quick solutions to common problems You can locate the online Help for Sony software programs by pointing to the individual software program s icon and selecting Help from the submenu EA O Z gt Resources for Additional Help and Support Q An automated tutorial library that contains inter
25. jack Plug the modem cable into the modem line jack on the computer To connect the modem cable 1 to 2 jack adapter splitter Your computer has a protective sticker oN covering the Ethernet port located on A the right panel Connect only 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port Using other cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the port For help on connecting to a network see your network administrator Ci VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Power Cord 1 Plug the power cord into the AC input port on the right panel of the computer 2 Plug the power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip To connect the power cord Install your computer so you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency Turning On Your Computer Turning On Your Computer When you start your computer it may detect new hardware and prompt you to restart your computer Respond to this prompt immediately Press the power button on the computer to turn on the system To turn on your computer Power button and indicator Registering Your Computer Take advantage of Sony s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer Q Sony Customer Support Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having
26. nection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK devices to your system such as an optical or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Right panel l3 oo Riel en FS el by H RI fal fe EENE 1 S video In jack Connection for an S video cable optional Composite video In jack Connection for a video cable optional gi __ tk ______ j U U UU_U___ 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 About the Side Panels DVD RW optical drive Reads data from compatible CD or DVD media Writes data to compatible CD R CD RW DVD R or DVD RW media DVD RW optical drive eject button Ejects a disc from the optical drive Composite audio L In jack Connection for an audio cable optional Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable optional Line In jack Connection for an audio device S P DIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital audio or optical device Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE T 100BASE TX Ethernet The port marked with Network is for LAN connections only Unlock button Press to unlo
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28. on and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Licence Macrovision Ce produit int gre une technologie de protection de la loi sur le droit d auteur elle m me prot g e par des d clarations de m thode de certains brevets et autres droits de propri t intellectuelle appartenant Macrovision Corporation ainsi qu d autres propri taires de droits L utilisation de cette technologie doit tre autoris e par Macrovision Corporation Elle est uniquement destin e un usage priv et d autres fins de visualisation limit e sauf autorisation contraire de la part de Macrovision Corporation Tout d sossage ou d sassemblage est formellement interdit BB _ Disposal of Lithium Battery You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 476 6972 in the United States or 1 800 961 7669 in Canada A Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard us
29. r hard copy guides and supplements or by accessing the online Computer User Guide and the individual software Help files Your computer is supplied with these support options Q VAIO Computer Quick Start The Quick Start contains information on how to set up your computer quickly and easily You can find instructions on how to plan an ergonomic work space connect power cords cables and peripheral devices and register your computer with Sony VAIO Computer User Guide The online User Guide provides information about configuring maintaining and upgrading your computer This support resource offers a variety of available topics enabling you to quickly view specific information using context sensitive search features To access the online guide 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu click VAIO User Guide Q Specifications The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer To view this online information go to http www sony com pcsupport CO VAIO Computer Quick Start Q Preinstalled software Help files Each preinstalled software program provides online Help within the software that describes the software s features In these Help files you can find tutorials that teach you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support should problems occur To access software Help f
30. ting to lift your computer close the keyboard against the unit Lift the unit by holding j the right and left sides Do not lift your computer by ES holding the back of the unit Lifting from the back of the U computer may cause damage Manuals Q VAIO Computer Quick Start Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support safety guidelines and owner s information Online Documentation Q VAIO Computer User Guide Contains information on the hardware and preinstalled software applications included with your system To access the online User Guide 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu click VAIO User Guide Specifications This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony compcsupport to view the online Specifications sheet ee VAIO Computer Quick Start Q VAIO Software Provides specific information about the preinstalled Sony software on your computer To access this online software information 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar 2 Click Welcome to VAIO life Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard a utility program that enables you to recover your comput
31. uipment connected to the telephone line ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer Please use a surge arrestor against electrical surges Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United States The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device including FAX machines to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges In order to program this information into your facsimile machine see your fax software documentation Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Please refer to your telephone directory under Privacy Issues and or Terms of Service For more detailed information please contact CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudi re Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage 5 tage Hull PQ KIA 0N2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003
32. with your computer Limited Warranty Protect your investment See the Limited Warranty Card for more details You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the unit Follow the on screen instructions to complete the registration process lf you are not able to register your computer during the first session you are provided with additional registration opportunities later dvk j____ jjj___ j ___ _ _ _ _ ______ ijj_j__ E VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off Your Computer Follow these steps when you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time A To avoid loss of data do not use the power button to turn off the computer To turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select Turn Off Computer The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears 2 Select the Turn Off option amp Respond to any prompts about saving your documents 3 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically the power indicator light turns off 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer If you plan to stop using your computer for a short period of time use Stand by mode About the power button If your system stops responding press and hold the power button for more than six seconds to force your system to shut down You may need to repeat this procedure if your system does not shut down on the first attempt
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