Sony PCV-RS400C Quick Start Manual
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1. 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 that came 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 VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding You can try to locate and close the software application that has stopped responding 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 From the Applications tab locate the application that has the status message Not responding 3 Select the application that has a Not Responding status and click End Task Windows attempts to close the application If your computer does not respond or the application does not close try the following steps 1 Save any open files if possible 2 Press the Alt F4 keys The Turn Off Computer window appears 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 application continues to stop responding or causes your co2. The port marked with 2 Network is for LAN connections only Monitor DVI port Connection for a DVI monitor TV Out S Video video jack Connection for an S video cable optional VHF UHF port Connection for a coaxial cable supplied Not available on all models See your online Specifications sheet for details Your computer is supplied with speakers that use AC power The speaker DC out jack provides power for stereo speakers equipped with a DC power cable which can be purchased separately B pan el P CV RS 410 s erie S m ode 1 IO Co uick St art 209 99999 08880888 pm e 20800 i EE _ 28 2008 32 p 08 200 080 TES 98086 00 9383838 98988 6288080 38389 80808 90029 0808 90029 89099 ae 99998 2808 _ 69988 j o 12808 99 RE 0000 895 E Bok o End _ I 38939 L d xi _ d 0800 s 950 d 8 goo 80598 99899 2 Co The necti e 10 port n fo m ra arke 10B d A with SE T ss i AS W S XE or L thern AN eti con interf necti ac ion ly Co nne ctio n f r thi wer nne cor d ctio f or a PS 2 ke ybo ar d Co nne ctio n for T 2 m ous Input port Mouse port K eyboard p E om
3. thernet por t 1 3 4 About the Back Panel 5 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports 2 Connections for compatible high full low speed USB devices 6 Monitor port Connection for a display 7 Printer port Connection for a parallel device such as a printer or scanner 8 i LINK 6 pin S400 port IEEE 1394 Connection for a compatible digital device 9 Serial port Connection for a compatible serial device 10 Headphones jack Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones Line In jack Connection for an audio device Microphone jack Connection for a microphone optional 11 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable optional to the computer 12 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable to the wall jack i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection 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 Please 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 o O VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control Giga Pocket Per
4. number must be provided to the telephone company This modem uses the USOC RJ 11 telephone jack EN O0 0 1 0 1 L L 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 AAEQZZTXXXX 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 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
5. to any prompts about saving your documents 3 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically the power indicator light turns off 4 off any peripheral devices connected to your computer f you plan to turn off 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 Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems You can also find helpful information on how to use your computer s hardware features and preinstalled software Your computer may not be equipped with all of the features or software discussed in this section depending on the system configuration purchased My computer does not start Q Q 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
6. D INFORMATION 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 reconfigurations 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 pa
7. If necessary plug the display s cable into the back of the display To connect a display To connect a DVI display Gi Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency EA h Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers The right and left speakers are attached The right speaker has a speaker wire with a jack connector and an AC power cord that supplies power to both speakers 1 From the right speaker plug the jack connector into the Headphones jack located on the back panel of your computer 2 From the right speaker insert the AC adapter plug into a grounded AC wall outlet or surge suppressor To connect the speakers VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 1 Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer 2 Plugthe mouse cable into the mouse port on the back of the computer To connect the keyboard and 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 Q Avoid surfaces such as mirrors smooth glass or magazines that have half tone printing E
8. R Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables 1 Unplug your telephone from the wall Jack and plug its cable into the telephone jack located on the back panel of your computer 2 Plug the modem cable supplied into the modem line jack located on the back panel of your computer 3 Plug the other end of the modem cable into the wall jack To connect the telephone and modem cables A Your computer has a protective sticker D covering the Ethernet port located on the rear 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 Ethernet port For help on connecting to a network see your network administrator VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Power Cords 1 Plug the power cord into the AC Input port located on the back panel of the computer 2 Plug both the display and computer power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip To connect the power cords Turning On your Computer Turning On your Computer When you start your system for the first time your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that prompts you to restart your computer Respond to this pr
9. SON Y VAIO Computer Quick Start PCV RS400 Series NOTICE 2003 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 COPYRIGHTE
10. SonicStage software HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media Direction and ENTER buttons Press 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 Giga Pocket software APPLICATION START button Press to launch the Giga Pocket software 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 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 VAIO Computer Quick Start cont 12 13 14 15 16 17 DISPLAY button During DVD playback in full screen mode press to show the settings window When using Giga Pocket software 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 Giga Pocket software is selected with the MENU button press to switch from the TV recording deck to the playback deck When using SonicStage software press to c
11. alence 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 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 Contents Getting Started 11 Unpacking Your Computer 12 Locating Controls And Ports 15 About the Front Panel ets 16 About the Back Panel 19 About the Remote Control EEE 24 About Keyboard te 28 Setting Up Your Computer 31 Connecting a Display Monitor 32 Connecting the SDOeak6ers ios eoe et tentis 33 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 34 Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables 35 Connecting the Power 5 36 Turning On your Com
12. 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 inside the lower front panel 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 your 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 specification sheet for details on your installed optical drives For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Q Oooo U 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 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 installing o
13. e 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 pres 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 boitier 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 et invisible si ouvert vitez l exposition directe au faisceau Pour les CD RW CD ROM Danger Radiation laser invisible si ouvert vitez l exposition directe au faisceau Attention Pour ADSL V 90 modele modem afin de r duire les risques d incendie n utilisez qu un c
14. ection for the supplied power cord Connection for a PS 2 mouse AC Input port Mouse port 1 VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 12 Keyboard port Connection for a PS 2 keyboard Printer port Connection for a parallel device such as a printer or scanner i LINK 6 pin S400 port IEEE 1394 Connection for a compatible digital device Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports 4 Connections for compatible high full low speed USB devices Microphone jack Connection for a microphone optional Headphones jack Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones Line In jack Connection for an audio device Monitor port Connection for a standard display Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio or stereo dubbing cable optional Composite audio L In jack Connection for an audio or stereo dubbing cable optional Composite video In jack Connection for a digital video or stereo A V dubbing cable optional S video In jack Connection for an S video cable optional Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable optional to the computer Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable to the wall jack Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the speaker power cable g 13 14 15 16 17 About the Back Panel S P DIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital audio or optical device Ethernet port Connection for a 1 OBASE T 100BASE TX Ethernet interface
15. 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 pcesupport 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 Online Support 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 equipment 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
16. hange from the music drive hard disk drive to the 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 applications Press again to hide this menu Note For Giga Pocket software 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 instructions for details APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to close the Giga Pocket software CHANNEL button Press to change channels automatically no number input required Note This function is available for Giga Pocket software only For more details about the function buttons on your remote control see the Giga Pocket Help ER 1 About the Remote Control To set up the remote control Insert two AA batteries supplied into the remote control as shown Inserting batteries into the remote control 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 leakage VAIO Computer Quick Start Abou
17. in to deactivate the numeric keypad The Up Down Left and Right arrow keys move the pointer on the screen The Applications key displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button The key with the Microsoft Windows logo displays the Start menu Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking Start on the taskbar FUNCTION The Num Lock indicator lights when the numeric keypad is activated When the indicator is off the directional arrow and correction keys on the numeric keypad area are active The Caps Lock indicator lights up to advise you that the keyboard is set to type letters in uppercase When the indicator is off the letters appear in lower case as you type The Scroll Lock indicator lights up to advise you that your screen s scrolling pattern has changed When the indicator is off the screen scrolls normally This function is not available with all software applications Uhh L L_ _______ VAIO Computer Quick Start Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section The location of the controls ports and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown See the online specifications sheet for your system s specific hardware configuration VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display Monitor Plug the display s cable into the appropriate monitor port
18. 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 K1A 0N2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada 7 DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Cen
19. line 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 C hardware and software specifications Q upgrade and maintenance procedures Q safety and legal information Q quick solutions to common problems You can locate the online Help for Sony software programs by pointing to the individual application s icon and selecting Help from the submenu ER ll Q Q Resources for Additional Help and Support An automated tutorial library that contains interactive easy to understand lessons on using your computer s hardware and software features Links that enable you to Q quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations arrange for repairs or check repair status Q review warranty information Q e mail your question or comments to the Sony Customer Information Services Center C check pricing and availability for products accessories and parts as well as purchase online Q 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 Cu
20. models See your online Specifications sheet for details On models equipped with this hardware configuration the media access indicator light is amber when reading or writing data to the SmartMedia or CompactFlash Microdrive slots The number of USB ports may vary depending on the model purchased de f For your convenience your computer includes USB and i LINK ports on both the front and back panels The 4 pin i LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6 pin i LINK port is located on the back Additional information Your computer is equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door Q Q After pushing the eject button wait for the drive to stop reading the CD It may take a few moments for the drive tray to eject Gently push the drive tray in when closing the optical drive door Do not force the door or handle roughly After closing the drive door wait a few moments for the drive to begin reading the CD ER O ll C0 020 5 About the Back Panel 9 92020 e O809595959589 250 080 accessories The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks Your configuration may vary based on the system you purchased The back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional on your computer About the Back Panel Back panel Conn
21. mputer 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 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 your 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 register your computer with Sony and establish a dial up connection to the Internet The Quick Start can also provide troubleshooting support if problems occur 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 acce
22. nd by mode 7 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator Reads and writes data from and to a Memory Stick amp media The access indicator is amber when reading or writing data to a Memory Stick media 8 Media access indicator Light is amber when reading or writing data 9 S video In jack Connection for an S video cable optional Composite video In jack Connection for a video cable optional Composite audio L In jack Connection for an audio cable optional Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable optional 10 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2 12 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 14 15 16 17 18 Power indicator VAIO Light is blue when the computer is on The light turns off when the computer is in Standby mode or turned off Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data CompactFlash Microdrive media card slot Reads and writes data from and to CompactFlash or Microdrive media SmartMedia card slot Reads and writes data from and to a SmartMedia media Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports Connections for compatible high full low speed USB devices i LINK 4 pin S400 port IEEE 1394 Connection for a compatible digital device Not available on all
23. nterference 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 L Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna L Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver L Connectthe equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected L 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 FCC PART 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA On the modem card is a label that contains among other information a product identifier in the format US AAAEQ TXXXxX If requested this
24. ompt immediately 1 Press the power button on the computer to turn on the power 2 Press the power button on the display to turn on the power 3 Press the power button located on the side of the right speaker to turn on the power To turn on your computer 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 with your computer Q 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 If you are not able to register your computer during the first session you are provided with additional registration opportunities later _ jkjZ___ jjj__ _ j__ djjj_r j L jjjjj 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 Respond
25. ordon de communication NO 26 AWG ou plus gros REGULATORY INFORMATION Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCV 2232 PCV 2234 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 680 Kinderkamack Rd Oradell NJ 07649 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 IMBSA For models equipped with Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features 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 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 i
26. puter 37 Registering your Computer 37 Turning Off your Computer 38 Troubleshooting 39 Support Options ss 41 Immediate Help and Support 41 Resources for Additional Help and Support 42 ee 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 utility to recover your computer s operating system and preinstalled software Computer and supplied accessories System unit Modem cable Power cord Video adapter Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories Available with selected models Infrared receiver 1 Manuals Q VAIO Computer Quick Start Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer The Quick Start also provides resources for technical
27. r 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 The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible 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 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 CD ROM Danger lInvisible 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 BB BI eye U D C Oooo Pour pr venir tout risque d incendie ou d lectrocution garder cet appareil l abri de la pluie et de l humidit 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 durant un orage lectrique Ne jamais effectuer l installation d un
28. rticipating 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 Image Station SonicStage DVgate Click to DVD MagicGate PictureGear i LINK Memory Stick and the Memory Stick Logo 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 Microsoft Corporation PS 2 is a registered trademark of 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 technology is incorporated under license from SRS As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR amp Groggy 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 targeted products are office equipment such as
29. sonal Video Recorder features are controlled with the remote control The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback select channels and set viewing preferences This section describes the basic functions of your remote control Remote control for models equipped with Giga Pocket features 1 10 11 2 3 4 12 13 5 14 6 7 15 8 16 9 17 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 ER CL 10 About the Remote Control REC STOP button Press to stop recording Note The REC STOP function is available for Giga Pocket software only REC button Press to begin recording Note The REC function is available for Giga Pocket software only 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
30. ss the online manual 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 ee VAIO Computer Quick Start Preinstalled software Help files Each preinstalled software application 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 files 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 application The software s main window appears 3 From the menu bar click Help The Help file appears Q VAIO Software Provides specific information on preinstalled software on your computer 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 On
31. stomer Information Services Center have this basic information readily available 1 2 6 VAIO computer system type Model number Serial number Example agnum Operating system Hardware feature or software application that has a problem See Resources for Additional Help and Support for the appropriate software contact information 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 4 678 830 01 2003 Sony Electronics Inc Printed in USA
32. 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 manual 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 This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer To access this online information go to the Specifications sheet Q VAIO Software Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on your computer To access this online software information 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar 2 Click Welcome to VAIO Life _ _ ____ E VAIO Computer Quick Start Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with a utility program that recovers your computer 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 Fromthe VAIO Help And Support Center menu click VAIO Recovery Options Other A Software Library containing the Microsoft software and Sony end user license agreements Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with the controls ports and jacks on
33. t the Keyboard Your VAIO keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions VAIO Keyboard Number Function Volume Lock Volume Capital r Standby Lock Scroll VAIO Numeric Keypad Directional arrows Windows Applications KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform certain tasks The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next Volume Control Press a button to increase or decrease the volume of q q the speakers Mute Press the button to turn off the speaker sound Press the Mute aX button again to restore sound ER tt 10 0 ll KEY Standby C Numeric keypad Directional Arrows Applications EN Windows EH INDICATORS Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock About the Keyboard DESCRIPTION Press the button to place the computer in Standby mode Press the Power button or any key briefly to resume normal operation Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad The Num Lock indicator lights Press the Num Lock key aga
34. ter In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For the location of the Sony Service Center nearest you visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport A Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium qui fuient ou sont endommag es A Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions 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 A 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 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 Evacuer promptement la batterie us e Garder hors de port e des enfants INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications The Ringer Equiv
35. your computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls ports and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section To view the specific connection capabilities for your system see the online specifications sheet VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives On certain models the front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick media slot Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features SmartMedia CompactFlash Microdrive media card slot Universal Serial Bus USB and i LINK ports This hardware configuration enables you to connect compatible peripheral devices Your system configuration may vary depending on the model purchased See the online specifications sheet for details Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information About the Front Panel 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3 5 inch floppy disk 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on off 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is in Sta
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