Sony PCV-RS300C Quick Start Manual
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1. 2 Read the on screen information Click Next VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Select Create Recovery Media Kit Strongly Recommended and click Next VAIO Recovery Wizard Media and Recovery Options 5 VAIO Recovery Wizard Media and Recovery Options E 7 Create Recovery Media Kit Strongly Recommended Create a Recovery Media Kit CDs and DVDs to restore your operating system and preinstalled software applications in the event that your system becomes unstable or corrupted Creating a Recovery Media Kit enables you to reclaim hard drive space used by the recovery partition Proceed with System Recovery Recover applications return your computer to previous states recover your C drive recover your operating system Most options in this category require your computer to restart You can also purchase a Recovery Media Kit Consult your User Guide and Quick Start for more information lt Back Cancel Help 4 Select the Recovery Media Kit that you want to create You can create your kit using a single type of media or by combining media types as follows Q One recordable CD CD R and up to two recordable DVDs DVD R or DVD R Your VAIO computer must be equipped with a DVD RW or DVD RW drive Q Upto 12 recordable CDs CD R Your VAIO computer must be equipped with a CD RW drive 5 Click Next Your computer s optical drive tray opens automatically 6 Insert a blank disc into the2. ovo vo 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 direct exposure to beam For CD RW CD ROM Danger Invisible laser radiation when open Avoid direct exposure to beam A For DVD RW Danger Visible and invisible laser radiation when open Avoid A Caution For ADSL and V 90 modem models to reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord 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 LI Ne jamais effectuer l installation d une prise t l phonique dans un endroit mouill moins que la prise soit con ue cet effet D Ne jamais toucher un fil t l phonique d couvert ou un terminal moins que
3. 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 prompt 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 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 5 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 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 O
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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 AAEQ 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 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 e
6. Next 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery and click Next The Recovery Options window appears If you are using the Recovery Media Kit skip step 2 3 Select Custom Recovery for Advanced Users and click Next The Custom Recovery Options window appears 2 When you select the Application Recovery option you cannot return to the system recovery portion of the VAIO Recovery Wizard without restarting your computer 4 Select Application Recovery and click Next The Begin Application Recovery window appears VAIO Application Recovery Wizard Begin Application Recovery lt 2 VAIO Application Recovery Wizard Begin Application Recovery Click the checkbox next to the application you want to recover Click Next to start the application recovery Applications available for recovery JA AT amp T Worldnet OA Acrobat Reader MA Ace of Empires Jk America Online Boingo Wireless Dsl Click to DVD Ole DVgate Plus CZ EarthLink TotalAccess M Get Sony Yahoo Software D ImageStation Library DI Z8 Instant Messenger OR MPEG Decoder f Pen ee O OS a 4 Next gt Cancel Help 5 Click to select the check box for each software program you want to recover Click Next You may need to use the scrollbar to view all available software programs EE Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 6 As your computer prepares to install each application a status indicator appears You may see installation wizards mess
7. Start in the Windows taskbar point to All Programs and click VAIO Recovery Wizard A Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard may require you to restart your computer even if you cancel and exit the wizard 2 From the Welcome window click Next 3 Choose one of the available menu options To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit 1 Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power 2 Open the optical drive and place the Startup Recovery Disc in the optical drive 3 Close the drive and turn off your computer 4 Wait for approximately 30 seconds and then turn on the computer 5 When prompted insert the Recovery Disk 1 into the optical drive and then click OK The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears 6 Click Next 7 Choose one of the available menu options This feature is available for VAIO notebook computers only EE Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard To start the VAIO Recovery Wizard using the F10 Key for notebook computers only 1 Turn off your notebook computer 2 Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power 3 When you see the VAIO logo appear on the computer s screen briefly press the F10 key 4 Click Next 5 Choose one of the available menu options Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard To use Windows System Restore from the VAIO Recovery Wizard 1 Start the VAIO Recovery Wizard and click Next 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery and click Next The Recovery O
8. click VAIO Recovery Options Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end user license agreement VAIO Computer Quick Start Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with the controls ports and jacks on 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 It also includes access to the Universal Serial Bus USB and 1 LINK ports that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices 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 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 Bo 10 11 12 13 About the Front Panel Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is in Stan
9. drive and close the drive Click Next The CD creation process begins A window with a progress bar appears The time required to create each CD or DVD may vary depending on your optical drive s recording speed A DVD RW drive supports DVD R media only EB _ _ _ _Uuu_vjyUyUuUjUjUjj About the Recovery Media Kit 7 When prompted eject the disc Label the top of the disc with a permanent marker according to the on screen instructions 8 Repeat step 6 through step 7 for each CD or DVD 9 When the text The Recovery Media Kit is complete appears click OK 10 Click Finish Store the Recovery Media Kit in a safe location To order the Recovery Media Kit 1 Goto the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at http servicesales sel sony com 2 Enter your computer s model number for example PCV XXX and click List Parts and accessories 3 Follow the online instructions to order the Recovery Media Kit gt If you are not able to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site contact a customer service representative at 1 800 488 7669 VAIO Computer Quick Start Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard The VAIO Recovery Wizard provides recovery options for your computer You can access this tool from Windows XP Start menu your Recovery Media Kit or by pressing the F10 key on your notebook computer Starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from Windows XP 1 Click
10. for a compatible serial device such as a digital still camera 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 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable optional to the computer Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable to the wall jack gt 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 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard Your VAIO keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions VAIO Keyboard i Number Function Volume Lock Volume Capital Mute Standby Lock Scroll q q Lock VAIO Nel eee EEE
11. 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 monitor port If necessary plug the display s cable into the back of the display To connect a display PCV RS310 series model gt Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers The right and left speakers are attached The right speaker has a speaker wire that ends in 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 supressor To connect the speakers PCV RS310 series model 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 Plug the mouse cable into the mouse port on the back of the computer To connect the keyboard and mouse PCV RS310 series model 9o eo F F o 9 o 9 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse To use an optical mouse An optical mouse requires an ideal su
12. 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 U vo 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 Avertissement L utilisation d instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les risques pour les veux 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 et invisible si ouvert Evitez 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 et V 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 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCV 2220 PCV 2222 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 68
13. programs Recover specific factory installed software including the BIOS drivers and utilities To recover the original software programs start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from the Recovery Media Kit You can access this option by using Disc 1 from your Recovery Media Kit Q Perform a complete hard disk drive recovery Completely recover your computer s hard disk drive This option recovers drives C and D and the hidden recovery drive To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from your Recovery Media Kit VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Recovery Media Kit The Recovery Media Kit is created using your own CDs and or DVDs You can create the Recovery Media Kit or purchase it from Sony Recovery Media Kit overview Confirm that you have sufficient CD and or DVD recordable media available before you begin creating the Recovery Media Kit You should also have a permanent marking pen ready to label each CD and or DVD media You can create your kit using a single type of media or by combining media types as follows Q One recordable CD CD R and up to two recordable DVDs DVD R or DVD R Your VAIO computer must be equipped with a DVD RW or DVD RW drive Q Upto 12 recordable CDs CD R Your VAIO computer must be equipped with a CD RW drive Before you begin creating the Recovery Media Kit prepare your computer for the process as follows Q C
14. 0 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 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 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 LI Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Q Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver LI Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected LJ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician f
15. 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 p
16. SONY VAIO Computer Quick Start PCV RS300 Series Notice 2003 Sony Electronics Inc Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission 1s 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
17. ages and prompts Follow the instructions provided in each wizard and respond to each prompt or message When the selected software has been recovered the Application Recovery Complete window appears 7 Ifyou want to recover additional software click Back The Application Recovery window appears with a listing of the available software titles 8 Click Finish Your computer restarts gt lf the recovered software does not function properly or you see an installation error message try recovering the software again To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery You must use the Recovery Media Kit to perform a complete hard disk drive recovery 1 Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power 2 Open the optical drive and place the Startup Recovery Disc in the optical drive Close the drive Turn off your computer Wait for approximately 30 seconds and then turn on the computer N nn amp When prompted insert the Recovery Disk 1 into the optical drive and then click OK The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears 7 Click Next 8 Select Custom Recovery for Advanced Users and click Next 9 Select Complete Recovery and click Next VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 You may see installation wizards messages and prompts Follow the instructions provided in each wizard and respond to each prompt or message Your computer may restart 11 When the optical drive ejects remove the disc Close the drive and c
18. articipating 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 MagicGate PictureGear 1 LINK Memory Stick and the Memory Stick Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices 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 As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR Leg fl 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 computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S registere
19. ate the Recovery Media Kit You can create a Recovery Media Kit consisting of CDs and DVDs which enable you to recover your computer at a later date if the software stops working properly You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu and create a Recovery Media Kit Q Windows System Restore Return your computer s operating system to a previous working state by performing a System Restore You can access this recovery option by starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard or by using the Windows XP System Restore Wizard Recover drive C Returns the drive C to its original factory installed settings All previous data and settings on drive C are deleted You can preserve data on other partitions such as drive D To recover drive C access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu the Recovery Media Kit or by using the F10 key on notebook computers This feature is available for VAIO notebook computers only j jjj_j_ About Recovery Options Recover drives C and D Return drives C and D to their original factory installed settings With this option you lose all data and settings on both drives To recover drives C and D start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu the Recovery Media Kit or by using the F10 key on notebook computers An Recovering drives C and D with the Recovery Media Kit is the only way to restore the hidden recovery drive Q Recover software
20. d by mode i LINK 4 pin S400 port IEEE 1394 Connection for a compatible digital device Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk 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 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports 2 Connections for compatible high full low speed USB devices 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 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 CO accessories The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks The back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optiona
21. d 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 Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport 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 D Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations D Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when 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
22. efly 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 again 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 _ j _rrrZ j j__ En 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
23. ff Computer The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears 2 Select the Turn Off option A 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 gt If you plan to turn off your computer for a short period of time you may want to use stand by mode instead 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 Your computer may not be equipped with all of the features in this section depending on the system configuration purchased My computer does not start 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 Ve
24. he contact and support information for the preinstalled software on your system is located in the online specifications sheet Software support is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase gt Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software discussed in this section depending on the system configuration you purchased To view the specific software preinstalled on your computer see the online specifications sheet Sony Computing Support Web site Online help and support are available 24 hours a day seven days a week when you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site You can access the Web site at http www sony com pcsupport The Sony Computing Support Web site provides Q Information about your specific model computer such as Q hardware and software specifications Q upgrade and maintenance procedures Q safety and legal information Q quick solutions to common problems Q An automated tutorial library that contains interactive easy to understand lessons on using your computer s hardware and software features Q Links that enable you to Q quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations arrange for repairs or check repair status Q Q review warranty information Q e mail your question or comments to the Sony Customer Information Services Center D check pricing and availability for products accessories and parts as well as purchase online Q access the Sony Solu
25. ick Next The Recovery Options window appears If you are using the Recovery Media Kit skip step 2 Select Custom Recovery for Advanced Users and click Next The Custom Recovery Options window appears Select C and D Drive Recovery and click Next Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard If you are using the Recovery Media Kit you have two choices for this recovery option Q Keep the Recovery Drive Recommended Q Remove the Recovery Drive VAIO Recovery Wizard Custom Recovery Options 5 VAIO Recovery Wizard Custom Recovery Options C and D Drive Recovery This option restores your and D drives to their original factory installed states All the files and programs on your C and D drives are deleted The original programs an operating system are recovered This option requires a restart upon completion C Application Recovery Recovers factory installed software This option requires a restart upon completion lt Back Cancel Help 5 Choose the size of drive C Any remaining disk space is allocated to drive D minus the space allocated for the recovery drive Click Next Computers that come equipped with Giga Pocket software do not allow you to set the drive D to zero 6 The wizard starts the recovery process When it is finished click Next 7 Click Finish and the computer restarts VAIO Computer Quick Start To recover software applications 1 Start the VAIO Recovery Wizard and click
26. isassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children 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 vacuer 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 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 combina
27. ison 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 e ez j g e N MM LEK 13 Unpacking Your Computer sesessssseeeeeeessssseeerenes 14 Locating Controls And Potts 17 About The Front Panel i ye looo key n anus 18 About the Back Panel xis nn el e ndi 20 ADout the Keyboard yela k na ek aa 24 Setting Up Your Computer 27 Connecting a Display Monitor nnnnnno000000000000 28 Connecting the Speakers cccccceeccccccceeeeeesseeeeeeees 29 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 30 Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables 32 Connecting the Power CordS e 33 Turning On Your Computer 34 Registering your Compute cccccccssseeeeeeeeeeeees 35 Turning Off your Computer 36 Troubleshooting ission 37 VAIO Recovery Options 39 About Recovery Options 40 About the Recovery Media Kit 42 Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 46 Support Options rt 53 Immediate Help and Suppor 54 Help and Support Resources h 55 _ j__Ek_aDaajjjjjkj jjjJUE_R GETTING STARTED Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO computer Your new high performance multimedia computer combines state
28. l on your computer Your system may vary based on the configuration you purchased Back panel PCV RS320 series model About the Back Panel VAIO Computer Quick Start 940 9260 99252 So8o8o08o8 08080 O8 080808085808 Bo8020208080208080 208080208080 08000 O80808 080808580808 Li Connection for a parallel device such as a printer or scanner Connection for the supplied power cord Connection for a PS 2 keyboard Connection for a standard display Connection for a PS 2 mouse AC Input port Mouse port Keyboard port Printer port Monitor port 1 3 4 10 11 12 13 14 15 About the Back Panel 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 DVI port Connection for a DVI monitor 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 j ack Connection for the speaker power cable S P DIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital audio or op
29. lick Next Your computer may restart several times Additional Information Q Certain software such as DVgate Plus software automatically saves data to drive D If you choose not to have a drive D partition you must change the software settings to enable file saving to drive C Q Resizing your hard disk drive partitions can result in the loss of the VAIO Recovery Wizard Q Giga Pocket software requires a drive D in order to operate For VAIO computers with Giga Pocket software preinstalled you cannot set the drive D size to zero 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 VAIO Computer Quick Start Immediate Help and Support You can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your printed 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 co
30. lose all open software Disconnect all network connections Disconnect all peripheral devices Do not interrupt the power Disable any virus protection utility U DD Disable your screen saver The number of CDs and DVDs actually required to create a Recovery Media Kit may vary depending on the computer purchased A DVD RW drive supports DVD R media only About the Recovery Media Kit Creating the Recovery Media Kit The Recovery Media Kit can be used to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard in the event your system is unable to start normally You can reclaim the portion of your hard drive that is allocated to system recovery using the Recovery Media Kit To create the Recovery Media Kit 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar point to All Programs and then click the VAIO Recovery Wizard The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard by double clicking the VAIO Recovery Wizard icon in the Windows taskbar notification area The VAIO Recovery Wizard 5 VAIO Recovery Wizard Recovery Welcome to the VAIO Recovery Wizard Use this utility to recover your system to its original factory installed operating system and software Before you proceed it is strongly recommended that you back up your data Before continuing be sure to 1 Close all open programs 2 Disconnect all network connections 3 Disconnect all peripheral devices 4 Do not interrupt the power Cancel Help
31. ness 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 ON2 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 Disposal of Lithium Battery You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center For the location of the Sony Service Center nearest you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries 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 The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not d
32. nfiguring maintaining upgrading and troubleshooting your computer 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 Specifications The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer To view this online information 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu click VAIO User Guide 3 Locate the link in the text View the VAIO Computer Specifications Preinstalled software Help files Each preinstalled software provides online Help within the software In these Help files you can find tutorials that teach you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support To access software Help files 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs A submenu appears listing all software applications Sony software Help can be located from the submenu 2 Click the desired software application The software s main window appears 3 From the menu bar click Help The Help window appears BA Z j_ Help and Support Resources Help and Support Resources If the information provided with your VAIO computer does not provide an immediate solution or you would like to get direct support try these help and support resources Software Help and Support T
33. 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 you purchased For details on the accessories supplied with your computer see the online Specifications sheet Computer and supplied accessories See the online specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories System Unit NS Modem Cable ET D Power Cord Unpacking Your Computer 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 Q Microsoft Windows XP Guide Explains how to use the basic features of the latest Windows operating system Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with a utility program that enables you to recover your computer s operating system and preinstalled software For more information about hard disk drive recovery 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 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu
34. or 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 g ____ jjj _ 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 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
35. ptions window appears 3 Select Windows System Restore and click Next 4 Follow the on screen instructions VAIO Recovery Wizard Recovery Options 5 VAIO Recovery Wizard Recovery Options Windows System Restore This option uses Windows System Restore to restore your system to an earlier time C Drive Recovery This option restores your C drive to its original factory installed state All the files and programs on your C drive are deleted The original applications and operating system are recovered Hard drive partition sizes remain unchanged Your D drive remains unaffected This option required a restart upon completion C Custom Recovery for Advanced Users Changes partition sizes recovers preinstalled programs applications and recovers the entire system lt Back Cancel VAIO Computer Quick Start To recover drive C 1 2 N a Aa amp Start the VAIO Recovery Wizard and click Next Select Proceed with System Recovery and click Next The Recovery Options window appears If using the Recovery Media Kit skip step 2 Select C Drive Recovery and click Next Read the on screen information Click Next The wizard begins the drive C recovery When it is finished click Next Click Finish Your computer restarts To recover drives C and D and reclaim all space on the hard disk drive 1 2 Start the VAIO Recovery Wizard and click Next Select Proceed with System Recovery and cl
36. quipment 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 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 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 busi
37. r 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 VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO Recovery Wizard enables you to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer You can also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit The Recovery Media Kit enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer to normal operation gt This program repairs or replaces software For any hardware problems contact a sony authorized repair facility VAIO Computer Quick Start About Recovery Options You have several options when recovering software or your computer s operating system A When you recover drive C drive D or perform a complete recovery the VAIO Recovery Wizard deletes and replaces all the files on the selected drives Sony recommends backing up your personal data to storage media or to another computer before proceeding with system recovery Accessing the VAIO Recovery Wizard You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility from the Microsoft Windows XP Start menu from the Recovery Media Kit or from using the F10 key on notebook computers Depending on how you access the VAIO Recovery Wizard you have different system and software recovery options System and software recovery options Q Cre
38. rface texture in order to provide precision pointing and tracking Q 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 VAIO Computer Quick Start 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 PCV RS310 series model A Your computer has a protective sticker ON 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 Connecting the Power Cords Connecting the Power Cords 1 Plug the power cord connector 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 PCV RS310 series model VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning On Your Computer
39. rify 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 CO 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 compute
40. tical device Ethernet port Connection for a I OBASE T 100BASE TX Ethernet interface The port marked with s Network is for LAN connections only Monitor port Connection for a standard display On some models this monitor port may have a cover and is not available for use A DVI monitor port is available on selected models only The speaker DC out jack is used to provide power to audio stereo speakers Audio stereo speakers which require a speaker power cable may be purchased separately On some models the monitor port may be in a different location UU EE Ex ooo Back Panel PCV RS310 series model VAIO Computer Quick Start AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord 1 Connection for a 10BASE T 100BASE TX Ethernet interface The port Connection for a PS 2 mouse Connection for a PS 2 keyboard marked with Network is for LAN connections only Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports 2 Connections for compatible high full low speed USB devices Mouse port Keyboard port Ethernet port 3 4 10 11 12 About the Back Panel Monitor port Connection for a display 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 Serial port Connection
41. tions Knowledge Base a database that contains answers to many frequently asked questions VAIO Computer Quick Start 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 canne 4 Operating system 5 Hardware feature or software application that has a problem See Help and Support Resources 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 SG O Z 4 675 866 11 2003 Sony Electronics Inc Printed in USA
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