Bolens 112-428R372 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 476 6972 in the United States or 1 800 961 7669 in Canada A Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard 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 disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children To change the lithium battery please contact your nearest Sony Service Center Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium qui fuient ou sont endommag es Une batterie non conforme pr sente un danger d explosion La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type quivalent recommand par le fabricant 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 enfants2. Pour changer la batterie au lithium veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus pr s Contents Getting Started 13 Unpacking your CompUtef reee 14 Locating Controls and Ports 17 About the Front Panel e 18 About the Side Panels L eee 20 About the Back Panel 23 About the Keyboard eeeee 24 About tlte MOUSE u ses ee s 28 About the Remote Control 30 Setting Up Your Compueer 35 Connecting the Power Cord e 36 Connecting the Wireless Keyboard 38 Connecting the Wireless Mouse 40 Connecting the Modem Cable 42 Turning on Your Computer 43 Registering Your Computer cccsscceeseseeeeeeeees 43 Turning Off Your Computer 44 VAIO Computer Quick Start Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 45 Installing Memory kk ek ke 46 Troubleshooting E E 53 Support OptionS u EzzE 55 Immediate Help and Support 55 Resources for Additional Help and Support 56 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
3. 1 Stereo speakers built in The stereo speakers provide sound for software audio and video media 2 Infrared receiver Enables communication with the remote control that is supplied with models equipped with Giga Pocket features to turn on TV change TV channels and raise or lower volume 3 Optical disc and hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data About the Front Panel 4 Memory Stick media access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use 5 Power button Press the power button in from the right side to turn the computer on and off 6 Power indicator Light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in Stand by mode A Press the power button correctly to avoid damage to the computer About the attached LCD monitor Your VAIO computer has an attached LCD monitor Handle the monitor carefully when adjusting the viewing angle 1 Grasp both sides of the monitor firmly 2 Tilt the monitor backwards to the desired viewing angle For more information about handling the LCD monitor see the online VAIO Computer User guide 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu click VAIO User Guide VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Side Panels The side panels of your computer provide the connections for supplied and optional accessories The icons on the side
4. compatible high full low speed USB devices VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard Your VAIO computer is supplied with a wireless keyboard that has a standard key arrangement and additional keys that perform specific functions Before attempting to use the wireless keyboard with your computer see the section Connecting the Wireless Keyboard on page 38 Wireless keyboard top Volume Volume Standby S keys Brightness Function Mute lt p i I I Ai te r r r r er re ro rro en riz ose meon 2285 Tee amp xa 1 Ja ja 4 ls js 7 ja je Jo ef em ro P l l Ir U p P Ir 7 8 M Caps Lock l e id l li J K Er 4 5 6 Ci Alt Alt Ctrl pn 0 He Di talim Ez VAIO Windows Applications Directional Numeric arrows keypad KEY DESCRIPTION Stand by Press to place the computer into Stand by mode Press G again to resume normal operation S keys Press to activate specific applications Brightness Press to increase or decrease the brightness of the LCD screen E O Z gt y KEY Mute aK Volume Control Po d Function Numeric keypad Directional arrows Applications By Windows Ru oo About the Keyboard DESCRIPTION Press to turn off speaker sound Press again to restore sound Press to increase or decrease the speakers
5. panel help you locate and identify the appropriate jack or port Right panel 1 Optical drive eject button Ejects a disc from the optical drive 2 Optical drive See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information 3 Memory Stick media slot Reads and writes data from and to a Memory Stick media 4 PC Card slot A PC card PCMCIA card can be inserted into this slot to increase your computer s functional capabilities g kk _ j j_ About the Side Panels Left panel 11 2 3 1 Composite audio L In jack Connection for an audio cable optional Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable optional 2 Composite video In jack Connection for a video cable optional S video In jack Connection for an S video cable optional 3 VHF UHF port Connection for a TV coaxial cable supplied 4 Headphones jack Connection for external speakers optional or headphones optional 5 Line In jack Connection for an audio device E VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 11 Microphone jack Connection for an external microphone optional Connect button Enables the system unit to communicate with the wireless keyboard and wireless optical mouse Modem line jack Connection for a modem cable supplied to the telephone wall jack i LINK 4 pin S400 port Connection for compatible i LINK devic
6. receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product Operation with noncompliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded Operation with cables connected to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and television reception FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA On the rear of this equipment is a label that contains among other information a product identifier in the format US AAAEQ TXXXX If requested this number must be provided to the telephone company This modem uses the USOC RJ 11 telephone jack A telephone plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENS on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an inco
7. set up the remote control Insert two AA batteries supplied into the remote control as shown Inserting batteries into the remote control If your remote control does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced When your remote control is not being used for extended periods of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Setting Up Your Computer You can set up your system quickly and easily with the instructions provided in this section For details on your system s hardware configuration see the online specifications sheet VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Power Cord The computer s power cord must be plugged into an AC power source such as an AC wall outlet surge protector or Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard and wireless mouse A Your computer has the ability to be turned on its base and the power cord may become unplugged You may lose data if your system loses power while software programs are running Use the supplied power cord clamp to avoid accidentally unplugging your computer 1 Remove the adhesive backing from the power cord clamp 2 Press the clamp firmly against the back panel near the AC input port Attaching the power cord clamp 3 Plug the power cord into the AC input port on the back panel of the computer Install your computer in an area where you can ea
8. 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 A Center Caution The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye A 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 A exposure to beam For DVD RW DVD ROM CD RW Danger Visible and invisible laser A radiation when open Avoid direct exposure to beam Caution For ADSL and V 90 modem models to reduce the risk of fire use A only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord Vhumidit Ne jamais e Ne jamais e con ue ce U U D Q Pour pr venir tout risque d incendie ou d lectrocution garder cet appareil l abri de la pluie et de 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 ectuer l installation de fil modem ou t l phone durant un orage lectrique ectuer l installation d une prise t l phonique dans un endroit mouill moins que la prise soit effet Ne jamais toucher
9. to shut down You may need to repeat this procedure if your system does not shut down on the first attempt Upgrading Your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to increase or upgrade the memory in your VAIO computer This section provides information about installing memory VAIO Computer Quick Start Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory can vary depending on the system configuration purchased See the online Specifications sheet for details about the type and amount of memory installed in your computer A Observe the proper safety precautions when you add or remove the memory in your computer See Before upgrading your computer in the online VAIO Computer User Guide Removing the back cover 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices 3 Remove the screws located on the sides of the system unit as shown below Removing the back cover Back cover Cover release latches 4 Press the release latches on the front of the cover and pull the cover forward to remove EKA O Z _ Installing Memory Removing the memory cover 1 Gently place the system unit on a stable surface with the LCD screen facing down A Use caution when placing the LCD screen face down on a table or other flat surface The work surface must be free of any dirt or debris that may d
10. volume The 12 function keys are used to perform certain tasks The task associated with each function key varies between software programs Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations Press the Num Lock key to enable the numeric keypad function Press the Num Lock key again to disable the numeric keypad The Up Down Left and Right arrow keys move the pointer on the computer screen Press to display a shortcut menu in certain software programs Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button The Microsoft Windows key displays the Start menu Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking Start on the taskbar Use the Stand by button to resume from Stand by mode Pressing other keys or using the mouse may not enable your computer to resume normal operation VAIO Computer Quick Start Wireless keyboard bottom 1 Battery compartment Compartment for the supplied AA batteries 2 Keyboard feet Extend to adjust the keyboard height 3 CONNECT button Press to enable the wireless keyboard to communicate with the system unit About the Keyboard To set up the wireless keyboard Insert two AA batteries supplied into the wireless keyboard as shown You can check your keyboard s battery power level by clicking wireless keyboard icon located in the Windows taskbar notification area Inserting batteries into the wireless keyboard lf your
11. wireless keyboard does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced When your wireless keyboard is not being used for extended periods of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Mouse Your VAIO computer is supplied with a wireless optical mouse Before attempting to use the wireless optical mouse with your computer see the section Connecting the Wireless Mouse on page 40 Wireless mouse top 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions 2 Wheel button Rotate the wheel to scroll up or down on the LCD screen 3 Right mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions About the Mouse Wireless mouse bottom 1 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse on or off 2 CONNECT button Press to enable communication between your VAIO computer and the wireless mouse To set up the wireless mouse Insert two AA batteries supplied into the wireless mouse as shown You can check your mouse s battery power level by clicking w wireless mouse icon located in the Windows taskbar notification area Inserting batteries into the wireless mouse 27 If your wireless mouse does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced When your wireless mouse is not being used for extended periods of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage VAIO Comput
12. your VAIO computer Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport to view the online Specifications sheet Q VAIO Software Provides specific information about 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 VAIO Computer Quick Start Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard a utility program that recovers your computer s operating system and preinstalled software For more information about hard disk recovery 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu click VAIO Recovery Options Other A software library containing the Microsoft software and Sony end user license agreements Locating Controls and Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with the controls ports and Jacks that are available on your computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described and the location of the controls ports and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section To view the specific hardware configuration for your system see the online specifications sheet VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO computer is equipped with indicator lights and built in speakers Front panel
13. 33913 USA or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www sony com pesupport 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 pesupport 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 7 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
14. GHTED 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
15. SONY VAIO Computer Quick Start PCV V200G PCV V210P Notice 2004 Sony Electronics Inc Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval SONY ELECTRONICS INC PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO USE OF OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS DATA TEXT IMAGES VIDEO OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE COPIES OF COPYRI
16. Sony Support representative directly Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center have this basic information readily available 1 VAIO computer system type 2 Model number 3 Serial number Example nn 4 Operating system 5 Hardware feature or software program that has a problem See the online VAIO User Guide for the appropriate software contact information 6 Brief description of the issue For VAIO computers purchased in the U S and Canada contact a Sony Support representative at 1 888 476 6972 The serial number is located on the back panel of your computer The serial number is on a white barcode label ee BM Printed on 100 recycled paper using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink Printed in Japan 2004 Sony Electronics Inc 4 68 1 453 01
17. 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 Your VAIO computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program to recover your computer s operating system and preinstalled software Computer and supplied accessories System unit ED Modem cable AA batteries 4 Power cord Hi Wireless mouse Power cord clamp Unpacking your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories For models equipped with Giga Pocket features TV Coaxial cable 1 Remote control 1 AA batteries 2 Manuals Q VAIO Computer Quick Start Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support safety guidelines and owner s information Online Documentation Q VAIO Computer User Guide Contains information on the hardware and preinstalled software programs included with your system To access the online User Guide 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu click VAIO User Guide Q Specifications This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of
18. additional help and support resources Sony Online Support Web site Online help and support are available 24 hours a day seven days a week when you visit the Sony Online Support Web site You can access the Web site at http www sony com pcsupport The Sony Online Support Web site provides Q Information about your specific model computer such as hardware and software specifications upgrade and maintenance procedures safety and legal information quick solutions to common problems You can locate the online Help for Sony software programs by pointing to the individual software program s icon and selecting Help from the submenu Eg ____ y Resources for Additional Help and Support Q 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 find the nearest Sony service center locations Q arrange for repairs or check repair status review warranty information Q e mail your question or comments to the Sony Customer Information Services Center U check pricing and availability for products accessories and parts as well as purchase online 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
19. amage the screen 2 Lift the lower edge of the memory cover and disengage the memory cover tabs from the notches on the chassis Removing the memory cover Memory cover A Lift memory cover edge 3 Remove the memory cover to access the memory module slots VAIO Computer Quick Start Removing a memory module 1 Locate the memory module s you wish to remove 2 Push down on the latches located on both sides of the module slot to gently eject the module from the slot Removing a memory module Memory module slot 3 Grasp the memory module by the sides and remove from the system unit Store the module in a static free bag Installing Memory Installing a memory module 1 Remove the memory module from its anti static package handling it by the edges 2 Locate the center notch on the bottom edge of the memory module and align it to the center notch in the open module slot Installing a memory module Memory module Module slot open Center notch a 3 wm Z Side latch 3 Firmly insert the bottom edge of the module into the slot by pressing down evenly against the module s upper corners The side latches snap into position holding the memory module in place A To avoid damaging a memory module or the memory module slot move the side latches slightly outwa
20. 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 Click to DVD DV gate Plus PictureGear Giga Pocket Handycam VAIO Media MagicGate Memory Stick the Memory Stick logo SonicStage ImageStation ATRAC3 and i LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation PS 2 is a registered trademark of the IBM Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR perfs 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 an
21. ause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Model No PCVA KB6 and PCVA MS2 These devices comply with Part15 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 of the device 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 ollowing measures Q Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Q Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver LJ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
22. d logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S registered trademark of the Environmental Protection Agency Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the back of your Sony VAIO computer Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here and keep in a secure location Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call the Sony Service Center Model Number Serial Number Safety Information and Caution Your computer s installed optical drives may vary depending on the system configuration you have purchased See the online specifications sheet for details on your installed optical drives Keyboard Properties PCVA KB6 Carrier frequency 27 095 27 145MHz Output power Less than 46 nW Mouse Properties PCVA MS2 Carrier frequency 27 045 MHz Output power Less than 100 nW 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 or modifying telephone lines Q Avoid using
23. er Quick Start About the Remote Control The remote control is supplied with VAIO computers that are equipped with Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features 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 Giga Pocket remote control Remote control 1 10 11 2 3 4 12 13 5 14 6 7 15 8 16 9 17 See the online specifications sheet for information about your computer s hardware configuration EA O Z ttzk _ _ About the Remote Control 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 ENT 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 3 REC STOP button Press to stop recording Note The REC STOP function is only available for the Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder software program 4 REC button Press to begin recording Note The REC function is only available for the Giga Pocket software program 5 TV button Press to change from the on screen image to the TV Recording deck VIDEO button P
24. er and your wireless keyboard Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Press the CONNECT buttons located on the left panel of the computer and on the bottom of the keyboard to establish communication between the equipment Q Avoid using radio control toys or equipment CB radios and other wireless devices in the area near your wireless keyboard These devices may create interference causing your keyboard to stop working properly Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless keyboard as this may create interference causing your keyboard to stop working properly VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO computer is supplied with a wireless mouse Before attempting to use the wireless mouse you must enable communication between the computer and the mouse When attempting to connect the wireless mouse confirm that the AA batteries supplied are properly inserted into the mouse before your computer is turned on To connect the wireless optical mouse 1 Turn on your computer 2 Press the CONNECT button on the left panel of the computer 3 Turn the wireless mouse over 4 Slide the power button to the ON position and press the CONNECT button Connecting the mouse Switch to the ON position Press to connect 5 Place the optical mouse on an appropriate surface to enable tracking Connecting the Wireless Mouse Additional informa
25. er 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 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 it on 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 j jjj wy 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 Ze Respond to any prompts about saving your documents 3 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically the power indicator light turns off 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer If you plan to stop using your computer for a short period of time use Stand by mode About the power button If your system stops responding press and hold the Power button for more than six seconds to force your system
26. es IEEE 1394 Ethernet port Connection for a 1OBASE T 100BASE TX Ethernet cable The port 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 Available only on models equipped with Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features An optional 1 to 2 jack adapter splitter is required to connect both a telephone and modem line to your computer 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 programs operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation supplied 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 About the Back Panel About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer contains the AC power and USB ports Back panel 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 1 AC Input port Connection for the AC power cord supplied 2 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports 2 Connections for
27. for your telephone and modem lines purchase a 1 to 2 jack adapter device splitter To connect the modem cable 1 Unplug your telephone cable from the wall jack and insert the telephone cable into one of the RJ 11 jacks on a splitter device optional 2 Insert one end of the modem cable supplied into the other RJ 11 jack on the splitter device 3 Insert the plug end of the splitter device into the wall jack 4 Plug the modem cable into the modem line jack on the computer Connecting the modem cable 1 to 2 jack adapter optional splitter A Your computer has a protective sticker x 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 port For help on connecting to a network see your network administrator Turning on Your Computer Turning on Your Computer Press the power button in from the right side to turn the computer on and off When you start your computer it may detect new hardware and prompt you to restart your computer Respond to this prompt immediately Turning on your computer Press the power button in this direction A Press the power button correctly to avoid damage to the computer Registering Your Computer Take advantage of Sony s commitment to quality custom
28. ll does not respond and you cannot restart shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds If the software program continues to stop responding or causes your computer to stop responding contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider A Pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds may result in the loss of data from files that are currently open Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate technical support for your VAIO computer This section describes 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 and register your computer with Sony Q 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 y
29. ming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company For products approved after July 23 2001 the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US AAAEQ TXXXX The digits represented by are the REN without a decimal point e g 03 is a REN of 0 3 For earlier products the REN is separately shown on the label If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice is not practical the 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
30. 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 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 Model No PCVA IMBSA For models equipped with Giga Pocket features Supplementary Television Broadcasting Receiving Apparatus Appareils suppl mentaires de r ception de t l vision Canada Industry Canada Notice This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications The Ringer Equivalence Number REN is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed 5 Avis de L Industrie Canada Le p
31. ou to quickly view specific information using context sensitive search features To access the online guide 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu click VAIO User Guide Q Specifications The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer To view this online information go to http www sony com pcsupport o o VAIO Computer Quick Start Preinstalled software Help files Each preinstalled software program provides online Help within the software that describes the software s features In these Help files you can find tutorials that teach you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support should problems occur To access software Help 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 program 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 Sony software To access this online software information 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar 2 Click Welcome to VAIO life Resources for Additional Help and Support If the information provided with your VAIO computer does not offer an immediate solution or you would like to get direct support try these
32. ptible Power Supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working Verify that the monitor is plugged into a power source and turned on If your system has a built in monitor confirm that it is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the system is turned on Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are adjusted correctly See the manual supplied with your display for details Confirm that the computer is not in Stand by mode by pressing the Stand by key located at the top of keyboard Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with a floppy disk drive You can purchase this equipment separately ER VAIO Computer Quick Start What can I do if my computer or software stop responding You can try to locate and close the software program that has stopped responding 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 From the Applications tab locate the software program that has the status message Not responding 3 Select the software program that has a Not Responding status and click End Task Windows attempts to close the program If your computer does not respond or the software program does not close try the following steps 1 Save and close any open files if possible 2 Press the Alt F4 keys The Turn Off Computer window appears If the Turn Off Computer window does not appear press Ctrl Alt Delete 3 Click Restart If your computer sti
33. rd to relieve pressure The module is properly inserted when the side latches click into place VAIO Computer Quick Start Replacing the memory cover 1 Align the memory cover tabs to the notches on the chassis 2 Gently press down on the memory cover until the cover snaps into place Replacing the memory cover 00000000000000000000000000 00000000000000000000000001 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Memory cover tabs Installing Memory Replacing the back cover Gently slide the back cover in until the cover release latches lock the cover into place Replacing the back cover Back cover Cover release latches VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems For information on other troubleshooting topics see the online VAIO Computer User Guide My computer does not start Q 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 Uninterru
34. res 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 Macrovision license This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Licence Macrovision Ce produit int gre une technologie de protection de la loi sur le droits de propri te intellectuelle couverts par la l gislation am ricaine L utilisation de cette technologie doit tre autoris e par Macrovision Elle est uniquement destin e un usage priv et d autres fins de visualisation limit e sauf autorisation contraire de la part de Macrovision Tout d sossage ou d sassemblage est formellement interdit g O Z jj_ Disposal of Lithium Battery You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center
35. ress 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 SonicStage software program HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media software program 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to navigate Press ENTER to select VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 11 12 BACK button Press to return to the previous screen Note This function is not available for the Giga Pocket software program APPLICATION START button Press to launch the Giga Pocket software program VOLUME button Press to raise or lower the volume STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode Note You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket software program 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 DISPLAY button During DVD playback in full screen mode press to show the settings window When using the Giga Pocket software program press to display the TV Recording deck and playback deck screens Press again to hide these views SIZE button Press to vie
36. rvice on the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pesupport Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCV V200G PCV V210P Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 680 Kinderkamack Rd Oradell NJ 07649 USA Telephone 201 930 6972 This phone number is for FCC related matters only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device complies with RSS 210 of the IC Standards 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 of the device Cet appareil est conforme avec la norme RSS 210 d IC L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 Il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur doit tre pr t a accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique regu m me si celui ci est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif Model No PCVA IMBSA For models equipped with Giga Pocket features This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not c
37. sily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency Connecting the Power Cord 4 Usea coin to open the clamp and then insert the power cord Inserting the power cord into the clamp 5 Plug the power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet surge protector or UPS Connecting the power cord o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o oo o ooo oo o oo ooo oo ooo oo ooo 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 AC wall outlet VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Wireless Keyboard Your VAIO computer is supplied with a wireless keyboard Before attempting to use the wireless keyboard you must enable communication between the computer and the keyboard When attempting to connect the wireless keyboard confirm that the AA batteries Supplied are properly inserted into the keyboard before your computer is turned on To connect the wireless keyboard 1 Turn on your computer 2 Press the CONNECT button on the left panel of the computer 3 Turn the wireless keyboard over 4 Press the CONNECT button to activate communication between the wireless keyboard and the computer Connecting the keyboard Press to connect Connecting the Wireless Keyboard Additional information about the wireless keyboard The wireless keyboard requires unobstructed communication with the system unit for proper operation Do not exceed a maximum distance of 2 feet between your VAIO comput
38. tion about the wireless optical mouse The wireless optical mouse requires an ideal surface texture in order to provide precision pointing and tracking Q Use surfaces such as plain paper card stock or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterns Avoid surfaces such as mirrors smooth glass or magazines that have half tone printing The wireless optical mouse requires unobstructed communication with the system unit for proper operation Do not exceed a maximum distance of 2 feet between your VAIO computer and your wireless mouse Q Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Press the CONNECT buttons located on the left panel of the computer and on the bottom of the mouse to establish the communication between the equipment Verify the infrared receiver on the computer s front panel is free of obstructions that may prevent proper operation Avoid using radio control toys or equipment CB radios and other wireless devices in the area near your wireless mouse These devices may create interference causing your mouse to stop working properly Q Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless mouse as this may create interference causing your mouse to stop working properly VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Modem Cable Your computer is equipped with a single modem line jack to connect the supplied modem cable to your telephone wall jack To use your wall jack
39. 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 A Pour changer la pile de rechange veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus pr s A Avertissement L utilisation d instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les risques pour les yeux Puisque le faisceau laser utilis dans ce produit est dommageable pour les yeux ne tentez pas de d sassembler le bo tier Adressez vous un agent de service qualifi Danger Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert vitez l exposition directe au faisceau Pour les DVD RW DVD ROM CD RW Danger Radiation laser visible si ouvert Evitez 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 If you have questions about this product write to Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd Ft Myers FL 33913 USA or visit Sony Customer Se
40. w the current software program in full screen size Press again to return the view to its original size FUNCTION button When the Giga Pocket software program is selected using the MENU button press the Function button to switch from the TV recording deck to the playback deck When using the SonicStage software program press to change from the music drive hard disk drive to the CD EA cc About the Remote Control 13 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 14 MENU button Press to view a shortcut menu of available software programs Press again to hide this menu Note For the Giga Pocket software program the Select Video Capsules window displays Press the button again to hide this window 15 TOOLS button The function of this button may vary between DVD media See the DVD player software program instructions for details 16 APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to close the Giga Pocket software program 17 CHANNEL button Press to change channels automatically no number input required Note This function is only available for the Giga Pocket software program For more details about the function buttons on your remote control see the Giga Pocket software program Help VAIO Computer Quick Start To
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