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- Page 1 Hardware Guide P C V - R S s e r i e s ( P C V - 2 2 5 1 )
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Page 2: Read This First
Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual, the software, or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual, the software or such other information. In no event shall Sony Corporation 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. -
Page 3: Environmental Information
Cushions formed by corrugated board used in packaging. Owner's record The serial number, model number and product key are located on the back of your Sony desktop. Record the numbers and refer to them if you call VAIO-Link. See also the printed Specifications document. -
Page 4: Safety Information
Hardware Guide Safety information General ❑ Opening the unit, for whatever reason, could lead to damages that are not covered by the guarantee. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your VAIO desktop to rain or moisture. -
Page 5: Optical Disc Drive
Hardware Guide Connectivity ❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring during a severe lightning storm. ❑ Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Take care when installing or modifying telephone lines. ❑... -
Page 6: Regulatory Information
Hardware Guide Read this first Regulatory information Sony hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of European Directive 1999/5/EC (radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive). Declaration of Conformity The European Union is targeting the free movement of goods for the internal market and to prevent technical barriers to trade. This effort has resulted in several EU Directives asking that manufacturers make their products comply with essential standards. - Page 7 Disposing of the internal memory backup battery ❑ Your Sony VAIO desktop is equipped with an internal back-up memory battery (motherboard battery) that should not have to be replaced during the lifetime of the product. If you want to replace the battery, please contact VAIO-Link: ❑...
- Page 8 Giga Pocket – Take advantage of the Giga Pocket technology, allowing you to watch TV and record your favourite programmes digitally and by remote control. ❑ Sony Memory Stick PRO slot – This compact digital storage medium allows you to easily transfer images, sounds, data and text between cameras, computers, and more. ❑...
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Page 9: Printed Documentation
A Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System, where you will find solutions to common problems, an explanation of how to recover your computer’s system if you need to, and VAIO-Link information; ❑ Your Sony Guarantee conditions; ❑ A Safety Regulations leaflet; ❑... - Page 10 The Giga Pocket manual explains how to watch and record TV and video on your PC. My Documentation also gives you: ❑ A direct link to the VAIO-Link website, Sony’s service centre. This will give you troubleshooting hints, downloads, contact details, and everything else you need for the smooth operation of your VAIO. ❑...
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Page 11: Ergonomic Considerations
Hardware Guide Welcome Ergonomic considerations Whenever possible, try and take into account the following ergonomic considerations when using your new computer, whether at home or in the office:... - Page 12 Hardware Guide ❑ Position of the keyboard and mouse – Place the keyboard directly in front of you (1). Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (2) while using the keyboard or mouse – not at an angle. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides.
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Page 13: Table Of Contents
Hardware Guide Using your VAIO computer Once you have read and followed the information in the printed Getting Started guide and Specifications sheet, you can start using your computer safely and confidently. Read on to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑... -
Page 14: Shutting Down Your Computer Safely
Hardware Guide Shutting down your computer safely It is important that you shut down your computer properly so you do not lose unsaved data. To shut down your computer, proceed as follows: Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer. Click the Start button. -
Page 15: Using The Keyboard
Hardware Guide Using the keyboard Your computer is delivered with a VAIO keyboard. The features are much the same a standard keyboard, plus some additional functions. For information on the standard keys and shortcuts, please go to the Windows Help and Support Center. The VAIO-Link website (www.vaio-link.com) also contains glossary information to help you use the keyboard. -
Page 16: Using The Tv Function
Hardware Guide Using the TV function Your computer is equipped with a TV tuner board. In combination with Sony's Giga Pocket software, it allows you to: ❑ Watch, record and play back analogue broadcasted cable and terrestrial TV programmes, all by remote control;... -
Page 17: Using The Mouse
Hardware Guide Using the mouse The VAIO wheel mouse allows you to control the cursor in a number of ways. You can point to, select, drag and scroll objects on the screen using the buttons and the wheel. You can adjust the mouse pointer speed and other functions under Mouse Properties. To display Mouse Properties, go to the Control Panel, select Printers and Other Hardware, then select Mouse. -
Page 18: Setting Up The Mouse For Left-Handed Users
Hardware Guide Setting up the mouse for left-handed users To set your mouse up for left-handed users, proceed as follows: Go to Start, select Control Panel, then click the Printers and Other Hardware option. Click the mouse icon. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. In the Buttons tab, select the option button next to Switch primary and secondary buttons. -
Page 19: Using The Disc Drives
Hardware Guide Using the disc drives Your computer is equipped with two separate optical drives. Please see the printed Specifications sheet to see which drives your model has. For installing software and using the VAIO Recovery Disc it is recommended that you use the upper drive. ❑... -
Page 20: Playing Dvds
Hardware Guide Reading and writing CDs and DVDs To achieve optimum performance when writing data on to disc (also called ’burning’), follow these recommendations: ❑ Only use circular discs. Do not use discs with any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the disc drive. ❑... - Page 21 Hardware Guide Using two screens while watching a DVD film To use two screens and change the DVD playback settings, proceed as follows: Connect your TV / DVI display to the computer as described in Connecting a TV set or Connecting a display (page 37) Go to Control Panel.
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Page 22: Using The Floppy Disk Drive
Hardware Guide Using the floppy disk drive Your VAIO desktop is equipped with a floppy disk drive. Inserting a floppy disk To insert a floppy disk, proceed as follows: Hold the floppy disk with the label side facing up. Gently push the disk into the floppy disk drive until it clicks into place. Removing a floppy disk To remove a floppy disk, proceed as follows: Wait until the LED indicator turns off. -
Page 23: Using The Modem
Hardware Guide Using your VAIO computer Using the modem Your VAIO desktop is equipped with an internal modem. As described in the printed Getting Started guide, use the single RJ-11 jack to connect the supplied modem cable to the phone line. Once you have connected the phone line and registered with an Internet Service Provider, you can take advantage of online services and the Internet, to register your computer and software online, and to contact VAIO-Link. -
Page 24: Using Power Modes
Hardware Guide Using power modes The colour of the power indicator light(s) on the main unit tells you which mode the computer is in. ’VAIO’ light Power indicator Mode Blue No light Computer is in Normal mode No light Amber Computer is in Standby mode No light No light... -
Page 25: Using Standby Mode
Hardware Guide Using Standby mode If you plan to stop using your computer for a short period of time (not overnight), you can put it into Standby mode instead of turning it off completely. Putting the computer into Standby mode saves energy and allows a quick return to normal computer use. To activate Standby mode manually, proceed as follows: Save your work, close all applications and close your Internet connection, if applicable. -
Page 26: Using Hibernate Mode
Hardware Guide Using Hibernate mode If you are interrupted and need to leave your computer suddenly, you can put it into Hibernate mode. This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down in the normal way. When you put your computer into Hibernate mode: ❑... -
Page 27: Using The Media Slots
Please be aware that formatting the card will delete all the data on it. The Sony UMH-U HS-XX USB Device icon (or similar) is shown in the taskbar when a USB device is in use. However, it also runs Memory Sticks, CompactFlash cards and SmartMedia. - Page 28 Please see your printed Specifications sheet to see which Memory Stick types are compatible with your VAIO and if there are any limitations. ❑ You can purchase Memory Sticks from the Sony Style website (www.sonystyle-europe.com), or from your local Sony dealer. ❑ Detailed information about which CLIÉ handhelds are compatible with which Memory Sticks can be found here: www.clie-link.com.
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Page 29: Inserting A Memory Card
Hardware Guide About SmartMedia A SmartMedia card (originally called a solid-state floppy disk card) is a memory card that uses flash memory to store data and to make it portable among devices, such as digital cameras, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and other handheld devices. SmartMedia is similar in size to the CompactFlash card (although significantly thinner), with storage capacities ranging up to 128 MB. -
Page 30: Removing A Memory Card
The Sony UMH-U HS-XX USB Device icon (or similar) is shown in the taskbar when a USB device is in use. However, it also runs Memory Sticks, CompactFlash cards and SmartMedia. - Page 31 Hardware Guide Using your VAIO computer Write-protecting Memory Sticks Some Memory Sticks are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting. Move the tab horizontally or vertically to set or release write-protection. When the erasure prevention switch is off, data can be saved on the Memory Stick.
- Page 32 Hardware Guide Using CompactFlash cards Your VAIO desktop has a CompactFlash slot that supports Type I or Type II cards. CompactFlash is a removable mass storage device. And is used to interconnect digital cameras, digital music players, desktop computers, handheld PCs, personal communicators, Palm PCs, digital voice recorders and photo printers.
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Page 33: Inserting A Compactflash Card
Removing a CompactFlash card The Sony UMH-U HS-XX USB Device icon (or similar) is shown in the taskbar when a USB device is in use. However, it also runs Memory Sticks, CompactFlash cards and SmartMedia. It is important that you do not use this icon to disable these memory cards, as it disables all the slots. - Page 34 Hardware Guide Using Secure Digital cards The Secure Digital (SD) card is a small, high-capacity data storage media card. You can use the Memory Card adapter in the CompactFlash slot to insert standard-size SD cards and Multi Media cards only (Multi Media cards are the forerunners of SD cards). Please see your Specifications sheet to see if this adapter is a supplied accessory for your model.
- Page 35 Removing a Secure Digital card The Sony UMH-U HS-XX USB Device icon (or similar) is shown in the taskbar when a USB device is in use. However, it also runs Memory Sticks, CompactFlash cards, SmartMedia and SD cards. It is important that you do not use this icon to disable these memory cards, as it disables all the slots.
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Page 36: Expansion Capabilities
Bottom slot: CNR slot containing the modem card. Empty PCI slots allow you the choice of adding to the expansion capabilities of your computer. You are strongly advised not to add hardware yourself. Please contact your local Sony dealer for advice on changing the internal hardware components. -
Page 37: Connecting Peripheral Devices
(page 44) ❑ Connecting to a network (page 45) Sony computer supplies, accessories and peripherals can be purchased from your local retailer or from the Sony website: www.sonystyle-europe.com For more information about connection compatibility, go to the VAIO-Link website: (page 41) www.vaio-link.com... -
Page 38: Connecting A Display
Hardware Guide Connecting a display You can connect multiple displays to your desktop, each using a different port on the back of your computer: ❑ an LCD screen using the DVI connector ❑ a TV using the TV/video out connector ❑... - Page 39 Hardware Guide To change your display from VGA to DVI or vice versa, proceed as follows: Connect the display(s), as described in the printed Getting Started or in the instructions delivered with the display, if applicable. Go to Control Panel. Click Appearance and Themes then Display.
- Page 40 Hardware Guide Connecting a TV set You can connect a TV directly to your computer. In order to be able to use a TV screen, you also have to enable the TV output function. Your VAIO desktop is delivered with a TV/video out cable (or ’converter cable’), which is for use with TV sets without an S-Video port. Connecting a TV that has no S-Video port To connect a TV to your VAIO desktop with the supplied TV/video out cable, proceed as follows: Plug one end of the TV/video out cable into the TV/video out...
- Page 41 Hardware Guide Connecting a TV that has an S-Video port To connect a TV to your VAIO desktop with an S-Video cable (not supplied), proceed as follows: Plug one end of the S-Video cable into the TV/video out port on the back of your computer. Plug the other end of the S-Video cable into your TV’s S-Video port.
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Page 42: Connecting A Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Device
❑ The Sony UMH-U HS-XX USB Device icon (or similar) is shown in the taskbar when a USB device is in use. However, it also runs Memory Sticks, CompactFlash cards and SmartMedia. It is important that you do not use this icon to disable these memory cards, as it disables all the slots. -
Page 43: Connecting A Printer
Hardware Guide Connecting a printer To connect a printer, you can use either the printer port or a USB port, depending on the cable you use for your printer. Please see your printer’s documentation for details on connection and installation. Always check the printer manufacturer’s website for the latest drivers for your operating system. -
Page 44: Connecting A Digital Video Camera Recorder
The i.LINK device will need its own power supply. ❑ You are strongly advised to use only Sony i.LINK cables, as using other brands may cause problems with the i.LINK devices. ❑ The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Not all products with an i.LINK connection may communicate with each other. -
Page 45: Connecting A Microphone
Connecting an S/PDIF device The S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) port on your computer allows you to transfer audio files to optical devices. The advantage is that is does not use the conversion to and from an analog format, which could degrade the signal quality. -
Page 46: Connecting To A Network
Hardware Guide Connecting to a network Your computer comes with a built-in Ethernet interface. To connect to a network, proceed as follows: Connect your 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet cable (not supplied) to the Ethernet port, identified by the symbol back of the computer. If there is a sticker covering the Ethernet port, this is to remind customers in Germany not to insert an ISDN cable (see caution below). -
Page 47: Upgrading Your Vaio Computer
Upgrading your VAIO computer Sony recommends contacting your local dealer for upgrade or maintenance of your new computer. Your local dealer has knowledge of this specialised personal computer and familiar with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment. -
Page 48: Upgrading Memory
Hardware Guide Upgrading memory In the future, you may want to upgrade the memory installed on your VAIO by replacing / adding memory modules. However, we recommend that you do not install them yourself unless you are familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. For memory upgrades, use only those modules mentioned in the printed Specifications table. -
Page 49: Adding / Replacing A Memory Module
Hardware Guide Adding / replacing a memory module If you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer, we highly recommend that you contact your dealer. To add or change a memory module, proceed as follows: Shut down the computer, unplug it, and remove any peripheral devices. Wait for the computer to cool down. - Page 50 Hardware Guide To remove an existing memory module, release the end latches and gently lift out the module, as shown (may vary from actual configuration). To insert a new memory module, remove it from its anti-static package, handling it only by the edges. Locate the notch on the bottom edge of the memory module.
- Page 51 Hardware Guide 10 Press evenly against the memory module's upper corners. The end latches snap into position automatically. 11 Reinstall any add-on cards or components you removed. 12 Replace the cover sliding the cover firmly over the unit, sliding it forward until the cover snaps into place.
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Page 52: Getting Help
Hardware Guide Getting help This section describes how to get help and support if something goes wrong with your computer. Sony offers you many support options for your computer. Sony documentation Please see the section Documentation pack computer, as well as further sources of reference. - Page 53 Hardware Guide Getting help e-Support What is e-Support? You have searched our user guides and website (www.vaio-link.com) but have not found an answer to your question/issue? e- Support is the ideal solution for you! Our e-Support Web Portal is an interactive website on which you can submit any technical query you may have regarding your VAIO and receive answers from our dedicated support team.
- Page 54 Hardware Guide Getting help Can I submit my questions at any time? Yes, you can submit your questions 24/7, but please keep in mind that our e-Support Team can only treat your queries from Monday till Friday between 8am and 6pm. Is there a cost involved for using e-Support? No, this is a complete free of charge service offered to all registered VAIO customers! How do I know when the e-Support Team has handled my query/case?
- Page 55 Hardware Guide Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential damage. Please contact VAIO-Link if you need assistance. ❑ On handling the hard disk (page 55) ❑ On using the power source (page 56) ❑...
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Page 56: On Handling The Hard Disk
Hardware Guide On handling the hard disk The hard disk has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time. However, it can be easily damaged by mechanical vibration, shock or dust. Although the hard disk has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration, shock or dust, you should be careful when handling your computer. -
Page 57: On Using The Power Source
Hardware Guide On using the power source ❑ See the printed Specifications sheet to check the power operation of your VAIO. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other high power-consuming equipment, such as a photocopier or shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. -
Page 58: On Handling Your Computer
Hardware Guide On handling your computer ❑ Clean the unit with a soft cloth, which is either dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzene, as these may damage the finish of your computer. ❑... -
Page 59: On Handling Lcd Screens
Hardware Guide ❑ If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may condense inside your computer. In this case, allow at least one hour before turning on your computer. If any problems occur, unplug your computer and contact VAIO-Link. ❑... -
Page 60: On Handling Floppy Disks
Hardware Guide On handling floppy disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat. On handling discs ❑... -
Page 61: On Handling Memory Sticks
Hardware Guide On handling Memory Sticks ❑ Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects. ❑ Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label. ❑ Do not bend, drop, or apply heavy shock to the Memory Stick. ❑... - Page 62 Trademarks Sony, BlueSpace NE, DVgate Plus, Giga Pocket, HotKey Utility, Memory Stick Formatter, PictureGear Studio, SonicStage, Sony Notebook Setup, VAIO Action Setup, VAIO Edit Components, VAIO Media, VAIO Power Management, VAIO System Information, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.