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  • Page 1 Hardware Guide P C V - W s e r i e s...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are not specified. Sony Corporation 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 licence agreement.

  • Page 3: Environmental Information

    Cushions formed by corrugated board used in packaging. Owner's record The serial number and model number are located on your Sony desktop. Record the numbers and refer to them if you call VAIO-Link. See also the printed Specifications document. TAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of NERGY TAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Read this first Safety information General ❑ Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. ❑ Opening the unit, for whatever reason, could lead to damages that are not covered by the guarantee. ❑...

  • Page 5: Regulatory Information

    Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible. 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.
  • Page 6 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 7 Giga Pocket – Take advantage of the new Giga Pocket technology, allowing you to watch TV and record your favourite programs digitally and by remote control. ❑ Sony Memory Stick slot – The next generation in digital storage allows you to easily transfer images, sounds, data and text between cameras, computers, and more. ❑...
  • Page 8 A Guide to Troubleshooting / Using the VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc, where you will find solutions to common problems, an explanation of the purpose and use of the VAIO disc delivered with your computer, and VAIO-Link information; ❑ Your Sony Guarantee conditions; ❑ A Safety Regulations leaflet; ❑...
  • Page 9 Welcome ❑ The Giga Pocket manual, which explains how to watch and record TV and video on your PC. Further sources ❑ Consult the Online Help files of the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting. ❑...

  • Page 10: Ergonomic Considerations

    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 11 Welcome ❑ Position of the keyboard and mouse – Make sure the keyboard is directly in front of you. Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (1) while using the keyboard or mouse – not at an angle. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides. Place the mouse at the same level as the keyboard and use your whole arm to move it.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Using your VAIO Using your VAIO 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 13: Shutting Down Your Computer Safely

    Using your VAIO 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 14: Your Vaio As A Multimedia System

    Using your VAIO Your VAIO as a multimedia system The unique advantage of your VAIO is the way it transforms smoothly from one home entertainment unit into the next. Much more than a computer, you can use this unit in your living room as a TV, sound system and digital photo album in one.
  • Page 15 Using your VAIO Computer mode If you want to work on your VAIO as a desktop computer, fold down the keyboard fully, as shown. Position yourself in front of the computer as described in Ergonomic considerations (page...
  • Page 16 Using your VAIO Audio mode When you want to listen to music on your VAIO and are not using the keyboard or the display, fold the keyboard up to cover the screen, as shown. The front panel buttons are now available for you to adjust the volume manually or you can use the remote control.
  • Page 17 Using your VAIO TV / video / photo viewing mode When you want to use the screen on your VAIO, the keyboard can be neatly stowed away so the front panel buttons can be used without covering the screen. The front panel gives you additional TV, channel, and volume control buttons and is equipped with built-in stereo speakers and indicator lights.
  • Page 18 Using your VAIO Use VAIO Media together with the remote control to view your photos in slideshow format. Use PowerDVD for VAIO and the remote control to enjoy DVD movies on your VAIO.
  • Page 19 Using your VAIO Keyboard Closure Setup With the Keyboard Closure Setup software installed on your computer, you can set your computer to launch an appropriate software application when you shift the keyboard from one position to the other.

  • Page 20: Using The Keyboard

    Using your VAIO Using the keyboard Your VAIO has a built-in keyboard. The features are much the same a standard keyboard, with some additional functions which you may be unfamiliar with. For more information on the standard keys, 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 21: Using The Shortcut Keys

    Using your VAIO Using the shortcut keys Press a shortcut key (<S> Key) on the left side of your keyboard to start your favourite software, without having to follow a path on the computer. If you so wish, you can use VAIO Action Setup to change the functions of the <S> Keys. All six buttons are reprogrammable.

  • Page 22: Using The Tv Function

    Export your video capsules to MPEG2, MPEG1 and (DVI) AVI-files; ✍ Sony cannot guarantee the streaming of recorded content if it is beyond a certain level of high quality. For details on using Giga Pocket and the remote control, please see the dedicated guide on disc, or the help...

  • Page 23: Using The Mouse

    Using your VAIO Using the mouse Your computer is delivered with a VAIO USB optical mouse, which uses a light-emitting diode (LED) instead of a ball. Avoid using the mouse on a piece of glass or other transparent material, as this can interfere with smooth cursor movement on the screen.
  • Page 24 Using your VAIO 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 25: Using The Disc Drive

    Using your VAIO Using the disc drive Your computer is equipped with a DVD-RW drive, which reads data from a compatible CD or DVD and writes data to a DVD-RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, or CD-R. To insert a disc, proceed as follows: Turn on the computer.
  • Page 26 Using your VAIO Place a disc in the tray with the label side facing outwards. Make sure the disc is secure in the centre of the tray. Close the tray by pushing it gently. ✍ See the printed Troubleshooting Guide if you have problems using discs.
  • Page 27 Using your VAIO 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 28 Using your VAIO Playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Close all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ You can play DVDs with the software PowerDVD for VAIO. ❑ If you want to play a DVD and use Giga Pocket at the same time, please launch Giga Pocket before PowerDVD for VAIO.

  • Page 29: Using The Modem

    Using your VAIO 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 30 Using your VAIO ❑ Your computer cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). If you connect the modem to a parallel connected phone line, the modem or the other connected device may not function properly. Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem.

  • Page 31: Using Power Modes

    Using your VAIO Using power modes The colour of the power indicator light at the top of the display tells you which mode the computer is in. Power indicator Green Amber No light ✍ Please see the printed Specifications sheet for the exact location of the indicators. To set the timer for your computer to automatically enter Standby or Hibernate mode after a certain amount of time, go to Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance and change the settings under Power Options.

  • Page 32: Using Standby Mode

    Using your VAIO 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.

  • Page 33: Using Hibernate Mode

    Using your VAIO 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 34: Using The Memory Stick

    The Memory Stick family ranges in capacity and compatibility. To find out more about the Memory Stick features, go to the VAIO Info Centre, click on Welcome > Cool Sony Links and then Memory Stick. This will take you to the dedicated website.
  • Page 35 Using your VAIO Inserting a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick, proceed as follows: Locate the Memory Stick slot on the left-hand side of the display. Hold the Memory Stick with the connectors pointing towards the back and push it in until it clicks. The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and appears in the My Computer window with its own drive.
  • Page 36 Using your VAIO Removing a Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick, proceed as follows: Make sure the indicator light is not on. Push the Memory Stick in to release it, and then pull it out. ✍ Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may pop out unexpectedly. You are recommended to remove the Memory Stick before shutting down the computer.

  • Page 37: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    ❑ To identify and locate the ports on your computer, please see the printed Specifications sheet. ❑ Sony computer supplies, accessories and peripherals can be purchased from your local retailer or from the Sony website: ❑ For more information about connection compatibility, go to the VAIO-Link website:...

  • Page 38: Connecting A Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Device

    Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device You can connect a USB device such as a scanner, a floppy disk drive or a printer, to your VAIO desktop. To connect a USB device, simply plug in the USB cable of the device into one of the ports on your computer. There are USB 2.0 ports on the right-hand side of your system unit.
  • Page 39 Connecting peripheral devices Troubleshooting printing If you have problems printing, check the printed Troubleshooting Guide; the documentation delivered with your printer; and the VAIO-Link website (www.vaio-link.com).
  • Page 40 ❑ 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.

  • Page 41: Connecting A Digital Video Camera Recorder

    ✍ The Sony digital video camera recorder is an example; your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently. If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick slot, you can use it to copy images from the camera to your computer. To do so, simply copy images on the Memory Stick, and then insert it into the Memory Stick slot of your computer.
  • Page 42 If this is the case, turn off all connected devices and disconnect unused devices. Check the connection and then turn on the power again. ❑ You are strongly advised to use only Sony i.LINK cables, as using other brands may cause problems with the i.LINK devices.

  • Page 43: 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 44: Connecting To A Network

    Connecting peripheral devices 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 on the 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 45 Connecting peripheral devices Click OK to close the Properties window. The Ethernet connection is now enabled. Connect only 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX cables to the Ethernet port. Using other cables or a telephone cable may cause a malfunction, excessive heat or even fire in the port. If using this computer in Germany, please make sure you do not use an ISDN cable. It is physically very similar, but its higher voltage of 12V may destroy the motherboard inside the computer.

  • Page 46: Upgrading Your Vaio Computer

    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 47: Upgrading Memory

    Upgrading your VAIO computer 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.
  • Page 48 Upgrading your VAIO computer 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, remove any peripheral devices and wait for the computer to cool down.
  • Page 49 Upgrading your VAIO computer With the release button pressed, slide the cover to the right and lift away from the system unit. To remove an existing memory module, locate the memory module(s) you want to remove.
  • Page 50 Upgrading your VAIO computer Push out on the latches, located on both sides of the module, to gently eject it from the slot. Hold the module by the sides and store it in a static-free bag. To insert a new memory module, remove the memory module from its anti-static package, handling it by the edges.
  • Page 51 Upgrading your VAIO computer Locate the notch on the bottom edge of the module and align the module to the open memory module slot. Firmly insert the bottom edge of the module into the slot.

  • Page 52: Viewing The Amount Of Memory

    Upgrading your VAIO computer Press evenly against the module’s upper corners. The side latches snap into position, holding the memory module in place. Now replace the unit cover by aligning the tabs on the cover to the tracks on the system unit’s chassis. Gently slide the cover to the left, until the tabs lock the cover into place.

  • Page 53: Getting Help

    Getting help 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 delivered with your computer, as well as further sources of reference.
  • Page 54 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 55 Getting help Can I submit questions in my native language? Since you are interacting with our e-Support Team through a portal, which connects you directly to our central database, e-Support will only accept and deal with queries submitted in English. 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.
  • Page 56 Precautions 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 ❑ On using the power source ❑ On handling your computer ❑...

  • Page 57: On Handling The Hard Disk

    Precautions 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 58: On Using The Power Source

    Precautions 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. This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for example.

  • Page 59: On Handling Your Computer

    Precautions 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 benzine, as these may damage the finish of your computer.

  • Page 60: On Handling The Lcd Screen

    Precautions ❑ Do not use cut or damaged connection cables. ❑ 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 61: On Handling Compact Discs

    Precautions On handling compact discs ❑ Do not touch the surface of the disc. ❑ Do not drop or bend the disc. ❑ Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause reading errors. Always hold the disc by its edge and central hole, as shown.

  • Page 62: On Handling Memory Sticks

    Precautions 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 63 Studio, Sony Notebook Setup, Sony Style Imaging, UI Design Selector, VAIO Action Setup, VAIO Edit Components, VAIO Media, VAIO System Information, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Internet Explorer, Windows Movie Maker, Windows Media Player, Windows XP Professional, Windows Home Edition, Microsoft Works and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.

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