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- Page 2 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.
- Page 3 Owner’s Record The model number and serial number are located inside the lower front panel of your Sony VAIO® computer. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in a secure location. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony Service Center.
- Page 4 Your computer’s installed optical drives may vary, depending on the system configuration you have purchased. See the online specification sheet for details on your installed optical drives. For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑...
- Page 5 L’appareil doit être le plus près possible d’une prise murale pour en faciliter l’accès. Pour changer la pile de rechange, veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus près. Avertissement: L'utilisation d'instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les risques pour les yeux. Puisque le faisceau laser utilisé dans ce produit est dommageable pour les yeux, ne tentez pas de désassembler le boîtier.
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Page 6: Regulatory Information
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 Service on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.:... - Page 7 Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
- Page 8 Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) hone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including FAX machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending the message, and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual.
- Page 9 ✍ In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For the location of the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries.
- Page 10 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.
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Page 11: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting Started ...13 Unpacking Your Computer ...14 Locating Controls And Ports ...17 7 About the Front Panel ...18 About the Back Panel ...21 About the Keyboard ...24 About the Remote Control ...26 Setting Up Your Computer ...31 Connecting a Display (Monitor) ...32 Connecting the Speakers ...33 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse ...34 Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables...35... - Page 12 VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting leshooting...39 Support Options...41 Immediate Help and Support ... 41 Resources for Additional Help and Support ... 42...
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Page 13: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED NG STARTED D 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. -
Page 14: Unpacking Your Computer
Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration purchased. For details about the accessories supplied with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to view the online specifications sheet. -
Page 15: Online Documentation
From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications — This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view your computer’s specifications sheet. AA batteries (2) - Page 16 For more information about hard disk recovery Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 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.
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Page 17: Locating Controls And Ports
To view the specific connection capabilities for your system, visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the specifications... -
Page 18: About The Front Panel
VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia™, CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK®... - Page 19 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is in Stand by mode.
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Page 20: Additional Information
4-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. * A second optical drive is not available on all PCV-RS500 series computers. See the specifications sheet for details on your computer's hardware configuration. † Not available on all models. See your online specifications sheet for details. -
Page 21: About The Back Panel
About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer. ✍ Your configuration may vary based on the system you purchased. Back panel AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. - Page 22 VAIO Computer Quick Start Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. Monitor port Connection for a standard display. i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices.
- Page 23 ✍ 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 394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices.
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Page 24: About The Keyboard
VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume Windows DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform certain tasks. - Page 25 DESCRIPTION Stand by Press the button to place the computer in Stand by mode. Press the power button or any key briefly, to resume normal operation. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad.
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Page 26: About The Remote Control
VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control The remote control is supplied with VAIO® computers that are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. Remote control * See the online specifications sheet for information about your computer’s hardware configuration. -
Page 27: Back Button
MUTE button Press to turn off the sound. Press again to restore the sound. 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. -
Page 28: Standby Button
VAIO Computer Quick Start VOLUME button Press to raise or lower the volume. 10 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.) 11 AUDIO button Press to view available sound mode options on the monitor/display. -
Page 29: The Remote Control
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. - Page 30 VAIO Computer Quick Start...
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Page 31: Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer g Up Your Computer er Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown. See the online specifications sheet for your system's specific hardware configuration. -
Page 32: Connecting A Display (Monitor)
VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) Plug the display’s cable into the appropriate monitor port. If necessary, plug the display’s cable into the back of the display. ✍ The location and availability of the monitor ports may vary, depending on the model purchased. -
Page 33: Connecting The Speakers
Connecting the Speakers The right and left speakers are attached. The right speaker has a speaker wire with a jack connector and an AC power cord that supplies power to both speakers. From the right speaker, plug the jack connector into the Headphones jack located on the back panel of your computer. -
Page 34: Connecting The Keyboard And Mouse
VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. Plug the mouse cable into the mouse port on the back of the computer. To connect the keyboard and mouse To use an optical mouse An optical mouse requires an ideal surface in order to provide proper pointing and tracking. -
Page 35: Connecting The Telephone And Modem Cables
Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables 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 for your telephone and modem lines, purchase a “1-to-2” jack adapter device (splitter). To connect the telephone and modem cables Unplug your telephone cable from the wall jack. -
Page 36: Connecting The Power Cords
VAIO Computer Quick Start To connect the modem cable directly to the computer Unplug your telephone from the wall jack. Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the modem line jack located on the back panel of your computer Plug the other end of the modem cable into the wall jack. Your computer has a protective sticker on the rear panel. -
Page 37: Turning On Your Computer
Press the power button, located on the side of the right speaker, to turn on the power. To turn on your computer Registering Your Computer Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: Sony Customer Support — Communicate with a Support Representative to ❑... -
Page 38: Turning Off Your Computer
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. To avoid loss of data, do not use the Power button to turn off the computer. To turn off your computer Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. -
Page 39: Troubleshooting Leshooting
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. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned ❑... - Page 40 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. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. The Windows Task Manager window appears. From the Applications tab, locate the software program that has the status message, “Not responding.”...
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Page 41: Support Options
Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate technical support for your VAIO® computer. This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to access this information for maximum results. Immediate Help and Support... -
Page 42: Resources For Additional Help And Support
❑ 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. . The software’s main window... - Page 43 Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your issue, you can contact a Sony Support representative directly. Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available.
- Page 44 4-682-032-01 © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Printed in USA...