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Sony Vaio PCV-V100G Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 VAIO® Computer Quick Start PCV-V100G...
  • 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 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.
  • Page 4 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. For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
  • 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.

  • Page 6: Regulatory Information

    SONY PCV-V100G Sony Electronics Inc. 680 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell, NJ 07649 201-930-6972...
  • 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 Computing Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
  • Page 8 Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including FAX machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending the message, and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual.
  • Page 9 Disposal of Lithium Battery You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ 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.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started ...13 Unpacking your Computer ...14 Locating Controls And Ports ...17 About the Front Panel ...18 About the Side Panels ...19 About the Back Panel ...22 About the Keyboard ...23 About the Mouse ...26 About the Remote Control ...28 Setting Up Your Computer ...33 Connecting the Power Cord ...34 Connecting the Wireless Keyboard...36...
  • Page 12 VAIO Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    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.

  • Page 14: Unpacking Your Computer

    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. ✍...
  • Page 15 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. Unpacking your Computer...
  • Page 16 VAIO Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 17: Locating Controls And Ports

    Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with the controls, ports, and jacks that are available on your computer. To view the specific hardware configuration for your system, see the online Specifications sheet...

  • Page 18: About The Front Panel

    VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is equipped with built-in stereo speakers and indicator lights. Front panel Infrared Receiver Communicates with the remote control (supplied), to turn on TV, change TV channels, and raise or lower volume. Optical disc and hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data.

  • Page 19: About The Side Panels

    About the Side Panels The side panels of your computer contain the connections for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the side panels help you locate and identify the connections on your computer. Right panel CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive eject button Ejects a disc from the combination optical drive.
  • Page 20 VAIO Computer Quick Start Left panel Composite audio L In jack Connection for an audio or stereo dubbing cable (optional). Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio or stereo dubbing cable (optional). Composite video In jack Connection for a digital video or stereo A/V dubbing cable (optional). S-video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional).
  • Page 21 ✍ 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.

  • Page 22: About The Back Panel

    VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer contains the AC power port and connections for your USB devices. Back panel AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices.

  • Page 23: About The Keyboard

    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. Wireless keyboard (Top) (-/+) Brightness Stand by S Keys VIDEO INTERNET MAIL HELP ‘ Windows DESCRIPTION Stand by Press the button to place the computer in Stand by...
  • Page 24 VAIO Computer Quick Start DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform certain tasks. The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next. Numeric Keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations.
  • Page 25 Battery compartment Storage compartment for the supplied AA batteries. Keyboard feet Extend to adjust the keyboard height. Connect button Press to enable the keyboard to communicate with the system unit. 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 icon), located in the Windows®...

  • Page 26: About The Mouse

    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 Connecting the Wireless Mouse. Wireless mouse (Top) Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. Wheel button Rotate the wheel to scroll up and down on the display.
  • Page 27 Wireless mouse (Bottom) Power switch Slide switch to turn the mouse on and off. 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 located in the Windows®...

  • Page 28: About The Remote Control

    VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with the remote control. 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 remote control.
  • Page 29 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 ENTER button to activate channel selection.) JUMP button Press to go to the previous channel. Press again to return to the current channel.
  • Page 30 VAIO Computer Quick Start 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 functions are running. Your computer may take 5-6 seconds to enter Stand by mode.) AUDIO button Press to view available sound mode options on the monitor/display.
  • Page 31 TOOLS button The function of this button may vary between DVD media. See the DVD player software instructions for details. APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to close the Giga Pocket software. CHANNEL button Press to change channels automatically (no number input required). (Note: This function is available for Giga Pocket software only.) ✍...
  • Page 32 VAIO Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 33: Setting Up Your Computer

    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.

  • Page 34: Connecting The Power Cord

    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.
  • Page 35 Use a coin to open the clamp, and then insert the power cord. Inserting the power cord into the clamp Plug the power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet, surge protector, or UPS. Connecting the power cord ✍ Install your computer so you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency.

  • Page 36: Connecting The Wireless Keyboard

    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.

  • Page 37: Connecting The Wireless Mouse

    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.
  • Page 38 VAIO Computer Quick Start Additional information about the wireless optical mouse The wireless optical mouse requires an ideal surface texture in order to provide precision pointing and tracking. ❑ Use surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterns.

  • Page 39: Connecting The Modem Cable

    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 for your telephone and modem lines, purchase a “1-to-2” jack adapter device (splitter). To connect the modem cable Unplug your telephone cable from the wall jack.

  • Page 40: Turning On Your Computer

    When you start your computer, it may detect new hardware and prompt you to restart your computer. Respond to this prompt immediately. 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 41: Turning Off Your Computer

    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 42 VAIO Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems. You can also find helpful information on how to use your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the features or software discussed in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased.
  • Page 44 VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding? You can try to locate and close the software application that has stopped responding. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. The Windows Task Manager window appears. From the Applications tab, locate the application that has the status message, “Not responding.”...

  • Page 45: Support Options

    Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for your VAIO® computer. This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to access this information for maximum results. Immediate Help and Support...

  • Page 46: Resources For Additional Help And Support

    ❑ safety and legal information. ❑ ❑ quick solutions to common problems. * You can locate the online Help for Sony software applications by pointing to the individual application’s icon and selecting Help from the submenu. The software’s main window...
  • Page 47 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: VAIO®...
  • Page 48 4-679-629-11 © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. Printed in Japan...

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