Sony Vaio PCV-W600G Quick Start Manual
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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 on the back 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 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 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 Computing 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 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.
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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 Side Panels ...22 About the Remote Control ...25 Setting Up Your Computer ...29 Connecting a USB Optical Mouse ...30 Connecting the Modem Cable...31 Connecting the Power Cord ...32 Turning On Your Computer ...33... - Page 12 VAIO Computer Quick Start...
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Page 13: Getting Started
Getting 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
VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration purchased. For details on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO®... - Page 15 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. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.compcsupport to view the online Specifications sheet. Unpacking Your Computer Lift the unit by holding the right and left sides.
- Page 16 VAIO Computer Quick Start ❑ VAIO Software — Provides specific information about the preinstalled Sony software on your computer. To access this online software information Click Start in the Windows taskbar. Click Welcome to VAIO life. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a utility program that enables you to recover your computer’s operating system and preinstalled...
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Page 17: Locating Controls And Ports
Locating Controls And Ports 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. You can access the front panel of your VAIO computer by lowering the keyboard. When the keyboard is not in use, you can fold it up and use the additional TV, channel, and volume controls. - Page 19 Front panel (Keyboard open) Stereo speakers (built-in) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video media. Memory Stick® media access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use. About the Front Panel...
- Page 20 VAIO Computer Quick Start DVD-RW optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drive. Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk. Power indicator Light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in Stand by mode.
- Page 21 Front panel (Keyboard folded) TV On Button Press to launch the Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder software. Channel +/- Press to change the channel, when TV programming is displayed. Volume +/- Press to increase or decrease computer speaker volume. * The access indicator light is white when the TV, channel, or volume functions are active. About the Front Panel...
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Page 22: About The Side Panels
✍ 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 applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. - Page 23 DVD-RW optical drive Reads data from compatible CD or DVD media. Writes data to compatible CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, or DVD-RW media. DVD-RW optical drive eject button Ejects a disc from the optical drive. Composite audio L In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional).
- Page 24 VAIO Computer Quick Start Left panel Brightness control dial Adjusts the brightness of the built-in LCD monitor. Volume control dial Increases or decreases the speaker volume. Memory Stick® media slot Reads and writes data from a Memory Stick media. Unlock button Press to unlock the keyboard when folding towards system unit.
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Page 25: About The Remote Control
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. Remote Control MUTE JUMP... - Page 26 VAIO Computer Quick Start REC STOP button Press to stop recording. (Note: The REC STOP function is available for the Giga Pocket® software program only.) REC button Press to begin recording. (Note: The REC function is only available for the Giga Pocket software program.) TV button Press to change from the on-screen image to the TV/Recording deck.
- Page 27 DISPLAY button (cont.) 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 view the current software in full-screen size.
- Page 28 VAIO Computer Quick Start To set up the remote control Insert two AA alkaline batteries (supplied) into the remote control as shown. Inserting batteries into the remote control ✍ Under normal use, the AA batteries may last up to six months. If your remote control does not operate properly, the batteries may need to be replaced.
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Page 29: Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer g Up Your Computer er 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 30: Connecting A Usb Optical Mouse
VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a USB Optical Mouse Plug the supplied optical mouse into the USB mouse port, located on the right panel of your computer. Place the optical mouse on an appropriate surface to enable tracking. To connect a USB mouse To use an optical mouse An optical mouse requires an ideal surface in order to provide proper pointing and tracking. -
Page 31: 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 (using a splitter) ble (using a splitter) Unplug your telephone cable from the wall jack. -
Page 32: Connecting The Power Cord
VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Power Cord Plug the power cord into the AC input port on the right panel of the computer. Plug the power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip. To connect the power cord ✍... -
Page 33: Turning On Your Computer
Press the power button on the computer to turn on the system. 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 34: 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 35: Troubleshooting Bleshooting
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 36 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 37: 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 38: 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 39 Sony Customer Information Services Center 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 40 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. 4-681-160-01...