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Page 1: User Guide
User Guide V G C - V 3 S e r i e s ( P C V - E 3 1 M / P C V - F 3 1 M ) -
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
Corrugated cardboard is used for packaging cushions. 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 sheet. -
Page 4: Safety Information
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
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. ❑ To disconnect your VAIO completely from the mains voltage, unplug the power cable. -
Page 6: Regulatory Information
Directives asking that manufacturers make their products comply with essential standards. Manufacturers are required to affix the "CE" mark on the products they sell and to draw up a "Declaration of Conformity" (DoC). Primarily, the Declarations of Conformity are intended for the market surveillance authorities as proof that products satisfy the required standards. Additionally, Sony provides these EU DoC's on the website www.compliance.sony.de... - 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 Multimedia features – Make the most out of your audio and video CDs and DVDs, even record them yourself. ❑ 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.
- Page 9 Documentation pack Your documentation pack contains printed information and user guides to read on your computer. Guides are provided in PDF format, which you can easily browse through and print out. The My Club VAIO portal is a perfect starting point to use your VAIO - a comprehensive collection of everything you need to get the most from your PC.
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Page 10: Printed Documentation
❑ A Recovery Guide, where you will find an explanation about the recovery process of your VAIO; ❑ Booklets containing the following information: Sony Guarantee conditions, Safety Regulations, Modem Regulations and Wireless LAN Regulations. Help and Support Center Help and Support Center is a comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to use Microsoft Windows XP and your VAIO. - Page 11 Feeling creative? Click this icon for an overview of your software and check out our upgrade options. Wallpapers Click this icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO wallpapers. Links Click this icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO websites.
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Page 12: Ergonomic Considerations
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: ❑ 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 while using the keyboard or mouse –... -
Page 13: Table Of Contents
Using your VAIO Once you have read and followed the information on the printed Specifications sheet, you can start using your computer safely and confidently. Read on to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Shutting down your computer safely ❑... -
Page 14: Shutting Down Your Computer Safely
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. Click Turn Off Computer. -
Page 15: Using The Keyboard
Using your VAIO Using the keyboard Your VAIO is delivered with a wireless keyboard. You can place the keyboard anywhere you find comfortable within a range of 10 m* from the main unit. The keyboard has a standard key arrangement and additional keys that perform specific functions. For more information on the standard keys and shortcuts, please go to Help and Support Center (Start >... - Page 16 FUNCTION Standby Press the button to place the computer in Standby mode. Press the power button or Standby key briefly to resume normal operation. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic maths calculations. Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad.
- Page 17 FUNCTION <Fn> key Used in combination with other keys to execute commands. <Fn>+<F2>: Turns off the speaker sound. <Fn>+<F3>: Decreases the volume of the speakers. <Fn>+<F4>: Increases the volume of the speakers. <Fn>+<F5>: Decreases the brightness of the display screen. <Fn>+<F6>: Increases the brightness of the display screen.
- Page 18 Before you use the keyboard Before attempting to use the wireless keyboard, you must enable communication between the computer and the keyboard. Four AA batteries, for use in the wireless keyboard, are supplied with your VAIO. To connect the wireless keyboard, proceed as follows: Insert the 4 AA batteries (1) into the wireless keyboard as shown.
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Page 19: Using The Pointing Device
Using the pointing device The keyboard features a pointing device (1), which controls the cursor on the screen. You can point to, select and drag objects on the screen using the built-in pointing device. Action Description Point Slide one finger on the pointing device to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. Click Press the left button (3) once. - Page 20 Before using the pointing device Before attempting to use the pointing device, you must activate it. To activate the pointing device, proceed as follows: Fold the keyboard out. Turn on the Pointing Device switch (1). Close the lower part of the cover as shown (2). You can now use the pointing device together with your keyboard.
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Page 21: Using The Mouse
Using the mouse Your computer is delivered with a wireless optical mouse, which has no cables to plug in and uses a light-emitting diode (LED) instead of a ball. You can use the mouse anywhere you feel comfortable within a range of 10 m* of the main unit. 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 22 Before using the mouse Before attempting to use the wireless mouse, you must enable communication between the computer and the mouse. Two AA batteries, for use in the wireless mouse, are supplied with your VAIO. They are identified by a sticker "For mouse" on the packaging. To connect the wireless mouse, proceed as follows: Turn the wireless mouse over and slide the power button to the OFF position (1).
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Page 23: Setting Up The Mouse For Left-Handed Users
✍ Steps 4 and 5 must be carried out within 10 seconds of each other. If your wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need to be replaced with new ones. Always use the same type and brand of batteries. If your wireless mouse is not being used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. -
Page 24: Using The Tv Function
Using the TV function Your VAIO is equipped with a TV tuner board. In combination with Sony's VAIO Zone software, it allows you to: ❑ Watch, record and play back analogue broadcasted cable and terrestrial TV programmes, all by remote control;... -
Page 25: Using The Disc Drive
Using the disc drive Your computer is equipped with a double layer DVD±RW drive, which reads data from a compatible CD or DVD and writes data to a DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, CD-RW, or CD-R. To insert a disc, proceed as follows: Turn on the computer. - Page 26 Reading and writing CDs and DVDs To achieve optimum performance when writing data on to disc (also called ’burning’), follow these recommendations: ❑ To make the data on a disc readable on an optical drive, you need to close the session when you eject it. To complete this process, follow the instructions included with your software.
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Page 27: Playing Dvds
Playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Close all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Play DVDs with the software VAIO Zone. ❑ Do not switch power saving modes while playing a DVD. ❑... -
Page 28: Using The Modem
Using your VAIO Using the modem Your VAIO desktop is equipped with an internal modem. As described on the printed Specifications sheet, 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 29: Using Power Modes
Using power modes The colour of the power indicator light behind the power button tells you which mode the computer is in. Power indicator Mode Green Computer is in Normal mode (on) Amber Computer is in Standby mode No light Computer is turned off or in Hibernate mode ✍... -
Page 30: Using Hibernate Mode
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 31: Using The Memory Stick
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 VAIO computers are compatible with which Memory Sticks can be found here: www.vaio-link.com. - Page 32 Inserting a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick, proceed as follows: Locate the Memory Stick slot on the unit. Hold the Memory Stick with the connectors pointing towards the front 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 33 Using your VAIO Write-protecting cards 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.
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Page 34: Using Pc Cards
Using PC Cards Your VAIO desktop has a PC Card slot on the side panel that supports Type I or Type II PC Cards. PC Cards allow you to interconnect with portable external devices. Inserting a PC Card Insert the PC Card gently into the PC Card slot with the label and arrow facing towards you. The PC Card is automatically detected by your system and the Safely Remove Hardware ✍... -
Page 35: Removing A Pc Card
Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is on. If it is not removed in the correct way, your system may crash and unsaved data may be lost. If you want to remove a PC Card when your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 5. To remove a PC Card, proceed as follows: Close any applications that are using the PC Card. -
Page 36: Using Wireless Lan (Wlan)
(radio) connection. So there is no need anymore to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings. The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet activities, but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming. You can still access information, internet/intranet and network resources, even in the middle of a meeting, or as you move from one place to another. - Page 37 Communicating without an Access Point (computer-to-computer) A computer-to-computer network is a network in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves, with no other central controller or Access Point. Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network. You can set up a computer-to-computer network easily at home.
- Page 38 12 Fill in exactly the same Network key again, for confirmation. 13 Select the This is a computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used check box at the bottom of the screen. 14 Click OK. Your Network name appears in the Preferred networks list. 15 Click OK.
- Page 39 An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point, for example the Sony PCWA-A320 Access Point. The Access Point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the Wireless LAN.
- Page 40 How to select a Wireless LAN channel In an 802.11b/g configuration, channels 1 to 13 can be used. (a) With an Access Point ("Infrastructure") ❑ The channel used will be the channel selected by the Access Point. ✍ For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the Access Point, please refer to the corresponding instruction manual. (b) Without Access Point ("computer-to-computer") ❑...
- Page 41 Troubleshooting Wireless LAN if you cannot use the Wireless LAN function, make sure the wireless switch is turned on before checking the following points. The Wireless LAN Access Point and my computer cannot communicate ❑ Check if the power of the Access Point is turned on. ❑...
- Page 42 I cannot access the Internet ❑ Check the settings of the Access Point. See the manual of the Access Point. ❑ Check if your computer and the Access Point are communicating. ❑ Check your internet connection and check if your browser and e-mail client are correctly configured. I cannot establish a Wireless LAN connection There are many steps to the wireless connection setup and each one should be followed carefully to ensure a smooth connection.
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Page 43: Connecting Peripheral Devices
(page 46) 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: www.sonystyle-europe.com For more information about connection compatibility, go to the VAIO-Link website: (page 43) www.vaio-link.com... -
Page 44: Connecting A Usb Printer
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 USB devices are hot plug and play devices. -
Page 45: Connecting A Digital Video Camera Recorder
Launch the DVgate Plus application (see the Help files within the software itself for more information). ✍ The Sony digital video camera recorder is an example; your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently. Some cameras can be connected via USB 2.0. -
Page 46: Connecting A Microphone
Connecting peripheral devices Troubleshooting i.LINK devices If you have problems with your i.LINK device, check Help and Support Center, the documentation delivered with the device, and the VAIO-Link website (www.vaio-link.com). Connecting a microphone Your VAIO desktop does not contain an internal microphone. If you need to use a sound input device, for example to chat on the Internet, you need to plug in an external microphone. -
Page 47: Connecting To A Network
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 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 48: 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 49: Upgrading Memory
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 50: Viewing The Amount Of Memory
Viewing the amount of memory To view the amount of memory, proceed as follows: Turn on the computer. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, Security & Utilities, then VAIO System Information, and click VAIO System Information again. You can view the amount of installed memory here. Adding / replacing a memory module If you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer, we highly recommend that you contact your dealer. - Page 51 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. 10 Align the memory module over the slot, making sure the module is facing the correct way. 11 Press evenly against the memory module's upper corners.
- Page 52 12 Align the tabs on the side cover to the rim of the unit and press the side cover firmly against the unit until it snaps into place. 13 Put the memory cover and the back panel back into place. ✍...
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Page 53: 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 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 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? As soon as your case has been dealt with by our e-Support Team, you will receive an email, notifying you that your case has been...
- Page 56 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 56) ❑ On using the power source (page 57) ❑...
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Page 57: On Handling The Hard Disk
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
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
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 60: On Handling The Lcd Screen
❑ 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 Discs
On handling 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
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 Macromedia, Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.