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SAFETY INFORMATION AND CAUTION 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. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to rain or moisture.
❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à l’abri de la pluie et de l’humidité. ❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’électrocution, ne pas ouvrir le châssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu’à une personne qualifiée. ❑ Ne jamais effectuer l’installation de fil modem ou téléphone durant un orage électrique. ❑ Ne jamais effectuer l’installation d’une prise téléphonique dans un endroit mouillé à moins que la prise soit conçue à cet effet.
REGULATORY INFORMATION Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-2232 PCV-2234 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd Oradell, NJ 07649 Telephone: 201-930-6972 This phone number is for FCC-related matters only. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
A telephone plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0).
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 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. Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium qui fuient ou sont endommagées.
Contents Getting Started ..........................................11 Unpacking Your Computer .......................................12 Locating Controls And Ports ...................15 About the Front Panel ...............................................16 About the Back Panel ................................................19 About the Remote Control ........................................24 About the Keyboard ..................................................28 Setting Up Your Computer ...............
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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.
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® computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.
Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with selected models) Remote control (1) TV coaxial cable (1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start — Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner’s information.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with a utility program that recovers your computer’s operating system and preinstalled software. For more information about hard disk drive recovery 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 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.
Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with the controls, ports and jacks on your computer. Your computer may not be equipped with all of these hardware features, and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. To view the specific connection capabilities for your system, see the online specifications sheet.
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® ports. This hardware configuration enables you to connect compatible peripheral devices.
About the Front Panel 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is in Stand by mode. 7 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator* Reads and writes data from and to a Memory Stick® media.
VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on. The light turns off when the computer is in Standby mode or turned off. 14 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data. 15 CompactFlash/Microdrive media card slot* Reads and writes data from and to CompactFlash or Microdrive media. 16 SmartMedia card slot* Reads and writes data from and to a SmartMedia media. 17 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.
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 12 1 2 3 4 5 13 6 USB 14 7 8 9 15 MONITOR AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO – VIDEO1 INPUT – VHF/UHF 16 17 10 11 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord.
VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 6 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 7 Microphone jack Connection for a microphone (optional). Headphones jack Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones.
About the Back Panel 13 S/P DIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 14 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 15 Monitor (DVI) port Connection for a DVI monitor. 16 TV Out (S-Video/video) jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 17 VHF/UHF port∗ Connection for a coaxial cable (supplied). * Not available on all models.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Back panel (PCV-RS410 series model) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.
About the Back Panel 5 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 6 Monitor port Connection for a display. 7 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 8 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 9 Serial port Connection for a compatible serial device. 10 Headphones jack Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones.
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.
About the Remote Control 3 REC STOP button Press to stop recording. (Note: The REC STOP function is available for Giga Pocket software only.) 4 REC button Press to begin recording. (Note: The REC function is available for Giga Pocket software only.) 5 TV button Press to change from the on-screen image to the TV/Recording deck. VIDEO button Press to change to the external video equipment, such as your VCR. (Note: You cannot change the input source while recording.
VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 cont. 12 13 14 15 16 17 DISPLAY button During DVD playback in full screen mode, press to show the settings window. When using Giga Pocket software, 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. Press again to return the view to its original size.
About the Remote Control To set up the remote control Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the remote control as shown. Inserting batteries into the remote control ✍ If your remote control does not operate properly, the batteries may need to be replaced. When your remote control is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. VAIO Keyboard Function Number Lock (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Applications Directional arrows KEY 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.
About the Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Standby Press the button to place the computer in Standby 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. (The Num Lock indicator lights.) Press the Num Lock key again to deactivate the numeric keypad.
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Setting 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.
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. To connect a display To connect a DVI display ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency.
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. 1 From the right speaker, plug the jack connector into the Headphones jack located on the back panel of your computer. 2 From the right speaker, insert the AC adapter plug into a grounded AC wall outlet or surge suppressor.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse use 1 Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. 2 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. ❑ Use surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterning.
Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables 1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack and plug its cable into the telephone jack located on the back panel of your computer. 2 Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the modem line jack located on the back panel of your computer 3 Plug the other end of the modem cable into the wall jack.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Power Cords 1 Plug the power cord into the AC Input port, located on the back panel of the computer. 2 Plug both the display and computer power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip.
Turning On your Computer Turning On your Computer When you start your system for the first time, your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that prompts you to restart your computer. Respond to this prompt immediately. 1 Press the power button on the computer to turn on the power. 2 Press the power button on the display to turn on the power. 3 Press the power button, located on the side of the right speaker, to turn on the power.
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 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2 Select the Turn Off option. ✍ Respond to any prompts about saving your documents.
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. My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding? g? You can try to locate and close the software application that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications tab, locate the application that has the status message, “Not responding.” 3 Select the application that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. Windows attempts to close the application.
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 You can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your hard copy guides and supplements, or by accessing the online Computer User Guide and the individual software Help files.
VAIO Computer Quick Start ❑ ❑ Preinstalled software Help files — Each preinstalled software application provides online Help within the software, that describes the software’s features. In these Help files, you can find tutorials that teach you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. To access software Help files: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs. A submenu appears, listing all preinstalled software programs.
Resources for Additional Help and Support ❑ An automated tutorial library that contains interactive, easy-to-understand lessons on using your computer’s hardware and software features. ❑ Links that enable you to: ❑ quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations. ❑ arrange for repairs or check repair status. ❑ review warranty information. ❑ e-mail your question or comments to the Sony Customer Information Services Center.
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