VAIO Digital Studio® Computer VGC-RA830G Series VGC-RA930G Series Quick Start
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Contents Getting Started ..........................................13 Unpacking Your Computer .......................................14 Locating Controls And Ports ...................19 About the Front Panel ...............................................20 About the Back Panel ................................................24 About the Sub-woofer ...............................................27 About the Keyboard ..................................................28 About the Wireless Mouse .............
Setting Up Media Center...........................63 Getting Started with Media Center ........................... 64 Setting Up TV Connections ...................................... 65 Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control ............................................. 71 Connecting Other Devices ........................................ 74 Starting Media Center Software ............................... 76 Troubleshooting........................................77 Support Options.............
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.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the computer 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 Wizard utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.
Unpacking Your Computer 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 information. ❑ About RAID Systems — Contains an overview of RAID-0 and RAID-1 levels, along with basic information about RAID configuration. This guide is available only with computers that are shipped as RAID-0 or RAID-ready.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Creating CDs or DVDs with Sony software ❑ Create picture & video with: DVDs with Click to DVD™ software — Make picture or personal video DVDs. Use JPEG, BMP, of TIFF files for slide shows; import MPEG, AVI, or Microsoft® DVR-MS files for video, or capture footage from an i.LINK / IEEE 1394 camera or analog source.
Unpacking Your Computer Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer’s operating system and preinstalled software. For online 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, click VAIO Recovery Options.
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Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with the controls, ports and jacks on your computer and supplied accessories. Your computer may not be equipped with all of these hardware features or accessories. 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 computer, see the online Specifications sheet.
VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices. Your computer may not be equipped with all of these hardware features or accessories. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
About the Front Panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 xD-Picture Card™ memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to xD-Picture Card media. 5 CompactFlash® and Microdrive™ memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to CompactFlash and Microdrive media.
VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 12 Memory Stick® memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro™, and Memory Stick Duo™ media. 13 Secure Digital (SD)/MultiMediaCard™ (MMC) slot Reads and writes data from and to a Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMediaCard™ (MMC).
About the Front Panel To open and close the optical disc drive doors Your computer is equipped with one or more optical disc drives that have a drive eject button located on the drive door. ❑ After pressing the eject button, wait for the drive to stop reading the CD. It may take a few moments for the drive tray to eject. ❑ Gently push the drive tray in, when closing the optical drive door. Do not force the door or handle roughly.
VAIO Computer Quick Start 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 on your computer. The location of certain ports and jacks may vary from the illustration, based on the computer model purchased. Back panel REAR WOOFER /CENTER FRONT AUDIO 1 2 24 AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO – VIDEO1 INPUT – Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2 keyboard.
About the Back Panel 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. Microphone jack Connection for a microphone (optional). Front/Headphones jack Connection for the supplied speakers (2-channel), front speakers (5.
VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 14 Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). Composite audio L In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). Composite video In jack Connection for a video cable (optional). S-video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional) VHF/UHF port Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * Certain VAIO computer models may be supplied with a 5.1 speaker system. See your computer’s specifications sheet for details on supplied accessories.
About the Sub-woofer About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with a sub-woofer unit to enhance your computer’s sound capability. See your computer’s online specifications sheet for information about supplied accessories. Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. The sub-woofer is compatible with the speakers supplied with your VAIO computer. See the section, “To connect a sub-woofer unit” on page 49, for connecting instructions.
VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for your keyboard. A wireless or a PS/2®* keyboard may be supplied with your VAIO® computer, based on the computer model purchased. See your computer’s specifications sheet for details on your computer’s supplied accessories. About the wireless keyboard Set up your wireless keyboard and insert the batteries before attempting to establish communication between the keyboard and the computer.
About the Keyboard Identifying keys and functions Your keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. Wireless keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Directional Arrows Windows Standby Numeric Keypad Applications 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 between software programs.
VAIO Computer Quick Start KEY DESCRIPTION Windows The key with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking Start on the taskbar. BUTTON DESCRIPTION Volume Increases (+) and decreases (-) the volume. Mute Turns the sound off. Press again to restore sound. Standby Places the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption. Press any key briefly to resume normal operation.
About the Keyboard About the VAIO keyboard with Media Center features Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with a keyboard* that has a standard key arrangement with additional keys and controls that support Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition features. VAIO keyboard BUTTON DESCRIPTION EJECT 1 Opens and closes the optical drive 1 tray. EJECT 2 Opens and closes the optical drive 2 tray. MY TV Opens the My TV window of Windows® Media Center. GUIDE Opens the TV program guide of Media Center.
VAIO Computer Quick Start BUTTON DESCRIPTION MAIL Starts the e-mail software program. HELP Starts the Media Center Help, if Media Center software is running. (If Media Center software is not running, the Help and Support Center is started.) REC Records TV programs. PREV Press once to return to the beginning of the DVD chapter, video track, or audio track. Press twice to return to the previous DVD chapter, video track, or audio track. STOP Stops media recording or playback.
About the Wireless Mouse About the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with a wireless mouse*. Before attempting to use the wireless mouse with your computer, see the section, “Connecting the Wireless Mouse.” Wireless mouse 4 5 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel Rotate the wheel to scroll up or down on the LCD screen. 3 Right mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 4 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse on or off.
VAIO Computer Quick Start 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 (wireless mouse icon), located in the Windows® taskbar notification area. Do not mix old (used) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless mouse. Always use the same type and manufacture of battery. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used/new batteries can damage the mouse.
About the Remote Control About the Remote Control The Media Center remote control is supplied with VAIO Digital Studio® computers that are equipped with the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system. 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.
VAIO Computer Quick Start 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 36 MY MUSIC button Press to view and listen to your music playlists. MY TV button Press to view the My TV menu. STOP button Press to stop media playback or TV recording session. PAUSE button Press to pause media playback. Press again to resume playback. FWD button Press to fast-forward media at three speeds. SKIP button Press to move media forward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of recorded TV or video.
About the Remote Control 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 MY PICTURES button Press to view pictures or a slide show. MY VIDEOS button Press to view videos from your video collection. MORE button Press to view additional options that are available for Media Center features. Directional arrow buttons Press the Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow buttons to move the pointer on the screen. OK button Press OK to select the desired action or window option.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Setting up the remote control 1 Turn the remote control over. 2 Press in the tab and lift the battery cover up. 3 Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the remote control as shown. 4 Align the battery cover to the remote control. 5 Press down until the cover clicks into place. Inserting batteries into the remote control Tab ✍ If your remote control does not operate properly, you may need to replace the batteries.
About the i.LINK Port About the i.LINK Port Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a 4-pin and a 6-pin i.LINK® port. A 4pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device. A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V to 12V) to a connected i.LINK device, if the device is equipped with a 6-pin connector. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port does not exceed 6 watts. Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) device 1 Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.
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Setting Up Your Computer 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 computer's specific hardware configuration.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) 1 Plug the display’s cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2 If necessary, plug the display’s cable into the rear of the display. To connect a display DVI-D monitor port To connect a DVI display with the DVI-D monitor port* *A Video adapter device is required to connect a VGA monitor using the DVI-D port ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency.
Connecting a Wireless Keyboard Connecting a 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. To connect your wireless keyboard, it must be within 11 inches of the computer* ✍ 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.
VAIO Computer Quick Start ❑ Press the CONNECT button located on the bottom of the infrared receiver first, and then press the Connect button on the bottom of the keyboard. ❑ Verify the infrared receiver is free of obstructions that may prevent proper operation. ❑ Avoid using radio-controlled toys or equipment, CB radios, and other wireless devices in the area near your wireless keyboard. These devices may cause interference, causing your keyboard to stop working properly.
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. To connect your wireless mouse, it must be within 11 inches of the computer. ✍ 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.
VAIO Computer Quick Start ❑ Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless mouse, as this may create interference, causing your mouse to stop working properly. A wireless mouse requires an appropriate 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. ❑ Avoid surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have halftone printing.
Connecting a Keyboard and Mouse Connecting a Keyboard and Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with a PS/2® keyboard and mouse. For details on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. 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.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Speakers Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with 2-channel speakers, for details about supplied accessories, a sub-woofer unit, or a 5.1 speaker systems* go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to view your computer’s specifications sheet. To connect 2-channel speakers 1 Plug the cable attached to the back of the left speaker into the Speaker(L) jack on the back of the right speaker†.
Connecting the Speakers 2 Insert the yellow plug of the speaker power cable into the DC In jack on the back of the right speaker. 3 Insert the black plug of the speaker power cable into the DC Out jack located on the back panel of your computer. 4 Insert the mini stereo plug of the cable that is attached to the right speaker, into the Front/Headphones jack, located on the back panel of your computer.
VAIO Computer Quick Start 2 Insert the mini stereo plug from the sub-woofer unit’s cable into the Headphones jack, located on the back panel of your computer. ✍ You can also plug the sub-woofer’s mini stereo plug into the headphones jack located on the lower front panel of your computer. 3 Plug the sub-woofer unit’s power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip.
Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with a 5.1 channel speaker system, or you may wish to use your 5.1 (6-channel) speaker system. Speaker configuration can vary, depending on the speaker components used. To set up the speakers with your computer: ❑ Match the color of the mini stereo plugs (speaker system) to the color of the speaker jacks on the back panel of your computer.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Configuring Software for Your Speaker System When using 5.1 channel (digital or analog) speaker systems, certain software programs require setting changes to enable proper audio performance. To configure RealTek® Sound Effect Manager software For 6 channel-analog speakers 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, and then click Sound Effect Manager. The Sound Effect Manager window appears.
Configuring Software for Your Speaker System To configure Media Center software Your computer’s factory default settings for audio can be changed using the Media Center Settings feature. You can switch between 2-channel, 6-channel, or S/PDIF output modes. 1 Use the Media Center remote control, your keyboard, or mouse, to start the Media Center software program. 2 Select Settings and press OK. The Settings window appears. 3 From the Settings window, select DVD, and then press OK.
VAIO Computer Quick Start To configure WinDVD software 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and point to All Programs. 2 Point to InterVideo WindDVD 5, and the click on InterVideo WinDVD 5 for VAIO. The InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO window opens. 3 Right-click in the WinDVD window. A shortcut menu appears. 4 Click Setup..., to view the Setup dialog box. 5 Select the Audio tab. 6 From the section, Audio Speaker Configuration, select 6-channel speaker (5.
Connecting the Infrared Receiver Connecting the Infrared Receiver The infrared receiver enables your VAIO® computer to communicate with the wireless keyboard and mouse*. To connect the infrared receiver 1 Plug the infrared receiver unit in to a USB port located on either the front or back panel of your computer. 2 Press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the infrared receiver, to activate communication between the wireless keyboard and the computer.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Telephone and Modem Your computer is equipped with a single modem line jack to connect your installed modem with your telephone wall jack. To use your wall jack for both telephone and modem lines, purchase an additional RJ-11 telephone cable and a “1-to-2” jack adapter device (splitter). To connect the modem 1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack and set aside.
Connecting the Telephone and Modem To connect the telephone and modem RJ-11 telephone cable (optional) “1-to-2” jack adapter (splitter - optional) Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel. Connect 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-T cables to the Ethernet port, depending on your computer’s Ethernet port specification.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Power Cords 1 Plug the power cord into the back 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 computer 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. ✍ Before turning on your computer, set up the cables and connections required to use Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition features. See the section, “Setting Up Media Center.” 1 Press the power button on the computer to turn on the power.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Registering Your Computer Register your computer and take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support*. About the benefits of registering with Sony ❑ Sony Customer Support — Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer. ❑ Limited warranty — Protect your investment. See the Limited Warranty Card for more details. You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the computer.
Turning Off Your Computer ✍ If you plan to stop using your computer for a short period of time, use Stand by mode. About the power button If your computer stops responding, press and hold the Power button for more than six seconds to force your system to shut down. You may need to repeat this procedure if your computer does not shut down on the first attempt.
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Setting Up Media Center Your VAIO Digital Studio® computer has the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system to enhance your computing experience. Media Center provides you with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. This section describes how to set up your TV, set-top box, and other equipment.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Getting Started with Media Center There are several tasks to complete before you are ready to use Media Center features. After setting up your hardware connections, review this checklist before you begin using the Media Center software program, to enable full use of all the features. ❑ Set up your VAIO® Media Center computer, accessories, and peripheral equipment correctly.
Setting Up TV Connections Setting Up TV Connections The best method of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is determined by the type of cable service connection available in your home. Your computer’s hardware configuration may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. See the online Specifications sheet for details about your computer’s hardware configuration. ✍ Your VAIO Digital Studio ® computer is supplied with certain video cables.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Option 2 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (optional) to your cable service access. Connect the other end to the single-connection side of a splitter adapter. 2 Connect the TV coaxial cable (supplied) to the double-connection side of the splitter adapter. Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF port on the back panel of your computer. 3 Connect a third TV coaxial cable (optional) to the double-connection side of the splitter adapter.
Setting Up TV Connections Connecting to a standard antenna (air) system You can connect your computer to an indoor/outdoor antenna system, using Option 1 or 2 from the previous section, “Connecting to standard cable access (CATV).” The antenna system in your home may require a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (optional) to connect your computer and the indoor/outdoor antenna system. ✍ If you are connecting to an indoor/outdoor antenna system, you may need to reorient the antenna for better reception.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Option 2 1 Connect both ends of the antenna’s twin lead cable to the screw-type grips on the combiner/transformer. 2 Connect the TV coaxial cable (supplied) from the combiner/transformer to the VHF/UHF port on the back panel of your computer. ✍ Your VAIO Digital Studio® computer is supplied with certain video cables. Depending on your in-home cable access, you may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment not supplied with your computer.
Setting Up TV Connections 4 Connect a fourth TV coaxial cable (optional) to the double-connection end of the splitter adapter. Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF port on the rear of your TV monitor or display.
VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Connect one end of a stereo A/V dubbing cable with triple RCA plugs (optional) to the Video Out and Audio-OUT (L/R) jacks on the back panel of your set-top box, matching the plug and jack colors. 4 Connect the other ends of the stereo A/V dubbing cable into the Audio-R (IN), Audio-L (IN), and Composite video (IN) jacks on the back panel of your computer, matching the plug and jack colors.
Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control The remote sensor communicates with the Media Center remote control, enabling you to change channels and to perform other functions. If you are using a cable or satellite set-top box, you can attach the remote sensor control which enables you to control the set-top box with the Media Center remote control.
VAIO Computer Quick Start To connect the remote sensor control 1 Plug the remote sensor control’s cable into either jack (1 or 2) located on the back of the remote sensor. ✍ When you attach the remote control sensor to a cable or satellite set-top box, you can control the set-top box functions with your remote control.
Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control Attaching the remote sensor control cable to a cable or satellite set-top box Remote sensor control Cable or satellite set-top box Infrared port (Do not cover) Remote sensor ✍ The remote sensor unit must be visible in a line-of-sight with your remote control in order to function properly.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting Other Devices This section illustrates how to connect other devices to your VAIO Digital Studio® computer. Your computer has both audio and video connection capability. You can locate the appropriate connections on the back panel or behind the lower bottom panel on the front of the computer. You can connect a VCR or camcorder, using the composite audio In jacks. Your VCR or camcorder may have either standard video or S-video connection capability.
Connecting Other Devices Connecting a device with a stereo A/V dubbing cable 1 Connect a stereo A/V dubbing cable with triple RCA plugs at each end (optional) directly into the composite video port, composite audio L and R jacks, located on either the front or back panel of your computer. 2 Connect the other ends of the stereo A/V dubbing cable into the appropriate jacks on your compatible VCR or camcorder.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Starting Media Center Software You can instantly open Media Center features using the My Videos, My Pictures, My TV, or My Music buttons on your Media Center remote control or keyboard. You can also view recorded TV contents, by using the Recorded TV button on the remote control. To use the remote control 1 Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press . 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to navigate and select menu options.
Troubleshooting This section describes how to resolve common problems. My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive* (unless you are using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that a CD or DVD is not in an optical drive (unless you are using bootable media).
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start If your computer does not respond or the software program does not close: 1 Save and close any open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. The Shut Down Windows window appears. 3 Click the drop-down list box and select Restart. 4 Click OK. The computer turns off and restarts. If the Shut Down Windows window does not appear: 1 Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 Click Shut Down. 3 Restart your computer.
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 individual software Help files.
VAIO Computer Quick Start This support resource offers a variety of available topics, enabling you to quickly view specific information using context-sensitive search features. To access the online guide: ❑ ❑ ❑ 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications — The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer.
Resources for Additional Help and Support Resources for Additional Help and Support If the information provided with your VAIO® computer does not offer an immediate solution, or you would like to get direct support, try these additional help and support resources. Sony online support Web site Online help and support are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, when you visit the Sony online support Web site. You can access the Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
VAIO Computer Quick Start 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. 1 VAIO® computer type. 2 Model number. 3 Serial number*. Example: 4 Operating system. 5 Hardware feature or software program that has a problem.
For customer support information, go to: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport VAIO Homepage http://www.vaio.net © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc.
