Sony Personal Computer PCV RS600 User Manual

Desktop Computer  
PCV-RS600 Series  
Quick Start  
 
Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain  
software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to U.S. customers  
only.  
Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO  
Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam,  
MagicGate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, PictureGear,  
ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony.  
Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation. Microsoft,  
Windows, and the Windows logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.  
PS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation.  
All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.  
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation  
has determined that this product meets the ENERGY  
STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.  
The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an international program that  
promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The program backs  
the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy  
consumption. It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. The  
targeted products are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers.  
Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations. ENERGY STAR is a U.S.  
registered trademark of the Environmental Protection Agency.  
Owner’s Record  
The model number and serial number are located inside the lower front panel 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 your Sony Service Center.  
Model Number:  
Serial Number:  
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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  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to rain or moisture.  
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.  
Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm.  
Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet  
locations.  
Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been  
disconnected at the network interface.  
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.  
Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm.  
Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.  
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.  
To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony  
Service Center.  
Caution: The use of optical instruments with this product will increase  
eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the  
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the drive cabinet. Refer servicing  
to qualified personnel only.  
Danger: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct  
exposure to beam.  
For DVD RW/DVD-RW/DVD-ROM: Danger—Visible and invisible laser  
radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam.  
For CD-RW/CD-ROM: Danger—Invisible laser radiation when open.  
Avoid direct exposure to beam.  
Caution: For ADSL and V.90 modem models; to reduce the risk of fire,  
use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.  
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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.  
Ne jamais toucher un fil téléphonique à découvert ou un terminal à moins que la ligne  
téléphonique n’ait été débranché de l’interface réseau.  
Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez les lignes téléphoniques.  
Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique.  
N'utilisez pas le modem ni le téléphone pour prévenir d'une fuite de gaz vous êtes près de la  
fuite.  
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. Adressez-vous à un agent de service  
qualifié.  
Danger: Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert. Évitez  
l’exposition directe au faisceau.  
Pour les DVD RW/DVD-RW/DVD-ROM: Danger—Radiation laser  
visible et invisible si ouvert. Évitez l'exposition directe au faisceau.  
Pour les CD-RW/CD-ROM: Danger—Radiation laser invisible si ouvert.  
Évitez l'exposition directe au faisceau.  
Attention: Pour ADSL et V.90 modele modem; afin de réduire les  
risques d'incendie, n'utilisez qu'un cordon de communication N0. 26  
AWG ou plus gros.  
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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  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name:  
Model No.:  
SONY  
PCV-2252  
PCV-2253  
Responsible Party:  
Address:  
Sony Electronics Inc.  
16450 W. Bernardo Drive  
San Diego, CA 92127, USA  
858-942-2230  
Telephone:  
This phone number is for FCC-related matters only.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
Model No.: PCVA-IMB5A (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features)  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can  
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may  
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference  
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could  
void your authority to operate this equipment.  
Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with FCC  
Class B limits may be attached to this computer product. Operation with noncompliant peripherals is  
likely to result in interference to radio and television reception.  
All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with cables,  
connected to peripherals, that are not shielded and grounded, may result in interference to radio and  
television reception.  
FCC Part 68  
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA.  
On the modem card is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the  
format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone  
company.  
This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone jack.  
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). To be  
certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs,  
contact the telephone company. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product  
is part of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by  
## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g. 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is  
separately shown on the label.  
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in  
advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice is not  
practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be  
advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.  
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that  
could affect the operations of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide  
advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain  
uninterrupted service.  
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If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact the  
Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or write to the  
Sony Customer Information Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913, or find Sony  
the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment from  
the network until the problem is resolved.  
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  
Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility  
commission, public service commission, or corporation commission for information.  
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the  
installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about  
what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.  
Please use a surge arrestor against electrical surges.  
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. (The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other  
number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges.)  
In order to program this information into your facsimile machine, see your fax software  
documentation.  
Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)  
Please refer to your telephone directory under ‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Terms of Service.’ For more  
detailed information, please contact:  
CRTC  
Terrasses de la Chaudiére  
Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage  
5 étage Hull PQ K1A 0N2.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
Model No.: PCVA-IMB5A (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features)  
Supplementary Television Broadcasting Receiving Apparatus - Appareils supplémentaires de  
réception de télévision, Canada.  
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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  
Do not handle damaged or  
leaking lithium batteries.  
Ne pas manipuler les batteries  
au lithium qui fuient ou sont  
endommagées.  
Danger of explosion if battery is  
incorrectly replaced. Replace  
Une batterie non conforme  
présente un danger d'explosion.  
only with the same or equivalent La remplacer seulement par une  
type recommended by the  
manufacturer. Discard used  
batteries according to the  
manufacturer’s instructions.  
batterie identique ou de type  
équivalent recommandé par le  
fabricant. Évacuer les batteries  
usées selon les directives du  
fabricant.  
The battery pack used in this  
device may present a fire or  
chemical burn hazard if  
La manutention incorrecte du  
module de batterie de cet  
appareil présente un risque  
mistreated. Do not disassemble, d'incendie ou de brûlures  
heat above 212°F (100°C), or  
incinerate. Dispose of used  
battery promptly. Keep away  
from children.  
chimiques. Ne pas démonter,  
incinérer ou exposer à une  
température de plus de 100°C.  
Évacuer promptement la batterie  
usée. Garder hors de portée des  
enfants.  
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Industry Canada Notice  
This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.  
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed  
to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any  
combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices  
does not exceed 5.  
Avis De Lindustrie Canada  
Le presént matériel est conforme aux spécifications techniques applicables d’Industrie Canada.  
Lindice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) sert à indiquer le nombre maximal de terminaux qui  
peuvent être raccordés à une interface téléphonique. La terminaison d’une interface peut consister en  
une combinaison quelconque de dispositifs, à la seule condition que la somme d’indices  
d’équivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n’excède pas 5.  
Macrovision License  
(For models equipped with ATI® RADEON™ 9200 technology.)  
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other  
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by  
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise  
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
Licence Macrovision  
(Pour les modèles distribués avec la technologie ATI® RADEON™ 9200.)  
Ce produit intègre une technologie de protection de la loi sur le droits de propriéte intellectuelle  
couverts par la législation américaine. L’utilisation de cette technologie doit être autorisée par  
Macrovision. Elle est uniquement destinée à un usage privé et à d’autres fins de visualisation limitée,  
sauf autorisation contraire de la part de Macrovision. Tout désossage ou désassemblage est  
formellement interdit.  
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Contents  
Getting Started ..........................................13  
Unpacking Your Computer .......................................14  
Locating Controls And Ports ...................17  
About the Front Panel ...............................................18  
About the Back Panel................................................21  
About the Keyboard ..................................................24  
About the Remote Control ........................................26  
Setting Up Your Computer .......................31  
Connecting a Display (Monitor) ...............................32  
Connecting the Speakers ...........................................33  
Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse .......................34  
Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables.........36  
Connecting the Power Cords.....................................38  
Turning On Your Computer......................................39  
Registering Your Computer ......................................39  
Turning Off Your Computer .....................................40  
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VAIO Computer Quick Start  
Troubleshooting........................................41  
Support Options........................................43  
Immediate Help and Support ....................................43  
Resources for Additional Help and Support.............44  
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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.  
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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, go to the Sony Online Support web site at  
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view 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.  
Computer and supplied accessories  
System unit  
Speakers  
Mouse  
Modem cable  
SD/MMC adapter*  
Keyboard  
Power cord  
Video adapter*  
* These items are not available with all VAIO® computer models. For details about your computer’s  
supplied accessories, go to the Sony Online Support Web site and view your computer’s  
specifications sheet.  
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Unpacking Your Computer  
Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories  
(For models equipped with Giga Pocket features)  
Remote control  
TV coaxial cable  
AA batteries (2)  
Infrared receiver  
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.  
Online documentation  
VAIO® Computer User Guide Contains information on the hardware and  
preinstalled software programs included with your system.  
To access the online manual:  
1
2
Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support.  
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.com/pcsupport to view the  
specifications sheet.  
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VAIO Computer Quick Start  
VAIO® Software Provides specific information on the preinstalled  
software on your computer.  
To access this online software information:  
1
2
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 recovers your computer’s operating system and preinstalled software.  
For more information about hard disk recovery:  
1
2
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.  
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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. See the  
specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web  
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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 that enable you to connect compatible peripheral  
devices. Your computer configuration may vary, depending on the model  
purchased. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online  
Front panel  
1
10  
2
11  
3
12  
4
13  
5
6
7
8
9
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
S400  
1
2
Optical drive 1  
See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information.  
*
Optical drive 2  
See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information.  
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About the Front Panel  
3
4
5
6
7
Floppy disk drive  
Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk.  
Floppy disk drive access indicator  
Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk.  
Power button  
The power button turns the computer on/off.  
Standby indicator  
Light is amber when the computer is in Stand by mode.  
Memory Stick media slot and access indicator  
Reads and writes data from and to a Memory Stick® media. The access  
indicator is amber when reading or writing data to a Memory Stick  
media.  
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9
Media access indicator  
Light is amber when reading or writing data.  
S-video In jack  
Connection for an S-video cable (optional).  
Composite video In jack  
Connection for a video cable (optional).  
Composite audio L In jack  
Connection for an audio cable (optional).  
Composite audio R In jack  
Connection for an audio cable (optional).  
10  
11  
12  
Optical drive 1 eject button  
Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1.  
Optical drive 2 eject button  
Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2.  
Floppy disk eject button  
Ejects a floppy disk.  
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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  
15  
Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator  
Light is amber while reading and writing data.  
CompactFlash/Microdrive media card slot  
Reads and writes data from and to CompactFlash® or Microdrive™  
media.  
16  
17  
18  
SmartMedia slot  
Reads and writes data from and to SmartMedia™ media.  
**  
Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports  
Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices.  
i.LINK 4-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394)  
Connection for a compatible digital device.  
* A second optical drive is optional on certain VAIO® computer models. See the specifications  
sheet for details on your computer's hardware configuration.  
† Not available on all models. See your online specifications sheet for details.  
‡ On models equipped with these hardware features, the media access indicator light is amber  
when reading or writing data to the SmartMedia™ or CompactFlash®/Microdrive® slots.  
**The number of USB ports may vary depending on the model purchased.  
For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front  
and back panels. The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin  
i.LINK port is located on the back.  
Additional information  
Your computer is equipped with one or more optical disc drives that have a drive  
eject button on the drive door.  
After pushing 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.  
After closing the drive door, wait a few moments for the drive to begin  
reading the CD.  
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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 hardware configuration may vary based on the computer model purchased.  
Back panel  
1
2
3
4
5
6
12  
13  
7
USB  
1
4
MONITOR  
1
5
10  
11  
VHF/UHF  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
COMPOSITE  
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO1 INPUT  
1
6
1
2
3
AC Input port  
Connection for the supplied power cord.  
Mouse port  
Connection for a PS/2® mouse.  
Keyboard port  
Connection for a PS/2® keyboard.  
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VAIO Computer Quick Start  
4
5
6
7
8
Printer port  
Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner.  
*
Monitor port  
Connection for a standard display.  
i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394)  
Connection for a compatible digital device.  
Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4)  
Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices.  
Microphone jack  
Connection for a microphone (optional).  
Headphones jack  
Connection for the supplied speakers or headphones (optional).  
Line In jack  
Connection for an audio device.  
*
9
Monitor port  
Connection for a standard display.  
10  
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).  
11  
12  
Modem line jack  
Connection for the modem cable (supplied) to the telephone wall jack.  
S/PDIF Optical Out port  
Connection for a digital audio or optical device.  
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About the Back Panel  
13  
Ethernet port  
Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface.  
(The port marked with  
(Network) is for LAN connections only.)  
*
14  
15  
16  
Monitor (DVI) port  
Connection for a DVI monitor.  
TV Out (S-Video/video) jack  
Connection for an S-video cable (optional).  
VHF/UHF port  
Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied).  
* This monitor port is not available on all models, and monitor port locations may vary. For  
details about your computer’s hardware configuration, see the online specifications sheet.  
† This feature is not available on all models. For details about your computer’s hardware  
configuration, see the online specifications sheet.  
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.  
Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device for  
information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting  
compatible i.LINK devices to your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive,  
confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.  
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VAIO Computer Quick Start  
About the Keyboard  
Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that  
perform specific functions.  
VAIO Keyboard  
Number  
Function (-) Volume  
Lock  
Capital  
Lock  
Scroll  
Lock  
(+) Volume  
Mute Standby  
Numeric  
Keypad  
Directional  
arrows  
Windows  
Applications  
KEY  
Function  
DESCRIPTION  
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.  
Volume Control Press a button to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume of  
the speakers.  
Mute  
Press the button to turn off the speaker sound. Press the Mute  
button again to restore sound.  
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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.  
Directional  
Arrows  
The Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow keys move the pointer  
on the screen.  
Applications  
The Applications key displays a shortcut menu in certain  
software applications. Pressing this key is equivalent to  
clicking the right mouse button.  
Windows  
The key with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the  
Start menu. Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking Start on  
the taskbar.  
INDICATORS  
FUNCTION  
Num Lock  
The Num Lock indicator lights when the numeric keypad is  
activated. When the indicator is off, the directional arrow and  
correction keys on the numeric keypad area are active.  
Caps Lock  
Scroll Lock  
The Caps Lock indicator lights up to advise you that the  
keyboard is set to type letters in uppercase. When the  
indicator is off, the letters appear in lower case as you type.  
The Scroll Lock indicator lights up to advise you that your  
screen’s scrolling pattern has changed. When the indicator is  
off, the screen scrolls normally. This function is not available  
with all software applications.  
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About the Remote Control  
The remote control is supplied with VAIO® computers that are equipped with  
*
Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features . 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  
STANDBY  
AUDIO  
TV/VIDEO  
DISPLAY  
SIZE  
JUMP  
ENTER  
PREV  
REC REC STOP  
FUNCTION  
REW  
FF  
NEXT  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
TV  
VIDEO  
HOME NETWORK  
MENU  
MUSIC  
ENTER  
BACK  
TOOLS  
APPLICATION  
CLOSE  
APPLICATION  
START  
VOLUME  
CHANNEL  
RM-GP5U  
* See the online specifications sheet for information about your computer’s hardware  
configuration.  
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About the Remote Control  
1
2
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.  
ENTER button  
Press to activate channel selection. See Channel number buttons.  
3
4
5
REC STOP button  
Press to stop recording.  
(Note: The REC STOP function is available for Giga Pocket software only.)  
REC button  
Press to begin recording.  
(Note: The REC function is available for Giga Pocket software only.)  
TV button  
Press to change from the on-screen image to the TV/Recording deck.  
VIDEO button  
Press to start the Giga Pocket playback deck.  
(Note: You cannot change the input source while recording.)  
DVD button  
Press to start the DVD player software program.  
MUSIC button  
Press to launch the SonicStage software.  
HOME NETWORK button  
Press to launch the VAIO Media.  
6
7
Direction and ENTER buttons  
Press a direction arrow to navigate. Press ENTER to select.  
BACK button  
Press to return to the previous screen.  
(Note: This function is not available for Giga Pocket software.)  
8
9
APPLICATION START button  
Press to open a shortcut menu of software programs to start. Use the  
direction arrows to navigate to a specific software program and press the  
APPLICATION START button to select and start the program.  
VOLUME button  
Press to raise or lower the volume.  
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10 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.)  
11 AUDIO button  
Press to view available sound mode options on the monitor/display.  
TV/VIDEO button  
Press to change the on-screen image from the TV/Recording deck to external  
video equipment, such as your VCR.  
(Note: You cannot change the input source while recording.)  
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.  
12 FUNCTION button  
When using SonicStage software, press to change from the music drive (hard  
disk drive) to the CD.  
13 REW and FF buttons  
Press to rewind or fast-forward.  
PREV and NEXT buttons  
Press to move back to the previous screen or forward to the next screen.  
STOP button  
Press to stop playback.  
PLAY button  
Press to begin playback.  
PAUSE button  
Press to pause playback.  
14 MENU button  
Press to view a shortcut menu of available options for a software program.  
Press again to hide this menu.  
(Note: For the Giga Pocket software program, the Select A Cabinet window  
displays. Press the button again to hide this window.)  
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About the Remote Control  
15 TOOLS button  
The function of this button may vary between DVD media. See the DVD  
player software instructions for details.  
16 APPLICATION CLOSE button  
Press to view a shortcut menu of software programs to close. If more than  
one software program is open, use the direction arrows to navigate to a  
specific program and press the Application Close button again to close the  
program.  
17 CHANNEL button  
Press to change channels automatically (no number input required).  
(Note: This function is available for Giga Pocket software only.)  
* This function is available on selected models.  
For more details about the function buttons on your remote control, see the Giga  
Pocket software Help.  
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.  
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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. For details on your computers  
hardware configuration, see the specifications sheet on the Sony Online  
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Connecting a Display (Monitor)  
The location and availability of the monitor ports may vary, depending on the  
model purchased. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony  
your computer’s hardware configuration  
1
2
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  
Monitor port  
To connect a DVI display  
Monitor (DVI) port  
Install your computer in an area where you can easily reach the power outlet in the  
event of an emergency.  
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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, plug the AC power cord into a grounded AC wall  
outlet or surge suppressor.  
To connect the speakers  
Headphones jack  
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Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse  
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  
Mouse  
Keyboard  
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Connecting 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.  
Avoid surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half-  
tone printing.  
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Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables  
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  
1
2
Unplug your telephone from the wall jack.  
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.  
To connect the telephone and modem cables  
1
2
Unplug your telephone cable from the wall jack.  
Insert the telephone cable into one of the RJ-11 jacks on an optional “1-to-2”  
jack adapter device (splitter).  
3
Insert one end of the modem cable (supplied) into the other RJ-11 jack on the  
splitter device.  
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Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables  
To connect the telephone and modem cables  
“1-to-2” jack adapter  
(splitter - optional)  
Modem line jack  
4
5
Insert the plug end of the splitter device into the wall jack.  
Plug the modem cable into the modem line jack located on the back panel of  
the computer.  
Your computer has a protective sticker  
covering the Ethernet port located  
on the rear panel. Connect only 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the  
Ethernet port. Using other cables or a telephone cable may result in an  
electric current overload that can cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire  
in the Ethernet port. For help on connecting to a network, see your network  
administrator.  
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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.  
To connect the power cords  
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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
2
3
Press the power button on the computer to turn on the power.  
Press the power button on the display to turn on the power.  
Press the power button, located on the side of the right speaker, to turn on the  
power.  
To turn on your computer  
3
2
1
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  
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 unit. Follow  
the on-screen instructions to complete the registration process. If you are not able to  
register your computer during the first session, you are provided with additional  
registration opportunities later.  
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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.  
Select the Turn Off option.  
2
Respond to any prompts about saving your documents.  
3
Wait for your computer to turn off automatically—the power indicator light  
turns off.  
4
Turn off any peripheral devices connected to 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 system 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 system does not shut down on the first attempt.  
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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. 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 is not in an optical drive (unless you are using a bootable  
CD).  
Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly.  
If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power  
Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working.  
Verify that the monitor is plugged into a power source and turned on.  
If your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is plugged into an  
appropriate power source and that the system is turned on.  
Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are adjusted correctly. (See  
the manual supplied with your display for details.)  
Confirm that the computer is not in Stand by mode by pressing any key on  
the keyboard.  
* Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with a floppy disk drive. You can purchase this  
equipment separately.  
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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.  
1
2
3
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.”  
Select the software program that has a Not Responding status and click End  
Task. Windows attempts to close the program.  
If your computer does not respond or the software program does not close:  
1
2
3
4
Save and close any open files, if possible.  
*
Press the Alt+F4 keys. The Shut Down Windows window appears.  
Click the drop-down list box and select Restart.  
Click OK. The computer turns off and restarts.  
If the Shut Down Windows window does not appear:  
1
Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. The Windows Task Manager window  
appears.  
2
3
Click Shut Down.  
Restart your computer.  
If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your  
computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds.  
If the software program continues to stop responding or causes your computer to  
stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support  
provider.  
Pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds may result in  
the loss of data from files that are currently open.  
* The window text may vary, depending on the Microsoft Windows XP operating system  
installed on your computer.  
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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.  
Your computer is supplied with these support options:  
VAIO® Computer Quick Start — The Quick Start contains information on  
how to set up your computer quickly and easily. You can find instructions on  
how to connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, and register your  
computer with Sony®. The Quick Start can also provide troubleshooting  
support, if problems occur.  
VAIO® Computer User Guide — The online User Guide provides  
information about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your computer.  
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
2
Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support.  
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. To view this online  
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Preinstalled software Help files — Each preinstalled software program  
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
2
3
Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs. A  
submenu appears, listing all preinstalled software programs.  
*
Click the desired software program. The software’s main window  
appears.  
From the menu bar, click Help. The software program’s Help appears.  
VAIO Software Provides specific information on preinstalled software  
on your computer.  
To access this online software information  
1
2
Click Start in the Windows taskbar.  
Click Welcome to VAIO life.  
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  
The Sony Online Support Web site provides:  
Information about your specific computer model, such as  
hardware and software specifications.  
upgrade and maintenance procedures .  
safety and legal information.  
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.  
† Upgrade and maintenance information may not be available for all computer models.  
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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.  
check pricing and availability for products, accessories and parts, as  
well as purchase online.  
access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that contains  
answers to many frequently asked questions.  
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
2
3
VAIO® computer system type.  
Model number.  
*
Serial number .  
Example:  
4
5
Operating system.  
Hardware feature or software program that has a problem. (See the online  
VAIO® Computer User Guide for the appropriate software technical support  
information.)  
6
Brief description of the issue.  
For VAIO® computers purchased in the U.S. and Canada, contact a Sony  
Support representative at 1-888-476-6972.  
* The serial number is located on the back panel of your computer. The serial number is on a  
white barcode label.  
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For customer support information, go to:  
VAIO Homepage  
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Printed in USA  
2-102-329-01  
 

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