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Notice © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTA
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. 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 participa
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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 specifications sheet for details on your installed optical drives. Keyboard Properties (PCVA-KB6) Carrier frequency 27.095 - 27.145MHz Output power Less than 46 nW Mouse Properties (PCVA-MS2) Carrier frequency 27.045 MHz Output power Less than 100 nW ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid
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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 t
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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 Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-V200G / PCV-V210P Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell, NJ 07649, USA Telephone: 201-930-6972 This phone number is for FCC-related m
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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: ❑ 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 experi
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Telephone Consumer Pr hone Consumer Protec otection Act of 1 tion Act of 1991 (United 991 (United States) 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 en
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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 Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries. In some areas, the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited
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Contents Getting Started ..........................................13 Unpacking your Computer ........................................14 Locating Controls and Ports....................17 About the Front Panel ...............................................18 About the Side Panels ...............................................20 About the Back Panel................................................23 About the Keyboard ..................................................24 About the Mouse ..........
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Upgrading Your VAIO Computer AIO Computer .............45 Installing Memory.....................................................46 Troubleshooting g........................................53 Support Options........................................55 Immediate Help and Support ....................................55 Resources for Additional Help and Support .............56 12
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Getting Started d Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer! Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of-the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. 13
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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 you 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 program to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Computer and supplied accessorie
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Unpacking your Computer Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder accessories (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features) TV Coaxial cable (1) Remote control (1) AA batteries (2) 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 preinst
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VAIO Computer Quick Start 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 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. 16
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Locating Controls and P Po or rtts s This section is intended to familiarize you with the controls, ports, and jacks that are available on your computer. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described, and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks, may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. To view the specific hardware configuration for your system, see the online specifications sheet. 17
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VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is equipped with indicator lights and built-in speakers. Front panel 1 Stereo speakers (built-in) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video media. 2 Infrared receiver Enables communication with the remote control that is supplied with models equipped with Giga Pocket ® features, to turn on TV, change TV channels, and raise or lower volume. 3 Optical disc and hard disk drive access ind
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About the Front Panel 4 Memory Stick® media access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use. 5 Power button Press the power button in from the right side, to turn the computer on and off. 6 Power indicator Light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in Stand by mode. Press the power button correctly to avoid damage to the computer. About t bout th he attac e attach he ed d LCD monitor LCD monitor Your VAIO® computer has an attached LCD monitor
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VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Side Panels s The side panels of your computer provide the connections for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the side panel help you locate and identify the appropriate jack or port. Right panel 1 Optical drive eject button Ejects a disc from the optical drive. 2 Optical drive See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and writes data from and to a Memory Stick media. 4 PC Card slot A PC
