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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 participate
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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. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not ope
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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-2242 PCV-2244 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd Oradell, NJ 07649, USA Telephone: 201-930-6972 This phone number is for FCC-related matter
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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 cab
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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 y 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 Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium batteries. lithium qui fuient ou sont endommagées. D
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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 L’industrie Canada Le presént matériel est conforme aux spécifications techniques a
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Contents Getting Started ..........................................13 Unpacking Your Computer .......................................14 Locating Controls And Ports ...................17 7 About the Front Panel ...............................................18 About the Back Panel................................................21 About the Keyboard ..................................................24 About the Remote Control ........................................26 Setting Up Your Computer ....
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting leshooting........................................39 Support Options........................................41 Immediate Help and Support ....................................41 Resources for Additional Help and Support .............42 12
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GETTING STAR NG STARTED TED 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 purchased. For details about 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 syste
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Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features) 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. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide — Contains information on the h
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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 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 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 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then
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Locating Controls And P And Po or rtts s 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, visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the specifications sheet. 17
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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. System configuration may vary, depending on the model purchase
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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. The access indicator is amber when reading or writ
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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 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 2.0)
