Sony PCG-R505GL Quick Start Guide

VAIO® Computer
Quick S t art

PCG-R505 Series

Notice to Users............................................5

Setting Up ...... ..................... ..................... ..1 5

Unpackin g Your Comp u t er.............. ................ .........16

Applying Ergonomics ....... ....... ..... ....... ....... ....... .......18

Locating Controls and Ports......................................19

Locating Docking Station Contr ols and Ports...........24

Connectin g the Docking Stati o n ........... ................ ....26

Disconnect i n g the Dock i ng St at i o n........... .......... ......27

Getting Started ...... ..................... ...............3 1

Turning On You r Compu t er............... ................. ......32

Using the Touch Pad .................................................35

Registeri n g Your Comp u t er.................. ......... ...........36

Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide............37

Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection ............................39

Turning Off You r Computer....... ................. ......... ....41

Expanding Your Computing Power.........43

Upgrading Memory...................................................44

Locating Preinstalled Programs ................................44

Using the Recovery CDs...........................45

Application and System Recovery CDs....................46

Using Your Recovery CDs........................................46

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Caring for Your Computer............ ............51

Storing Yo ur Comp u t er ......... ................ ................. ..52

Using Cables and Connections.................................52

Cleaning Your Computer..........................................53

Handling the LCD Screen.................. ................ .......53

Troubleshooting........................................55

Troubleshooting Your Computer..............................56

Troubleshooting the LCD Screen ............ ....... ..........60

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad ... ..........60

Troubleshooting the Docking Station.......................62

Support Op ti o n s..................... ................ ................. ..63

Program Support Information...................................64

Index ...........................................................67

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Notice to U sers

© 2002 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights
reserved. This manual and the software
descr ibed her e in, in wh ole or in part, may not
be reprod uced, translated, or reduced t o 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
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH
REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE
SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER
INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL
SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL
DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT,
CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS
MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR
THE USE THEREOF.

Sony Electron ic s Inc. re serves t he ri ght to mak e
any modification to this manual or the
information contained her ein at any time
without noti ce. T he soft ware des cri bed h er ein is
governed by the terms of a sepa rate user li cense
agreement.

This prod uct contains so ftw a re owned by Sony
and licensed by third partie s . Use of such
software is s ubject to the term s and conditions
of license agreements enclosed with this
product. Some of the software may not be

transported or used outside the United States.
Software specifications ar e s ubject to change
without notice and may not necessarily be
identical to current retail versions.

Updates and additions to software may require
an additional charge. Subscriptions to online
service provi der s may require a fee and credit
card information. Financial services may
requ ire pri o r arra ngements with participatin g
financial institutions.

As an ENERGY

ST AR® Partner, Sony

Corporation has
determined that this
prod uct me e ts the

ENERGY STAR®

guidelines for energy
efficiency.

The International
Equipment Prog ram i s an i nter nat ional pro gram
that promotes energy saving through the use of
computers and other office equipment. The
program backs the development and
dissemin a tio n of prod u cts with fun ctio ns th at
effectively reduce energy consumpti on. It is an
open system in which business proprietors can
participate voluntarily. The targeted products
are office equi pment such as comput ers,
displays, pr inters, facsimiles and copiers. Their
standards and logos are uniform among
participating nations.
registered mark.

ENERGY STAR® Office

ENERGY STAR is a U.S.

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The Wireless LAN
PC card, which is
incorporated into
selected models
only, has passed Wi­Fi certific ation and
complies with the
interoperability
specifications
established by
WECA (Wireles s
Ethernet
Compatibility
Alliance).

i.LINK conne c tion may vary, depending on the
software applications, op er ating system, and
compati bl e i.LI NK devi ces. A ll pro duc t s with
an i.LINK conn ection may not communicate
with each other. Please refer to the
documen ta tio n that cam e with your com p at ible
i.LINK device for information on operating
conditions and proper connection. Before
connecting co mpatible i.LINK PC pe r ipherals
to your system, s uch as a CD-RW or hard disk
drive, confirm their operating system
compatibility and required operating
conditions. Al l ot her t rade marks ar e trade mar ks
of their respective owners.

Microsoft note

Sony, DVgate, Handycam, i.LINK, Mavica,
MagicGate™ Memory Stick , Memory

Stick , MovieShaker, VAIO, and the

MEMORY STICK

TM

V AIO logo are tradem arks of Sony Corporat ion.
Microsoft, Windo w s Media, Win dows,
Windows NT, and the Windows logo are
registered trademarks of Micro s oft
Corporation. Intel, SpeedStep, and Penti um are
trademarks or registered t rademarks of Intel
Corporation. PS/2 is a registered trademark of
IBM. Acr obat Reader, Photos hop, Photoshop
Elements, and Premiere are trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated. Po we r Panel is a
trademar k of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method cl aims
of certain U. S. patents and other intellectua l
property rights owne d by Macrovisi on
Corpo r a tion an d ot her righ ts ow n ers. Us e of
this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision Cor poration, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing
uses on l y unless ot herwi se au t h o r i z e d by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineer ing
or disassembly is prohi bited. i.LINK is a
trademark of Sony us ed only to designate that a
product c ontai ns an IE EE 1 394 con nect ion . The

Certain softwar e product(s) i ncluded with this
computer may include features s uch as copy
protection an d con te nt ma nage ment techn ology.
Use of the software product(s) requires
agreement to applicable end user agreements
and full compliance with applicable product
activation pr ocedures. P roduct activa ti on
procedures an d pri vac y poli cies w ill be det ail ed
during initial launch of the software product(s),
or upon certain reinstallations of the software
product(s) or reconfiguration of the computer,
and may be completed by Internet or telephone
(toll char ges may apply).

Owner’s Record

The model number and serial number are
located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO
computer. Refer to the model and s erial numbe r
when you call your Sony Service Ce nter.
Model Numb er : PCG-6 5 2L
Serial Number:_______ _________________

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Notice to Users

Safety Information

WARNING

❑

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose your computer to rain or moisture.

❑ To avoid ele ctrical shock, do not open the

cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
perso n ne l on l y.

❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring

during a lightning storm .

❑ Never install telephone jacks in wet

locations unless the jack is speci fically
designed for we t loca tio ns.

❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire

or terminals unless the telephone line has
been disco nnected at the network
interface.

❑ Use cautio n w hen installing or m odifying

telephone lin es .

❑ Avoid using the modem during an

electrical storm.

❑ Do not use the modem or a telephone to

report a gas leak in th e vicinity of the lea k.

❑ A socket outlet should be as close as

possible to the unit and easily accessible.

❑ i.LINK, PC Card, and USB connector s are

not supplied with Limited Power Sources

.

To change the backup b at tery,
please c onta ct yo ur nea r es t So ny
Service Center.

Caution: The use of optical
instr um e nts w ith t his product
will increase eye hazard. As the
laser beam used in this product
is harmful to the eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the
cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.

(For CD-RW/DVD Combo
Drive, CD-ROM drive,
DVD-ROM drive) Danger:
Visible and i nvisible laser
radiation when open. A void
direct exposure to beam.

Caution: To redu ce t he ri s k of
fire, use only No. 26 AWG or
larger telecommunication line
cord.

AVERTISSEMENT

Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou

❑

d’électrocution, garder cet app ar eil à
l’abri de la pluie et de l’humidi té.

❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’électrocution,

ne pas ouvrir le châssis de cet appareil et
ne confier son entr etien qu’à une personn e
qualifiée.

❑ Ne jamais effectu er l’insta llation de fil

modem ou téléphone durant un orage
électrique.

❑ Ne jamais effectu er l’insta llation d’un e

prise télé phonique dans un endroit
mouillé à moins que la prise soit conçue à
cet effet.

❑ Ne jamais touch e r un fil té léph o ni que à

découvert ou un terminal à moins que la

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ligne téléphonique n’ai t été débranche de
l’interface rés eau.

❑ Soyez très prudent lorsqu e vous installez

ou modifiez les lignes téléphoniques.

❑ Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un

orage électr ique.

❑ N'utilisez pas le modem ni le téléphone

pour prévenir d'une fuite de gaz quand
vous êtes près de la fuite.

❑ L’appareil doit être le plus près possible

d’une prise murale pour en faciliter
l’accès.

❑ Des connecteurs i.LINK, PC Card, et

USB ne sont pas fourni s avec des So ur ces
d’Énergi e Limitées.

Pour changer la pil e de
rechange, veuillez contacter
votre centre de service Sony le
plus prè s.

Avertissement: L'utilisation
d'instruments optiques avec ce
produit augmente les risques
pour les y e ux. Puis que 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.

(Pour le lecteur Combo de
CD-RW/DVD, le lecteur CD­ROM, le lecteur DVD-ROM)
Danger: Radiation laser visible
et invisible si ouvert. Évitez
l’exposition directe au faisceau.

Attention : Afin de réduire les
risques d'incendie, n'utilisez
qu'un c ord on de c ommu nica t ion
N0. 26 AWG ou p lus gros.

If you have quest ions about t his product, you
can reach the Sony Cus tomer Information
Service Cen ter at 1-888-4-SONY-PC; or w rite
to the Sony Customer Information Service
Center at 12451 Gateway B lvd., Ft. Myers, FL
33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the
Web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

Regul ato r y I n fo r mation

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Sony

Model No.: PCG-652L

Responsi ble Party: Sony Electr onics

Inc.

Address: 680 Kinderkamack

Telephone:
(For FCC-related
matters only.)

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Ope ratio n is subj ect to the
following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause harmful
interference.

(2)This device mus t accept any int er ference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

This equipmen t has been tested an d fo und to
comply with the lim its for a Clas s B digi tal
device, purs uant to Part 15 of the R ules. These
limi t s are designed to pr ovid e r e as o nable
protection against harmful interferenc e in a
residen tial installation . Thi s equip m ent
generates, u ses, an d can rad iate radi o frequen cy
energy and, if not installe d and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause

Road
Oradell, NJ 07649

201-930-6972

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Notice to Users

harmful interference to radio communications.
However , t her e is no gua rant ee tha t inte rfer ence
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful int erference to
radio or televi s ion reception , wh i c h can be
determin ed by turning the equipment of f and
on, the user is encou ra ged to try to correc t th e
interference by one or more of the following
measures:

❑ Reorient or re locate th e receiv ing ant enna.
❑ 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
modific ations not expr essly approved in this
manual could vo id yo ur a uthor it y to op erat e th is
equipment.

Only peripherals (computer input/output
devices, te rminals, printers , etc.) that comply
with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this
computer product. Operat ion with non­compliant peripherals is likely to result in
interference to radio and television reception.

All cables used to connect per ipherals must be
shielded and grounded. Operation with cables,
connected to peripheral s , t hat are not shielded
and grounded, may result in interference to
radio and t e levision reception.

FCC Part 68

This equipment complies with Par t 68 of the
FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a
label that contains, among other information,
the FCC Ringer Equivalency N umber (REN)
for this equipment. If requested, this
informati on must be provided to the teleph one
company.

This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone
jack.

The REN is used to determine the quantity of
devices whic h ma y be connected to the
telephone l ine. Excessive REN s 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 t ele phone co mpan y to de ter mine t he
maximum REN for the calling area.

If the terminal equ ipment 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 s oon as
possible . Als o, yo u wi ll be advi sed of your ri ght
to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe
it is necessary.

The telephone company may make changes in
its facilitie s , equ ip men t, ope ra tio n s or
procedures that could aff ect the operat ions 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.

If trouble is experienced with this equipment,
you can reach the Sony Customer Information
Service Center at 1-888-4-SONY-PC; or wr it e
to the Sony Customer Information Service
Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Mye rs, FL
33913 or find Sony Custom er Service on the
Web at: http://www.s ony.com/pcsupport.

Repair of this equipment should be made only
by a Sony Service C e nter or Sony autho rized
agent. For the Sony Serv ice Cen ter near est you,
call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972).

This equipmen t cannot be used on public coin
service provi ded by the telephone company.
Connection to Party Line Service is subject to

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state and possible provinci al tariffs. (Co ntact
the state or provincial utility service
commission, public service commission, or
corporation commission, for information.)

FCC Radio Frequency
Exposure (United States)

This equipm ent complies with FCC radiation
exposure li mits set forth for an uncontrol led
environment. This equipment should be
installed and operated with minimum distance
of 8 inches (20 cm) between the radiator and
body (excluding extrem ities: hands, wrists, and
feet).

Users are not permitted to make changes or
modify the s ystem in any way.

IC RSS-210 (Canada)

Operation is subject to the following two
conditi ons : (1) this devi ce m ay not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.

To prevent radio interference to the licensed
service, this device is intended to be operated
indoors and away from windows to provide
maximum shield ing. Equipment ( or its transmit
antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to
licensing.

The term “IC:” before the
certifi cation/regis tration num ber only signifies
that the Indu s try Canada techni cal
specifications were met.

L ’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée
seulement aux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne
doit pas produire de brouillage et (2)
l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à
accepter tout brouillage radioélectr ique reçu,
même si ce brouillage est susceptible de
compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.

Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du
brouillag e au serv ic e faisa n t l’ob jet d’u n e
licence, il doit être utilisé à l’interieur et devrait
être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un
écran de blindage maximal. Si l e m atériel (ou
son antenne d’émission) es t i ns tallé a
l’exterieur, il doit faire l’objet d’une licence.

L’expression “IC:” avant le numéro
d’homologation/enregistrement si gnifie
seulement que les spécifications techniques
d’Industrie C a nada ont été respectées.

Telephone Consumer
Protection Act of 1991
(United States)

The Telephone Consu m er Protection Act of
1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a
computer or other elec tronic device to send an y
message via a telephone facsimile machine
unless such message clearly contains, in a
margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted
page or on th e first pa ge of the tran smi ssi on, t he
date and time it is sent and an identification of
the busines s , other entity, or in dividual sending
the message, and the telephone number of the
sending machine or such business, other entity,
or individual.

In order to program this information into your
facsimile machine, see your fax softwa re
documentation.

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Notice to Users

Telephone Consumer
Guidelin es (Canad a)

Please refer to your tele phone directory under
‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Terms of Service.’ For
more detailed information, please contact:

CRTC
Ter rasses de la Chaudiére, Tour centra le
1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage Hull
PQ K1A 0N2.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian I CES-003.

Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

RECYCLING LITHIUM ION
BATTERIES

RECYCLING
LITHIUM-ION
BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion
batteries are
recyclable.

You can help
preserve ou r
environ m ent by
returning your used
rechargeable
batteries to the
collection and
recycling location
nearest you.

RECYCLAGE DES
ACCUMULATEURS AUX
IONS DE LITHIUM

RECYCLAGE DES
ACCUMULATEU
RS AUX IONS DE
LITHIUM

Les accumulateurs
aux ions de lithiu m
sont recyclables.

Vous pouvez
contribuer à
préserver
l’environnement en
rapport ant les piles
usées dans un point
de collection et
recyclage le plus
proche.

Pour plus d’informations sur le recyclage
des accumulateurs, téléphonez le numéro
gratuit 1-800-822-8837 (Etats-Units et
Canada uniquement), ou visitez
http://www.rbrc.org/.

Avertissment: Ne pas utiliser des
accumulateurs aux ions de lithium qui sont
endo m m a gé e s ou qu i f ui e nt .

For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800­822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/.

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion ba tteries.

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INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE

Do not handle damaged or
leaki ng lit hium ion batteries.

Danger of explos ion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the
manufacturer. Discard used
batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

The battery pack used in this
device may present a fire or
chemical burn hazard if
mistreated. Do not disassemble,
heat above 14 0°F (60°C) or
incinerate. Dis pose of used
battery promptl y. Keep away
from children.

Ne pas utiliser des batteries au
lithiu m ionisé qu i sont
endommagées ou qui fuient.

Une batterie non con fo rme
présente un danger d'explosion.
La remplacer se ul ement par une
batterie identi que ou de type
équivalent recommandé par le
fabricant. Évacuer les batteries
usées selon les directives du
fabricant.

La manut e ntion in corre cte du
module de batterie de cet
appareil pr ésent e un ris q ue
d'incendie ou de brûlures
chimiques. Ne pas démonter,
inci nérer ou expo s e r à une
température de plus de 60°C.
Évacuer prompt ement la
batterie usée. Gard er hors de
portée des enfants.

NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies
certifie d equip m ent. This certifica tio n means
that the equipment meets certain
telecommunications network protective,
operational and safety requirements as
pre s c r ibed in t he app ropri ate Terminal
Equipment Technical Requireme nts
document(s). The Department does not
guarantee the equipment will operate to the
user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should
ensure that it is per missible to be con nected to
the facilitie s of th e local te le com mu ni cat ion s
company. The equipment must als o be installed
using an acceptable method of co nnection.

The customer should be aw ar e that compliance
with the above conditions may not pr event
degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be
coordinated by a representative designated by
the supplier. Equipment malfunctions or any
repairs or al ter ati ons ma de by the user to this
equipment may give the teleco m munications
company cause t o re quest that the user
disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection
that the electri cal ground connections of the
power utility, telephone lines and internal
metallic water pipe system, if present, are
connected toge ther. Thi s pr ecaution may be
particularly important in rural areas.

Caution: Us ers sho ul d not a ttemp t to ma ke su ch
connections t hemselves, but should contact the
appropriate electric inspect ion authority, or
electrician, as appropriate.

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalency Numb er
(REN) assigned to each terminal device
provides an indication of the maximum number
of terminals all owed to be connected to a
telephone interface. The termination on an
interface may co ns ist of any combination of

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Notice to Users

devices sub ject only to the requirement that the
sum of the RENs of all the devices does not
exceed 5. The REN for this equipment is 0.2.

AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE
CANADA

AVIS: L’étiquette d’In dus tri e Canad a ident ifie
le matériel homologué.

Cette étiquet te certifie que le matér iel est
conforme aux normes de protection,
d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de
télécommunications, comme le prescrivent les
documents concer nant le s exig ence s tec hniqu es
relatives au matériel terminal. Le Ministère
n’assure toutefois pas que le matériel
fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l’utilisateur.

Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit
s’assurer qu’ il est permis de le raccorder aux
installations de l’entreprise locale de
télécommun ication. Le matéri el doit égalem ent
être insta llé e n suiv ant un e mét hode accep tée de
raccordement. L’abonné ne doit pas oublier
qu’il est poss ible que la conformité aux
conditions éno ncée s ci- dess us n ’empêc he pa s la
dégradat ion du service dans certaines
situations.

Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent
être coordonnées par un repr és entant désigné
par le fo urnisse u r. L’entre prise de
télécommunications peut dem ander à
l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite
de réparations ou de modifications ef fectuées
par l’utilisat e ur ou à cau se de mau vais
fonctionnement.

Pour sa propre protecti on, l’utilis ateur doit
s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la
source d’énergie électrique, des lignes
téléphoni ques et des canalis ations d’eau
métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés
ensemble. Ce tte préc aut ion est part icul ièrement
importante dans les régions rurales.

Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tent er
de faire ces raccord ements lui-même; il do it
avoir recours à un se r vice d’inspection des
installations électriques, ou à un électricien,
selon le cas.

AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie
(IES) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal
indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui
peuvent être raccordés à une interface.

La termina ison d’une in ter fa ce télé ph oniq u e
peut consister en une combination de quelques
dispositifs, à la seule condition que la somme
d’indice s d’équivalence de la sonnerie de t ous
les dispositifs n’excède pas 5. L’indice
d’équivalence de la sonner ie de ce matériel est
de 0.2.

INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE

NOTICE: This equ ip m ent mee ts th e app lica b le
Industry Can ada T ermi nal Equipm ent T echn ical
Specifications. This is confirmed by the
registrat ion number. The abbreviat ion, IC,
before the registration number signifies that
regis t ration wa s pe rf o r m e d ba s e d on a
Declaration of Conformity indi cating that
Industry Canada technical specifications were
met. It does not i m ply that Indus try Canada
approve d the equ ipmen t.

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this
terminal equipment is 0.2. The REN assigned to
each terminal equipment provides an indication
of the maximum number of terminal s allowed
to be connected to a tel e phone interface . The
termination on an interface may consist of any
combination of devices subject only to the
requirement that the sum of the Ringer
Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does
not exceed five.

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CD-RW/DVD-ROM Laser
Diode Properties

PCGA-DSM51 docking st ation

Laser Output: 64 µW (CD)

1.28 µW (DVD)

Wave Length: 784 nm (CD)

662 nm (DVD)

The use of optical in s truments
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 t he drive cabinet.
Refer servicin g t o qualified
personne l on ly.

Visible and invisible laser
radiation when open. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.

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Setting Up

Congratulations o n your p urchase of t he Sony VAIO® c omputer. Sony has
combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and
communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computin g.

❑ Unpacking Your Computer
❑ Applying Ergonomics
❑ Locating Cont rols and Ports
❑ Connecting the Docking Station
❑ Disconnecting the Docking Station

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Unpacking Your Computer

Main U n i t Powe r Co r d

AC Adapter

Docking Station Rechargeable Battery

Documents

❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable online help file that

contains detailed information on how to us e your ne w computer. See
“Loc atin g Your VAIO Comput e r U s er Guid e” on pa ge 37 fo r m o re
information.

❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start — Contains informati on on unpacking and

setting up your computer for immediate use.

❑ VAIO® Computer Specifications (Windows® XP) — An online file that

details the hardware spe cifications and lists the installed software progra ms
on your computer. See “Locating Your VAIO Computer User Gui de” on
page 37 for more information.

❑ VAIO® Computer Specifications (Windows® 2000) — A printed sheet

that details your computer's hardware specifications.

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Unpacking Your Computer

❑ Microsoft® Windows® manual — Explains how to use the basic features

of the Microsoft ® Windows® operating s ystem installed on your computer.

Software CDs

❑ Microsoft® Word — Enables you to reins tall Microsoft Word to your

VAIO® comp uter if the ap p licatio n becomes corrupted o r is erased.

Recovery CDs

❑ Application Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to reinstall individual

software programs and device drivers if they become corrupted or are
erased.

❑ System Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to restore t he operati ng syst em a nd

software that shipped with your computer if they bec om e corrupted or are
erased. This CD restores your computer to its or iginal factory settings, so
user data and programs ins talled since you started using your computer will
be lost.

✍ To use these recovery CDs, connect the docking station (su pplied with se lected

models) or an optical drive to the computer. See “Using the Recovery C D s” on
page 45 for more information.

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Applyi ng Ergonomics

Your computer is a portable device and ca n be used in a va riety of envir onments.
Whenever possible, you should apply the following er gonomic consi derations for
both station ary and portable environments.

❑ Position of your computer — Place the comput er directl y in fron t of you as

you work. Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wris ts in a neutral,
comfortable position while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external
mouse. Let your upper ar ms hang natu rally at your sides . Take brea ks during
sessions with your computer. Excessive use of the computer may strain
muscles or tendons.

❑ Furniture and posture — Sit in a chair with good back support and

armrests. Adjus t the level of the chair so your feet ar e fla t on the floor. A
footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit in a relaxe d, upright posture
and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward.

❑ Viewing angle of the computer’s display — Use the display’s tilting

feature to find the best viewing angle. Also try adjusting the brightness
setting of the display. Following these suggestions can reduce eye strain and
muscle fatigue.

❑ Lighting — Choos e a locati on where windo ws and lights do not create gla re

and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on
the display. You can also purchase accessories for your display that help
reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness.

❑ Placement of an external display — When using an external displ ay, set

the display at a comfortable viewing distance. Make sure the display screen
is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor.

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Locating Controls and Ports

Front

Applying Ergonomi cs

OFF ON

5

4

6

WIRELESS
LAN

1 Hard disk drive indicator 9 Touch pad
2 Num lock indicator 10 Left and right buttons
3 Caps lock indi cator 11 Power indicator
4 Scroll lock indicator 12 Battery indicato r
5 LCD screen 13 Memory Stick® media indicator
6 Speakers 14 Docking station indicator
7 Power button 15 Wireless LAN indicator
8 Keyboard 16 Wireless LA N sw itc h

* Wireless LAN capa bi liti es ar e availa b le on selec te d mode ls.

*

*

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Back

1 Battery port

Left

12 3

4

5

1 DC IN port 4 Memory Stic k® media slot
2 USB port 5 PC Card slot
3 Air vent

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Applying Ergonomi cs

Right

1 USB port 5 Peripheral devi ce DC OUT port
2 Headphone ja ck 6 VGA (monitor) port
3 Micropho ne jack 7 Ethernet port
4 i.LINK® (IEEE 1394 ) S40 0

8 Modem jack

port

Only connec t 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cabl es to the Ethernet port.
Do not connect any other typ e of network cable or any telephone line.
Connecti ng cables other than those listed above may result in an electric
curre nt overload and coul d cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fir e in
the port. Toconnect th e unit to the network, contact your network
administrator.

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Removing Rubber Tab

Rubber tab

✍ Gently pull the rubber tab away from the comput er to find the Ethernet port a nd

modem jack.

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