Sony PCG-V505AX, PCG-V505AXP Quick Start Manual

VAIO® Computer
Quick S t art

PCG-V505 Series

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Getting Started ...... ..................... ...............2 5

Turning On You r Compu t er............... ................. ......26

Using the Touch Pad .................................................29

Registeri n g Your Comp u t er.................. ......... ...........31

Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide............32

Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection ............................34

Turning Off You r Computer....... ................. ......... ....36

Expanding Your Computing Power.........39

Upgrading Memory...................................................40

Locating Preinstalled Programs ................................40

Using the Application Recovery and

System Recover y CDs............... ............... 4 1

Application and System Recovery CDs....................42

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Using Your Recov ery CDs ...... .......... ......... ..............42

Caring for Your Computer............ ............49

Storing Yo ur Comp u t er ......... ................ ................. ..50

Using Cables and Connections.................................50

Cleaning Your Computer..........................................51

Handling the LCD Screen.................. ................ .......51

Troubleshooting........................................53

Troubleshooting Your Computer (W indows XP).....54

Troubleshooting Your Computer (W indows 2000)..59

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

Index ...........................................................65

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Notice to U sers

© 2003 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

ENERGY STAR® Office

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participating nations. ENERGY STAR is a U.S.
registered mark.

The Wireless LAN
functionality

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).

* Selected models may come with a PC

Card.

Sony, DVgate, Handycam, i.LINK, Mavica,
MagicGate™ Memory Stick, Memory Stick,
MovieShaker, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are
trademar ks of Sony Corpo ration. Mic rosoft,
Windows Media, Windows, Windows NT, a nd
the Windows logo are regis tered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. Intel, SpeedStep, and
Pentium are tra demar ks or registered
trademarks of Intel Corporation. PS/2 is a
registered trademark of IBM. Acrobat Reader ,
Photosh op, Photoshop Elements, and Premiere
are trademarks of Ad obe Syst ems In corpo rat ed.
PowerPanel is a trademark of Pho enix
Technologi es Lt d.

Reverse engineering or disassembl y is
prohibited. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used
only to desi gnate that a product contains an
IEEE 1394 connection. The i .LINK connection
may vary, depending on the softw are
applications, operating system, and compatible
i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK
connection may not communica te with each

*

,

other. Please refer to the documentation that
came with your compatible i.LINK device for
information on operating conditions and proper
connection. B e f or e connecting compatible
i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as a
CD-RW or hard disk dri ve, confirm thei r
operating system compatibility and required
operating c onditions. Al l ot her trademarks are
trademarks of their respective owners.

End User / Product
Activation Requirements

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 Number: PCG-661L, 661R, 662R
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-661L, 661R,

662R

Responsi ble Party: Sony Electr onics

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 devi ce ma y not cause harmful
interference, and

(2) this device mus t accept any inter 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

Inc.

Road
Oradell, NJ 07649

201-930-6972

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Notice to Users

accordance wi th the instructio ns , may cause
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 to an outl et 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
modif icati ons to the computer not ex pres s ly
approved i n this manual cou ld void your
authority to operate this 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 peripherals that are not shiel ded
and groun ded may resu lt in int erfe renc e to r adio
and televi s ion reception.

FCC Part 68

This equipment complies with Par t 68 of the
FCC rules and the requirements adopt ed by the
ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a
label that contains, among other information, a
product identifier in the format
US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this

information must be provided to the telephone
company.

This modem uses the USOC RJ11C telephone
jack.

The REN is used to determine the number 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. For
products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN
for this product i s part o f the product identifier
that has the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX.
The digits rep resented by ## are the R EN
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 equipme n t cau ses har m to th e tele pho ne
network, the telephone company will notify you
in advance that temporary discontinuance of
service may be requi red. If advance no ti ce is
not practical, the telephone company will notify
the customer as soon as po ssib le. Al so, you will
be adv ise d of your r ig ht to f ile a c omp la int 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 Customer Service on the
Web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. If the

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equipment is caus ing harm to the telephone
network, the telephone company may request
that you disconnect the equipment until the
problem is resolved.

Repair of this equipment should be made only
by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized
agent. F or the Sony Service Center nearest you,
call 1-88 8-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972).

This equip ment cannot be used on public coin
service pr ovided by the tel e phone company.
Connection to party line service is subject to
state and poss ibl e provinc ial ta rif fs . Contac t the
state public or provincial utility service
commission, public service commission, or
corporation commission for information.

If your home has specially wired alarm
equipment co nnected to the telephone line,
ensure the installation of this equipment does
not disable your alarm equi pm ent. If you have
questions about what will disable alarm
equipment, consult your t e lephone compan y or
a qualified installer.

Use a sur ge arrestor to pr otect again s t electrical
surges.

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 interfe re nce , incl ud in g inte rfe re nce that
may cause undesired operatio n of the device.

To pr event radio interference to the l icensed
service, this device is intended to be operated
indoors and away from windows to provide
maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit
antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to
licensing.

The term “IC:” before the
certification/regis tration numb er only si gn i fies
that the Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.

L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée
seulement aux conditions sui vantes: (1) il ne
doit pas produire de brouillage et (2)
l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à
accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique re çu,
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 electronic device, including
fax machines, to send any message unless such
message clearl y contains, in a margin at the top
or bottom of each transmitted pa ge or on the
first page of the transmission, the date and time
it is sent and an identification of the business,

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Notice to Users

other ent it y, or individual s ending the message,
and the tele phone number of the s ending
machine or such business , other entity, or
individua l. ( T h e te l e p h o n e nu mber provid e d
may not be a 900 number or any other number
for which charg es exce ed l ocal or lo ng-d istan ce
transmission charges.)

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

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 Chaudière, 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 appareil 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 our
environment by
returning your used
rechargeable
batteries to the
collection and
recycling location
nearest you.

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

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

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RECYCLAGE DES
ACCUMULATEURS AUX
IONS DE LITHIUM

RECYCLAGE DES
ACCUMULATEU
RS AUX IONS DE
LITHIUM

Les accumulat e ur s
aux ions de li thium
sont recyclables.

Vous pouvez
contribuer à
préserver
l’environnement en
rapport ant les pile s
usées dans un point
de collecti on et
recyclage le plus
proche.

Pour plus d’informations sur le recycl age
des accumulate u rs, té lé pho nez le numé ro
gratuit 1-800-822-8837 (Etats- U nits et
Canada uniquement), ou visi tez
http://www.rbrc.org/.

Avertissment: Ne pas utilise r de s
accumulateurs aux ions de lithium qui sont
endommagées ou qui fuient .

Do not handle damaged or
leaking lithium ion batteries.

Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Repl ace
only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the
manufa c turer. Discard used
batteries according to the
manufactur er’s instructions.

The battery pack used in this
device may present a fire or
chemical burn haza rd i f
mistreated. Do not disassemble,
heat above 140°F (60°C) or
incinerate. Dispose of used
battery promptly. Keep away
from children.

Ne pas utiliser des ba tte ri es au
lithium ionisé qui sont
endommagées ou qui fuient.

Une batterie non conforme
présente un danger d' explosion.
La remplacer seul ement par une
batterie iden t iq ue ou de type
équivalent re c ommandé pa r le
fabricant. Évacuer les batteries
usées selon les directives du
fabricant.

La manutenti on incorrecte du
module de batterie de cet
appareil présente un risque
d'incendie ou de brûlures
chimiques. Ne pas démont e r,
incinér er ou exposer à une
température de plus de 60°C.
Évacu e r prompteme nt la
batterie usée. Garder hors de
portée des enfants .

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INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE

NOTICE: The Industry Canada label ident ifies
certified equipment. This certification means
that the equi pment meets certain
telecommunications net w ork protective,
operational and safety r e quirements a s
prescribed in the appropriate Terminal
Equipment Technical Requirements
document(s). The Department does not
guarantee th e equip m ent w ill ope ra te to the
user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should
ensure that it is permissible to be connected to
the facilities of the local telecommunications
company. The equipment must also be instal led
using an acc eptable method of connection.

The customer should be aware that compliance
with the abo ve conditions may no t pr event
degradat ion of service in some si tuations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be
coordinated by a represe ntative designated by
the supplier. E quipment malfunctions or an y
repairs or alterations made by the user to this
equipment may give the tele communications
company cause to request that the user
disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection
that the electr ical ground connections of the
power utility, telephone lines and internal
metallic water pipe system, if present, are
connected together. This precauti on may be
particularl y imp ort an t in rur al are as.

Caution: Users should not attempt to make such
connections themselve s , but should cont act the
appropriate electric ins pection authority, or
electricia n, as appropriate.

NOTICE: Th e R in ger Equivale n c y N umber
(REN) assigned to each termina l device
provides an indica tion of the maxi mum number
of terminals allowed to be connected to a
telephon e inter fa ce. Th e term in atio n on an
interface may consist of any combination of

devices subj ect only to the requirement that the
sum of the RENs of all t he devices does not
exceed 5. The REN for this equipment i s 0.2.

A V IS DE L’INDUSTRIE
CANADA

AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie
le matériel homologué.

Cette étiquette certifie que le mat ériel est
conforme aux normes de protection,
d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de
télécommunications, comme le pres crivent les
documents concer nant les exi gences techn iques
relatives au matériel terminal. Le Ministère
n’assure toutefois pas que le matériel
fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l’utilisateur.

Avant d’installer ce maté rie l, l’u til is a teur do it
s’assurer qu’il est permis de le raccorder aux
installations de l’entreprise locale de
télécommunication. Le matériel doit également
être installé en suivan t une méthod e acc eptée d e
raccordement. L’abonné ne doit pas oublier
qu’il est pos s ible que la conf ormité aux
conditions én onc ées ci-d essus n’emp êche pas la
dégradation du service dans ce r taines
situations.

Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent
être coordonnées par un représ entant désigné
par le fournisseur. L’entreprise de
télécommuni cations peut demander à
l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite
de réparations ou de modifications effectuées
par l’utilisateur ou à cause de mauvai s
fonctionnement.

Pour sa propr e prot ection, l’utilis at eur do it
s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la
source d’énergie électrique, des lignes
téléphoniques et des canalisations d’eau
métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés
ensemble. Cette précaution est particuli èrement
importante dans les régions rurales.

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Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter
de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit
avoir recour s à un service d’i ns pection des
installations électriques, ou à un électricien,
selon le cas.

AVIS: L’ indice d’équival e nce de la sonnerie
(IES) assigné à chaque disposi tif terminal
indique le nom bre maxi m a l de ter m i naux qui
peuvent ê tre raccordés à une interface.

La terminai son d’une interface téléphoni que
peut consis ter en une combination de quelques
disposi ti fs, à la seule condition que la somme
d’indices d’ équivalenc e de la sonnerie de tous
les dispositifs n’excède pas 5. L ’in dice
d’équivalence de la sonnerie de ce matériel es t
de 0.2.

CD-RW/DVD-ROM Laser
Diode Properties

Laser Output: 3.5 µW (CD)

71 µW (DVD)

Wave Length: 785 nm (CD)

675 nm (DVD)

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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.

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 state-of-the-art personal computing.

❑ Unpacking Your Computer
❑ Applying Ergonomics
❑ Locating Cont rols and Ports

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Unpacking Your Computer

Main Unit

AC Adapter

Rechargeabl e Battery Power Cord

Documents

❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchabl e on - sc r een h el p fil e th at

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 32 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 on-screen file

that deta ils the hardwar e specific ations and lists the installed programs on
your computer. See “Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide” on
page 32 for more information.

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

that details your computer's hardware specifications.

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

the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your computer.

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Unpacking Your Computer

Software CDs

❑ Depending on the model you purchased, additi onal program CDs may be

included with your computer.

Recovery CDs

❑ Application Recovery CDs — Enables you to reinstal l indiv idua l p rograms

and device drivers .

❑ System Recovery CDs — Enables you to restore the operating system and

programs that shipped with your computer. This CD restore s your computer
to its origina l factory settings, so user data and programs inst alled since you
started using your computer will be lost.

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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 ergonomic considerations :

❑ 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.

❑ Viewin g angle of th e computer’ s display — Tilt the display to find the best

viewing angle. Also try adjusting the br ightness setting of the display.
Following these sug gestions can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue.

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

or reflection on the d is play. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the
display. You ca n purchase accessories f or your display that help reduce
glare. Proper lighting adds to your comfort a nd wo rk 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

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Locating Controls and Por ts

1 Comput er s cr e en (L C D ) 9 Power indicator
2 Speakers 10 Battery indicator
3 Keyboard 11 Hard disk drive indicator
4 Touch pad 12 Wireless LAN indicator
5 Left and right buttons 13 Num lock indic ator
6 Memory Stick® media

14 Caps lock in dicator

indicator

7 Power switch 15 Scroll lock indicator
8 Wireless LAN switch

* Wireless LAN cap abi liti es a re ava ilab le on sele c ted mod e ls.

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Back

1 Battery port

Left

1 DC IN port 6 i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port
2 Air vent 7 Microphone jack
3 Monitor (VGA) port 8 Hea dphone jack
4 PC Card eject button 9 PC Card slot
5 USB 2.0 port

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Locating Controls and Por ts

Right

1 Memory Stick® media indicator 6 USB 2.0 port
2 Memory Stick® media slot 7 Air vent
3 CD-RW/DVD drive 8 Modem jack
4 CD-R W/DVD drive eject button 9 Network (Ethernet) port
5 Manual eject hole

Only connec t 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cables to the Network
(Ethern et) port. Do not connect any other type of network cable or an y
telephone line to this port. Connecting cables other than those listed above
may resul t in an electric current overload and could caus e a ma lfunction,
excessive heat, or fire in the port. To connect the unit to a network, refer to
your on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide or contact your network
administrator. See “Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide” for m o re
information.

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