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MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER
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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 CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE
FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL
BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. SONY
ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES
TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER
PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS
TO, USE OF, OR BROWSING IN ANY
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DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA,
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OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY
BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE
PURPOSES.
Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any
modification to this manual or the information
contained herein at any time without notice. The
software described herein is governed by the terms of
a separate user license agreement.
This product contains software owned by Sony and
licensed by third parties. Use of such software is
subject to the terms 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 are subject to
change without notice and may not necessarily be
identical to current retail versions.
Certain product(s) included with this computer may
include features such as copy protection and content
management technology. USE OF THE SOFTWARE
PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO
APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND
FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE
PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Product
activation procedures and privacy policies will be
detailed during initial launch of the software
product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the
software product(s), or reconfigurations of the
computer, and may be completed by Internet or
telephone (toll charges may apply).
Updates and additions to software may require an
additional charge. Subscriptions to online service
providers may require a fee and credit card
information. Financial services may require prior
arrangements with participating financial
institutions.
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, Image Station,
SonicStage, DVgate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory
Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Sony.
Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices. 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.
iii
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
on 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 Computing Support Web site at
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
DVD-RW Laser Diode Properties
Laser
Output
Wave
Length
29 mW
(DVD-Write)
1.0 mW
(DVD-Read)
650-660 nm
(DVD)
DVD-ROM Laser Diode Properties
Laser
Output
Wave
Length
0.7 mW
(DVD-Read)
640-660 nm
(DVD)
59 mW
(CD-Write)
1.5 mW
(CD-Read)
779-789 nm
(CD)
0.4 mW
(CD-Read)
770-810 nm
(CD)
CD-RW Laser Diode Properties
Laser
Output
Wave
59.4 mW (CD-Write)
1.5 mW (CD-Read)
780-784 nm (CD)
Length
CD-ROM Laser Diode Properties
Laser
1.0 mW (CD-Read)
Output
Wave
760-810 nm (CD)
Length
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❑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: 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: 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
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:SONY
Model No.: PCV-2200/2210
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:680 Kinderkamack Rd
Oradell, NJ 07649
Telephone: 201-930-6972
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.
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:
❑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.
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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:AAEQ##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.
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 Customer Service on the Web at
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. If this equipment
is causing harm to 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 Computing Web site at
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
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.
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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 àppareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à
la norme NMB-003 du 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 Computing Support Web site at
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
! 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
only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the
manufacturer. Discard used
batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
! Une batterie non conforme
présente un danger d'explosion.
La remplacer seulement par une
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
mistreated. Do not disassemble,
heat above 212°F (100°C), or
incinerate. Dispose of used
battery promptly. Keep away
from children.
La manutention incorrecte du
module de batterie de cet
appareil présente un risque
d'incendie ou de brûlures
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 l’Industrie Canada
Le presént matériel est conforme aux spécifications
techniques applicables d’Industrie Canada.
L’indice 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.
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Contents
NOTICE ....................................................................................................... ii
Owner’s Record.................................................................................. iii
Safety Information and Caution ...................................................... iv
Regulatory Information.................................................................... vii
FCC Part 68 .......................................................................................viii
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) ......ix
System BIOS .............................................................................................73
Index ................................................................................... 75
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Chapter 1
Identifying Components
The following sections identify and describe each component that is
visible from the exterior of the VAIO® computer. Your computer's
components may vary, based on the model and features you purchased.
For details on the hardware configuration of your system, see the online
specifications sheet.
To view this the online specifications sheet:
1Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support.
2From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide.
3Locate the link in the text, “View the VAIO® Computer
Specifications which lists your computer's hardware configuration
and preinstalled software information.”
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Front View
Drives
Floppy disk
drive
Identifying Components
Optical disc
drive #1
8
Optical disc
drive #2
S400
3
DriveDescription
Optical disc drive #1See online specifications sheet for details.
Optical disc drive #2See online specifications sheet for details.
Floppy disk drive3.5-inch, 1.44 MB.
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Buttons and Switches
8
Optical disc eject
Floppy disk eject
Power on/off
S400
Button or switchDescription
Optical disc eject button
Automatically opens and closes the assigned
optical drive tray.
Floppy disk eject buttonEjects a floppy disk.
Power on/off switchTurns system power on, off, or into Standby mode.
Indicators
Power
Identifying Components
8
Floppy disk drive access
5
Standby
S400
Hard disk drive and
optical disk drive access
IndicatorDescription
Floppy disk drive access
indicator
Hard disk drive and optical disc
drive access indicators
Light is green while reading and writing
data from and to a floppy disk.
Light is amber while reading and writing
data.
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.
Standby indicatorLight is amber when the computer is in
Standby mode.
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Connectors
8
i.LINK port
S400
USB1, USB2 ports
ConnectorDescription
i.LINK® S400 port
(IEEE 1394)
*
Connects to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK
connector.
USB1, USB2 portsConnections for compatible high/full/low-speed
USB devices.
* To connect to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK port on the back of the system. A 6-pin i.LINK cable
can supply power from the computer to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK port. A 4-pin
i.LINK cable cannot supply power to the device.
Rear View
AC Input port
Mouse
Keyboard
Identifying Components
7
USB3, USB4
Ethernet
VGA Monitor port
Printer port
i.LINK port
Serial port
Headphones jack
Line In jack
Microphone jack
5
Telephone LineModem Line
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Icon Labels
Icon Label Area
5
IconDescription
Mouse port
Keyboard port
VGA Monitor port
Printer port
i.LINK® S400 (IEEE 1394) port
Icon Label Area
IconDescription
Ethernet port (for LAN connection only)
Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port
Microphone jack
Headphones jack
Line In jack (audio)
Telep h o ne jack
Modem line jack
Identifying Components
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I/O Connectors
The following section identifies the various I/O connectors.
Keyboard and Mouse Ports
The keyboard and mouse ports are physically identical and have the
same pinout. They are standard 6-pin PS/2® compatible female ports.
3
2
46
5
USB Ports
1
The USB ports are 4-pin USB 2.0 ports. Two USB ports are located at the
front, and two at the rear of the system. USB 2.0 technology supports
compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices.
Identifying Components
Printer Port
The printer port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female port.
11
25
14
13
1
VGA Monitor Port
The monitor port is a standard 15-pin female high-density
VGA-type port.
10
15
11
6
5
1
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Microphone, Headphones, and Line In Jacks
The microphone, headphones, and line in jacks are physically identical,
but have different connections. They are standard 3.5 mm stereo minijacks.
Microphone
ConnectorDescription
MicrophoneElectret condenser microphone input.
Headphones1.0 Vrms (typical).
Line In1.0 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm impedance.
Telephone and Modem Line Jacks
Headphones
Line In
The telephone and modem line jacks are physically identical and have
identical connections. They are standard RJ-11 female phone jacks.
However, the modem line jack is for connecting a telephone line that
comes from the wall to the computer, and the telephone jack is for
connecting the telephone to a computer
Telephone Modem
LineLine
.
Identifying Components
13
i.LINK S400 (IEEE 1394) Ports
The 6-pin i.LINK® port on the back panel of the system can supply power
from the computer to an i.LINK device if the device also has a 6-pin
i.LINK port. The 6-pin port supplies 10 V to 12 V and a maximum power
of 6 watts.
✍ 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 connections.
Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your system, such as an
optical disk or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system
compatibility and required operating conditions.
The 4-pin i.LINK port at the bottom of the front panel does not supply
power to an i.LINK device.
6-pin i.LINK port
(IEEE 1394)
On back of
system
4-pin i.LINK port
(IEEE 1394)
Behind lower
front panel
Ethernet Port
The Ethernet port on the back panel of the system is used to connect to a
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet network.
Ethernet
On back of
system
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