Sony PCV-W30 User Manual

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. The information provided here is designed to help you to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your system.

View the Electronic Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer.

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View the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled

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software information.

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Getting Started

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.

Unpacking your Computer

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Planning An Ergonomic Work Space

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Unpacking your Computer

Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased. For details on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet.

Computer and supplied accessories

Handling the system unit

Manuals

VAIO® Computer Quick Start — Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer. The Quick

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Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner's information.

Microsoft® Windows® XP Guide — Explains how to use the basic features of the latest Windows operating system.

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Online Documentation

VAIO® Computer User Guide — Contains information on the hardware and preinstalled software applications

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included with your system.

To access the online User Guide:

Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support.

From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide.

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Specifications — This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO

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computer. To view this online information:

Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support.

From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide.

Click the Welcome link. The Welcome page displays in the right-side frame.

Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..."

Hard Disk Drive Recovery

Your computer is equipped with a utility program that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. For more information about hard disk drive recovery:

Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.

Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support.

From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options.

Other

Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement.

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Planning An Ergonomic Work Space

Before you set up your new computer, find the best location for your new computer and plan your work space. There are several ergonomic factors to consider when you arrange your work space:

Stable work surface — Use a stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral

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equipment.

Ventilation — Leave at least eight inches of space on both sides of your computer and at least 5 inches of clearance

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for the back.

Placement of the mouse and other input devices — Place your computer, mouse, or other input devices so that

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your arms and hands are in a relaxed, comfortable position. The computer's keyboard should be directly in front of you. Keep your wrists in a relaxed position when you are using the keyboard—not angled up or down. Position the mouse at the same level as the keyboard. Hold the mouse with a relaxed hand, and use your whole arm to move it. Take breaks during sessions with your computer. Excessive use of the mouse or a joystick may strain muscles or tendons.

Furniture and posture — Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests. Adjust the level of the chair so your

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feet are flat on the floor. A footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit with relaxed, upright posture—avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward.

Viewing angle of the display — Position the unit so that the display is 18 to 26 inches directly in front of you, with

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the top of the screen at or a little below eye level. Use the display's tilting feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the proper position.

Lighting — Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use

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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.

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Locating Controls And Ports

This section is intended to familiarize you with the controls, ports and jacks that are available on your computer. To view the specific hardware configuration for your system, see the online specifications sheet.

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.

Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.

About the Front Panel

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About the Side Panels

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About the Front Panel

The front panel of your VAIO® computer is equipped with built-in stereo speakers and indicator lights.

Opening the computer

Front panel

1 Stereo speakers (built-in)

The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio and video CDs.

2 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen

The attached LCD screen provides on-screen visual output to your computer's functional capabilities.

3 Memory Stick® media access indicator

Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use.

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4 CD-RW/DVD combo drive access indicator

Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the combo drive.

5 Power button

Turns the computer on and off.

6 Hard disk drive access indicator

Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk.

7 Power indicator

Light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in Stand by mode.

8 Shortcut keys (S keys)

Programmable function keys that launch specific applications.

9 Keyboard

The attached keyboard has programmable buttons for launching your favorite software applications or accessing the Internet.

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About the Side Panels

The side panels of your computer contain the connections for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the side panels help to locate and identify the connections on your computer.

Right panel

1 Headphones jack

Connection for optional speakers or headphones.

2 Line In jack

Connection for an audio device.

3 Microphone jack

Connection for a microphone (optional).

4 Modem line jack

Connection for the modem (supplied) cable to the wall jack.

5 Telephone jack

Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer.

6 i.LINK 4-pin S400 ports (2)

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Connections for i.LINK compatible digital devices (IEEE 1394).

7 CD-RW/DVD combo drive eject button

Ejects a disc from the combo drive.

8 Ethernet port

Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet.

(The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.)

9 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (3)

Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices.

10 CD-RW/DVD combo drive

Reads data from compatible CD or DVD media. Writes data to a CD-R or CD-RW media.

11 PC Card slots (2)

A PC Card, also called a PCMCIA Card, can be inserted into these slots to increase your computer's functional capabilities.

Left panel

1 Brightness control dial

Adjusts the contrast and brightness of the built-in LCD monitor.

2 Volume control dial

Increases or decreases the speaker volume.

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3 Memory Stick® media slot

Reads and writes data from a Memory Stick media.

4 AC Input port

Connection for the supplied power cord.

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Setting Up Your Computer

You can set up your system quickly and easily with the instructions provided in this section. For details on your system's hardware configuration, see the online specifications sheet.

Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency.

Connecting a USB Optical Mouse

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Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables

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Connecting the Power Cord

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Turning on Your Computer

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Registering your Computer

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Connecting a USB Optical Mouse

Plug the USB optical mouse connector into the USB mouse port, located on the right panel of your computer.

Place the optical mouse on an appropriate surface to enable precision tracking.

To connect a USB mouse

To use an optical mouse

An optical mouse requires an ideal surface texture in order to provide precision pointing and tracking.

Use surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterning.

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Avoid surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- tone printing.

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Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables

Your supplied accessories may include a ferrite core. The ferrite core is designed to reduce or eliminate electrical interference when a telephone is connected to your computer.

Unplug your telephone's cable from the wall jack.

Open the supplied ferrite core and place the ferrite core approximately 3-4 inches from the end of the telephone cable.

Wrap the telephone cable twice around the ferrite core, lengthwise, with the cable running directly through the center groove of the core.

Close the ferrite core tightly around the telephone cable until it locks.

Attaching the ferrite core

Unplug your telephone cable from the wall jack.

Plug the telephone cable into the telephone jack on the right panel of your computer.

Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the modem line jack on the computer.

Plug the other end of the modem cable into the wall jack.

To connect the telephone and modem cables

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Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel. Connect only 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the Ethernet port. Using other cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the port. For help on connecting to a network, see your network administrator.

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Connecting the Power Cord

Plug the power cord into the AC input port on the left panel of the computer.

Plug the power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip.

To connect the power cord

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Turning on Your Computer

Initially when you start your system, the computer may detect new hardware and prompt you to restart your computer. Respond to this prompt immediately.

Press the power button on the computer to turn on the system.

To turn on your computer

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Registering your Computer

Take advantage of Sony's commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer:

Sony Customer Support — Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be

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having with your computer.

Limited warranty — Protect your investment. See the Limited Warranty Card for more details.

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You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the unit. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the registration process. If you are not able to register your computer during the first session, you are provided with additional registration opportunities later.

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Configuring Your VAIO Computer

This section provides basic information about managing your computer's hard disk drive performance, using i.LINK devices, Memory Stick media, PC Cards, and changing default settings.

About i.LINK Compatibility

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About the Memory Stick Media Slot

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About the PC Card Slot

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VAIO Action Setup

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About i.LINK Compatibility

Your VAIO® computer may be equipped with a 4-pin and/or a 6-pin i.LINK® port, depending on the system configuration purchased. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device. A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V to 12V) to a connected i.LINK device, if the device is equipped with a 6-pin connector.

To view the hardware configuration for your computer, see the online specifications sheet.

The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts.

For PCV-W series models only

Your PCV-W series computer has two 4-pin i.LINK ports available to connect your digital devices. The 4-pin i.LINK ports do not supply power to a connected i.LINK device.

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.

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Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) device

Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on your computer. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into this port.

Plug the other end of the cable into the corresponding 4- or 6-pin i.LINK port on your computer.

See the instructions that came with your i.LINK device for more information on installation and use.

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VAIO Action Setup

VAIO® Action Setup manages the settings for your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys).

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Shortcut keys

The programmable S Keys are set to launch the following applications:

S1 Mail — Microsoft® Outlook® Express

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S2 Internet — Microsoft® Internet Explorer

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S3 Music — SonicStage

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S4 Picture — PictureGear Studio

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S5 DVD — PowerDVD

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S6 Help — VAIO Help Center

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PCV-W series keyboard

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