Sony PCG-R505GCP, PCG-R505GL, PCG-R505GLP, VAIO PCG-R505 Series, PCG-652L Quick Start Manual

VAIO® Computer
Quick Start

PCG-R505 Series

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

Setti ng Up .......... ......................... ...............1 5

Unpacki n g Yo ur Comp u ter.......................................16

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

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

Locating Docking Stat ion Controls and Ports.... ....... 2 4

Connecting the Docking St at ion ...............................26

Disconn ect i n g the Docking Stati o n...........................27

Getting Starte d .......... ....... ............ .............31

Turni n g On You r Co mpu t er.................................... ..32

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

Register i n g Yo ur C omp u t er......................................36

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

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

Turni n g Off Your Co m put er..... .. ....... ... ....... .............41

Expand ing Your Computi ng 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 Compute r...... ..................51

Stori n g Your Com p u t er ............................................52

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

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

Handl ing the LCD Screen.........................................53

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

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

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

Troubleshooting the Mous e and Touch Pad .............60

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

Suppor t Op ti o n s................................. .......................63

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

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

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Noti ce to U sers

© 2002 Sony Electronics I nc. All rights
reserved. This manual and the software
desc r ibed her e i n , in wh ole or in part, ma y not
be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any
machine-readable form without prior written
approval.

SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO
WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS
MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN
AND HEREBY EXPRESSL Y DISCLAIMS
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANT AB ILITY 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 Elect ron ics In c. res erves the r igh t to mak e
any modification to this manual or the
inform ati on contain ed herein at any time
withou t not ice. The s oftw are descr ibe d h erei n is
govern ed by the terms of a s epa rate us er licen se
agreement.

This product contains software ow ned by Sony
and lice ns ed 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 ma y not be

transported or used outside the United States.
Software specifications are subject t o 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 providers may requi re a fee and credit
card information. Financial services may
require prior a rrangements wi th participating
financial institutions.

As an ENERGY

STAR® Partner, Sony

Corporation has
determined that this
product mee t s the

ENERGY STAR®

guidelines for energy
efficiency.

The International
Equipmen t Pr ogr am is an int ern atio nal pr o gram
that promotes energy saving through the use of
computers and other offi ce equipment. Th e
program backs the development and
dissem in a tio n of prod u cts with fun ctio ns th at
effecti vely reduc e 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
standa rd s and logos are uniform among
participating nations.
register ed mark.

ENERGY ST AR® 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 certification and
compli es with the
interoperability
specifications
establi shed by
WECA (Wir eless
Ethernet
Compatibility
Alliance).

i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the
software application s , operating syst em, and
compatible i.LIN K devi ces . All pro d ucts with
an i.LINK connection may not communicate
with each other. Pl eas e refer to the
docum en ta tio n that cam e with your com p atib le
i.LINK device for information on operating
conditions and proper connection. Before
connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals
to your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk
drive, confirm their operating system
compatibility and required operating
condition s. All other trade mar ks are t rade marks
of their respective owne rs.

Microsoft note

Sony, DVgate, Handycam, i.LINK, Mavica,
MagicGat e™ Memory Stick , Memory

Stick , MovieShaker, VAIO, and the

MEMORY STICK

TM

V A IO logo are trademar ks of Sony Corp oration.
Micros of t, Windows Media, W indows,
Windows NT, and the Windows logo are
register ed trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. Intel, SpeedStep, and Pentium are
trade marks or regist ered trademar ks of Intel
Corporation. PS/2 is a re gistered trademark of
IBM. Ac robat Reade r, Photoshop, Ph otoshop
Elements, and Premiere are trademarks of
Adobe Syst ems In cor porated. Po we r Panel is a
trade m ark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

This product incorporates copyright protection
technol ogy that is protected by method claims
of certain U .S. patents and other intellectual
property rights ow ned by Macrovision
Corp o r a tion an d other ri gh t s ow ners . U se of
this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing
uses on l y unless other wise au t h o r ized by
Macrovision Corporat ion. Reverse engineering
or disass embly is pr ohibited. i.LINK is a
trade mark of Sony used only to designate that a
produc t cont ains an I EEE 1 394 con necti on. T he

Certain so ftw a r e product(s) included with this
computer may include features such as copy
protecti on an d con tent ma nage ment te chnol ogy.
Use of the software product(s) requires
agreement to applicable en d us er agreements
and full comp li ance with applicable product
activation procedu res. Product activation
procedures and pr ivac y pol ici es will be detai le d
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 comp leted by Inter net or telephone
(toll charges may apply).

Owner’s Record

The model number and serial number ar e
located on the bottom of you r S ony VAIO
computer. Re f er to the model a nd serial number
when you call your Sony Ser vice Center.
Model Num b er : PCG-6 5 2L
Serial Num ber:______________________ __

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Notice to Users

Safety Information

WARNING

❑

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expos e your computer to ra in or moisture.

❑ To avoid electrica l shock, do not open the

cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personne l only.

❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring

during a lightning storm.

❑ Never install telephone jacks in wet

locations unless the jack is specifically
designe d for we t loca tio ns.

❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire

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

❑ Use caut ion when installing or modifying

telephon e lin es .

❑ Avoid using the modem dur ing an

electrical storm.

❑ Do not use th e modem or a telephone to

report a gas leak in the vic inity of the leak.

❑ A socket outlet should be as close as

possible to the unit and easily accessible.

❑ i.LINK, PC Card, and USB connect ors are

not supplied with Limited Power Sources

.

To change the backup battery,
plea se c ont a ct yo ur ne ar e st Sony
Service Cen t er.

Caution: The use of optical
inst r um e nts w ith t his produc t
will incr ease eye hazard. As the
laser beam used in this product
is harmful to the eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the
cabinet. R ef er s ervicing to
qualified personnel only.

(For CD-RW/DVD Combo
Drive, CD-ROM drive,
DVD-ROM drive) Danger:
Vi sible an d invisible laser
radiati on when open. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.

Caution: To reduce the risk of
fire, use only No. 26 AWG or
larger telecommunication line
cord.

AVERTISSEMENT

Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou

❑

d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à
l’abri de la pl uie et de l’humi dité.

❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’électrocution,

ne pas ouvrir le châssis de cet appareil et
ne confier son ent retie n qu’à une per sonne
qualifiée.

❑ Ne jamais effectuer l’instal lation de fil

modem ou téléphone durant un orage
électrique.

❑ Ne jamais effectuer l’instal lation d’une

prise té léphonique dans un endroit
mouillé à moins que la prise soit conçue à
cet effet.

❑ Ne jamais to uch e r un fil télé ph o ni que à

découvert ou un terminal à moins que la

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ligne téléphonique n’ait été débranche de
l’interface réseau.

❑ Soyez très pr udent 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 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 fo urnis avec des So urces
d’Énergie Limitées.

Pour changer l a pile de
rechange, veuillez contacter
votre cen t r e 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.

(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 f aisceau.

Attention : Afin de réduire les
risques d'incendie, n'utilisez
qu'un c ord on de c ommu ni ca tio n
N0. 26 AWG ou plus gros.

If you have ques tions about this product, 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 Gate w ay Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL
33913 or find Sony Cust om er Servi ce on the
Web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

Regu l ato r y I n formatio n

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Sony

Model No.: PCG-652L

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics

Inc.

Address: 680 Kinderkamack

Road
Oradell, NJ 07649

Telephone:
(For FCC-related
matt ers 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 must accept a ny interferen c e
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to
compl y with the lim its for a Clas s B digi tal
device, pu rsuant to Part 15 of the Rules. These
lim i ts are des i g ned t o provi d e r e as o nable
protection against harmfu l interferenc e in a
reside n tial installatio n . This equ ip me nt
generate s, uses , and can radia te rad io fre quen cy
energy and, if not inst alled and used i n
accordanc e with the instructions, may cause

201-930-6972

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Notice to Users

harmful interference to radio communications.
However , the re i s no gua rantee t ha t in ter ference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radi o or televisio n rec eption, wh ic h can be
deter mined by turnin g the equipment off and
on, the user is enco u ra ged to try to correc t the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:

❑ Reorien t or relo cate the rec eivi ng antenn a.
❑ Increase the separation between the

equipment and the receiver.

❑ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the
recei ver is connected.

❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned t hat any changes or
modif ications not expressly approved in thi s
manual coul d vo id your a uthori ty to oper ate t his
equipment.

Only peripherals (computer input/output
devices, terminals, pri nters, etc.) that comply
with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this
computer product. O per ation with non­compliant peripherals is likely to result in
interference to radio and television reception.

This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone
jack.

The REN is used to determine the quantity of
devices wh ich may be connected to the
telepho ne line. Excess ive RENs on the
telephone line may result in the devices not
ringing in response to an incoming call. In
most, but not all ar eas , the sum of the RENs
should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of
the numb er of devices that may be connected to
the line, as determined by the total RENs,
contact th e te lepho ne co mpany t o dete rmin e the
maximum REN for the calling area.

If the terminal equipment causes harm to the
telephone network, the telephone company will
notify you in advance that temporary
disconti nuance of service may be required. But
if advance notice is not pract ical, the telephone
company wil l notify the customer as soon as
possib le. Al so, you w il l be ad vi sed of yo ur r ight
to fi le a com plaint with the FCC i f you believe
it is necessary.

The telephone company may make changes in
its facili tie s, eq u ip ment, op e ra tio n s or
procedures that could affect the operations of
the equipment. If this happens, the telep hone
company wil l provide advanc e notice in order
for you to make the necessary modifications in
order to maintain uninterrupted service.

All cabl es us ed to connect peripherals must be
shield ed and grounded . Oper ation with cables,
connected to periphe rals, that are not s hielded
and grounded, may re s ult in interfe rence to
radio and televisi on reception.

FCC Part 68

This equ ipment complies wi th Part 68 of the
FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a
label that contains, among other information,
the FCC Ringer Equiva lency Number (REN )
for this equipment. If requested, this
inf ormation m ust be p rovided to the teleph one
company.

If trouble is experienced with this equipment,
you can reach the Sony Customer Information
Servic e Cen ter at 1-888-4- SONY-PC; or write
to the Sony Customer Information Service
Center at 12451 Gatew ay Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL
33913 or find Sony Customer Servi ce on the
Web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsuppo rt.

Repair of this equipmen t should be made onl y
by a Sony Service Center or Son y authorized
agent. For the Son y Servic e Center nea rest you,
call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972).

This equipment cannot be used on public coin
service provided by the telep hone company.
Connection to Party Line Service is subject to

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state and poss ible provin cial tariffs. (Contact
the state or provincial utility service
commission, public service commission, or
corporation commission, for information.)

FCC Radio Frequency
Exposure (United States)

This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposu re limits set for th for an uncont rolled
environm ent. This equipment s hould be
installed and operated wit h minimum distance
of 8 inches ( 20 cm ) between the radiator and
body (excluding extremitie s : hands, wri s ts, and
feet).

Users are not permitted t o make changes or
modify the system in any way.

IC RSS-210 (Canada)

Operation is subject to the following two
condit ions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired oper ation of the device.

To prevent radio interference to the licensed
service, this device is intended to be operated
indoors and away from w indows to prov ide
max imum shielding. Eq uipm ent (o r its transmit
antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to
licensing.

Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du
broui llag 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 afi n de fournir un
écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou
son antenne d’ émission) est installé a
l’exterieur, il doit faire l’objet d’une licence.

L’expression “IC:” avant le numéro
d’homol ogation/enregistrem ent signifi e
seulement que les spécifications techniques
d’Industrie Canada on t ét é r es pectées.

Telephone Consumer
Protection Act of 1991
(United States)

The T elephone Cons umer Protection Act of
1991 makes it unlawful fo r any person to us e a
computer or other electronic device to s end any
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 the f irst pa ge o f the trans mis sion, the
date and time it is sent and an identification of
the business, other enti ty, or individual sending
the m essage, and the telephone number of the
sending machine or such business, other entity,
or individual.

In order to program this information into your
facsimile mac hine, see your fax sof tware
documentation.

The term “IC :” before the
certif ication/re gistration number only signifies
that the Industry Canada technical
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 radioél ectrique reçu,
même si ce brouillage est susceptible de
compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.

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Notice to Users

Telephone Consumer
Guideli n es (Cana d a)

Please refer to your t e lephone directory under
‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Terms of Service.’ For
more detailed information, please cont act:

CRTC
Terrasses de la Chaudiére, Tour centrale
1 promenade du Por tage, 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.

RECYCLING LITHIUM ION
BATTERIES

RECYCLING
LITHIUM-ION
BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion
batteries are
recyclable.

You can help
preserve our
environment by
returning your us ed
rechargeable
batteries to the
colle cti on 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 lith iu m
sont recyclables.

Vo us pouve z
contribuer à
préserver
l’environnement en
rappor tant les pile s
usées dans un point
de collection et
recyclage le plus
proche.

Pour plus d’informations sur le recyclage
des accumulateurs, télé phonez le numéro
gratuit 1-800-822-8837 (Etats-Units et
Canada uni quement), ou vi sitez
http://www.rbrc.org/.

Avertissment: Ne pas utiliser des
accumulat eurs aux ions de lit hium qui sont
endomma gées ou qui fui 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 batteries.

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INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE

Do not ha ndle dama ge d or
leaking lithium ion batterie s.

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

The batt ery pack used i n this
device may present a f ire or
chemical burn hazard if
mistreated. Do not disassemble,
heat above 14 0°F (60°C) or
incinerat e. Dispose of used
battery promptly. Keep away
from children.

Ne pas utiliser des batteries au
lithium ionis é qui sont
endommagées ou qui fuient.

Une batterie non conforme
présente un danger d'explosion.
La rempla cer seu lemen t par une
batterie identique ou de type
équivalent recommandé par le
fabricant. Évacuer les batteries
usées selon les directives du
fabricant.

La manu tention incorrect e du
module de batt erie de cet
ap parei l p r é s ente un risque
d'ince ndie ou de brûlures
chimiques. Ne pas démonter,
inc i n érer ou expos e r à u n e
température de plus de 60°C.
Évacuer promptement la
batterie usée. Garder hors de
porté e de s enfant s.

NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies
certi fie d equip m ent. This certific atio n mean s
that the equipment meets certain
telecommunications net w ork protective,
operational and safety requirements as
pre scri bed in the app r opriate Terminal
Equipmen t Technical Requirements
document(s). The Department does not
guarantee the equipment will operate to the
user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should
ensure tha t it is permissibl e to be connected to
the facil itie s of th e local te le comm u ni cat ion s
company. The equipmen t must also be installed
using an acceptable method of connection .

The customer should be aware that com pliance
with the above conditions may not prevent
degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be
coordinated by a representative designated by
the supplier. Equipment m alfunctions or any
repair s or al ter atio ns mad e by the user to this
equipment m ay give the telecommunications
company caus e to request that the user
disconnect the equipment .

Users should ensure for their own protection
that the electrical ground connectio ns of the
power utility, telephone lines and internal
metallic water pipe system, if present, are
connected together. This precaution may be
particularly important in rural areas.

Caution: User s sho uld no t att emp t to ma ke su ch
connections themselves, but should contact the
appropri ate electric inspection authority, or
electrician, as appropriate.

NOTICE: The Rin ger Equivalency Number
(REN) assigned to each terminal device
provides an indi cation of t he maximum number
of terminals allowed to be connected to a
telepho ne interface. Th e termination on an
interface may consist of any combination of

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Notice to Users

devices subject only t o t he 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 Cana d a ident ifie
le matériel homologué.

Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est
conforme aux normes de protection,
d’expl oitation et de s écurité des réseaux de
télécommunications, comme le prescrivent les
document s con cernan t les ex igence s tec hni ques
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 permi s de le raccorder aux
installations de l’entreprise locale de
télécommunication. Le matériel doit également
être in stall é en sui vant un e métho de accep té e de
raccordement. L’abonné ne doit pas oublier
qu’il est possible qu e la conformité aux
conditi ons éno ncées ci-dess us n’ empêche p as l a
dégradation du service dans certaines
situations.

Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent
être coordonnées par un représent ant désigné
par le fo urniss e u r. L’e n tr e pr ise de
téléco mm unications peut demander à
l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite
de réparations ou de modifications effectuées
par l’utili sat e ur ou à cau se de mau vai s
fonctionnement.

Pour sa pr opre protect ion, l’utilisateur doit
s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la
source d’énergie électrique, des lignes
téléph oniques et des canalisation s d’ eau
métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés
ensemble. Cette pr éc auti on est par tic uliè rement
impor tante dans les régions rurales.

Avertissement: L’util is ate ur ne doit pas te nt er
de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit
avoir reco urs à un service d’inspection de s
installations électriques, ou à un électri cien,
selon le cas.

AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie
(IES) assig né à chaque disposi ti f terminal
indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui
peuvent êtr e raccordés à une inter f ace.

La termin a ison d’une in ter fa ce télé pho niq u e
peut consi s ter en une combination de quelques
dispositifs, à la seule condition que la somme
d’indices d’équivalence de la son nerie de tous
les dispositifs n’excède pas 5. L’indice
d’équivalence de la sonnerie de ce matériel est
de 0.2.

INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE

NOTICE: This equip ment mee ts th e applic ab le
Industry Canada T er minal Equi pment Te chnic al
Specifications. This is confirmed by the
registr a tion number. The abbreviation, IC,
before the registration number signifies that
reg is t ra t ion was pe r f o r m e d ba s e d on a
Declaration of Conform it y indicating that
Industry Canada technical specifications were
met. It does not imply that Industry Canada
appr ove d t h e equi p m ent.

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this
terminal equipment is 0.2. The REN assigned to
each term inal equipment provides an i ndication
of the maximum number of ter minals allowed
to be connected to a telephone inter face. The
termination on an interf ace may cons ist of any
combination of devices s ubject only to the
requirement that the sum of the Ringer
Equivalence Numbers of all th e devices does
not exceed f ive.

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CD-RW/DVD-ROM Laser
Diode Properties

PCGA-DSM51 docking s tation

Laser Output: 64 µW (CD)

1.28 µ W (DVD)

Wave Length: 784 nm (CD)

662 nm (DVD)

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 cabi net .
Refer servicing to qualified
person ne l only.

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

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Setting Up

Congratulati ons o n your p ur chas e of t he Sony VAIO® computer. Sony h as
combined leading-edge technology in audio, vide o, co mputing, and
communications to provide you with state-of-the-a rt personal computing.

❑ Unpacking Your Computer
❑ Applying Ergonomics
❑ Locating Controls and Ports
❑ Connecti ng the Docking Station
❑ Disconnecting the Docking Station

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Unpacking Your Computer

Main U n i t Po we r Co rd

AC Adapter

Docking Station Rechargea ble Battery

Documents

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

contain s de tailed informati on on how to use your new computer. See
“Lo c atin g Your VAI O Computer Use r G u id e” on pa ge 37 for m ore
information.

❑ VAIO® Computer Quick S tart — Contains information on unpacking and

setting up your computer for immediate use.

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

details the hardware specific ations and lists the ins talled software progra ms
on your computer. See “Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide” 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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❑ Microsoft® Windows® manual — Explains how to use the basi c fea tures

of the Microsoft® Windows ® opera ting system installed on your computer.

Software CDs

❑ Microsoft® W ord — Enables you to reinsta ll Microsoft Word to your

VAIO ® co mputer if the application becomes corrupted or is erased.

Recovery CDs

❑ Application Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to reinstall individ u al

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

❑ System Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to re store the oper ating sys tem a nd

software tha t sh ipped with your computer if the y become corrupted or are
erased. This CD restores your computer to its original factory settings, so
user data and program s installed since you s tarted using your comp uter will
be lost.

✍ To use these recovery CDs, connect th e docking station (supplied with selected

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

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Appl ying Ergonomics

Your computer is a portable device and can be used in a va riety of environments.
Whenever possible , you should apply the follo wing ergono mic considerati ons for
both stationary and portable environments.

❑ Position of your computer — Place th e computer directl y in front of you a s

you work. Keep your forearm s horizontal, with your wrists in a neutral,
comfortable position while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external
mouse. Let your upp er arms han g natural ly at your s ides. Take breaks 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. Adjust the level of the chair s o your feet are flat on the floor. A
footrest may make you mo re co mfortable. Sit in a rela xed, upright posture
and avoid slouc hing 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 — Ch oose a l ocati on where windo ws and lig hts 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. P roper lighting adds to your comfort and work effecti vene s s.

❑ Placement of an external d is p lay — When using an external display , s et

the display at a comfortable viewing distance. Make sure the display screen
is at eye level or s lightly lower when you are si tting in front of the monitor.

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Locating Controls and Ports

Front

Applying Ergonom ics

OFF ON

WIRELESS
LAN

5

4

6

1 Hard disk drive indicator 9 Tou ch pad
2 Num lock indi cator 10 Left and right buttons
3 Caps lock indicator 11 Power indicator
4 Scroll lock indicator 12 Batter y indicator
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 LAN switc h

* Wireless LAN cap a bilities are availab le on sele cte d mod e ls.

*

*

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Back

1 Battery port

Left

12 3

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

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4

5

Right

Applying Ergonom ics

1 USB port 5 Periphera l device DC OUT port
2 Headphone jack 6 VGA (monitor) port
3 Microphone jack 7 Ethernet port
4 i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S40 0

8 Modem jack

port

Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the Ethernet port.
Do not co nnect any other type of network cable or any telephone line.
Connec ting cables ot her than those listed above may result in an electric
current overload and could cause a malfunction , excessive he at, or fire in
the port. To connect the 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 computer to find the Ether net port and

modem jack.

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