Sony Personal Computer PCV V100G User Manual

VAIO® Computer  
Quick Start  
PCV-V100G  
 
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WOW, SRS and (O) symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.  
WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS  
Labs, Inc.  
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 and serial numbers are located on the back of your Sony VAIO® computer. Record the model and serial  
numbers in the space provided here, and keep in a secure location. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you  
call the 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 specifications 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  
Keyboard Properties (PCVA-KB6)  
Carrier frequency  
Output power  
27.095 - 27.145MHz  
Less than 46 nW  
Mouse Properties (PCVA-MS2)  
Carrier frequency  
Output power  
27.045 MHz  
Less than 100 nW  
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-ROM/CD-RW: Danger—Visible and 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.  
Lappareil 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 lexposition  
directe au faisceau.  
Pour les DVD-ROM/CD-RW: DangerRadiation laser visible 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-V100G  
Responsible Party:  
Sony Electronics Inc.  
680 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell, NJ 07649  
201-930-6972  
Address:  
Telephone:  
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 device complies with RSS-210 of the IC Standards.  
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  
of the device.  
Cet appareil est conforme avec la norme RSS-210 d’IC.  
L'utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes:  
(1) Il ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et  
(2) l'utilisateur doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si celui-ci est susceptible de  
compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.  
Model No.: PCVA-IMB5A  
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.  
Model No.: PCVA-KB6 and PCVA-MS2  
These devices comply with Part15 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 of  
the device.  
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:  
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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.  
FCC Part 68  
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the rear of  
this equipment 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:AAAEQ##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  
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  
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.  
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 LIndustrie 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.  
Macrovision license  
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual  
property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for  
home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or  
disassembly is prohibited.  
Licence Macrovision  
Ce produit intègre une technologie de protection de la loi sur le droits de propriéte intellectuelle couverts par la  
législation américaine. Lutilisation de cette technologie doit être autorisée par Macrovision. Elle est uniquement  
destinée à un usage privé et à d’autres fins de visualisation limitée, sauf autorisation contraire de la part de  
Macrovision. Tout désossage ou désassemblage est formellement interdit.  
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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 Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada.  
Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries. In some areas, the  
disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be  
prohibited.  
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 manufacturers instructions.  
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.  
To change the lithium battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service  
Center.  
Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium qui fuient ou sont endommagées.  
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.  
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.  
Pour changer la batterie au lithium, veuillez contacter votre centre de service  
Sony le plus près.  
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Contents  
Getting Started ..........................................13  
Unpacking your Computer........................................14  
Locating Controls And Ports ...................17  
About the Front Panel ...............................................18  
About the Side Panels ...............................................19  
About the Back Panel................................................22  
About the Keyboard ..................................................23  
About the Mouse .......................................................26  
About the Remote Control ........................................28  
Setting Up Your Computer .......................33  
Connecting the Power Cord ......................................34  
Connecting the Wireless Keyboard...........................36  
Connecting the Wireless Mouse................................37  
Connecting the Modem Cable...................................39  
Turning on your Computer........................................40  
Registering your Computer .......................................40  
Turning Off your Computer ......................................41  
Troubleshooting........................................43  
Support Options........................................45  
Immediate Help and Support.....................................45  
Resources for Additional Help and Support .............46  
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VAIO Computer Quick Start  
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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.  
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VAIO Computer Quick Start  
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.  
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.  
Computer and supplied accessories  
System unit  
AA batteries (4)  
Modem cable  
Power cord clamp  
Wireless keyboard  
Wireless mouse  
Power cord  
Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories  
TV Coaxial cable (1)  
Remote control (1)  
AA batteries (2)  
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Unpacking your Computer  
Manuals  
VAIO® Computer Quick Start — Provides basic information on setting up  
and registering your computer. The Quick Start also provides resources for  
technical support, safety guidelines, and owner’s information.  
Online Documentation  
VAIO® Computer User Guide — Contains information on the hardware and  
preinstalled software programs included with your system.  
To access the online User Guide:  
1
2
Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support.  
From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User  
Guide.  
Specifications — This online specifications sheet describes the hardware  
and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To view this online  
information, see the online Specifications sheet.  
VAIO Software Provides specific information on the preinstalled software  
on your computer.  
To access this online software information:  
1
2
Click Start in the Windows® taskbar.  
Click Welcome to VAIO Life.  
Hard Disk Drive Recovery  
Your computer is equipped with a utility program that recovers your computer’s  
operating system and preinstalled software.  
For more information about hard disk recovery  
1
2
Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support.  
From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery  
Options.  
Other  
A software library containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user  
license agreements.  
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VAIO Computer Quick Start  
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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.  
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VAIO Computer Quick Start  
About the Front Panel  
The front panel of your VAIO® computer is equipped with built-in stereo  
speakers and indicator lights.  
Front panel  
1
Infrared Receiver  
Communicates with the remote control (supplied), to turn on TV,  
change TV channels, and raise or lower volume.  
2
3
4
5
Optical disc and hard disk drive access indicator  
Light is amber while reading and writing data.  
Memory Stick® media access indicator  
Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use.  
Power button  
Press button from the right side to turn the computer on and off.  
Power indicator  
Light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in  
Stand by mode.  
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Stereo speakers (built-in)  
The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video media.  
Do not press the Power button incorrectly, as this may damage the control.  
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About the Side Panels  
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 you locate and identify the  
connections on your computer.  
Right panel  
1
2
CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive eject button  
Ejects a disc from the combination optical drive.  
CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive  
Reads data from compatible DVD or CD media. Writes data to a  
CD-RW or CD-R media.  
3
4
Memory Stick® media slot  
Reads and writes data from a Memory Stick media.  
PC Card slot  
A PC Card (PCMCIA Card) can be inserted into this slot to increase your  
computer's functional capabilities.  
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VAIO Computer Quick Start  
Left panel  
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2
Composite audio L In jack  
Connection for an audio or stereo dubbing cable (optional).  
Composite audio R In jack  
Connection for an audio or stereo dubbing cable (optional).  
Composite video In jack  
Connection for a digital video or stereo A/V dubbing cable (optional).  
S-video In jack  
Connection for an S-video cable (optional).  
3
4
5
6
7
VHF/UHF port  
Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied).  
Headphones jack  
Connection for optional speakers or headphones.  
Line In jack  
Connection for an audio device.  
Microphone jack  
Connection for a microphone (optional).  
Connect button  
Press to enable the system unit to communicate with the wireless  
keyboard and optical mouse.  
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About the Side Panels  
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8
Modem line jack  
Connection for the modem cable (supplied) to the wall jack.  
9
i.LINK 4-pin S400 port  
Connection for i.LINK compatible digital devices (IEEE 1394).  
10  
Ethernet port  
Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet.  
(The port marked with  
(Network) is for LAN connections only.)  
11  
Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2)  
Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices.  
* An optional “1-to-2” jack adapter device (splitter) is required to connect both a telephone and  
modem line to your computer.  
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  
programs, 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.  
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VAIO Computer Quick Start  
About the Back Panel  
The back panel of your computer contains the AC power port and connections  
for your USB devices.  
Back panel  
1
2
AC Input port  
Connection for the supplied power cord.  
Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2)  
Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices.  
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About the Keyboard  
About the Keyboard  
Your VAIO® computer is supplied with a wireless keyboard that has a standard  
key arrangement and additional keys that perform specific functions.  
.
Wireless keyboard (Top)  
(-) Volume  
(+) Volume  
(-/+) Brightness  
S Keys  
Stand by  
Function  
Mute  
VIDEO  
HELP  
INTERNET  
MAIL  
~
Numeric  
Keypad  
Directional  
Arrows  
Windows  
Applications  
KEY  
DESCRIPTION  
Stand by  
Press the button to place the computer in Stand by  
mode. Press the Power button or Stand by key briefly  
to resume normal operation. (Note: Your computer  
may take 5-6 seconds to enter Stand by mode.)  
S Keys  
Press the S key buttons to activate specific  
applications.  
Brightness Controls  
Mute  
Press a button to increase (+) or decrease (-) the  
brightness of the monitor screen.  
Press the button to turn off the speaker sound. Press  
the Mute button again to restore sound.  
Volume Control  
Press a button to increase (+) or decrease (-) the  
volume of the speakers.  
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VAIO Computer Quick Start  
KEY  
DESCRIPTION  
Function  
The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard  
are used to perform certain tasks. The task associated  
with each function key may vary from one application  
to the next.  
Numeric Keypad  
Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to  
perform basic math calculations. Press the Num Lock  
key to activate the numeric keypad. (The Num Lock  
indicator lights.) Press the Num Lock key again to  
deactivate the numeric keypad.  
Directional Arrows  
Applications  
The Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow keys move the  
pointer on the screen.  
The Applications key displays a shortcut menu in  
certain software programs. Pressing this key is  
equivalent to clicking the right mouse button.  
Windows  
The Microsoft® Windows® key, displays the Start  
menu. Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking Start  
on the taskbar.  
Wireless keyboard (Bottom)  
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About the Keyboard  
1
2
3
Battery compartment  
Storage compartment for the supplied AA batteries.  
Keyboard feet  
Extend to adjust the keyboard height.  
Connect button  
Press to enable the keyboard to communicate with the system unit.  
To set up the wireless keyboard  
Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the wireless keyboard as shown. You can  
check your keyboard’s battery power level by clicking  
icon), located in the Windows® taskbar notification area.  
(Wireless Keyboard  
Inserting batteries into the wireless keyboard  
If your wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to be  
replaced. If your wireless keyboard is not being used for extended periods of time,  
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.  
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VAIO Computer Quick Start  
About the Mouse  
Your VAIO® computer is supplied with a wireless optical mouse. Before  
attempting to use the wireless optical mouse with your computer, see Connecting  
the Wireless Mouse.  
Wireless mouse (Top)  
1
2
3
Left mouse button  
Press to perform specific mouse functions.  
Wheel button  
Rotate the wheel to scroll up and down on the display.  
Right mouse button  
Press to perform specific shortcut functions.  
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About the Mouse  
Wireless mouse (Bottom)  
1
2
Power switch  
Slide switch to turn the mouse on and off.  
Connect button  
Press to enable communication between your VAIO computer and the  
wireless mouse.  
To set up the wireless mouse  
Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the wireless mouse as shown. You can  
check your mouse’s battery power level by clicking  
located in the Windows® taskbar notification area.  
(Wireless Mouse icon),  
Inserting batteries into the wireless mouse  
If your wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need to be  
replaced. If your wireless mouse is not being used for extended periods of time,  
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.  
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VAIO Computer Quick Start  
About the Remote Control  
Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with the remote  
control. The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback,  
select channels, and set viewing preferences. This section describes the basic  
functions of your remote control.  
Remote control  
MUTE  
STANDBY  
AUDIO  
TV/VIDEO  
DISPLAY  
SIZE  
JUMP  
ENTER  
REC REC STOP  
FUNCTION  
REW  
FF  
PREV NEXT  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
TV  
VIDEO  
HOME NETWORK  
MENU  
MUSIC  
ENTER  
BACK  
TOOLS  
APPLICATION  
CLOSE  
APPLICATION  
START  
VOLUME  
CHANNEL  
RM-GP5U  
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About the Remote Control  
1
2
MUTE button  
Press to turn off the sound. Press again to restore the sound.  
Channel number buttons (0 - 9)  
Press to select specific channels.  
(Press the ENTER button to activate channel selection.)  
JUMP button  
Press to go to the previous channel. Press again to return to the current  
channel.  
ENTER button  
Press to activate channel selection. See Channel number buttons.  
3
REC STOP button  
Press to stop recording.  
(Note: The REC STOP function is available for Giga Pocket software  
only.)  
4
5
REC button  
Press to begin recording.  
(Note: The REC function is available for Giga Pocket software only.)  
TV button  
Press to switch from the on-screen image to the TV/Recording deck.  
VIDEO button  
Press to change to the external video equipment, such as your VCR.  
(Note: You cannot change the input source while recording.)  
DVD button  
Press to switch to an external DVD device, such as a DVD player.  
MUSIC button  
Press to start the SonicStage software.  
HOME NETWORK button  
Press to start VAIO Media software.  
6
7
Direction and ENTER buttons  
Press a direction arrow to navigate. Press ENTER to select.  
BACK button  
Press to return to the previous screen.  
(Note: This function is not available for Giga Pocket software.)  
8
9
APPLICATION START button  
Press to start the Giga Pocket software.  
VOLUME button  
Press to increase or decrease the volume.  
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10  
11  
STANDBY button  
Press to place the system into Stand by mode.  
(Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain  
Giga Pocket functions are running. Your computer may take 5-6 seconds  
to enter Stand by mode.)  
AUDIO button  
Press to view available sound mode options on the monitor/display.  
TV/VIDEO button  
Press to change the on-screen image from the TV/Recording deck to  
external video equipment, such as your VCR.  
(Note: You cannot change the input source while recording.)  
DISPLAY button  
During DVD playback in full screen mode, press to show the settings  
window. When using Giga Pocket software, press to display the  
TV/Recording deck and playback deck screens. Press again to hide these  
views.  
SIZE button  
Press to view the current software in full-screen size. Press again to return  
the view to its original size.  
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13  
FUNCTION button  
When Giga Pocket software is selected with the Menu button, press to  
switch from the TV/recording deck to the playback deck.  
When using SonicStage software, press to change from the music drive  
(hard disk drive) to the CD.  
REW and FF buttons  
Press to rewind or fast-forward.  
PREV and NEXT buttons  
Press to move back to the previous screen or forward to the next screen.  
STOP button  
Press to stop playback.  
PLAY button  
Press to begin playback.  
PAUSE button  
Press to pause playback.  
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MENU button  
Press to view a shortcut menu of available software programs. Press again  
to hide this menu.  
(Note: For Giga Pocket software, the Select Video Capsules window  
displays. Press the button again to hide this window.)  
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About the Remote Control  
15  
TOOLS button  
The function of this button may vary between DVD media. See the DVD  
player software instructions for details.  
16  
17  
APPLICATION CLOSE button  
Press to close the Giga Pocket software.  
CHANNEL button  
Press to change channels automatically (no number input required).  
(Note: This function is available for Giga Pocket software only.)  
For more details about the function buttons on your remote control, see the Giga  
Pocket Help.  
To set up the remote control  
Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the remote control as shown.  
Inserting batteries into the remote control  
If your remote control does not operate properly, you may need to replace the  
batteries. If your remote control is not being used for extended periods of time,  
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.  
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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 systems hardware  
configuration, see the online specifications sheet.  
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Connecting the Power Cord  
The computer’s power cord must be plugged into an AC power source, such as  
an AC wall outlet, surge protector, or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS),  
before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard and  
wireless mouse.  
Your computer has the ability to be turned on its base and the power cord may  
become unplugged. You may lose data if your system loses power while  
software programs are running. Use the supplied power cord clamp to avoid  
accidentally unplugging your computer.  
1
2
Remove the adhesive backing from the power cord clamp.  
Press the clamp firmly against the back panel near the AC input port.  
Attaching the power cord clamp  
3
Plug the power cord into the AC input port on the back panel of the  
computer.  
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Connecting the Power Cord  
4
Use a coin to open the clamp, and then insert the power cord.  
Inserting the power cord into the clamp  
5
Plug the power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet, surge protector, or UPS.  
Connecting the power cord  
To AC wall outlet  
Install your computer so you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an  
emergency.  
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Connecting the Wireless Keyboard  
Your VAIO® computer is supplied with a wireless keyboard. Before attempting  
to use the wireless keyboard, you must enable communication between the  
computer and the keyboard.  
When attempting to connect the wireless keyboard, confirm that the AA batteries  
(supplied) are properly inserted into the keyboard before your computer is turned on.  
To connect the wireless keyboard  
1
2
3
Press the CONNECT button on the left panel of the computer.  
Turn the wireless keyboard over.  
Press the CONNECT button to activate communication between the wireless  
keyboard and the computer.  
Connecting the keyboard  
Press to connect  
Additional information about the wireless keyboard  
The wireless keyboard requires unobstructed communication with the system  
unit for proper operation.  
Do not exceed a maximum distance of 2 feet between your VAIO®  
computer and your wireless keyboard.  
Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed.  
Press the CONNECT buttons located on the left panel of the computer and  
on the bottom of the keyboard, to establish communication between the  
equipment.  
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Connecting the Wireless Mouse  
Connecting the Wireless Mouse  
Your VAIO® computer is supplied with a wireless mouse. Before attempting to  
use the wireless mouse, you must enable communication between the computer  
and the mouse.  
When attempting to connect the wireless mouse, confirm that the AA batteries  
(supplied) are properly inserted into the mouse before your computer is turned on.  
To connect the wireless optical mouse  
1
2
3
Press the CONNECT button on the left panel of the computer.  
Turn the wireless mouse over.  
Slide the power button to the ON position and press the CONNECT button.  
Connecting the mouse  
Switch to the  
ON position  
Press to connect  
4
Place the optical mouse on an appropriate surface to enable tracking.  
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Additional information about the wireless optical mouse  
The wireless 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 patterns.  
Avoid surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half-  
tone printing.  
The wireless optical mouse requires unobstructed communication with the  
system unit for proper operation.  
Do not exceed a maximum distance of 2 feet between your VAIO®  
computer and your wireless mouse.  
Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed.  
Press the Connect buttons located on the left panel of the computer and on  
the bottom of the mouse, to establish the communication between the  
equipment.  
Verify the infrared receiver on the computer’s front panel is free of  
obstructions that may prevent proper operation.  
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Connecting the Modem Cable  
Connecting the Modem Cable  
Your computer is equipped with a single modem line jack to connect the supplied  
modem cable to your telephone wall jack. To use your wall jack for your  
telephone and modem lines, purchase a “1-to-2” jack adapter device (splitter).  
To connect the modem cable  
1
2
Unplug your telephone cable from the wall jack.  
Insert the telephone cable into one of the RJ-11 jacks on a splitter device  
(optional).  
3
Insert one end of the modem cable (supplied) into the other RJ-11 jack on the  
splitter device.  
4
5
Insert the plug end of the splitter device into the wall jack.  
Plug the modem cable into the modem line jack on the computer.  
Connecting the modem cable  
“1-to-2” jack adapter  
(optional splitter)  
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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Turning on your Computer  
Press the power button on the right side of the computer to turn it on and off.  
Do not press the Power button incorrectly, as this may damage to the control.  
Turning on your computer  
Power button  
When you start your computer, it may detect new hardware and prompt you to  
restart your computer. Respond to this prompt immediately.  
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 having with your computer.  
Limited warranty — Protect your investment. See the Limited Warranty  
Card for more details.  
You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn it on. 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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Turning Off your Computer  
Turning Off your Computer  
Follow these steps when you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended  
period of time.  
To avoid loss of data, do not use the Power button to turn off the computer.  
To turn off your computer  
1
Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer.  
The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears.  
Select the Turn Off option.  
2
Respond to any prompts about saving your documents.  
3
Wait for your computer to turn off automatically—the power indicator light  
turns off.  
4
Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer.  
If you plan to turn off your computer for a short period of time, use Stand by mode.  
Your computer may take 5-6 seconds to enter Stand by mode.  
About the power button  
If your system stops responding, press and hold the Power button for more than  
six seconds to force your system to shut down. You may need to repeat this  
procedure if your system does not shut down on the first attempt.  
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Troubleshooting  
This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems. You can  
also find helpful information on how to use your computer's hardware  
features and preinstalled software. Your computer may not be equipped  
with all of the features or software discussed in this section, depending on  
the system configuration purchased.  
My computer does not start.  
Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned  
on. Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer.  
*
Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive (unless you are using a  
bootable floppy disk).  
Confirm that a CD is not in an optical drive (unless you are using a bootable  
CD).  
Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly.  
If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power  
Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working.  
Verify that the monitor is plugged into a power source and turned on.  
If your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is plugged into an  
appropriate power source and that the system is turned on.  
Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are adjusted correctly. (See  
the manual that came with your display for details.)  
Confirm that the computer is not in stand by mode by pressing any key on  
the keyboard.  
* Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with a floppy disk drive. You can purchase this  
equipment separately.  
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Why did my computer or software stop responding?  
You can try to locate and close the software application that has stopped  
responding.  
1
2
3
Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. The Windows Task Manager window  
appears.  
From the Applications tab, locate the application that has the status message,  
Not responding.”  
Select the application that has a Not Responding status and click End Task.  
Windows attempts to close the application.  
If your computer does not respond or the application does not close, try the  
following steps:  
1
2
3
Save all open files, if possible.  
Press the Alt+F4 keys. The Turn Off Computer window appears.  
Click Restart.  
If your computer still does not respond or restart, shut down your computer by  
pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds.  
If the software application continues to stop responding or causes your computer  
to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support  
provider.  
Pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds may result in  
the loss of data from files that are currently open.  
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Support Options  
Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate  
support for your VAIO® computer. This section describes all available  
resources and offers suggestions on how to access this information for  
maximum results.  
Immediate Help and Support  
You can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your hard copy  
guides and supplements, or by accessing the online Computer User Guide and the  
individual software Help files.  
Your computer is supplied with these support options:  
VAIO® Computer Quick Start — The Quick Start contains information on  
how to set up your computer quickly and easily. You can find instructions on  
how to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and  
peripheral devices, register your computer with Sony, and establish a dial-up  
connection to the Internet. The Quick Start can also provide troubleshooting  
support, if problems occur.  
VAIO® Computer User Guide — The online User Guide provides  
information about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your computer.  
This support resource offers a variety of available topics, enabling you to  
quickly view specific information using context-sensitive search features. To  
access the online manual:  
1
2
Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support.  
From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User  
Guide.  
Specifications — The online specifications sheet describes the hardware  
and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To view this online  
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Preinstalled software Help files — Each preinstalled software application  
provides online Help within the software, that describes the software’s  
features. In these Help files, you can find tutorials that teach you to use the  
software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. To  
access software Help files:  
1
2
3
Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs. A  
submenu appears, listing all preinstalled software applications.  
*
Click the desired software application. The software’s main window  
appears.  
From the menu bar, click Help. The Help file appears.  
VAIO Software Provides specific information on preinstalled software  
on your computer.  
To access this online software information  
1
2
Click Start in the Windows taskbar.  
Click Welcome to VAIO Life.  
Resources for Additional Help and Support  
If the information provided with your VAIO® computer does not offer an  
immediate solution, or you would like to get direct support, try these additional  
help and support resources.  
Sony Computing Support Web site  
Online help and support are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, when  
you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site. You can access the Web site at  
The Sony Computing Support Web site provides:  
Information about your specific model computer, such as  
hardware and software specifications.  
upgrade and maintenance procedures.  
safety and legal information.  
quick solutions to common problems.  
* You can locate the online Help for Sony software applications by pointing to the individual  
application’s icon and selecting Help from the submenu.  
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Resources for Additional Help and Support  
An automated tutorial library that contains interactive, easy-to-understand  
lessons on using your computer’s hardware and software features.  
Links that enable you to:  
quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations.  
arrange for repairs or check repair status.  
review warranty information.  
e-mail your question or comments to the Sony Customer Information  
Services Center.  
check pricing and availability for products, accessories and parts, as  
well as purchase online.  
access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that contains  
answers to many frequently asked questions.  
Sony Customer Information Services Center  
If other support options do not resolve your issue, you can contact a Sony  
Support representative directly.  
Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have  
this basic information readily available:  
1
2
3
VAIO® computer system type  
Model number  
*
Serial number  
Example:  
4
5
6
Operating system  
Hardware feature or software application that has a problem.  
Brief description of the issue.  
For VAIO® computers purchased in the U.S. and Canada, contact a Sony  
Support representative at 1-888-476-6972.  
* The serial number is located on the back panel of your computer. The serial number is on a  
white barcode label.  
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