Sony PCV-RS315 Quick Start Guide

Sony PCV-RS315 - Vaio Desktop Computer Manual

Get Sony PCV-RS315 - Vaio Desktop Computer PDF manuals and user guides View all Sony PCV-RS315 manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

Sony PCV-RS315 manual content summary:

  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 1
    VAIO® Computer Quick Start PCV-RS300 Series
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 2
    , IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 3
    customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to U.S. customers only. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo are
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 4
    the online specification sheet for details on your installed optical drives. For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 5
    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 utilis
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 6
    Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-2220 PCV-2222 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 7
    the network until the problem is resolved. Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony Computing Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Connection
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 8
    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 to your telephone directory under 'Privacy Issues' and/or 'Terms of Service.' For more detailed information, please contact: CRTC Terrasses de la
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 9
    Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. For the location of the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Une batterie non conforme présente un danger d'
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 10
    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
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 11
    32 Connecting the Power Cords 33 Turning On Your Computer 34 Registering your Computer 35 Turning Off your Computer 36 Troubleshooting 37 VAIO Recovery Options 39 About Recovery Options 40 About the Recovery Media Kit 42 Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 46 Support Options 53 Immediate
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 12
    12
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 13
    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. 13
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 14
    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. Computer and supplied
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 15
    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. 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 16
    VAIO Computer Quick Start 16
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 17
    with the controls, ports and jacks on your computer. Your computer may not be equipped with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. To view the specific connection capabilities for your system, see the
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 18
    specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 19
    10 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 11 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on. The light turns off when the computer is in Standby mode or turned off. 12 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 20
    and identify the ports and jacks on your computer. ✍ Your system may vary based on the configuration you purchased. Back panel (PCV-RS320 series model) 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 14 8 9 MONITOR 15 10 11 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 21
    use. † A DVI monitor port is available on selected models only. ‡ The speaker DC out jack is used to provide power to audio stereo speakers. Audio stereo speakers which require a speaker power cable may be purchased separately. ** On some models, the monitor port may be in a different location. 21
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 22
    VAIO Computer Quick Start Back Panel (PCV-RS310 series model) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 23
    supplied speakers or optional headphones. Line In jack Connection for an audio device. Microphone jack Connection for a microphone (optional). 11 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 24
    VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows to restore sound. 24
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 25
    KEY DESCRIPTION Standby Press the button to place the computer in Standby mode. Press the Power button or any key briefly, to resume normal this key is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button. Windows The key with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. Pressing this key is
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 26
    VAIO Computer Quick Start 26
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 27
    Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown. See the online specifications sheet for your system's specific hardware configuration. 27
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 28
    VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) Plug the display's cable into the monitor port. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the back of the display. To connect a display (PCV-RS310 series model) ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 29
    cord that supplies power to both speakers. 1 From the right speaker, plug the jack connector into the Headphones jack located on the back panel of your computer. 2 From the right speaker, insert the AC adapter plug into a grounded AC wall outlet or surge supressor. To connect the speakers (PCV-RS310
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 30
    VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 1 Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. 2 Plug the mouse cable into the mouse port on the back of the computer. To connect the keyboard and mouse (PCV-RS310 series model) 30
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 31
    Connecting the Keyboard and 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. ❑ Avoid surfaces such as mirrors,
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 32
    the back panel of your computer. 2 Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the modem line jack located on the back panel of your computer 3 Plug the other end of the modem cable into the wall jack. To connect the telephone and modem cables (PCV-RS310 series model) Your computer has a protective sticker
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 33
    the Power Cords Connecting the Power Cords 1 Plug the power cord connector into the AC Input port, located on the back panel of the computer. 2 Plug both the display and computer power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip. To connect the power cords (PCV-RS310 series model) 33
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 34
    VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning On Your Computer When you start your system for the first time, your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that prompts you to restart your computer. Respond to this prompt immediately. 1 Press the power button on the computer to turn on the
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 35
    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 on the unit. Follow the on-screen instructions to
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 36
    VAIO Computer Quick Start 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
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 37
    ). ❑ 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
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 38
    Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power computer to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. Pressing and holding the power
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 39
    system on your computer. You can also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit. The Recovery Media Kit enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 40
    all the files on the selected drives. Sony recommends backing up your personal data to storage media or to another computer before proceeding with system recovery Accessing the VAIO Recovery Wizard You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility from the Microsoft® Windows® XP Start menu, from the
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 41
    to restore the hidden recovery drive. ❑ Recover software programs Recover specific factory-installed software including the BIOS, drivers, and utilities. To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from the Recovery Media Kit. You can
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 42
    all peripheral devices. ❑ Do not interrupt the power. ❑ Disable any virus protection utility. ❑ Disable your screen saver. * The number of CDs and DVDs actually required to create a Recovery Media Kit may vary, depending on the computer purchased. † A DVD-RW drive supports DVD-R media only. 42
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 43
    of your hard drive that is allocated to system recovery using the Recovery Media Kit. To create the Recovery Media Kit 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs, and then click the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. ✍ You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard by
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 44
    12 recordable CDs (CD-R) (Your VAIO computer must be equipped with a CD-RW drive.) 5 Click Next. Your computer's optical drive tray opens automatically. 6 Insert a blank disc into the drive and close the drive. Click Next. The CD creation process begins. A window with a progress bar appears. ✍ The
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 45
    Center Web site at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 2 Enter your computer's model number (for example, PCV-XXX), and click List Parts and accessories. 3 Follow the online instructions to order the Recovery Media Kit. ✍ If you are not able to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 46
    the wizard. 2 From the Welcome window, click Next. 3 Choose one of the available menu options. To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit 1 Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power. 2 Open the optical drive, and place the Startup Recovery Disc in the optical
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 47
    to turn on the power. 3 When you see the VAIO logo appear on the computer's screen, briefly press the F10 key. 4 Click Next. 5 Choose one of the available menu options. Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard To use Windows System Restore from the VAIO Recovery Wizard 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery Wizard, and
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 48
    finished, click Next. 6 Click Finish. Your computer restarts. To recover drives C and D (and reclaim all space on the hard disk drive) 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next. The Recovery Options window appears. (If you are using the
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 49
    this recovery option: ❑ Keep the Recovery Drive (Recommended) ❑ Remove the Recovery Drive. VAIO Recovery Wizard - Custom Recovery Options 5 Choose the size of drive C. Any remaining disk space is allocated to drive D (minus the space allocated for the recovery drive). Click Next. ✍ Computers that
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 50
    you cannot return to the system recovery portion of the VAIO® Recovery Wizard without restarting your computer. 4 Select Application Recovery, and click Next. The Begin Application Recovery window appears. VAIO Application Recovery Wizard - Begin Application Recovery 5 Click to select the check box
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 51
    hard disk drive recovery You must use the Recovery Media Kit to perform a complete hard disk drive recovery. 1 Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power. 2 Open the optical drive, and place the Startup Recovery Disc in the optical drive. 3 Close the drive. 4 Turn off your computer
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 52
    change the software settings to enable file saving to drive C. ❑ Resizing your hard disk drive partitions can result in the loss of the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. ❑ Giga Pocket™ software requires a drive D in order to operate. For VAIO® computers with Giga Pocket software preinstalled, you cannot set
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 53
    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. 53
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 54
    computer with Sony. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The online User Guide provides information about configuring, maintaining, upgrading, and troubleshooting your computer. To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 55
    at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 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. ❑ An automated
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 56
    a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1 VAIO® computer system type 2 Model number 3 Serial number* Example: 4 Operating system 5 Hardware feature or software application that has a problem. (See "Help and Support Resources" for the
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 57
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 58
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 59
  • Sony PCV-RS315 | Quick Start Guide - Page 60
    4-675-866-11 © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. Printed in USA
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
VAIO® Computer
Quick Start
PCV-RS300 Series