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    Desktop Computer PCV-V300 Series Quick Start
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    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, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, PictureGear, Giga Pocket, MagicGate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, SonicStage
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    . 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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    hazard. As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the drive cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam. For DVD±RW/DVD-ROM/CD-RW: Danger-Visible and
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    installation de fil modem ou téléphone durant un orage électrique. ❑ Ne jamais effectuer l'installation votre centre de service Sony le plus près. DVD±RW/DVD-ROM/CD-RW: Danger-Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert. Évitez l'exposition directe au faisceau. Attention: Pour ADSL et V.90 modele
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    , FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-V300G / PCV-V310P Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Drive San Diego, CA 92127 USA
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    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-SONYPC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Connection
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    -IMB5A (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features) Supplementary Television Broadcasting Receiving Apparatus - Appareils supplémentaires de réception de télévision, Canada. Industry Canada Notice This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. The Ringer Equivalence
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    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
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    24 About the Mouse 28 About the Remote Control 30 Setting Up Your Computer 35 Connecting the Power Cord 36 Connecting the Wireless Keyboard 38 Connecting the Wireless Mouse 40 Connecting the Modem Cable 42 Turning On Your Computer 43 Registering Your Computer 43 Turning Off Your Computer
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    VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting 45 About VAIO Computer Functions 45 Support Options 49 Immediate Help and Support 49 Resources for Additional Help and Support 50 12
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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. 13
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    For details on the accessories supplied with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to view the online specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program to
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    accessories (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features) TV Coaxial cable AA batteries (2) Remote control 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
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    software. For more information about hard disk recovery 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 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. 16
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    of the hardware features described, and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks, may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www
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    -in) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video media. 2 Infrared receiver Enables communication with the Giga Pocket® remote control*, to turn on TV, change TV channels, and raise or lower volume. 3 Optical disc and hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while
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    by mode. * The remote control is supplied with models that are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features. Press the power button in from the right side only, to avoid damage to this control. Handling the attached LCD monitor Your VAIO® computer has an attached LCD monitor. Handle
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    Right panel 1 Optical drive eject button Ejects a disc from the optical drive. 2 Optical drive See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and writes data from and to a Memory Stick media. 4 PC Card slot A PC card (PCMCIA card) can
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    R In jack* Connection for an audio cable (optional). 2 Composite video In jack* Connection for a video cable (optional). S-video In jack* Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 3 VHF/UHF port* Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). 4 Headphones jack Connection for speakers
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    -speed USB devices. * Available only on models equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features. † An optional "1-to-2" jack adapter (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
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    About the Back Panel About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer contains the AC power and USB ports. Back panel 1 AC Input port Connection for the AC power cord (supplied). 2 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 23
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    that perform specific functions. Before attempting to use the wireless keyboard with your computer, see the section, "Connecting the Wireless Keyboard" on page 38. Wireless keyboard (top) Stand by S keys (-) Volume (+/-) Brightness Mute (+) Volume Function Windows Applications Direction arrows
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    About the Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Mute Press to turn off speaker sound. Press again to restore sound. Volume controls Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the speakers' volume. Function The 12 function keys are used to perform certain tasks. The task associated with each function key
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    VAIO Computer Quick Start Wireless keyboard (bottom) 1 Battery compartment Compartment for the supplied AA batteries. 2 Keyboard feet Extend to adjust the keyboard height. 3 CONNECT button Press to enable the wireless keyboard to communicate with the system unit. 26
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    ), located in the Windows® taskbar notification area. Inserting batteries into the wireless keyboard ✍ If your wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to be replaced. When your wireless keyboard is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to avoid
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    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 the section, "Connecting the Wireless Mouse" on page 40. Wireless mouse (top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions
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    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 (wireless mouse icon), located in the Windows® taskbar notification area
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    AUDIO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY JUMP ENTER SIZE REC REC STOP FUNCTION REW FF PREV NEXT STOP PLAY PAUSE TV VIDEO MUSIC HOME NETWORK MENU ENTER BACK TOOLS APPLICATION START VOLUME APPLICATION CLOSE CHANNEL RM-GP5U * See the online specifications sheet at the Sony Online Computing Support
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    off the sound. Press again to restore the sound. 2 Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to select specific channels. ( TV/Recording deck. VIDEO button Press to start the Giga Pocket playback deck. (Note: You cannot change the input source while recording.) DVD button Press to start the DVD
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    VAIO Computer Quick Start 7 BACK button Press to return to the previous screen. (Note: This function is not available for Giga Pocket software.) 8 APPLICATION START button Press to open a shortcut menu of software programs to start. Use the direction arrows to navigate to a specific software
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    menu. (Note: For the Giga Pocket software program, the Select A Cabinet window displays. Press the button again to hide this window.) 15 TOOLS button The function of this button may vary between DVD media. See the DVD player software instructions for details. 16 APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to
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    two AA batteries (supplied) into the remote control, as shown. Inserting batteries into the remote control ✍ If your remote control does not operate properly, the batteries may need to be replaced. When your remote control is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to
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    Setting Up Your Computer You can set up your system quickly and easily with the instructions provided in this section. See the specifications sheet for your computer, on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about your computer's hardware configuration. 35
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    VAIO Computer Quick Start 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
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    Connecting the Power Cord 3 Plug the power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet, surge protector, or Universal Power Supply (UPS). Connecting the power cord AC wall outlet ✍ Install your computer so you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency. 37
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    Computer Quick Start 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
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    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
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    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
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    surface texture in order to provide precision pointing and tracking. ❑ Use surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that 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
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    VAIO Computer Quick Start 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
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    computer Press the power button in this direction Registering Your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support - Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be
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    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
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    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
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    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. * The window text displayed may vary, depending on the Microsoft Windows XP operating system installed on your computer
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    Save and close all open software programs. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. ❑ The mouse driver(s) may not be working properly. Using a wireless optical mouse If you are using a wireless optical mouse: ❑ Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are
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    VAIO Computer Quick Start Why doesn't my keyboard work properly? ❑ Check that the keyboard* is securely plugged into the keyboard port. ❑ Save and close all open software programs. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. Using a wireless keyboard ❑ If
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    quickly and easily. You can find instructions on how to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, and register your computer with Sony®. The Quick Start can also provide troubleshooting support, if problems occur. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The online User
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    at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. The Sony Online Support Web site provides: ❑ Information about your specific computer model, such as ❑ hardware and software specifications. ❑ upgrade and maintenance procedures†. ❑ safety and legal information. ❑ quick solutions to common problems. * You can locate
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    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 program that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for the
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    For customer support information, go to: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) free vegetable oil based ink. VAIO Homepage http://www.vaio.net © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Printed in Japan 2-022-430-01
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Desktop Computer
PCV-V300 Series
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