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Summary of Contents for VAIO PCV-2251

Page 1: ...N Hardware Guide P C V R S s e r i e s P C V 2 2 5 1 ...

Page 2: ...or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof Macrovision 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 authorised by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwis...

Page 3: ...nergy 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 mark Environmental information Halogenated flame retardant not used in cabinets Cushions formed by corr...

Page 4: ...sing must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions Do not move your computer while the system is in Standby mode The magnetic properties of some objects can have serious consequences for your hard disk drive They can erase the data on the hard disk drive and ca...

Page 5: ...ions Take care when installing or modifying telephone lines To disconnect your VAIO desktop completely from the mains voltage unplug the power cable Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Optical disc drive The use of optical instruments can cause eye hazard As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes do not attempt any disassembling process For servicing refer to ...

Page 6: ... a service to our customers You can search for all Declarations of Conformity available for a specific product by typing in the model name in the search box A list of matching documents will be displayed and can be downloaded Please note that the availability of declarations depends on the scope of the EU Directives and the individual product specifications This product complies with EN 55022 Clas...

Page 7: ... of life In some areas the disposal of non hazardous batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited Please use the public waste collection system Disposing of the AA batteries The bundled remote control is powered by AA batteries Do not handle damaged or leaking batteries Dispose of promptly and properly at end of life May explode or leak if recharged disposed of in fire mixed with oth...

Page 8: ...yourself Giga Pocket Take advantage of the Giga Pocket technology allowing you to watch TV and record your favourite programmes digitally and by remote control Sony Memory Stick PRO slot This compact digital storage medium allows you to easily transfer images sounds data and text between cameras computers and more Interconnectivity Your computer has Memory Stick USB 2 0 i LINK CompactFlash and Sma...

Page 9: ...re where you will find a brief description of the items in your box and how to set up your computer A Specifications sheet containing a table of specifications a list of bundled software and on the reverse side a guide to setting up your VAIO A Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System where you will find solutions to common problems an explanation of how to recover your computer s ...

Page 10: ...vers and more The Giga Pocket manual explains how to watch and record TV and video on your PC My Documentation also gives you A direct link to the VAIO Link website Sony s service centre This will give you troubleshooting hints downloads contact details and everything else you need for the smooth operation of your VAIO Help files about reading the guides Important information about your computer i...

Page 11: ...10 n N Welcome Hardware Guide Ergonomic considerations Whenever possible try and take into account the following ergonomic considerations when using your new computer whether at home or in the office ...

Page 12: ... proper position Remember to adjust the brightness setting of the display If you are using a CRT monitor make sure that the refresh rate is at an optimal level that is at least 75Hz Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support 4 Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouchi...

Page 13: ...sing your computer safely and confidently Read on to get the most out of using your VAIO computer Shutting down your computer safely page 13 Using the keyboard page 14 Using the TV function page 15 Using the mouse page 16 Using the disc drives page 18 Using the floppy disk drive page 21 Using the modem page 22 Using power modes page 23 Using the media slots page 26 Expansion capabilities page 35 ...

Page 14: ...lows 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer 2 Click the Start button 3 Click Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 4 Click Turn Off 5 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for your computer to turn off automatically The power indicator turns off See the printed Troubleshooting Guide if you have problems shutting dow...

Page 15: ...use the keyboard Indicators Light On Off Num Lock Turns on when the number keys in the numeric keypad are active Turns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock Turns on when the letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on Turns off when the letters appear in lowercase as you type unless you hold...

Page 16: ... inputs Manage your video units capsules preview them and create multiple folders Set up a timer to record channels at a repeated time Suspend viewing TV time shifting Stream your recorded TV contents via Ethernet or WLAN to connected PCs Export your video capsules to MPEG2 MPEG1 and DVI AVI files Sony cannot guarantee the streaming of recorded content if it is beyond a certain level of high quali...

Page 17: ...elect Printers and Other Hardware then select Mouse Button Function 1 Left button Click or double click the left button to select items To drag and drop items hold the left button down while sliding the mouse then release the button to drop the item 2 Right button Press the right button once to display a context sensitive shortcut menu not always an active function 3 Central wheel Turn the central...

Page 18: ...handed users proceed as follows 1 Go to Start select Control Panel then click the Printers and Other Hardware option 2 Click the mouse icon The Mouse Properties dialog box appears 3 In the Buttons tab select the option button next to Switch primary and secondary buttons 4 Click OK The new mouse settings are now in place ...

Page 19: ... CDs A CD ROM drive reads data from CDs To insert a disc proceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the appropriate eject button to open the drive The tray slides out 3 Place a disc in the tray with the label side facing upwards Make sure the disc is secure in the centre of the tray 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently See the printed Guide to Troubleshooting if you have problems using dis...

Page 20: ...Never put stickers on discs This will affect the use of the disc irreparably Playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs you should follow these recommendations Close all open applications before playing a DVD movie You can play DVDs with the software WinDVD for VAIO Do not switch power saving modes while playing a DVD Do not use built in utility applications to speed up the acce...

Page 21: ...ribed in Connecting a TV set page 39 or Connecting a display page 37 2 Go to Control Panel 3 Click Appearance and Themes and then Display The Display Properties dialog box appears 4 Click the Settings tab and click Advanced 5 On the Displays tab click next to the TV or DVI button 6 Make sure is selected and click OK 7 On the Overlay tab click Clone mode options and make sure Overlay Display Mode i...

Page 22: ...follows 1 Hold the floppy disk with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the disk into the floppy disk drive until it clicks into place Removing a floppy disk To remove a floppy disk proceed as follows 1 Wait until the LED indicator turns off 2 Press the eject button and pull the disk out gently Do not press the eject button when the LED indicator is turned on Otherwise data may be lost ...

Page 23: ... supplied modem cable to the phone line Once you have connected the phone line and registered with an Internet Service Provider you can take advantage of online services and the Internet to register your computer and software online and to contact VAIO Link Troubleshooting the modem If you have problems with your modem check the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and the VAIO Link website www vaio l...

Page 24: ...ct location of the indicators To set the timer for your computer to automatically enter Standby or Hibernate mode after a certain amount of time go to Control Panel click Performance and Maintenance and change the settings under Power Schemes VAIO light Power indicator Mode Blue No light Computer is in Normal mode No light Amber Computer is in Standby mode No light No light Computer is turned off ...

Page 25: ...close your Internet connection if applicable 2 Press the Standby button on the keyboard Alternatively 1 From the Start menu on the Windows taskbar select Turn Off Computer 2 Select Stand By The computer goes into Standby mode indicated by the amber light of the power indicator To return to Normal mode press the Standby button again or any key on the keyboard You can use the Standby button to turn ...

Page 26: ...e mode manually proceed as follows 1 Save your work 2 From the Start menu on the Windows taskbar select Turn Off Computer 3 In the Turn Off Computer screen hold down the Shift key to reveal the Hibernate button 4 Click Hibernate The computer goes into Hibernate mode the computer turns off To return to Normal mode quickly press the power button Operation returns to the same state as before You can ...

Page 27: ...e which you use to record data Please be aware that formatting the card will delete all the data on it The Sony UMH U HS XX USB Device icon or similar is shown in the taskbar when a USB device is in use However it also runs Memory Sticks CompactFlash cards and SmartMedia It is important that you do not use this icon to disable these memory cards as it disables all the slots If you accidentally rem...

Page 28: ...ology to download anything that can be converted into digital data such as pictures music words sounds movies and photographs Please see your printed Specifications sheet to see which Memory Stick types are compatible with your VAIO and if there are any limitations You can purchase Memory Sticks from the Sony Style website www sonystyle europe com or from your local Sony dealer Detailed informatio...

Page 29: ...r any use other than the writing reading of memory cards Inserting a memory card To insert a Memory Stick or other memory card proceed as follows 1 Locate the appropriate memory card slot on the front panel of your VAIO See the printed Specifications sheet for the exact location of the slots 2 Insert the Memory Stick or other card into the slot with the arrow side pointing upwards 3 Make sure the ...

Page 30: ...sage confirms the ejection of the card click OK Please do not remove the memory stick when memory card access lamp is on Otherwise the card may not be detected the next time it is inserted into the slot If the card is removed by mistake and is subsequently not detected please shut off the power of the computer wait ten seconds and then turn it on again The Sony UMH U HS XX USB Device icon or simil...

Page 31: ... data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab horizontally or vertically to set or release write protection When the erasure prevention switch is off data can be saved on the Memory Stick When the erasure prevention switch is on data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick Some kinds of Memory Stick do not have a lock switch LOCK LOCK LOCK ...

Page 32: ...e anything except for writing and reading memory cards or storage device cards Some CompactFlash cards may require you to disable idle devices during use You may not be able to use some of the card s features with this computer Your system may run into serious problems if you remove the card or turn the computer off while the card is in use your working environment contains high electrical activit...

Page 33: ...lar is shown in the taskbar when a USB device is in use However it also runs Memory Sticks CompactFlash cards and SmartMedia It is important that you do not use this icon to disable these memory cards as it disables all the slots If you accidentally remove any of the cards via this icon please restart your computer To remove a CompactFlash card proceed as follows 1 Make sure the card is not in use...

Page 34: ...d adapter To insert the SD card proceed as follows 1 Insert the SD card into the Memory Card adapter as shown 2 Push the card in until it clicks into place 3 Insert the Memory Card adapter into the CompactFlash slot with the arrow facing upwards The card is automatically detected by your system and will appear with its own icon under My Computer Do not force the adapter into the slot If you have d...

Page 35: ... the card to remove it completely If you remove the SD card from the computer when it is still in use unsaved data may be lost Always back up important data Troubleshooting memory cards If you plan to share a CompactFlash Secure Digital SD or SmartMedia card between your VAIO and other devices such as a digital camera or music player the media card must be formatted properly Format the card by usi...

Page 36: ...raphics card Second slot Empty PCI slot Third slot PCI slot containing the Giga Pocket ports Bottom slot CNR slot containing the modem card Empty PCI slots allow you the choice of adding to the expansion capabilities of your computer You are strongly advised not to add hardware yourself Please contact your local Sony dealer for advice on changing the internal hardware components ...

Page 37: ...display page 37 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 41 Connecting a printer page 42 Connecting an i LINK device page 43 Connecting an S PDIF device page 44 Connecting a microphone page 44 Connecting to a network page 45 Sony computer supplies accessories and peripherals can be purchased from your local retailer or from the Sony website www sonystyle europe com For more information ab...

Page 38: ... a CRT or LCD screen using the VGA connector Please make note of the following viewing possibilities If you have a VGA and a DVI connected the image is shown on both screens by default If you have a VGA and a TV connected the image is shown on both screens by default If you have a DVI and a TV connected the image is shown on both screens by default If you have a VGA a DVI and a TV connected the im...

Page 39: ...bed in the printed Getting Started or in the instructions delivered with the display if applicable 2 Go to Control Panel 3 Click Appearance and Themes then Display The Display Properties dialog box appears 4 Click the Settings tab and then Advanced 5 On the Displays tab click next to the DVI button 6 Make sure is selected and click OK when you have finished ...

Page 40: ...le proceed as follows 1 Plug one end of the TV video out cable into the TV video out port on the back of your computer 2 Take your composite cable not supplied and connect one end to the inserted TV video out cable 3 Connect the other end to the yellow coloured port video in on your TV set The video output is now in place 4 Connect the single end of your audio cable not supplied to the headphones ...

Page 41: ...o the TV video out port on the back of your computer 2 Plug the other end of the S Video cable into your TV s S Video port To enable TV output proceed as follows 1 Go to Control Panel 2 Click Appearance and Themes 3 Click Display The Display Properties dialog box appears 4 Click the Settings tab and then Advanced 5 On the Displays tab click next to the TV button 6 Make sure is selected and click O...

Page 42: ... manual supplied with the device states otherwise For some USB devices you need to install the software before you connect the device Not following this procedure might cause the device not to work properly For more information check the manual provided with the USB device The Sony UMH U HS XX USB Device icon or similar is shown in the taskbar when a USB device is in use However it also runs Memor...

Page 43: ...rinter s USB cable into one of the USB ports on your computer the Found New Hardware Wizard will guide you through any setup procedure you need to follow If the printer is not automatically installed you can try the following 1 From the Control Panel select Printers and Other Hardware then Printers and Faxes 2 Under Printer Tasks click Add a printer 3 Let the Add Printer Wizard guide you through t...

Page 44: ... Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device and software for information on operating conditions and proper connection Connecting a digital video camera recorder To connect a digital video camera recorder proceed as follows 1 Plug one end of the i LINK cable not supplied into the i LINK port of the computer and the other end into the DV out port on your digital ...

Page 45: ...ld degrade the signal quality Please read the documentation provided with your optical device for connection information Connecting a microphone Your VAIO desktop does not contain an internal microphone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone plug the microphone cable into the microphon...

Page 46: ... 4 Under Network Adapters right click the name of the adapter and click Properties 5 Under Device Usage select Use this device enable 6 Click OK to close the Properties window The Ethernet connection is now enabled Connect only 10BASE T 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port Using other cables or a telephone cable may cause a malfunction excessive heat or even fire in the port If using this comput...

Page 47: ...tion of your system may vary from the illustrations depending on the computer purchased To view the hardware configuration for your computer see the printed Specifications sheet Your VAIO desktop and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connector technology To avoid the invalidation of your guarantee by mishandling it is recommended that You contact your local Sony dealer to...

Page 48: ...elecommunication links networks or modems before you open the system Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminium foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge Do not pla...

Page 49: ... remove any peripheral devices 2 Wait for the computer to cool down The inside of the main unit becomes very hot during operation Wait for about one hour for the computer to cool down before opening the unit 3 Position the main unit so the back panel is facing you 4 Unscrew the three cover release screws located on the edges of the back panel and set them aside The cover is released 5 Slide the co...

Page 50: ...gently lift out the module as shown may vary from actual configuration 7 To insert a new memory module remove it from its anti static package handling it only by the edges 8 Locate the notch on the bottom edge of the memory module 9 Align the memory module over the slot making sure the module is facing the correct way ...

Page 51: ...ver firmly over the unit sliding it forward until the cover snaps into place 13 Replace the three release screws The illustrations here may vary from the actual configuration of your VAIO Use only the memory modules specified on the printed Specifications sheet To avoid damaging a memory module or the memory module slot move the side latches slightly outward to relieve pressure The module is prope...

Page 52: ... your computer you can access the VAIO Link website for troubleshooting Go to www vaio link com e Support This interactive part of our website www vaio link com allows you to get in contact with our dedicated support team over the internet Using a personalised account you can log your technical queries with ease VAIO Link help lines Before contacting VAIO Link by telephone try to solve the problem...

Page 53: ...upport Web Portal How can I access the e Support portal When you register your VAIO computer online at Club VAIO www club vaio com you will automatically receive an email with the link to the e Support Web Portal your Customer ID and some basic explanation a few hours later All you need to do is activate your account by clicking on the provided link in the email You are now ready to create your fi...

Page 54: ...queries from Monday till Friday between 8am and 6pm Is there a cost involved for using e Support No this is a complete free of charge service offered to all registered VAIO customers How do I know when the e Support Team has handled my query case As soon as your case has been dealt with by our e Support Team you will receive an email notifying you that your case has been updated ...

Page 55: ...rotect your computer from potential damage Please contact VAIO Link if you need assistance On handling the hard disk page 55 On using the power source page 56 On handling your computer page 57 On handling LCD screens page 58 On handling floppy disks page 59 On handling discs page 59 On handling Memory Sticks page 60 ...

Page 56: ...u should be careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep the computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing data to dis...

Page 57: ...er You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you are planning to not use the computer for a long time Make sure th...

Page 58: ...rect sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded An ambient temperature of more than 35ºC or less than 5ºC High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of your computer may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat from buildin...

Page 59: ...not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The residual image disappears ...

Page 60: ...ts edge and central hole as shown Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzene thinning agents commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the centre out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth w...

Page 61: ...y Stick as a label Do not bend drop or apply heavy shock to the Memory Stick Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks Do not let Memory Sticks get wet Do not use or store Memory Sticks in a location subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or Corrosive substances Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick ...

Page 62: ...Logic is a trademark of MoodLogic Inc Norton Internet Security 2004 and Norton Password Manager are trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corporation Click to DVD is a trademark of Sony Electronics Drag n Drop CD and Drag n Drop CD DVD are registered trademarks of Easy Systems Japan Ltd and DigiOn Inc WinDVD for VAIO is a trademark of InterVideo Inc Sun Java VM is a trademark of Sun Micr...

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