Sony PCV-W20 - VAIO - 512 MB RAM Reference guide

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO®computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and

easy-to-use functionality. The information provided here is designed to help you to become familiar with the hardware and

software applications included with your system.

View the Electronic Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer.

View the VAIO®Computer Specifications, which lists your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled

software information, such as descriptions and contact information.

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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.

Unpacking your Computer

Planning An Ergonomic Work Space

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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 accessories

Handling the system unit

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.

Microsoft®Windows®XP Guide —Explains how to use the basic features of the latest Windows operating system.

Online Documentation

VAIO®Computer User Guide —Contains information on the hardware and preinstalled software applications

included with your system.

To access the online User Guide:

1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support.

2. 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: Page 3

1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support.

2. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide.

3. Click the Welcome link. The Welcome page displays in the right-side frame.

4. Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO®Computer Specifications..."

Recovery CDs

System Recovery CD(s) —Restore the software applications that shipped with your computer if they become

corrupted or are erased. The supplied System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of this Sony

computer.

Application Recovery CD(s) —Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become corrupted or are

erased.

Other

Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement.

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Planning An Ergonomic Work Space

Before you set up your new computer, find the best location for your new computer and plan your work space. There are

several ergonomic factors to consider when you arrange your work space:

Stable work surface—Use a stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral

equipment.

Ventilation—Leave at least eight inches of space on both sides of your computer and at least 5 inches of clearance

for the back.

Placement of the mouse and other input devices—Place your computer, mouse, or other input devices so that your

arms and hands are in a relaxed, comfortable position. The computer's keyboard should be directly in front of you.

Keep your wrists in a relaxed position when you are using the keyboard—not angled up or down. Position the

mouse at the same level as the keyboard. Hold the mouse with a relaxed hand, and use your whole arm to move it.

Take breaks during sessions with your computer. Excessive use of the mouse or a joystick may strain muscles or

tendons.

Furniture and posture—Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet

are flat on the floor. A footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit with relaxed, upright posture—avoid slouching

forward or leaning far backward.

Viewing angle of the display—Position the unit so that the display is 18 to 26 inches directly in front of you, with

the top of the screen at or a little below eye level. Use the display's tilting feature to find the best position. You can

reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the proper position.

Lighting—Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use

indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. You can also purchase accessories for your display that help

reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness.

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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.

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 applications, 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.

About the Front Panel

About the Side Panels

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About the Front Panel

The front panel of your VAIO®computer is equipped with built-in stereo speakers and indicator lights.

Opening the computer

Front panel

1Stereo speakers (built-in)

The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio and video CDs.

2Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen

The attached LCD screen provides on-screen visual output to your computer's functional capabilities.

3Memory Stick®media access indicator

Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use.

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4CD-RW/DVD combo drive access indicator

Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the combo drive.

5Power button

Turns the computer on and off.

6Hard disk drive access indicator

Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk..

7Power indicator

Light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in Stand by mode.

8Shortcut Keys (S Keys)

Programmable function keys that launch specific applications.

9Keyboard

The attached keyboard has programmable buttons for launching your favorite software applications or accessing the

Internet.

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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 to locate and identify the connections on your computer.

Right panel

1Headphones jack

Connection for optional speakers or headphones.

2Line In jack

Connection for an audio device.

3Microphone jack

Connection for a microphone (optional).

4Modem line jack

Connection for the modem (supplied) cable to the wall jack.

5Telephone jack

Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer.

6i.LINK 4-pin S400 ports (2) Page 9

Connections for i.LINK compatible digital devices (IEEE 1394).

7CD-RW/DVD combo drive eject button

Ejects a disc from the combo drive.

8Ethernet port

Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet.

(The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.)

9Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (3)

Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices.

10 CD-RW/DVD combo drive

Reads data from compatible CD or DVD media. Writes data to a CD-R or CD-RW media.

11 PC Card slots (2)

A PC Card, also called a PCMCIA Card, can be inserted into these slots to increase your computer's functional capabilities.

Left panel

1Brightness control dial

Adjusts the contrast and brightness of the built-in LCD monitor.

2Volume control dial

Increases or decreases the speaker volume.

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