Sony Vaio VGC-V2M Installation instructions

Hardware Guide

VGC-V2 Series (PCV-E11M/PCV-F11M)

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Notice

This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written

approval.

Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual, the software, or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied

warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual, the software or such other information. In no event shall Sony

Corporation be liable for any incidental, consequential, or special damages, whether based on tort, contract, or otherwise, arising out of 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 otherwise authorised by Macrovision.

Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

In the manual, the ™ or ®marks are not specified.

Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described

herein is governed by the terms of a separate user licence agreement.

Please note that the illustrations in this manual may not necessarily apply to your model. Please see the Specifications sheet for the specific configuration

of your VAIO.

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ENERGY STAR

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony 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 their 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 mark.

Environmental information

Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets.

Corrugated cardboard is used for packaging cushions.

Owner's record

The serial number, model number and product key are located on the back of your Sony desktop. Record the numbers and refer to

them if you call VAIO-Link. See also the printed Specifications sheet.

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Safety information

General

❑Opening the unit, for whatever reason, could lead to damages that are not covered by the guarantee.

❑To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

❑To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your VAIO desktop to rain or moisture.

❑If reporting a gas leak, do not use the modem or a telephone in the vicinity of the leak.

❑Avoid using the modem during a severe electrical storm.

❑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 cause the computer to malfunction. Do not place your computer near or on any objects, which emit

magnetic fields, mainly:

❑TV sets

❑Speakers

❑Magnets and magnetic bracelets.

You can find detailed safety information in the Regulations Guide.

Audio/video

Audio and picture distortion may occur if this equipment is positioned in close proximity to any equipment emitting electromagnetic

radiation.

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Connectivity

❑Never install modem or telephone wiring during a severe lightning storm.

❑Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

❑Take care when installing or modifying telephone lines.

❑To disconnect your VAIO 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 qualified personnel only.

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Regulatory information

Sony hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of European Directive 1999/5/EC

s(radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive).

Models with Wireless LAN: Models without Wireless LAN:

Declaration of Conformity

The European Union is targeting the free movement of goods for the internal market and to prevent technical barriers to trade. This effort has resulted in several EU

Directives asking that manufacturers make their products comply with essential standards. Manufacturers are required to affix the "CE" mark on the products they

sell and to draw up a "Declaration of Conformity" (DoC).

Primarily, the Declarations of Conformity are intended for the market surveillance authorities as proof that products satisfy the required standards. Additionally, Sony

provides these EU DoC's on the website www.compliance.sony.de as 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.

Before activating the built-in modem, please read the Regulations Guide.

You can find detailed safety information in the Regulations Guide.

If your model is equipped with Wireless LAN, please read the Regulations Guide before activating the Wireless LAN functionality.

Depending on the country, usage of the Wireless LAN functionality may be restricted. For country-specific details, please refer to the Regulations Guide. The

Wireless LAN PC functionality which is incorporated into this unit has passed Wi-Fi certification, and complies with the interoperability specifications established by

WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance).

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Disposing of the internal memory backup battery

❑Your Sony VAIO desktop is equipped with an internal back-up memory battery (motherboard battery) that should not have to be

replaced during the lifetime of the product. If you want to replace the battery, please contact VAIO-Link: www.vaio-link.com

❑Keep away from children.

❑Dispose of the battery properly at its end-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

AA batteries are delivered with this VAIO (keyboard, mouse and remote control).

❑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 other types of battery or

improperly installed.

❑Keep away from children.

❑In some areas, the disposal of batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited.

Please use the public collection system.

Welcome

Congratulations on purchasing a Sony VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing

and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing.

As well as exceptional performance, here are the main features you can enjoy:

❑Sony audio and video quality – The high-quality internal speakers and graphics enable you to take advantage of today’s

advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software.

❑Wireless setup – Thanks to the Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b/g) technology, you can communicate freely, without cables or wires.

❑VAIO Zone – Take advantage of this new software application, allowing you to enjoy music, video, and photos locally or through

a home networking environment. If your computer has TV tuner functionalities, you can also watch/record TV on your VAIO.

❑TVTV – tvtv takes your VAIO's TV functions to a new level. Never miss your favourite TV programme again, by remote-recording

it via the Internet onto your TV tuner-equipped VAIO. The tvtv Interactive Programme Guide gives you a comprehensive overview

of what's on when and automatically synchronises it with your VAIO, wherever you happen to be at the time.

❑Multimedia features – Make the most out of your audio and video CDs and DVDs, even record them yourself.

❑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.

❑Windows XP – Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft.

❑Excellent customer support – If you are experiencing any problems with your computer, please check the VAIO-Link website

for a possible solution: www.vaio-link.com. Before contacting VAIO-Link, please try to solve the problem by reading this guide,

your printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System, the online help files in the Windows Help and

Support Center or the manuals and help files for the peripherals or software.

Welcome

Documentation pack

Your documentation pack contains printed information and user guides to read on your computer.

Guides are provided in PDF format, which you can easily browse through and print out.

The My Info Centre portal is a perfect starting point to using your VAIO - a comprehensive collection of everything you need to get

the most from your PC.

The user guides are collected under My Documentation, which can be shown as follows:

1Go to Start and click the My Info Centre icon .

2From My Home, select your country and language from the drop-down boxes.

3From the pictures at the top of the window click My Documentation .

4Select the guide you want to read.

✍You can manually browse to the user guides by going to My Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > My Documentation > Documentation and opening the folder for your

language.

You may have a separate disc for the documentation of bundled accessories.

Welcome

Printed documentation

The printed part of your documentation pack includes the following:

❑A Getting Started brochure, 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 the purpose and use of the VAIO disc delivered with your computer, and VAIO-Link information;

❑Booklets containing the following information: Sony Guarantee conditions, Safety Regulations, Modem Regulations and

Wireless LAN Regulations.

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