Sony PCV-RS312 Bedienungsanleitung

VAIO® Computer Quick StartPCV-RS300 Series

10Industry Canada NoticeThis equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is an indica

11Getting Started ...13Unpacking Your Computer ...14Locating Controls And P

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13GETTING STARTEDCongratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer! Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of-the-ar

VAIO Computer Quick Start14Unpacking Your ComputerYour computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configu

Unpacking Your Computer15Manuals❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start — Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer. The Quick Start

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17Locating Controls And PortsThis section is intended to familiarize you with the controls, ports and jacks on your computer. Your computer may not be

VAIO Computer Quick Start18About the Front PanelThe front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives. It also i

About the Front Panel19Additional informationYour computer is equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door.

2Notice© 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. This manual and th

VAIO Computer Quick Start20About the Back PanelThe back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on

About the Back Panel216 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394)Connection for a compatible digital device.7 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4)Connect

VAIO Computer Quick Start22Back Panel (PCV-RS310 series model)1 AC Input portConnection for the supplied power cord.2Mouse portConnection for a PS/2®

About the Back Panel236Monitor portConnection for a display.7 Printer portConnection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner.8 i.LINK 6-pi

VAIO Computer Quick Start24About the KeyboardYour VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions.

About the Keyboard25Standby Press the button to place the computer in Standby mode. Press the Power button or any key briefly, to resume normal opera

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27Setting Up Your ComputerYour computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. The location of the controls,

VAIO Computer Quick Start28Connecting a Display (Monitor)Plug the display’s cable into the monitor port. If necessary, plug the display’s cable into t

Connecting the Speakers29Connecting the SpeakersThe right and left speakers are attached. The right speaker has a speaker wire that ends in a jack con

3Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers

VAIO Computer Quick Start30Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse1 Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer.2 Plug the mo

Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse31To use an optical mouseAn optical mouse requires an ideal surface texture in order to provide precision pointing an

VAIO Computer Quick Start32Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack and plug its cable into the telephone j

Connecting the Power Cords33Connecting the Power Cords1 Plug the power cord connector into the AC Input port, located on the back panel of the compute

VAIO Computer Quick Start34Turning On Your ComputerWhen you start your system for the first time, your computer may detect new equipment and display a

Registering your Computer35Registering your ComputerTake advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by regi

VAIO Computer Quick Start36Turning Off your ComputerFollow these steps when you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time.To

37TroubleshootingThis section describes how to troubleshoot common problems.Your computer may not be equipped with all of the features in this section

VAIO Computer Quick Start38Why did my computer or software stop responding?You can try to locate and close the software application that has stopped r

39VAIO Recovery OptionsThe VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer. You

4Safety Information and CautionYour computer’s installed optical drives may vary, depending on the system configuration you have purchased. See the on

VAIO Computer Quick Start40About Recovery OptionsYou have several options when recovering software or your computer’s operating system.Accessing the V

About Recovery Options41❑ Recover drives C and DReturn drives C and D to their original factory-installed settings. With this option, you lose all dat

VAIO Computer Quick Start42About the Recovery Media KitThe Recovery Media Kit is created using your own CDs and/or DVDs. You can create the Recovery M

About the Recovery Media Kit43Creating the Recovery Media KitThe Recovery Media Kit can be used to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, in the event your s

VAIO Computer Quick Start443 Select Create Recovery Media Kit (Strongly Recommended), and click Next.4 Select the Recovery Media Kit that you want to

About the Recovery Media Kit457 When prompted, eject the disc. Label the top of the disc with a permanent marker according to the on-screen instructio

VAIO Computer Quick Start46Using the VAIO Recovery WizardThe VAIO® Recovery Wizard provides recovery options for your computer. You can access this to

Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard47To start the VAIO Recovery Wizard using the F10 Key (for notebook computers only)1 Turn off your notebook computer.2 P

VAIO Computer Quick Start48To recover drive C1 Start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, and click Next.2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next. T

Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard49If you are using the Recovery Media Kit, you have two choices for this recovery option: ❑ Keep the Recovery Drive (Rec

5❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à l’abri de la pluie et de l’humidité.❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’él

VAIO Computer Quick Start50To recover software applications1 Start the VAIO® Recovery Wizard, and click Next.2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, an

Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard516 As your computer prepares to install each application, a status indicator appears. You may see installation wizards,

VAIO Computer Quick Start5210 You may see installation wizards, messages, and prompts. Follow the instructions provided in each wizard, and respond to

53Support OptionsSony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for your VAIO® computer. This section describes all

VAIO Computer Quick Start54Immediate Help and SupportYou can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your printed guides and supplements,

Help and Support Resources55Help and Support ResourcesIf the information provided with your VAIO® computer does not provide an immediate solution or y

VAIO Computer Quick Start56Sony Customer Information Services CenterIf other support options do not resolve your issue, you can contact a Sony Support

6Regulatory InformationThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

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7FCC Part 68This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the modem card is a label that contains

8Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a comp

9Disposal of Lithium BatteryYou can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. For the loca