Sony VAIO PCV-C11M, Hardware Manual

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

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: ...rgy 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...

Page 4: ...quipment 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 cause the computer to malfunction D...

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: ...ark 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...

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: ...V 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 Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo slot This compact digital storage medium allows you ...

Page 9: ...e most from your PC The user guides are collected under My Documentation which can be shown as follows 1 Go to Start and click the My Info Centre icon 2 From My Home select your country and language from the drop down boxes 3 From the pictures at the top of the window click My Documentation 4 Select the guide you want to read You can manually browse to the user guides by going to My Computer VAIO ...

Page 10: ...s 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 Gua...

Page 11: ...r has TV tuner functionalities this is where you will find information about watching recording TV on your VAIO My Documentation also gives you Help files about reading the guides Important information about your computer in the form of notices and announcements In My Info Centre you can also find My Software Feeling creative Click this icon for an overview of your software and check out our upgra...

Page 12: ...d Support for VAIO support information as well as tips and tricks Consult the Online Help files of the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting Go to www club vaio com to find online tutorials about your favourite VAIO software ...

Page 13: ...12 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 14: ... 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 15: ...sing your computer safely and confidently Read on to get the most out of using your VAIO computer Shutting down your computer safely page 15 Using the keyboard page 16 Using the TV function page 17 Using the mouse page 18 Using the disc drives page 20 Using the floppy disk drive page 23 Using the modem page 24 Using power modes page 25 Using the media slots page 28 Expansion capabilities page 35 ...

Page 16: ...y 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 Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System if you have prob...

Page 17: ...to help you 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 unl...

Page 18: ...eam your recorded TV contents via Ethernet or WLAN to connected PCs Sony cannot guarantee the streaming of recorded content if it is beyond a certain level of high quality For details on using VAIO Zone and the remote control please see the dedicated guide Otherwise read the help files within the software itself tvtv takes your VAIO s TV functions to a new level Never miss your favourite TV progra...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...ceed 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 and Recovering your VAIO System and the VAIO Troubleshooting Burning DVDs and CDs in the W...

Page 22: ... writing errors 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 Play DVDs with the software VAIO Zone Do not switch power saving modes while playing a DVD Do not use built in utility applications to speed up discs ...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ... 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 by e mail Troubleshooting the modem If you have problems with your modem check the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System and the VAIO Li...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...t Using Memory Sticks Your VAIO computer is designed to support the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is a compact portable and versatile device especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras mobile phones and CLIÉ handheld devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage Use the flash memory technology to download a...

Page 30: ...g a Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick proceed as follows 1 Make sure the indicator light is not on 2 Push the memory stick in to release it and then pull it out You are recommended to remove the memory stick before shutting down the computer If an error message appears when you remove it insert the memory stick into the slot again and press Enter Wait until the active application finishes then...

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: ...th the arrow pointing in the correct direction when you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging the computer or the memory card do not force the card into the slot if it does not insert smoothly Removing an xD Picture card To remove an xD Picture card proceed as follows 1 Make sure the indicator light is not on 2 Push the card in to release it and then pull it out You are recommended to remove t...

Page 33: ...nclude a high transfer rate for fast copy download and a high storage capacity This slot cannot be use 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 tur...

Page 34: ...f you have difficulty inserting a CompactFlash card check that you are inserting the card in the correct direction See the manual supplied with your card for more information on use Removing a CompactFlash card To remove a CompactFlash card proceed as follows 1 Make sure the card is not in use and the indicator is not lit 2 Push the card in to release it and then pull it out If you remove the Comp...

Page 35: ...l appear with its own icon under My Computer Do not force the SD card into the slot If you have difficulty with it check that you are inserting the card in the correct direction See the manual supplied with your card for more information on use Removing a Secure Digital card To remove an SD card proceed as follows 1 Make sure the card is not in use and the indicator is not lit 2 Push the card in t...

Page 36: ... graphics card Second slot Empty PCI slot Third slot PCI slot containing the TV tuner 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: ... CRT or LCD screen using the VGA connector Please make note of the following viewing possibilities If you have a VGA and a DVI D 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 D 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 ...

Page 39: ...ibed 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: ...f the device into one of the ports on your computer USB devices are hot plug and play devices You do not need to shut down your computer prior to connecting these devices unless the 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 inf...

Page 43: ...e 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 the installation p...

Page 44: ...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 video camera reco...

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: ...IO Link website If you have any problems with 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 VA...

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: ...ear a window Do 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 i...

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 ...

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