User manual SONY PCV-W700G QUICK START

[. . . ] Desktop Computer PCV-W700G Quick Start Notice © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. 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. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. [. . . ] To access the online User Guide: 1 2 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 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. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www. sony. com/pcsupport to view the specifications sheet 15 VAIO Computer Quick Start VAIO® Software -- Provides specific information about the preinstalled Sony software on your computer. To access this online software information: 1 2 Click Start in the Windows taskbar. Click Welcome to VAIO life. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a utility program that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: 1 2 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Other A software library containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with the controls, ports, and jacks on your computer. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described, and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks, may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www. sony. com/pcsupport. 17 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is equipped with built-in stereo speakers and indicator lights. You can access the front panel of your VAIO® computer by lowering the keyboard. When the keyboard is not in use, you can fold it up and use the additional TV, channel, and volume controls. Handling the System Unit 18 About the Front Panel Front panel (Keyboard open) 1 2 Stereo speakers (built-in) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio and media. Memory Stick® media access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use. 19 VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 DVD±RW optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drive. Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk. Power indicator Light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in Stand by mode. Power button Turns the computer on and off. Infrared receiver Enables communication with the Giga Pocket® remote control*, to turn on TV, change TV channels, and raise or lower volume. Keyboard with Shortcut keys (S keys) The attached keyboard uses a standard key arrangement, along with programmable function keys that launch specific applications. 4 5 6 7 8 * The remote control is supplied with models that are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features. 20 About the Front Panel Front panel (Keyboard folded) 1 2 3 TV On Button* Press to launch the Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder software. Channel +/-* Press to change the channel, when TV programming is displayed. Volume +/-* Press to increase or decrease computer speaker volume. * Access indicator lights are white when the TV, channel, or volume functions are active. 21 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Side Panels The side panels of your computer provide the connections for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the side panels help to locate and identify the appropriate jack or port. Right panel 1 2 3 4 S-video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). [. . . ] To access the online guide: 1 2 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications -- The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To view this online information go to http://www. sony. com/pcsupport. 37 VAIO Computer Quick Start Preinstalled software Help files -- Each preinstalled software program provides online Help within the software, that describes the software's features. In these Help files, you can find tutorials that teach you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. [. . . ]