Sony VGC-RA304 Manual de usuario
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Notice
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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
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Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual, the software, or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied
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Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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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 document.
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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:
❑Dual optical drives – Enjoy the freedom of two optical disc drives.
❑Dual hard disk drives with RAID support* - You VAIO contains two separate hard disk drives, enabling you to work quicker
when for example producing and editing videos or images.
❑Sony audio and video quality – The advanced graphics card and high-quality external stereo speakers enable you to take
advantage of today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software. You can link up your PC to your
Home Cinema equipment and enjoy surround sound.
❑Multimedia features – Enjoy audio and video CDs and DVDs, even record them yourself.
❑Dual layer video storage - This new DVD media format allows writing in 2 layers for increased video storage capacity (8.5GB
as compared to 4.7GB standard DVD).
❑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.
❑Sony Memory Stick PRO/Duo slot – This compact digital storage medium allows you to easily transfer images, sounds, data
and text between cameras, computers, and more.
❑Interconnectivity – Your computer has Memory Stick, USB 2.0, i.LINK, CompactFlash, xD-Picture and Secure Digital/MMC
functionalities.
❑Serial ATA - This port on your hard drive allows you to expand your computer with up to 2 additional hard drives.
* For more information, please consult the printed RAID flyer.
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❑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,
the printed Troubleshooting Guide, the printed Recovery Guide, the online help files in the Windows Help and Support
Center or the manuals and help files for the peripherals or software.
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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.
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Printed documentation
The printed part of your documentation pack includes the following:
❑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 Troubleshooting Guide, where you will find solutions to common problems and VAIO-Link information;
❑A Recovery Guide, where you will find an explanation of the purpose and use of the VAIO disc delivered with your computer;
❑A RAID flyer, where you will find more information on your VAIO’s dual hard disk drives with RAID support;
❑Booklets containing the following information: Sony Guarantee conditions, Safety Regulations, Modem Regulations and
Wireless LAN Regulations;
❑Wireless LAN Accessories Regulations Guide for the Wireless LAN accessory PCWA-A320.
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Non-printed documentation
My Documentation contains the following VAIO user guides:
❑The User Guide (this guide) explains the features of your VAIO in detail, how to use these features confidently and safely,
connect peripheral devices and more.
❑The VAIO Zone guide explains the valuable features of VAIO’s multimedia portal. Since your computer 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 upgrade options.
My VAIO essentials
Want to expand the capabilities of your VAIO? Click on this icon and have a look at your compatible accessories.
My Websites
Click this icon and check out our most popular websites.
My ISP
Click this icon to find out about the preferred offerings from our partners and access the world of the internet.
You have an accessory with the following guide on a separate disc:
❑A guide for the Wireless LAN accessory PCWA-A320.
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Further sources
❑Go to Start > Help and 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.
❑Go to www.vaio-link.com to find extra guides for wireless connection setup (depending on your model).
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