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Desktop Computer
PCV-RS600 Series
Quick Start


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Notice
© 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is
prohibited. All rights reserved. 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 ELECTRONICS INC. 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. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY
ELECTRONICS INC. 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.
SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE
UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO,
USE OF, OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE, OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF
ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED
WEB SITE. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY
BE INACCURATE. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR
LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES.
Sony Electronics Inc. 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 license agreement.
This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Use of such software is
subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product. Some of the
software may not be transported or used outside the United States. Software specifications are subject
to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions.
Certain product(s) included with this computer may include features such as copy protection and
content management technology. USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES
AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE
WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Product activation procedures
and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain
reinstallations of the software product(s), or reconfigurations of the computer, and may be completed
by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply).
Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge. Subscriptions to online service
providers may require a fee and credit card information. Financial services may require prior
arrangements with participating financial institutions.


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Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain
software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to U.S. customers
only.
Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO
Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam,
MagicGate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, PictureGear,
ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony.
Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation. Microsoft,
Windows, and the Windows logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
PS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation.
All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
The International
ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an international program that
promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other 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 trademark of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Owner's Record
The model number and serial number are located inside the lower front panel of your Sony VAIO®
computer. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in a secure
location. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony Service Center.
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation
has determined that this product meets the ENERGY
STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
Model Number:
Serial Number:


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Safety Information and Caution
Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on the system configuration you have
purchased. See the online specification sheet for details on your installed optical drives. For questions
regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Online Support
Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet
locations.
Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm.
Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony
Service Center.
Caution: The use of optical instruments with this product will increase
eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the drive cabinet. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel only.
Danger: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct
exposure to beam.
For DVD±RW/DVD-RW/DVD-ROM: Danger--Visible and invisible laser
radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
For CD-RW/CD-ROM: Danger--Invisible laser radiation when open.
Avoid direct exposure to beam.
Caution: For ADSL and V.90 modem models; to reduce the risk of fire,
use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.


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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'électrocution, ne pas ouvrir le châssis de cet appareil et ne confier
son entretien qu'à une personne qualifiée.
Ne jamais effectuer l'installation de fil modem ou téléphone durant un orage électrique.
Ne jamais effectuer l'installation d'une prise téléphonique dans un endroit mouillé à moins que
la prise soit conçue à cet effet.
Ne jamais toucher un fil téléphonique à découvert ou un terminal à moins que la ligne
téléphonique n'ait été débranché de l'interface réseau.
Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez les lignes téléphoniques.
Évitez d'utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique.
N'utilisez pas le modem ni le téléphone pour prévenir d'une fuite de gaz vous êtes près de la
fuite.
L'appareil doit être le plus près possible d'une prise murale pour en faciliter l'accès.
Pour changer la pile de rechange, veuillez contacter votre centre de
service Sony le plus près.
Avertissement: L'utilisation d'instruments optiques avec ce produit
augmente les risques pour les yeux. Puisque le faisceau laser utilisé
dans ce produit est dommageable pour les yeux, ne tentez pas de
désassembler le boîtier. Adressez-vous à un agent de service
qualifié.
Danger: Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert. Évitez
l'exposition directe au faisceau.
Pour les DVD±RW/DVD-RW/DVD-ROM: Danger--Radiation laser
visible et invisible si ouvert. Évitez l'exposition directe au faisceau.
Pour les CD-RW/CD-ROM: Danger--Radiation laser invisible si ouvert.
Évitez l'exposition directe au faisceau.
Attention: Pour ADSL et V.90 modele modem; afin de réduire les
risques d'incendie, n'utilisez qu'un cordon de communication N0. 26
AWG ou plus gros.