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VAIO® Computer
Quick Start
PCV-RS300 Series


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Notice
© 2003 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
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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
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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, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory
Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony.
Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices. 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 Computing
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: 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: 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.