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Contents Welcome.......................................................5 Configuring Your VAIO Computer .............7 About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition .......................8 i.LINK Compatibility ..................................................9 VAIO Action Setup ...................................................10 Changing The Sony Software Window Design ........12 Using The Memory Stick Media Slot .......................13 Using The PC Card Slot ............................................
VAIO Computer User Guide Notes On Use.............................................43 About The Power Source .......................................... 44 About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery ................ 45 About Handling The Computer System.................... 46 About The LCD Screen (Built-in Display)............... 48 About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media .............. 49 Support Options........................................51 Immediate Help And Support ...................................
Welcome Thank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. The information provided here is designed to help you to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your system.
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Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer's hard disk drive performance, using i.LINK devices, Memory Stick media, PC Cards, and changing default settings.
VAIO Computer User Guide About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition To improve the performance of Sony audio and video software applications, the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions, C and D. Some Sony software applications save files to the D partition. This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition. To maintain optimum system performance, you should defragment your computer’s D partition regularly.
i.LINK Compatibility i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO computer has two 4-pin i.LINK ports available to connect your digital devices. A 4-pin i.LINK port does not supply power to a connected device. The following i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for use with your computer: VMC-IL4415, VMC-IL4435, VMC-IL4615, and VMC-IL4635. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can be purchased from Sony VAIO Direct through the Web site at http://vaio.sonystyle.
VAIO Computer User Guide VAIO O Action Setup VAIO® Action Setup manages the settings for your computer’s Shortcut keys (S Keys).
VAIO Action Setup 4 From the Select Application dialog box, click the option for the desired type of function. The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the right. 5 Select an application from the list. Click Next. ✍ You can drag an application to place it into the list box. 6 The Confirmation Application Name window appears. Click Next. 7 You may now type a new name and description, if desired. Then click Finish.
VAIO Computer User Guide Changing The Sony Software Window Design You can select from different window designs for certain Sony software applications and create your own personal computing environment. Changing the window design 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select the Control Panel. 2 Click Other Control Panel Options. 3 Click UI Design Selector. 4 Click << or >> and select the desired design. 5 Click Apply. 6 The “UI Design Selector” window design changes.
Using The Memory Stick Media Slot Using The Memory Stick k Media Slot Your VAIO® computer is configured to support Memory Stick® media. A Memory Stick media is a compact, portable, and versatile data storage media designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with similarly equipped devices. To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot, located on the left panel.
VAIO Computer User Guide To remove a Memory Stick media A small portion of the Memory Stick media remains extended when it is inserted into the Memory Stick media slot. 1 Press the extended Memory Stick media to release it from the Memory Stick slot. The media extends further, enabling you to grasp it. 2 Remove the Memory Stick media from the slot. Removing a Memory Stick Media Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the media access indicator light is on. The media or its data may become damaged.
Using The Memory Stick Media Slot Protecting data on Memory Stick media from accidental changes Memory Stick media contain a write-protect tab. The write-protect tab prevents accidental changes to information recorded on your Memory Stick media. When you slide the write-protect tab to the LOCK position, your Memory Stick media is write-protected. You cannot delete, copy, or save information on the media while the write-protect tab in the LOCK position.
VAIO Computer User Guide Using The PC Card Slot Your computer has a card bus PC Card slot that supports Type I or Type II PC (PCMCIA) cards. You do not need to shut down your computer when inserting a PC Card. For more information, see the instructions supplied with your PC Card. Inserting a PC Card 1 With the label facing up, insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot. Inserting a PC Card Insert a PC card in this direction 2 Push the PC Card gently into the slot.
Using The PC Card Slot Removing a PC Card 1 Close all applications that may access the PC Card to avoid data loss. 2 Double-click the taskbar. 3 Click to select the name of the card that you want to eject and click Stop. The Stop a Hardware Device window appears. Click OK. 4 When the message “Safe to Remove Hardware” appears, push the PC Card Eject button on the right panel of the system unit. You extend the Eject button out from the computer before you can eject the card.
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System And Application Recovery CD(s) You can restore your system, individual software applications, or drivers, using the Recovery CDs.
VAIO Computer User Guide Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your hard disk drive and restores the operating system and all the original, preinstalled software applications. If the operating system or applications become corrupted or are erased, you can restore your computer to the original factory settings. The System Recovery CD can only be used to restore the hard disk drive of the Sony computer you purchased.
Using The System Recovery CD(s) Using the System Recovery CD(s) Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files. A blue screen appears during the downloading process. 1 Insert the System Recovery CD in your computer’s optical drive. ✍ The System Recovery utility starts from the optical drive. The first CD must be in the drive when you turn on your computer. To insert the System Recovery CD 2 Turn off your computer. 3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer.
VAIO Computer User Guide 5 A Notes on Use window appears. Click Next. 6 On the Main Menu - Product Recovery window, select the appropriate option to recover your system. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process. ✍ Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs. If you have more than one System Recovery CD, insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program. You are prompted to insert the next CD(s) once the information from the first CD has been installed.
Using The Application Recovery CD(s) Using The Application pplication Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual software applications, individual drivers, and to repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased. You can reinstall a software application or driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer, peripheral hardware, or specific software application.
VAIO Computer User Guide Reinstalling device drivers The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is capable of reinstalling the original factory-installed device drivers, without using the Application Recovery CD(s). 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. A shortcut menu appears. 2 Click Properties. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button.
Using The Application Recovery CD(s) 7 Click to select the option, Install from a list or specific location (Advanced). Click Next. 8 Click to cancel the option, Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...). 9 Select the check box for Include this location in the search and click Browse. The Browse for Folder dialog box appears. 10 Navigate to the optical drive and click to select the Application Recovery CD. The CD contents are displayed.
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Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before using Support Resources. To view the specific configuration for your computer, see the online specifications sheet.
VAIO Computer User Guide About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive* (unless you are using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that a CD is not in an optical drive (unless you are using a bootable CD). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly.
About VAIO Computer Functions If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds. If the software application continues to stop responding or causes your computer to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. Pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds, may result in the loss of data from files that are currently open.
VAIO Computer User Guide Why is my system running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that are open and running. Close any applications that you are not currently using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may also help. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide.
About Using The Optical Disc Drive About Using The he Optical Disc Drive ✍ Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features listed in this section. To view the specific hardware configuration for your system, see the online specifications sheet. Why doesn’t my optical drive tray open? Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. 2 Press the Eject button on the drive. Use the My Computer icon 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select My Computer.
VAIO Computer User Guide Why can’t I play a DVD or CD media? ❑ After inserting your optical disc, wait a few seconds for it to be detected before trying to access it. ❑ Verify that the disc is in the tray with the label side facing up. ❑ Install your CD or DVD software according to the manufacturer’s instructions. ❑ If your drive reads some DVDs or CDs, but not others, check the shiny side of the disc for dirt or scratches.
About Using The Optical Disc Drive ❑ Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are installed properly, by following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to view installed drivers.
VAIO Computer User Guide About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? ❑ Rotate the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to adjust speaker volume. ❑ If the software application you are using has its own volume control, check that the volume is turned up. ❑ Check the volume controls in the Windows® operating system using these steps: ❑ 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel.
About The Modem About The Modem Why is my modem connection slow? Many factors influence modem connection speed: ❑ Telephone line noise. ❑ Incompatibility with other telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems. ❑ Internet Service Providers (ISP) connection capability may vary.
VAIO Computer User Guide Why doesn’t my modem work properly? Your modem may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. If your modem is not functioning properly, check the following: ❑ Check that the telephone line is plugged into the modem line jack. ❑ Check that the telephone line is working properly. You can verify the line by plugging in an external device such as a standard telephone or fax machine and listening for a dial tone. ❑ Check that the access telephone number (POP) is correct.
About Using A Microphone About Using A Microphone Why doesn’t my microphone work properly? Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack. Why is my microphone so sensitive to background noise? If you find there is too much background noise when you record sound, you should adjust the microphone gain by following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Sounds and Audio Devices.
VAIO Computer User Guide About The Mouse And Keyboard To use an optical mouse (USB) If you are using an optical mouse, use an appropriate surface to ensure good mouse tracking. A good mouse surface requires a certain amount of detail or texture to enable mouse tracking. ❑ Use surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that do not have a lot of repetitive patterning. Avoid surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines. To avoid possible damage to easily-scratched surfaces, use a mouse pad.
About The Mouse And Keyboard Why doesn’t my mouse work properly? ❑ Check that the USB optical mouse is plugged securely into a USB port on the right panel. ❑ Save and close all open applications. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. ✍ You may need to reinstall the mouse drivers. See “Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s)” for more information.
VAIO Computer User Guide About Using Peripheral Devices How do I install a printer? ❑ If your printer uses USB or IEEE 1394 technology, contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that may be required for proper installation. To connect a USB printer ❑ Check the printer manufacturer’s Web site for the latest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with installation. Some printers do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems.
About Using Peripheral Devices 5 Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions to print a test page and complete printer installation. ✍ If the printer is not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD and click OK.
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Notes On Use The information in this section provides basic procedures for handling your system and common peripheral devices, using storage media, and locating upgrade information.
VAIO Computer User Guide About The Power Source ❑ Your computer operates on 100–120 V AC 50/60 Hz only. ❑ Plug all the power cords for your computer and its peripheral equipment into the same AC supply line. AC derived from different supply lines may result in voltage differences that can cause unstable operation or unwanted weak currents at the time of connection. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with any other power-consuming equipment, such as copying machines or shredders.
About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery Dispose of the lithium battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Computing Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries.
VAIO Computer User Guide About Handling dling The Computer System Your computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception. If this occurs, relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the TV or radio equipment.
About Handling The Computer System ❑ Your computer, keyboard, and mouse consist of high-precision electronic parts. Do not drop them or bump them against other objects. ❑ Your Sony computer will not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX).
VAIO Computer User Guide About The LCD Screen (Built-in Display) ❑ Do not place the display near a strong magnetic force. ❑ Do not block the ventilation slots on the display. ❑ 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.
About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media Handling floppy disks* ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other heat sources. Handling CD or DVD media ❑ Do not touch the surface of the disc. ❑ Do not drop or bend the disc. ❑ Do not use adhesive labels to identify the disc.
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Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for your VAIO® computer. This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to access this information for maximum results.
VAIO Computer User Guide Immediate Help And Support You can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your hard copy guides and supplements, or by accessing the online Computer User Guide and the individual software Help files. Your computer is supplied with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start — The Quick Start contains information on how to set up your computer quickly and easily.
Immediate Help And Support ❑ Preinstalled software Help files* — Each preinstalled software application provides online Help that describes 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. To access software Help files: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs. A submenu appears, listing all preinstalled software applications. 2 Click the desired software application.
VAIO Computer User Guide Software Help And Support When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software, check with these software publishers to access troubleshooting support from the publisher’s Web site, by e-mail, or by telephone. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software mentioned in this section, depending on the system configuration you purchased. To view the specific software preinstalled on your computer, see the online specifications sheet.
Software Help And Support Microsoft® Windows® XP, Internet Explorer, Outlook® Express, Office XP (On selected models) (Microsoft Corp.) Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport PC-Cillin® Antivirus (Trend Micro, Inc.) Web site http://www.antivirus.com/pc-cillin/support phone 510-859-0308; 900-820-8324* hours M-F, 8 A.M.-5 P.M. (Pacific time) * Support from 510-859-0308 is free of charge, but subject to delays. Support from 900-8208324 is fee-based, but offers immediate response.
VAIO Computer User Guide Sony ScreenBlast™ ACID, Sony ScreenBlast™ Sound Forge® (Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment) Web site http://www.sonicfoundry.com/support e-mail support@sonicfoundry.com phone 900-407-6642 (fee-based support) fax 608-256-7300 hours M-F, 9 A.M.-5 P.M. (Central time) WordPerfect® Office 2002 Standard (Corel Corp.) Web site http://www.corel.com phone 613-274-0500 hours M-F, 8:30 A.M.-7:30 P.M.
Contacting Sony For Help And Support Contacting Sony For Help And Support If the support resources provided with your VAIO® computer do not provide an immediate solution, or you would prefer to get direct support, contact Sony online or by telephone. Sony Computing Support Web site Online help and support are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, when you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site. You can access the Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
VAIO Computer User Guide Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your issue, you can contact a Sony Support representative directly. Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1 VAIO® computer system type 2 Model number 3 Serial number* 4 Operating system 5 Hardware feature or software application that has a problem.
NOTICE NOTICE © 2002 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.
VAIO Computer User Guide 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. 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.
NOTICE Safety Information and Caution Your computer’s installed optical drives may vary, depending on the system configuration you have purchased. See the Specifications sheet for details on your installed optical drives. CD-RW/DVD-ROM Laser Diode Properties Laser Output 0.7 mW (CD-Read) 0.6 mW (DVD-Read) 40 mW (CD-Write) Wave Length 785 nm (CD) 662 nm (DVD) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to rain or moisture.
VAIO Computer User Guide ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 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.
NOTICE Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-W10 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell, NJ 07649 Telephone: 201-930-6972 This phone number is for FCC-related matters only. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
VAIO Computer User Guide FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. The FCC Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment is 0.8B. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company. This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone jack. The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call.
NOTICE Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending the message, and the telep
VAIO Computer User Guide DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. For the location of the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Computing Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries. In some areas, the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
NOTICE INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.
VAIO Computer User Guide End-User License Agreement For Sony Software Giga Pocket including PicoPlayer CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE. USE OF THIS SOFTWARE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGREEMENT. IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement (EULA) is a legal agreement between you and Sony Electronics Inc. (SONY), the manufacturer of your SONY computer system (COMPUTER).
End-User License Agreement For Sony Software Software Transfer You may permanently transfer all of your rights under this EULA only as part of a sale or transfer of SONY SOFTWARE, provided you retain no copies, transfer all of the SONY SOFTWARE (including all copies, component parts, the media and printed materials, all versions and any upgrades of the SONY SOFTWARE and this EULA), and the recipient agrees to the terms of this EULA.
VAIO Computer User Guide HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES The SONY SOFTWARE is not fault-tolerant and is not designed, manufactured or intended for use or resale as on-line control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail-safe performance, such as in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communication systems, air traffic control, direct life support machines, or weapons systems, in which the failure of the SONY SOFTWARE could lead to death, personal injury, or severe physical or enviro
End-User License Agreement For Sony Software EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY ON SONY SOFTWARE YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT USE OF THE SONY SOFTWARE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SONY SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND.
VAIO Computer User Guide GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION, JURY TRIAL WAIVER This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, United States of America, without regards to conflict of laws provisions. Any dispute arising out of this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive venue of the state and federal courts of Santa Clara County, California, and the parties hereby consent to the venue and jurisdiction of such courts.
Index A air circulation 46 Application Recovery CD(s) ARCDs 23 ARCD driver recovery 24 audio problems 34 B background noise 37 C caution lithium battery 45 speakers 46 CD playback problems 31, 32 tray eject 31 CD-RW recording problems 33 computer adjusting voltage settings 44 disposing of lithium battery 45 hard disk drive 47 lithium battery 66 Locating the Windows taskbar 29 moisture condensation 47 proper handling 46 shutting down 44 startup problems 28 system response problem 28 connecting cables 46
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Index Software audio problems 34 CD playback problems 31 Locating Help files 53 stopped responding 28 software recovery ARCDs 23 Sony Customer Information Services Center 58 Sony Service Center 56 Sony Support Web site 57 speakers caution 46 Support Options 51, 55 Adobe Acrobat Reader 54 Adobe Photoshop Elements 54 Adobe Premiere LE 54 America Online 54 Earthlink Total Access 54 Microsoft Office XP 55 Microsoft Outlook Express 55 operating system 55 PC-Cillin 2000 55 Preinstalled software Help files 53 Qui
VAIO Computer User Guide U Uninterruptible Power Supply 44 V ventilation 46 voltage settings 44 W Windows taskbar 29 76
