VAIO User Guide
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1. 24 i LINK IEEE1394 Compatibilityi j jjj 25 Enabling Smart Connect E ere 26 Enabling Ethernet ae 27 _ _ jjk _ jjk___ ___ __ jj_j_j__j_ da apjj Uj___ B VAIO PCV J100 Computer User Guide System and Application Recovery CD s 28 Using the System Recovery CD S 4 28 Using the Application Recovery CD s 30 Troubleshooting 31 ToReach SOTA SNS Re O 41 Notes on SG SE tennis GEN Ka yey 41 On the Power Source ii 5 ne ministres 41 On Disposal of the Lithium Batteryi 43 On Handling si il eu bnn Ran l E kerbe N E dea A Eb RAN 43 Ol Tnstallation smoro A ae teba nn 43 On Moisture Condensation LL ee keke 44 On Upgrading the System E tae Games as 44 On Handling a CRT Display u kk e 45 On Using the Hard Disk Drive eee 45 On Handling Diskettes simon 45 On Handling CD Media eee eeeeessceesteceteceeeteeeenaeeees 46 On Cleaning CD Media Eu erkeke keke kek ke 46 PRES OUNCE Sates wesc coed acne WERE Wek n ee en D Au e Bal s e k Ey 47 For Answers to Your Software Questions 48 Sony Service Center ouside Guhl kd r an neues 48 Speci ficatiONS o su ee y nee tente 51 WOOK Ena yeki an AE a AE mister 53 Choosing an Ergonomic Loca2. ann INOHd 1 TELEPHONE jack Connects the phone to the computer 2 LINE jack Connects a phone cable to the wall jack 3 Two i LINK 6 pin connectors IEEE1394 Connects a digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder Se 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Back Panel Overview ETHERNET connector 10Base T 100Base TX Fast Ethernet interface The connector marked with TE Network is for LAN EMPTY PCI SLOT For a PCI Add On Card not supplied MIC Microphone connector Connects a microphone not supplied LINE IN connector Connects an audio device O PHONES Headphones connector Connects headphones not supplied Games MIDI connector Connects a game or MIDI device MONITOR connector Connects a standard CRT display PRINTER connector Connects a parallel device such as a printer or scanner SERIAL connector Connects a serial device such as a digital still camera Two USB Universal Serial Bus connectors Connects a USB device KEYBOARD connector Connects a keyboard PS 2 mouse connector Connects a PS 2 mouse AC INPUT connector Connects the supplied power cord VAIO PCV J100 Computer User Guide VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s Shortcut keys S Keys and i LINK interface The programmable S Keys come with the following applications as their default settings S1 Outlook Ex
3. Front Panel Overview HD drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading writing data from to the hard disk Power switch and indicator light Turns on off the computer The indicator light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in standby mode Floppy disk drive Reads writes data from to a 3 5 inch floppy disk FD Floppy disk drive access indicator light Lights in green while reading writing data from to a floppy disk Floppy disk eject button Ejects the floppy disk CD RW eject button Ejects a CD CD RW drive Reads data from a CD Emergency eject hole inside the CD flip down panel If the CD does not come out when you press the CD eject button flip down the panel and insert a thin pointed object into this hole to eject the disc manually VAIO PCV J100 Computer User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of your computer contains the connectors where you plug in supplied and optional accessories The icons on the back panel serve as a map to help you locate the connectors on your computer PCV J 100 Back Controls and Connectors PS 2 Mouse Keyboard USB Serial Printer Parallel Monitor Power 1 1 Da Headphones LINE IN Games MIDI Microphone l Ethernet i LINK IEEE1394 T Line Telephone
4. The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may result Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Always switch the power off before connecting your computer to peripheral equipment otherwise damage may occur to the integrated circuits in your computer 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 phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If the telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and determines that your computer is responsible for the problem the telephone company may bill you for the service call Also if you do not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting the telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem On Moisture Condensation If your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least an hour before turning on your computer If any problem occurs unplug your computer and contact your Sony Servi
5. Limited Warranty 90 day parts labor standard See Warranty Card Power Requirements 200 watts maximum Dimensions 6 7 w x 12 h x 14 4 d 170mm x 306mm x 367mm Weight 18 71bs 8 5kg Operating Temperature 50 F to 95 F 10 C to 35 C MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed other factors may affect application performance GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity Accessible capacity may vary The CD RW CD R CD ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes s Data on a CD RW is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 8X at the innermost track to 20X at the outermost track The average data transfer rate is 14X 2100 kbytes s Data on a CD R CD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 13X at the innermost track to 32X at the outermost track The average data transfer rate is 22 5X 3375 kbytes s Data on a CD RW CD R is written at a constant transfer rate of 1X 2X 4X max for CD RW or 8X depending on the speed you select Maximum speed for faxing is 14 4 kbits s Your modem is capable of downloading at 56 kbits s using K56flex technology or V 90 Your phone service online service or Internet Service Provider however may not support this technology or operate at this speed tt Certain restrictions apply Certain restrictions apply Specifications are subject to change without notice Index A AC input connector 15 addin
6. hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase WinFax Basic Edition Symantec Corporation Web site http www symantec com techsupp phone 800 798 0850 fax 800 554 4403 in North America 541 984 2490 outside North America Specifications Specifications Model PCV J100 Processor 600 MHz Intel Celeron Hard Disk Drive 15 GB Standard SDRAM 64 MB PC 100 SDRAM expandable to 256 MB Video RAM Shared with system memory MPEG Sony Tuned MPEG Digital Video supports full screen video playback Graphics Intel 810 Sound Capabilities Yamaha AC XG Audio Diskette Drive 3 5 1 44 MB FDD CD RW Drive 32X max CD ROM reading 8X max CD R writing 32X max CD R reading 4X max CD RW writing 20X max CD RW reading Modem Lucent 1648 technology V 90 compatible data fax Expansion Capabilities modem REN 0 7 HDD bay Connection Capabilities Rear USB port 2 PS 2 2 VGA Monitor port Serial port Parallel printer Game MIDI Headphones Line In Microphone i LINK two 6 pin connectors Modem line RJ 11 Phone line RJ 11 10Base T 100Base TX Fast Ethernet LAN RJ 45 VAIO PCV J100 Computer User Guide Model PCV J100 Supplied Accessories VAIO Smart Keyboard PS 2 Wheel Mouse Speakers Power cord Modem cable Service 90 day limited service See Warranty Card
7. Demand questions You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics and then select the topics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Requires a fax machine or fax software 7 Software Updates You can download the latest software updates and software patches for your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on the Sony PC Support web page at http www sony com pcsupport 8 VAIO Computer Provides detailed technical information about your Reference Manual computer s hardware This document is available from Sony s website at http www sony com pcsupport Ka VAIO PCV J100 Computer User Guide For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Acrobat Reader Adobe PhotoDeluxe Adobe Systems Incorporated Web site http www adobe com phone 206 628 2746 fee based support fax 206 628 5737 e mail techdocs adobe com hours M F 6AM 5PM PT America Online America Online Web site http www aol com phone 800 827 3338 hours 7 days a week 6 AM 2 PM ET AT amp T WorldNet Service AT amp T Web site http www att net phone 800 400 1447 e mail worldnet attmail com hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day You must be a WorldNet Servi
8. Click Control Panel 3 Click Modems 4 Click the Diagnostics tab 5 Select COM2 6 Click More Info If your modem is functioning a More Info dialog box will display If your modem is not functioning an error message will appear Topic How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch Tone dialing 1 a BB N Click the My Computer icon on your desktop Click Control Panel and then click Modems Click Dialing Properties Select the Tone dial or Pulse dial radio button next to Dial using Click OK Troubleshooting Topic How do I set up faxing capability in Windows 98 Second Edition Windows 98 Second Edition does not provide a built in fax utility Sony has included the Symantec WinFax Basic Edition software for your faxing needs 1 From the Start menu select Programs gt Symantec WinFax Basic Edition gt Configure WinFax Basic Edition 2 Follow the on screen instructions to configure the fax utility Topic My microphone does not work Check that the microphone is plugged into the MIC connector Topic My microphone is too 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 Right click the speaker icon Volume in the lower right Windows task tray 2 Click Open Volume Controls The Volume Control screen appears 3 Inthe Options menu select Properties The Properties screen
9. Turn on the device The VAIO Action Setup dialog box appears Click OK To modify the device name click the current device name in the list box and click Modify device name Type the desired name and click Apply To assign an application click Modify The Select Application dialog box appears Select the desired application and click Next Click Next to confirm the application name The Input Application Name dialog box appears You may change the name and description of the application you want to launch Click Finish to complete this step The next time the device is connected and turned on the assigned application will launch automatically O VAIO PCV J100 Computer User Guide Changing the Window Design of Sony Software To change the window design of Sony software 1 a BB N a Click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel Click UI Design Selector Click lt lt or gt gt and select the desired design Click Apply The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window To try another selection click lt lt or gt gt Then click OK The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays 3 You may use the feature with UI Design Selector compatible software only Sony Digital Media Park Applications Your VAIO computer comes with a collection of a
10. accidentally erased Reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer and you may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive A r you do need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD s You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD s The application will not run from DOS If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD s contact Sony Customer Support To use the Application Recovery CD s 1 Tum on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the CD RW drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Z Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs If you have two Application Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support Topic My computer does not start m Q Ch
11. and then click OK 4 The printer should now function properly Topic How do I enable my Ethernet interface 1 Right click My Computer on the desktop and select Properties 2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Select Realtek RTL8139 A B C 8130 PCI Fast Ethernet NIC under the Network Adapters category 4 Click Properties CO VAIO PCV J100 Computer User Guide 5 Click Enable Device and then click OK 6 Click Close Topic How do I install a printer Z Always check the printer manufacturer s website for the latest drivers for Windows 98 before proceeding Some printers do not function properly without updated drivers for Windows 98 If the printer has a USB connection do not follow the steps below Have the customer contact the manufacturer of their printer as they may have updates other devices or other information that the customer may need From the Start menu select Settings gt Printers Click Add Printer Click Next Select Local Printer and click Next a BB WO N a Select the appropriate manufacturer and model and click Next 5 If the printer is not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a P P disk with a Windows 98 Printer driver choose Have Disk enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD and click OK If the printer is not included on the list and no drivers are included with the printer choose a driver for a printer that the printer emulates acts like Refer to the
12. appears 4 Change the setting for Adjust volume for from Playback to Recording then click OK 5 Decrease the microphone level 6 If available click the Advanced button under Microphone Balance The Advanced Controls for Microphone screen appears 7 Deselect the check box for 1 Mic Gain 20dB then click the Close button 8 Close the Recording Control window VAIO PCV J100 Computer User Guide Topic My mouse does not work Q Check that the mouse is plugged into the MOUSE connector There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps 1 Turn off your computer and turn the mouse upside down 2 Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning clockwise the ring that covers the mouse ball 3 Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand 4 Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse ball socket 5 Return the mouse ball to the socket and replace the mouse ball cover Secure the cover by turning the ring counter clockwise Topic My mouse needs to be set up for left hand use 1 2 NA 0 A U Click the My Computer icon on your desktop Click Control Panel and then click Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box appears In the Quick Setup tab click Device Setup In the Device Setup Wizard dialog box click Next Select the radio button next to Left side of the keyboard Click Next
13. box appears CO VAIO PCV J100 Computer User Guide Q If the above steps fail to unlock your computer try the following steps 1 Save any unsaved work if possible 2 Press Alt F4 3 Select Restart 4 Click OK If you cannot restart as described in the preceding steps you can restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete or by pressing the power switch for more than six seconds Z Pressing Ctrl Alt Delete twice consecutively may result in the loss of changes made to files that are currently open Q Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See the contact information in this manual Topic Why does Windows lock up during shutdown The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons including incompatible or conflicting drivers damaged files or non responsive hardware For troubleshooting information you can search Windows Help 1 From the Start menu select Help 2 Click the Contents tab 3 Click Troubleshooting and then click Windows 98 Troubleshooters 4 Click the subject for which you want information and then answer the questions that are appropriate for your problem Topic How do I change the parallel port type to ECP EPP or bi directional You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility CMOS Setup Utility To access System Setup 1 From the Start menu select Shut Down and then select Restart 2 When the Sony screen d
14. contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem 3 Use the Application Recovery CD program to reinstall individual applications or device drivers The System Recovery utility provides three options Q Full Restore without Format restores all the software titles that originally came with your computer without formatting the hard disk If you choose the Full Restore without Format option you may need to reinstall applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD s contact Sony Customer Support Q Full Restore with Format formats the hard disk drive and then restores all the original software If your hard drive is partitioned into C and D drives the computer will offer you the option to reformat the drive into a single partition 25 Using the System Recovery CD s Q Operating System Only formats the hard disk drive and restores the Windows operating system and the device drivers that shipped with your computer This option is recommended for advanced users only If you choose the Full Restore with Format or Operating System Only option your hard disk will be formatted which removes all the information on the hard disk drive You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have created since you sta
15. exposure to beam For CD RW Danger Invisible laser radiation when open Avoid direct exposure to beam Caution For ADSL modem models to reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord Pour changer la pile de rechange veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus pr s VAIO PCV J100 Computer User Guide Avertissement L utilisation d instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les risques pour les yeux Puisque le faisceau laser utilis dans ce produit est dommageable pour les yeux ne tentez pas de d sassembler le boitier Adressez vous 4 un agent de service qualifi Danger Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert Evitez l exposition directe au faisceau Pour les CD RW Danger Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert vitez l exposition directe au faisceau Attention Pour ADSL modele modem afin de r duire les risques d incendie n utilisez qu un cordon de communication NO 26 AWG ou plus gros Pour pr venir tout risque d incendie ou d lectrocution garder cet appareil l abri de la pluie et de l humidit Pour pr venir tout risque d lectrocution ne pas ouvrir le ch ssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu une personne qualifi e Ne jamais effectuer l installation de fil modem ou t l phone durant un orage lectrique Ne jamais effectuer l installation d une prise t l phoni
16. has been formatted with two partitions C and D DV gate saves files to the D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum performance of DV gate you should defragment your D partition regularly Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive If you encounter frame dropping while recording digital video onto your hard disk drive defragmentation may be necessary To defragment your hard disk drive 1 Deactivate your screen saver if applicable 2 From the Start menu select Programs gt Accessories gt System Tools gt Disk Defragmenter gi O Z gt y i LINK IEEE1394 Compatibility 3 Run Disk Defragmenter Z It may take more than a couple of hours to complete defragmentation depending on the data capacity and utilization of your computer s hard disk drive s i LINK IEEE 1394 Compatibility Your VAIO computer includes two 6 pin i LINK connectors on the back of the system A 6 pin i LINK connector Q can supply power from the computer to the connected device if the device is equipped with a 6 pin connector and supplies 10V to 12V The total power supplied by the 6 pin i LINK connector cannot exceed 6 watts The following Sony i LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for use with your computer VMC IL4615 VMC IL4635 VMC IL6615 and VMC IL6635 Sony computer supplies accessories and peripherals can be purchased from your
17. of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this modem for repair or warranty information please contact 1 888 4SONY PC or write to the Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Blvd Fort Myers FL 33913 If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state and possible provincial tariffs Contact the state or provincial utility service commission public service commission or corporation commission for information 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 identifi
18. printer user s manual for specific emulation information Select LPT1 and click Next Click Yes to have Windows based programs use this as the default printer Click Next Click No and then click Finish INN Z r prompted for a path to the windows files use C Windows Options Cabs EA gt Notes on Use Topic Why is there unusual activity on my floppy disk drive If you notice that your system is slow to respond due to unusual floppy disk drive activity it could be due to Find Fast Removing Find Fast if present may help 1 w o I A un RA Right click on the Windows taskbar and select Properties The Taskbar Properties dialog box appears Click the Start Menu Programs tab Click the Remove button The Remove Shortcuts Folders dialog box appears Click on Startup to see its list of shortcuts Click Microsoft Find Fast Click the Remove button Click Close Click OK To Reach Sony For further assistance call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Notes on Use On the Power Source Your computer operates on 100 120 V AC 50 60 Hz only If you are operating this computer outside of North America or Japan please verify that the local AC specifications match before plugging in the computer The total power draw of installed add in cards must not exceed the specifications for the power supply Do not overload the system by installing add in cards that draw excessive current The system is desi
19. think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider check the following m Q Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems For optimum performance ensure you are calling an Internet Service Provider number that is V 90 compliant If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems jj H VAIO PCV J100 Computer User Guide If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to this line Topic My modem does not work Check that the phone line is plugged into the LINE jack Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct Verify that the software you are using is appropriately configured to recognize and interact with the Sony computer modem Call the software publisher if you do not know how to configure the software to recognize the modem All programs preinstalled by Sony are compatible If you suspect your modem is not functioning you can perform a simple test to find out 1 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop 2
20. three times and then click Finish Click Apply Topic My keyboard does not work Check that the keyboard is plugged into the KEYBOARD connector Topic I cannot find the Windows taskbar Q Q Check that the taskbar is not hidden or shrunken Use the mouse to point to the left right top and bottom edges of the screen EA ____ gt Troubleshooting Topic Why is my system running slowly Q The system responsiveness varies depending on 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 The computer has two memory slots For memory upgrades use only 3 3V 64 bit PC 100 SDRAM DIMM modules For information on installing memory please see the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Computer Sony computer supplies accessories and peripherals can be purchased from your dealer or by contacting Sony at http www sony com accessories Topic My i LINK peripheral does not appear on the desktop 1 Turn off and disconnect your peripheral 2 Reconnect your peripheral 3 Then turn on the power Topic My connected printer doesn t function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode When this occurs follow the procedures below to reset the printer connection 1 Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop and then select Properties 2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Select Refresh
21. with black frame and after processing are placed in the first available slot on the Product tray Editing Clips and Scenes You can edit your movie by adding effects and text adjusting the color and contrast and modifying the length of clips Working Panel Monitor Trim Palette Effect Knobs VAIO PCV J100 Computer User Guide Adding effects to a scene or a clip 1 2 3 Double click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray Drag and drop the Effect you want to add from the Effects tray to the Effects palette on the Working Panel Z To preview an Effect click on the clip in the Working panel monitor Your clip 4 displays with the new effect on the Effect tray monitor See help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips scenes Saving a Movie 1 NA uu A N Verify that the clip s you want to save is on the Product tray See Help for more details on saving movies Click Export Select the format in which you want the document to be saved Click Next Locate the folder to which you want the file saved Name the file Click Save Exporting movies may take a long time to complete Save movie as DV Digital Video takes the longest and Quick Save is the fastest 3 For DV playback or smooth video playback we recommend the following resolution refresh rates 1024X768 75Hz or lower Using Digital Video Using Di
22. your computer 42 turning on and off the computer 13 turning on your computer problems with 31 TV interference 44 CO VAIO PCV J100 Computer User Guide U Universal Serial Bus USB connector 15 upgrading your computer 44 UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply 42 V VAIO Action Setup 16 ventilation 11 44 viewing the taskbar problems with 38 voltage settings 41 W window design of Sony software 18 Windows taskbar problems viewing 38 work surfaces 11
23. 4 K keyboard 11 troubleshooting 38 L launching applications problems with 34 line IN connector 15 line jack 14 lithium ion battery disposal 6 safety precautions 6 locations choosing 11 43 losing power 42 M Media Park applications 19 microphone connector 15 microphones troubleshooting 37 minimizing glare 12 modem troubleshooting 35 monitor connector 15 mouse 11 cleaning 38 troubleshooting 38 SR O online help 47 support options 47 opening applications problems with 34 CD tray problems with 33 P palmrest 11 phones service precautions 44 PictureGear 19 power cords 41 disconnecting 42 power fluctuations or loss 42 power indicator on system unit 13 power source precautions 41 42 power switch 13 pre setting i LINK devices 17 printer connector 15 problem solving 31 R radio interference 44 reducing glare 12 removing computer cover 42 S screens reducing glare 12 selecting locations 43 serial connector 15 setting up your computer precautions 43 shutting down your computer 42 Sony Fax on Demand service 47 Sony Multimedia Computer Display problems with 31 setting up 11 Sony Online Support options 47 speakers precaution 43 specifications 51 starting your computer problems with 31 surge protectors 42 system troubleshooting 31 System Recovery CD 28 T taskbar problems viewing 38 technical support support options 47 telephone jack 14 troubleshooting 31 turning off
24. C power To remove power from the system you must shut down the computer as described in the User Guide and then unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet or power strip Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Do not operate the system with the cover removed Always reinstall the cover before turning on the system To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the computer for a long time Before touching anything inside the computer turn the system off and let it cool for ten minutes This will ensure that the processor heat sink will not be hot Do not attempt to open the power supply There are no user serviceable parts in the power supply To avoid personal injury or damage to your equipment refer the repair or replacement of the power supply to qualified personnel only Notes on Use On Disposal 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 call 1 888 4SON Y PC 1 888 476 6972 Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries The lithium battery may explode if mistreated Do not disassemble it or dispose of it in fire Replace the battery with a
25. SONY VAIO User Guide PCV J100 Z gt gt VAIO PCV J100 Computer User Guide NOTICE 2000 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 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 us
26. Sony CR2032 lithium battery Using a type of battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion On Handling Q Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as it may damage the finish of your Sony computer Q Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet keyboard or mouse shut down your computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On Installation Q Do not place your Sony computer in a location subject to Q Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 50 F 10 C High humidity moisture or rain D DU DLLD Q Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The computer s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction E VAIO PCV J100 Computer User Guide U Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build up Do not place your computer on loose surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer
27. a joystick may strain muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward Viewing angle of the display Position the display 18 to 26 inches directly in front of you with the top of the screen at or a little below eye level Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the proper position jjj UH VAIO PCV J100 Computer User Guide Q Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Front Panel Overview The front panel of your VAIO Computer provides access to the diskette and CD RW drives PCV J 100 Front Controls CD RW Drive CD RW Emergency Eject Hole inside the panel CD RW Diskette Drive rr OO oo e Eject Button Diskette Drive Access Indicator Light Diskette Eject Button VAIO Power Standby t Switch and Indicator Light Hard Disk Drive TT Access Indicator Light
28. cation of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your facsimile machine see your fax software documentation Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Please refer to your telephone directory under Privacy Issues and or Terms of Service For more detailed information please contact CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudi re Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage 5 tage Hull PQ KIA ON2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada g j DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 476 6972 in the United States or 1 800 961 7669 in Canada Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium ion qui fuient ou sont endommag es Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Une ba
29. ce Center On Upgrading the System The procedures described in the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Computer assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety g O Z gt Notes on Use practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system or follow any of the procedures described in the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Computer Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add in cards and other components Follow the procedures described in the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Computer only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure When removing a slot cover be careful not to damage components on the system board or add in cards You may need to temporarily remove add in cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove On Handling a CRT Display Do not place th
30. ce customer to access online support CompuServe 2000 CompuServe Interactive Services Web site http www compuserve com phone 800 848 8990 DirectCD Easy CD Creator Adaptec Inc Web site http www adaptec com phone 408 945 8600 hours M F 8AM 5 PM PT EA O Z gt For Answers to Your Software Questions EarthLink TotalAccess EarthLink Network Inc Web site http help earthlink net techsupport phone 800 395 8410 e mail support earthlink net hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day McAfee s VirusScan Network Associates Inc Web site http support mcafee com phone 408 988 3832 e mail cybr nai com hours M F 9AM 5 PM CT PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc Web site http www arcsoft com www photoisland com phone 510 440 9901 e mail techsupport arcsoft com hours M F 8 30 AM 5 30 PM PT Quicken Basic Intuit Inc Web site http www intuit com support phone 900 555 4688 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Sony Applications Sony Electronics Inc Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase VAIO PCV J100 Computer User Guide Windows 98 Second Edition Operating System Internet Explorer Outlook Express Microsoft Corporation Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972
31. dealer or by contacting Sony at http www sony com accessories 2 Your i LINK peripheral may have a 4 pin connector If so you need a 4 pin to 6 pin i LINK converter cable such as VMC IL4615 or VMC IL4635 VAIO PCV J100 Computer User Guide To connect an i LINK IEEE1394 device 1 Use the j symbol to locate the i LINK connector 2 Plug the i LINK cable into this connector See the manual that came with your i LINK IEEE1394 equipped device for more information on setting it up and using it Enabling Smart Connect Your computer comes with preinstalled Smart Connect software To enable faster startup your computer ships with this software disabled To enable Smart Connect 1 From the Start menu select Settings gt Control Panel The Control Panel window appears g _ gt Enabling Ethernet Click the System icon The System Properties window appears Click the Device Manager tab Click Sony i LINK 1394 Adapter The Sony i LINK 1394 Adapter window appears Click the Enable Device button Click OK The Sony i LINK 1394 Adapter icon should no longer have an X on it This means Smart Connect is now enabled Close all windows and restart your computer in order for the new settings to take effect Now your Smart Connect software is ready to use 3 When you use Smart Connect to connect two VAIO computers you must assign each computer a unique name by which it can be identified when the t
32. device pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Q Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Q Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product Operation with noncompliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception All cables used to connect peripherals must be sh
33. e Topic I want to play a CD with my Microsoft CD Player When you insert a music CD the Sony Media Bar automatically launches to play your CD When the Sony Media Bar is running the Microsoft CD Player does not have access to the CD Close Media Bar to use the Microsoft CD Player If you do not hear any music check all your volume controls Topic When I click an application icon a message such as You must insert the application CD into your drive appears and the software does not start Q Some titles require specific files that are located on the application s CD ROM Insert the disc and try starting the program again Check to make sure you inserted the CD ROM with the label side facing up Topic Why doesn t my CD RW drive record at the highest speed You must use 4x CD RW or 8x CD R media to achieve optimum performance If you must use other media and are having difficulty formatting non 4x CD RW media change the write speed from 4x to a lower setting To change the write speed from the default to a lower speed 1 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop 2 Right click the CD RW drive icon 3 Your CD RW drive is assigned drive G as its default Select Properties 3 4 Select the Settings tab 5 Change the Current Write Speed field to 1x or 2x 6 Click OK Topic How do I change the video resolution of my display 1 From the Start menu select Settings gt Control Panel 2 Click the Di
34. e display near a strong magnetic force Do not block the ventilation slots on the display On Using the Hard Disk Drive m Q Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock Do not move the computer during operation Do not subject the computer to sudden changes in temperature Do not turn off the power while the computer is accessing the hard disk drive On Handling Diskettes Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette Keep diskettes away from magnets Keep diskettes away from direct sunlight and other heat sources jjkj kjE j_ _ _ ____ ___ jjjj____ EM VAIO PCV J100 Computer User Guide On Handling CD Media Q Do not touch the surface of the disc Q Do not drop or bend the disc On Cleaning CD Media Q Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out Ifthe disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Resources Reso
35. e s curit des r seaux de t l communications comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au mat riel terminal Le Minist re n assure toutefois pas que le mat riel fonctionnera la satisfaction de I utilisateur Avant d installer ce mat riel l utilisateur doit s assurer qu il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l entreprise locale de t l communication Le mat riel doit galement tre install en suivant une m thode accept e de raccordement L abonn ne doit pas oublier qu il est possible que la conformit aux conditions nonc es ci dessus n emp che pas la d gradation du service dans certaines situations Les r parations de mat riel homologu doivent tre coordonn es par un repr sentant d sign par le fournisseur L entreprise de t l communications peut demander l utilisateur de d brancher un appareil la suite de r parations ou de modifications effectu es par l utilisateur ou cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise la terre de la source d nergie lectrique des lignes t l phoniques et des canalisations d eau m talliques s il y en a sont raccord s ensemble Cette pr caution est particuli rement importante dans les r gions rurales Avertissement L utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui m me il doi
36. eck 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 diskette is not in the diskette drive unless you are using a bootable diskette Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly as described on the color poster If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Universal Power Supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working Check that the display is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Check that the computer is not in standby mode Topic My files are corrupted or deleted and I want to recover applications or drivers that came with my computer See Using the Application Recovery CD s in this manual Topic My computer or software program locks up 1 2 Press Ctrl Alt Delete to close the application that is currently locked up In the Close Program dialog box scroll down until you locate Not responding next to an application Select this application and click End Task Windows attempts to close the application If the attempt is unsuccessful a second dialog box appears Select End Task again If you are unable to unlock the application repeat the above steps but select Shut Down when the Close Program dialog
37. ed outside the United States Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions 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 Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Smart VAIO Digital Studio Media Park DV gate Media Bar Handycam Mavica PictureGear and i LINK are trademarks of Sony Intel Pentium and Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows and the Windows 98 logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Owner s Record The model number and serial number are located on the back of your Sony VAIO computer Record the serial number in the space provided here Refer to t
38. eo device is properly cleaned Anomalies that you see in captured data could be due to dust or other particles on the video head The last frame captured is one frame before your selected OUT point The frame you see immediately after clicking the OUT button is not captured o EN VAIO PCV J100 Computer User Guide When recording AVI files to tape Q Do not use DVgate when the connected digital video peripheral is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction in the peripheral 3 You can record only AVI files MPEG files cannot be recorded Q To avoid recording problems such as a single frame appearing in multiple frames close other applications on your system while recording Q You cannot use different audio modes on the same tape If you have AVI files that use different audio modes they cannot be recorded at the same time but must be recorded separately Do not attempt to work with AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB Q DvVgate does not support hard disk compression Do not use disk compression if you are planning to work with DV gate Q In order to maximize recording capabilities video and audio data are not available while you are recording Q If DV gate indicates that frames have been dropped close all open applications or defragment your hard drive Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DV gate software the hard disk drive on your computer
39. es via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder or other cameras that support the i LINK interface Smart Capture allows you to capture and compress video or still images that you can save or share via e mail Captures are low resolution making it ideal for e mail For high quality captures use DV gate jj j_j VAIO PCV J100 Computer User Guide Movie Shaker This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing In a few simple steps motion pictures can be combined with special effects still images pictures and music files and then saved in a format most computers can play Main Window Working Panel Editing trays Help Product tray Importing Images and Sound Clips 1 Click import 2 Find the file you want to add 3 Select the file 4 Click Open The file is added to the Clip tray Create a Movie using Shaker After adding clip s to the Clip tray you can create a short movie using the Shaker feature Shaker randomly select clips from the Clip tray to create a 30 second scene Movie Shaker 1 Click the Shake tab 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray 3 Click Shake A thirty second scene is automatically generated and saved to the Product tray 4 To preview switch the Work Panel to Product tray mode and press play Scenes created with Shaker begin
40. g additional hardware precaution 42 adjusting voltage settings 41 air circulation 44 Application Recovery CD 28 30 applications launching problems with 34 B back panel 14 battery disposing 43 C cables 44 CD tray opening problems with 33 CD ROM drives troubleshooting 33 CD RW drive 13 choosing locations 11 43 cleaning computer 43 mouse 38 computer adjusting voltage settings 41 cleaning 43 condensation and 44 disposing of battery 43 lithium ion battery 6 removing cover 42 setting up precautions 43 shutting down 42 starting problems with 31 upgrading 44 connectors power cords 41 precautions 44 CRT display 45 customer assistance support options 47 D disconnecting power cords 42 diskettes handling 45 displaying the taskbar problems with 38 displays problems with 31 setting up 11 o BM VAIO PCV J100 Computer User Guide disposal of lithium ion battery 6 E eject button for floppy disk 13 eject hole for CD RW 13 electronic documentation 47 equipment 43 Ethernet connector 15 European power settings 41 F floppy disk drive 13 front panel 12 G games MIDI connector 15 glare 12 H handling diskettes 45 hard disk 45 hardware adding additional precaution 42 troubleshooting 31 38 headphones connector 15 help 47 l i LINK devices connecting 25 IEEE1394 devices connecting 25 input devices setting up 11 installing additional hardware precaution 42 interference 4
41. gital Video Connecting a Digital Video Recorder Before connecting a digital video camera recorder to your computer turn off the power on the camera After connecting the camera turn the power back on You do not need to turn off the computer when connecting a camera Using DVgate When capturing clips Q Do not use DVgate when the connected digital video peripheral is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction in the peripheral Captures larger than 2 GB 9 minutes and 30 seconds are automatically continued in a second file Q You can record stereo audio stereo 1 while capturing video You cannot add audio on the stereo 2 track after capturing the video data Q You cannot use different audio modes on the same tape You should perform a separate capture for each audio mode you wish to use DVgate does not support hard disk compression You should not use disk compression if you are planning to work with DV gate Title data is saved in the flash memory of a digital video camera and is not transferred to tape by DV gate Q To avoid interruption of capture sessions you should disable the screen saver Q The drop frame compensation feature does not provide accurate compensation adjustments for tapes recorded in LP mode Q For tapes that include a mixture of both SP and LP mode the information displayed by the capture progress indicator may not be accurate Q Make sure the video head of your digital vid
42. gned to provide 2 amps average of 5V power for each card in the system not to exceed a total of 10 amps The total from 5V current draw in a fully loaded system with all the add in card slots filled must not exceed 10 amps If you add components to the system that draw current from the power supply the maximum combined 3 3V and 5V output must not exceed 70 watts _ jjjk___ jj__ j___ _ _jj_ jjj____ EE VAIO PCV J100 Computer User Guide 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 You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may occur during an electrical storm If you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations you may want to purchase a UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup The surge protector prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss The power control button on the front panel does not turn off the system A
43. he model and serial numbers when you call your Sony Service Center Model Number PCV J100 Serial Number EE O Safety Information and Caution CDRW Laser diode properties Laser output 1 0mW Read 35mW Write Wave Length 777 787nm 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
44. ielded and grounded Operation with cables connected to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and television reception FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules The FCC Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment is 0 7 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 es EM VAIO PCV J100 Computer User Guide telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations
45. isplays press the F2 key on your keyboard 3 Select the Advanced tab from the CMOS Setup Utility screen Be 4 Troubleshooting Select I O Device Configuration and use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode 3 You can toggle between the Normal bi directional EPP ECP and ECP EPP 5 options using the Plus or Minus keys When the desired setting displays press the Escape key Topic My CD drive tray does not open Q 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 the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop 2 Right click the CD ROM icon 3 Select the Eject option from the pop up menu For the PCV J100 if the Eject button does not work you must manually flip down the CD front panel and then you can open the tray by inserting a straightened heavyweight paper clip into the emergency eject hole Topic I cannot play a CD ROM U After inserting your CD wait a few seconds for it to be detected before trying to access it Make sure you place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up Make sure the software is installed according to the program s instructions If your drive reads some CDs but not others check the shiny side of the disc for dirt or scratches You may also need to clean the disc drive lens with an appropriate cleaner VAIO PCV J100 Computer User Guid
46. pplications that make it easy to use advanced multimedia formats This section highlights the Media Park applications and the digital video capabilities Media Bar Media Bar software is your all in one solution for audio video playback Media Bar software handles all common computer multimedia formats and controls selected Sony devices Media Bar software encompasses audio video library cataloging and playlist management in addition to digital video quality control and effects features Media Bar seamlessly integrates a variety of new media formats with an easy to use software interface DVgate DVgate makes it easy to edit digital videos You can capture edit and grab digital video clips and then assemble them into a polished home video everyone will enjoy You can also use DV gate to capture individual frames from digital video clips and then save them as graphic files Enhance your Web page send family and friends your favorite stills create your own wallpaper The possibilities are endless PictureGear PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on your computer Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures Brighten contrast enhance resize crop and color correct your pictures Create panoramic views animations screen savers wallpaper and even HTML photo albums Smart Capture Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messag
47. press S2 Internet Explorer S3 Media Bar S4 Picture Gear S5 DVGate Motion S6 Help Demo U All six buttons are reprogrammable To change the settings of the S Keys 1 From the Start menu select Programs gt VAIO Action Setup gt VAIO Action Setup You can also double click E on the Windows taskbar to open VAIO Action Setup 2 Click the S Key you want to change 3 From the Select Application dialog box click the radio button for the desired type of function The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the right 3 You may also use the drag and drop feature to place any application into the list box 4 The Confirmation Application Name window appears showing you the application you have selected Click Next 5 You may now type a new name and description if desired Then click Finish Pre setting i LINK devices Pre setting i LINK devices You can pre set your i LINK equipped devices to launch desired functions such as automatically starting DVgate applications or connecting two VAIO computers To pre set your i LINK device to launch a desired function 1 SS nan bk Ww N N 10 11 12 13 From the Start menu select Programs gt VAIO Action Setup gt VAIO Action Setup Click i LINK Click the Advanced Setting tab Click the Enable i LINK launcher function checkbox and click Apply Connect the device to your computer with your i LINK cable
48. que dans un endroit mouill moins que la prise soit con ue cet effet Ne jamais toucher un fil t l phonique d couvert ou un terminal moins que la ligne t l phonique n ait t d branch de l interface r seau Soyez tr s prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez les lignes t l phoniques vitez d utiliser le modem durant un orage lectrique Q N utilisez pas le modem ni le t l phone pour pr venir d une fuite de gaz vous tes pr s de la fuite Q L appareil doit tre le plus pr s possible d une prise murale pour en faciliter T acc s For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 476 6972 in the United States or 1 800 961 7669 in Canada Sony Customer Support can be reached at www sony com pcsupport Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCV J100 Responsible Sony Electronics Inc Party Address 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 Telephone 201 930 6972 This phone number is for FCC related matters only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
49. radation of service in some situations o oO VAIO PCV J100 Computer User Guide Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment may give the telecommunications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or electrician as appropriate NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 The Ringer Equivalence Number for this equipment is 0 7 AVIS DE L INDUSTRIE CANADA AVIS L tiquette d Industrie Canada identifie le mat riel homologu Cette tiquette certifie que le mat riel est conforme aux normes de protection d exploitation et d
50. rted to use your computer You must reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it To use the System Recovery CD s 2 You need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System Recovery CD s 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD RW drive i The System Recovery utility boots from the CD RW drive It must be in the drive when you turn on the computer 2 Shut down your computer 3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer 4 Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End User License Agreement 5 When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Z Your system may include one or two System Recovery CDs If you have two System Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD s you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD s after restarting Windows Insert the Application Recovery CD s to complete full recovery of your system jUj UH VAIO PCV J100 Computer User Guide Using the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD program allows you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers if they are corrupted or
51. splay icon and select the Settings tab 3 Move the Display area slider to change the resolution 4 Click OK gi ___ k_ ___jUjjUjUjUjJj Troubleshooting Topic Why is there no sound in any application There are independent controls for your system volume Q U Check that the speakers are plugged into the HEADPHONES connector If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If the speakers are powered by batteries check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If the speakers use an external power source make sure that the power cord is plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip If the speakers have their own volume control check the volume level If the program you are using has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in the application in the audio mixer and in Windows There is a volume control on the Windows taskbar Click the icon and slide the level bar up to increase the volume Check that the Mute check box is not selected in the Windows volume control KE If you connected headphones to the computer you will not hear sound from the speakers Topic My modem connection is slow The computer s modem uses Lucent 1648 technology V 90 Many factors influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you
52. t avoir recours un service d inspection des installations lectriques ou un lectricien selon le cas AVIS L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie IES assign chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent tre raccord s une interface La terminaison d une interface t l phonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs la seule condition que la somme d indices d quivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n exc de pas 5 L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie de ce mat riel est de 0 7 EE O Z gt Contents WeelCO MG ESR HHHH Choosing an Ergonomic Location 11 Front Panel Overview ss 12 Back Panel Overview keke kek k 14 VAIO Action Setup PER KE ENE Nee at ce LO Pre setting i LINK devices eke 17 Changing the Window Design of Sony Software 18 Sony Digital Media Park Applications 19 Movie SHAKES A K s ani Wey danen da o pesl de 20 Importing Images and Sound Clips 20 Create a Movie using Shaker sas intrants 20 Editing Clips and Scenes unanime 21 SAVINGS a Moyie ER x na e nn re bek e Re 22 Using Digital Vid o ZH n k re 23 Connecting a Digital Video Recorder sseeeeeeeeecereeeeeeeeeee 23 Using DV gal Sens dake R I a ie 9003ja1 e 23 Hard Drive Partition keke 24 Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive
53. tion Welcome Thank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO computer Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy to use functionality This User Guide contains information about the applications included with your system contact information for software vendors and the specifications for your computer Choosing an Ergonomic Location Before you get started find the best location for your new computer Here are some things to consider when planning your workspace m Stable work surface Use a stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other equipment Ventilation Leave at least eight inches of space on the left and back sides of your computer to enable proper ventilation Placement of the keyboard mouse and other input devices Place your keyboard mouse and other input devices so that your arms and hands are in a relaxed comfortable position The keyboard should be directly in front of you Adjust the level of the keyboard so that your lower arms are parallel to the floor Keep your wrists in a relaxed position when you are using the keyboard not angled up or down Use the palmrest only briefly for resting While typing never use the palmrest or rest your hands on the table Position the mouse at the same level as the keyboard Hold the mouse with a relaxed hand and use your whole arm to move it Take breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the mouse or
54. tterie non conforme pr sente un danger d explosion La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type quivalent recommand par le fabricant Evacuer les batteries us es selon les directives du fabricant The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children La manutention incorrecte du module de batterie de cet appareil pr sente un risque d incendie ou de br lures chimiques Ne pas d monter incin rer ou exposer une temp rature de plus de 100 C vacuer promptement la batterie us e Garder hors de port e des enfants INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the useris satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent deg
55. urces Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence 1 Quick Start Contains information on how to set up your computer quickly and easily 2 User Guide Contains information on how to get the most from your computer find help and solve common problems Also includes product specifications 3 Electronic QuickStart and the User Guide are available electronically Documentation on your hard drive Two additional documents Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Computer and Troubleshooting Help are also available To access these documents click the Start button point to Help Center and then point to the desired document 4 Manualsandonline Most manuals for preinstalled software are located on your help files that may hard disk drive as online help files You can access online accompany your help files from the Help menu in a specific application A printed manual is available for some applications preinstalled software 5 Knowledge Provides instant access to information on commonly Database encountered problems Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can access the Sony Knowledge Database at http www sony com pcsupport 6 Sony Fax on This service provides you with answers to commonly asked
56. wo computers are networked See the Smart Connect online Help for more information Enabling Ethernet Your computer comes with a preinstalled Ethernet interface To enable faster startup your computer ships with this function disabled You may however enable Ethernet connectivity by following the instructions below To enable the Ethernet connection 1 2 3 Right click My Computer on the desktop and select Properties Click the Device Manager tab Select Realtek RTL8139 A B C 8130 PCI Fast Ethernet NIC under the Network Adapters category Click Properties Click Enable Device and then click OK Click Close _ jj_ _ jjj___ jjkk ___ ____ _j_ jjj jj___E VAIO PCV J100 Computer User Guide System and Application Recovery CD s System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics The System Recovery CD program allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased accidentally It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics The Application Recovery CD program allows you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers Use it to restore corrupted or accidentally erased files Using the System Recovery CD s You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or accidentally erased You may not need to recover the entire
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