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Sony PCV-RS100 User's Guide

1. MUSIC VIDEO PHOTO This guide provides a brief overview of the VAIO Media software and features For detailed instructions about setting up and using VAIO Media see the VAIO Media Help Page 52 Using VAIO Media Software To share music video and photos with the VAIO Media system set up one computer on your network as the central library or media server and install the VAIO Media client software on other computers Computers on the network with the VAIO Media client software can then view the multimedia content stored on the VAIO Media server computer Page 53 Setting up a VAIO Media server computer A VAIO computer that shipped with VAIO Media software preinstalled can be used as a VAIO Media server within a network environment To support video files the VAIO computer must have Giga Pocket software vers 5 0 or later installed 1 Prepare your multimedia content Music files Use SonicStage 1 5 software to create playlists of music files on your VAIO Media server computer The VAIO Media Music Server software automatically makes SonicStage software ver 1 5 playlists available to VAIO Media users on your network Image files To make your image files available to VAIO Media users on your network place the image files JPEG GIF BMP or TIFF format into the folder C Documents and Settings All Users Photo Server VAIO Media Video files Use Giga Pocket software ver 5 0 or later to create cabi
2. About Using Peripheral Equipment Page 89 About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator 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 If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working Verify that the monitor is plugged into a power source and turned on If your system has a built in monitor confirm that it is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the system is turned on Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Confirm that the computer is not in stand by mode Why did my computer or software stop responding You can try to locate and close the software application that has stopped responding 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 From the Applications tab locate the application that has the status message Not responding 3 Select the application that has a Not Responding status and click End Task
3. The CD Info button feature is not supported for all audio CDs Click Change CD Recording Format on the Record Window to select a different recording format and bit rate See the online SonicStage Help guide for more information You have two options for recording the audio tracks on a CD 1 Click the Record All button to record all the tracks on a CD 2 Click the Rec Selection button to record the specific tracks you checked in the List Area When the Select Playlist window appears select either Create a New Playlist or Add to Playlist and click the Start Rec button When the recording is finished the playlist appears in the Playlist window Page 47 Transferring songs Check In Check Out You can use SonicStage software to transfer audio files between the playlists stored in the Music Drive and the external devices or media Transferring files from the Music Drive to the external device or media is called check out and transferring files from the external device or media to the Music Drive is called check in See the instructions supplied with the external device or media for more information on how to use it The following instructions explain how to check in and check out audio files from the Music Drive to a USB device a MiniDisc or a MagicGate Memory Sticke media For instructions on automatically checking in and out audio files see the online SonicStage Help guide To check out songs 1 Connect the external devi
4. 1 Press the power button on the computer to turn on the power 2 Press the power button on the display to turn on the power 3 Press the power button located on the side of the right speaker to turn on the power To turn on your computer Page 19 Registering your Computer Take advantage of Sony s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer Sony Customer Support Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer Limited warranty Protect your investment See the Warranty Card for more details 4 You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the unit Follow the on screen instructions to complete the registration process If you are not able to register your computer during the first session you are provided with additional registration opportunities later Page 20 Setting Up your Dial up Connection The first time you turn your computer on follow these steps to set up your dial up connection 1 Click Start from the Windows taskbar and select All Programs 2 Point to Accessories point to Communications and then click New Connection Wizard The Location Information window appears Location Information window Location Information 3 Enter in your information as requested Click OK The Phone and Modem Options window appears Before you can make any phone
5. 6 If your files are located in My Music under Music Tasks click Copy to audio CD or Copy all items to audio CD Skip to step 6 5 In the Copy Items dialog box click the read write drive iconz and click Copy 6 Under Other Places click My Computer and click the CD RW or DVD RW drive Windows displays the temporary area that holds the files until they are copied to the CD 7 Confirm that the files and folders you want to copy are displayed under Files Ready to Be Written to the CD 8 Click Write to CD under CD Writing Tasks The CD Writing Wizard starts 9 Follow the instructions in the wizard to complete writing the files or folders to the CD When the writing process is finished the wizard displays a check box that enables you to copy another CD To create additional copies click Yes write these files to another CD insert a blank CD R or CD RW disc and click Next To copy files to a DVD using preinstalled software If your VAIO computer is equipped with a DVD RW drive you can copy files to DVD R or DVD RW media using the preinstalled DVD burning software To learn more about creating DVDs refer to Creating DVDs an online guide that provides information designed to help you become familiar with your DVD RW drive and the DVD recording software applications included with your computer To access this online information 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help and Sup
6. View the contents of the audio CD or CD R Enables you to record audio files to the hard disk drive MS View the audio files stored on the MagicGate Memory Stick media if one is inserted in the Memory Stick slot Devices Media e View the status of your audio files connected external device or inserted media SonicStage Main Window Playlist View todd track to Faria a ede Lis Gy Oury ew T Sole Lass Trat OU By Keprendsevet 1 Recording Assistant button Page 44 Displays the Recording Assistant window where you can record or transfer audio files 8 Volume Control buttons Controls the volume for playing audio files 2 Source icons Changes the window according to the selected feature 9 Equalizer button Displays the Equalizer dialog box where you can adjust the sound quality and register new settings 3 Playback Area Playlist view Contains different functions depending on the source icon you select The Player control buttons which enable you to play pause stop fast forward and reverse are located in this area 10 Sound Effect button Displays the menu where you can adjust the Vocal Canceller settings 4 Import button Displays the Import window where you can import audio files from the hard disk drive to the Music Drive 11 Visualizer button Displays or hides the Visualizer window where you can view images synchronized to the audio file s sound 5 Content Area Playlist view
7. computer when it is adversely affecting the telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem 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 Service Center The hard disk drive Your computer s hard disk has 5 GB allocated to a special recovery partition This hard disk space is not available for use See the section Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard for more information about hard disk drive partitions 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 Page 106 Do not turn off the power while the computer is accessing the hard disk drive The optical disc drives Your computer is equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door After pushing the eject button wait for the drive to stop reading the CD It may take a few moments for the drive tray to eject Gently push the drive tray in when closing the optical drive door Do not force the door or handle roughly After closing the drive door wait a few moments for the drive to begin reading the CD Page 107
8. About i LINK Compatibility Page 60 About Your Hard Disk Drive To improve the performance of Sony audio and video software applications the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions drives C and D Some Sony software applications save files to the drive D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your drive C partition To maintain optimum system performance you should defragment your system regularly Defragmenting your hard disk drive If you encounter frame dropping while recording digital video onto your hard disk drive defragmentation may be necessary l Deactivate your screen saver and close other open applications if applicable 2 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs 3 Point to Accessories point to System Tools and then select Disk Defragmenter The Disk Defragment dialog box appears 4 Select Action from the menu bar and click Analyze 4 It may take a long time to complete the defragmentation process depending on the data capacity and current utilization of your computer s hard disk drive s Page 61 About i LINK Compatibility Your VAIO computer may be equipped with a 4 pin and or a 6 pin i LINK port depending on the system configuration purchased A 4 pin i LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i LINK device A 6 pin i LINK port can supply power 10V to 12V to a connected i LINK device if the device i
9. CD for a blank CD R disc when requested to do so in the middle of the copying process l 2 Quit SonicStage if the application is open Click Start click All Programs point to SonicStage and click Backing up Audio CDs The Backing Up Audio CDs utility starts Insert the CD you want to make a backup of into your CD drive Insert the CD into the optical drive you use to read CDs Depending upon your computer model this may be a CD ROM drive CD RW drive a DVD ROM drive a DVD RW drive or a Combo Drive On computer models that have both a read only optical drive CD ROM or DVD ROM and an optical writing drive CD RW or DVD RW put the CD into the read only optical drive On computer models that have both a read only optical drive CD ROM or DVD ROM and an optical writing drive CD RW or DVD RW insert a blank CD R disc into the optical writing drive Make sure your CD drive is selected in the Retrieve from drive list On computer models that have both a read only optical drive CD ROM or DVD ROM and an optical writing drive CD RW or DVD RW make sure your optical writing drive is selected in the Write to drive list Click Start The audio data is read from your audio CD On computer models that have both a read only optical drive CD ROM or DVD ROM and an optical writing drive CD RW or DVD RW the data is immediately written to the blank CD R disc The Copy Successful message appears The backup copy is finished
10. On computer models that have only a single optical drive CD RW DVD RW or Combo Drive the Reading completed message appears after the data is read from the original CD If a Reading complete message appears remove the original source CD from the optical writing drive and insert a blank CD R disc Click OK The audio data is written to the blank CD R disc The Copy Successful message appears The backup copy is complete To view the SonicStage Help 1 2 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click All Programs Point to SonicStage and click SonicStage Help Page 50 Additional features SonicStage Backup Tool You can back up and restore music graphics and information data managed by SonicStage software You must be connected to the Internet to use the SonicStage Backup Tool Import audio files in various formats You can import audio files in various formats such as the ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus MP3 or WAV standards You can also import audio files that comply with the Microsofte Windows Media Technologies WMT standard identified by asf or wma extensions Manage your audio files through the Playlist feature of SonicStage software Manage imported songs on the playlist Additional features are available when you register your imported songs through the Playlist feature of the SonicStage software You can manage your music by creating your own list of songs categorized by genre or artist displaying your song
11. Recovery Wizard is a quick and easy way to repair your computer s operating system or original software if they become unstable or stop working properly If your hard drive loses its partitions and you are not able to restore your system using the instructions provided here you can order a Partition Recovery CD Assembly PRCD ASSY to restore your system To order the Partition Recovery CD Assembly 1 Go to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at http servicesales sel sony com 2 In the Search by type section enter the part number A8113809A Click Retrieve Part Info The Item Information window appears 3 Verify the part number item description and availability Click Continue to Check Out to purchase the PRCD Assembly If you are not able to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site contact a customer service representative at 1 800 488 7669 Page 88 CO This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems You can also find helpful information on how to use your computer s hardware features and preinstalled software Your computer may not be equipped with all of the features or software discussed in this section depending on the system configuration purchased About VAIO Computer Functions About Software About Using the Optical Disc Drive s About the Mouse and Keyboard About the Modem About the Speakers About Using a Microphone
12. Use the appropriate paper when creating items such as postcards labels or business cards Page 42 Working with Digital Music You can play music on your computer create custom audio CDs and check music out to portable digital music devices such as Net MD players and Network Walkman Digital Music Players Your computer is equipped with SonicStage software which employs Sony s OpenMG copyright protection technology and advanced ATRAC3 audio file format These features enable you to enjoy digital music while protecting the rights of copyright holders You can enjoy digital music with SonicStage software in a wide variety of ways Play and record music from audio CDs SonicStage software enables you to play your audio CDs and record audio tracks to your computer Music tracks recorded to your computer can be combined into Playlists and checked out to portable music devices so you can take your music with you Create custom audio CDs On computer models equipped with a CD recording device you can create custom audio CDs from your SonicStage Playlists mixing tracks from different sources and artist Make backup copies of your audio CDs On computer models equipped with a CD recording device SonicStage software s Backing Up Audio CDs utility makes it easy to create backup copies of your audio CDs Use Playlists to organize and manage your music SonicStage software s powerful hierarchical Playlist feature enables you to organi
13. box select the movie file you want to export and click Open The ADD dialog box closes and your selected movie appears in the Record list in the DVgate Motion AVI file list window Click RECORD ALL The Output dialog box appears Click OK The Output dialog box closes and recording to your DV camera begins Additional Information about using DVgate software Turn off the power to your digital video camcorder before connecting it to your computer After connecting the device turn its power back on You do not need to turn off the computer when connecting the camcorder DVgate software does not support MICROMV digital video cameras Under the Microsoft Windowse XP operating system do not capture DV AVI video files to the root directory the top level of your hard disk drive Instead create a folder and capture files to this folder Do not use DVgate software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode as this may produce a malfunction in the device Video captures larger than 2 GB 9 minutes and 30 seconds are automatically continued in a second file You can record stereo audio stereo 1 while capturing video or you can add audio on the stereo 2 track after capturing the video data You cannot use different audio modes on the same tape Perform a separate capture for each audio mode you wish to use DVgate software does not support hard disk compression Do not use disk compression if you are p
14. is complete and users can access media files stored on the VAIO Media server Page 56 Using the VAIO Media software When VAIO Media software has been installed on the server and client computers start VAIO Media on the server and client To start VAIO Media software on a server computer l Click Start on the Windows taskbar point to All Programs point to VAIO Media Server and then click Console to start VAIO Media Specify the service to start and click Start Or click Start All to start all VAIO Media services To start VAIO Media software on a client computer 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar point to All Programs and point to VAIO Media Or click the VAIO Home Network icon on the desktop The VAIO Media main window is displayed VAIO Media main window MUSIC T Version A moro View Photos is Homepage US close Click the content you want to access MUSIC PHOTO or VIDEO VAIO Media searches for an available VAIO Media server computer on your network If more than one VAIO Media server is found the Please select a server window appears Select the desired VAIO Media server computer from the list If only one VAIO Media server is found on your network a Playlists music Folders images or Video Cabinets video window appears depending upon the type of content you selected These windows display a listing of available playlists image folders or video
15. list in the Playlist feature and arranging your songs ina customized order using the Playlist folders Edit your music by combining multiple songs into a single song or divide one song into two by using the Combine and Divide features Simple mode The main SonicStage window viewed in Simple mode is a smaller compact version of Full mode This may be convenient when you want to listen to music with SonicStage software while using other applications or whenever you feel the Full mode view is intrusive The design of the main SonicStage window in simple mode can be changed by selecting a new skin which enhances the window s appearance The Simple mode feature enables you to perform playback operations only Page 51 Sharing Video Images and Music on a Network Your VAIO Media server computer can store three types of media Music files VAIO Media supports music files in MP3 WAV OpenMG ATRAC3_ and WMA formats On your VAIO Media server computer use SonicStage 1 5 software to create playlists of music to share on your network Video files VAIO Media supports Video Capsule files created by Giga Pocket 5 0 software or later Video Capsules in MPEG1 LP MPEG2 SP and MPEG2 HQ formats are supported Only VAIO computers with Giga Pocket 5 0 software or later installed can be VAIO Media servers for video Image files VAIO Media supports image files in JPEG GIF BMP and TIFF formats VAIO Media feature overview
16. may appear Windows XP device media identification window CARD 1 F gt This disk or device contains more than one type of cS content What do you want Windows to do A Print the pictures R using Photo Printing Wizard View images using VisualFlow Import Photo using PictureGear Studio PhotoCollection La Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer Take no action Play Ra A naina Windama hdadia Planar ba Cancel Select Import Photo using PictureGear Studio PhotoCollection to proceed directly to the PhotoCollection Import Window See Step 2 1 Click Import Photo Your connected digital camera camcorder or Memory Sticke media is displayed in a Select Device window Connect your digital camera or camcorder to your computer or insert your Memory Stick media into the appropriate slot before attempting to import pictures Select Device window PhotoCollection 2 Click List to view all pictures that are located on the device or media Make your selections and click Import Selected Photos A Specify Folder window appears Specify Folder window Page 34 OP hotoColtection J5 x Initial Screen Beck Specify a Hider to etgort photos Ss stome inport into a nam tider Photo Folter Nene My Vecetion Import nto a existing Hater Photo Folder Nene 3 Select a folder option If you are importing to a new folder t
17. pass Se dete to someone urng pome meda about the Ge site id 3 Click to select an export format A Select Folder window appears Select Folder window Select Fokter Please select the tiger where you we to export he Se Folder to boort O Oocuments and Se ttings My Documents My Abume File to be Saved 4 Click Browse and navigate to the destination folder Enter a file name if desired 5 Click Export A progress window appears briefly Finish Exporting window The Se wes created Fie tobe Swed SDocwnents and Settmestsony ADe shtopeFlower Shon sef rms Return to Edt Abom Screen 6 An export completion message window appears displaying the file name and file size Click Return to Edit Album Screen Page 41 Using the PrintStudio feature Use PrintStudio to design original postcards calendars art and labels using your favorite pictures 1 Click PrintStudio The PrintStudio window appears PrintStudio window PrintStudio J5 x Select the work you would ike to create eai Name Card Card Stort Creating 2 Select the item you want to create and click Start Creating The initial creation window appears The initial window varies depending on the item you are creating 3 Make selections for the picture s design layout and custom decoration for the item you wish to create 4 Set the number of copies to be printed and select a connected printer Click Print 4
18. power cords cables and peripheral devices register your computer with Sony and establish a dial up connection to the Internet The Quick Start can also provide troubleshooting support if problems occur VAIO Computer User Guide The online User Guide provides information about configuring maintaining and upgrading your computer This support resource offers a variety of available topics enabling you to quickly view specific information using context sensitive search features To access the online User Guide 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar 2 Click Help and Support The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears 3 Click VAIO User Guide Specifications The online specifications sheet lists the hardware configuration and preinstalled software applications of your VAIO computer You can view your system s processor speed determine the amount of installed memory identify optical drive specifications and more To access the online specification sheet 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center click VAIO User Guide 3 Click Welcome from the menu displayed in the right frame 4 Locate the link in the text View the VAIO2 Computer Specifications Preinstalled software Help files Each preinstalled software application provides online Help that describes the software s features In these Help files you can find tutorials that teach you to use th
19. sheet for optical drive information 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3 5 inch floppy disk 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on off Page 7 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is in Stand by mode 7 i LINK 4 pin port IEEE 1394 Connection for a compatible digital device 8 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1 9 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2 10 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk 11 Power indicator VAIO Light is blue when the computer is on The light turns off when the computer is in Standby mode or turned off 12 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data 13 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports 2 Connections for compatible high full low speed USB devices 4 For your convenience your computer includes USB and i LINK ports on both the front and back panels The 4 pin i LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6 pin i LINK port is located on the back Additional information Your computer is equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door After pushing the eject button wait
20. supplied with all of the software discussed in this section depending on the system configuration you purchased How do I create an audio CD with preinstalled Sony software Your VAIO computer has SonicStage software preinstalled on your computer SonicStage is a digital music management software that enables you work with digital music from audio CDs and from the Internet You can play music on your computer create custom audio CDs and check music out to compatible digital music devices SonicStage software employs OpenMG copyright protection technology and advanced ATRAC3 audio file format to allow you to enjoy digital music while protecting the rights of copyright holders To access SonicStage software Help 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click All Programs 2 Point to SonicStage and click SonicStage 3 On the Help menu click SonicStage Help How do I use the System Restore feature in Windows XP System Restore is a feature of the Microsoft Windowse XP operating system that enables you to restore your computer to a previous state if a problem occurs System Restore provides the following support Restores your system to a previous state Restores without erasing your personal data files Creates restore points daily and when software applications or utilities are installed Maintains storage of one to three weeks of past restore points Enables you to create your own custom restore points Locates
21. taskbar may be hidden or minimized Use the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by pointing to the left right top and bottom edges of the screen The taskbar appears when the cursor is placed over its location 1 Right click on the taskbar and select Properties from the shortcut menu 2 Clear the check box for Auto hide the taskbar then click OK Use the mouse to locate a minimized taskbar by pointing to the left right top and bottom edges of the display screen The taskbar has been located when the cursor changes to a double arrow cursor Left click and drag away from the edge of the display screen The minimized taskbar resizes and becomes visible 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 How do I change the video resolution of my display 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel 2 Select Appearances and Themes then select Change the screen resolution 3 Click the Settings tab 4 Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to the desired levels 5 Click Apply and then click OK How do I change the parallel port type to ECP EPP or bi directional You can change the parallel portz type using the System Setup utility CMOS Setup Utility To access System Setup 1 Click Start in the Windows taskb
22. the keyboard port on the back of the computer 2 Plug the mouse cable into the mouse port on the back of the computer To connect the keyboard and mouse Page 16 Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables 1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack and plug its cable into the telephone jack located on the back panel of your computer 2 Plug the modem cable supplied into the modem line jack located on the back panel of your computer 3 Plug the other end of the modem cable into the wall jack To connect the telephone and modem cables L gt A Your computer has a protective sticker oS covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel Connect only 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port Using other cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the Ethernet port For help on connecting to a network see your network administrator Page 17 Connecting the Power Cords 1 Plug the power cord connector into the AC Input port located on the back panel of the computer 2 Plug both the display and computer power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip To connect the power cords Page 18 Turning On Your Computer When you start your system for the first time your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that prompts you to restart your computer Respond to this prompt immediately
23. to DVgate and click DVgate Assemble DVgate Assemble starts Click ADD The ADD dialog box appears In the ADD dialog box select the video clip files you want to include in your combined movie and click Open You can select multiple clips by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking several files Your selected clips appear in the Assemble list in the DVgate Assemble window If necessary edit the order of clips in the Assemble list For the combined movie clips are combined in the order they appear in the Assemble list starting from the top To rearrange the order drag clips up and down the list To remove a clip from the list click it and click DELETE To copy a clip click it click Copy on the Edit menu click the location on the list where you want the copy to be placed and click Insert on the Edit menu If necessary trim your video clips to include only the scenes you want included in the final movie using these steps Double click a clip The clip opens in the DVgate Assemble Clip window Drag the slider to the point in the clip where your chosen scene begins Click BEGIN Drag the slider to the point in the clip where your chosen scene ends Click END To view your trimmed clip make sure the BEGIN END check box is not selected Use the Play button to play your clip If the BEGIN END check box is selected the entire clip is played back You can also set the starting and stopping points for you
24. volume of the speaker Press the Mute button again to restore sound Standby Press the button to place the computer in Standby mode Press the Power button or any key briefly to resume normal operation Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad The Num Lock indicator lights Press the Num Lock key again to deactivate the numeric keypad Directional Arrows The Up Down Left and Right arrow keys move the pointer on the screen Applications 5 The Applications key displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button Windows V oe a AO The key with the Microsoft Windowse logo displays the Start menu Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking Start on the taskbar INDICATORS FUNCTION Page 11 Num Lock The Num Lock indicator lights when the numeric keypad is activated When the indicator is off the directional arrow and correction keys on the numeric keypad area are active Caps Lock The Caps Lock indicator lights up to advise you that the keyboard is set to type letters in uppercase When the indicator is off the letters appear in lower case as you type Scroll Lock The Scroll Lock indicator lights up to advise you that your screen s scrolling pattern has changed When the indicator is off the screen scrolls normally This function is not a
25. 3 To select the photos you want to include in your album from available folders click List The Photo List window appears Photo List window Photo List These are the photos in the Photo Folder You can select the photos from here to create an Album Sample Selected Photo s 0 20 a nq 1 a 002 jpg 003 jpg 004 jpg Select All Clear Selection Create the Album wth the selected photo s Close 4 Click Create the Album with the selected photo s after making your picture selection s A Select Design window appears Select Design window Page 38 kj 4 4 a ad JF s 3a e 3 L d a t ga Ae gede An d y Harara kg a 5 Click to select a design layout for your album Use the scroll bar to view all available album designs A Select Layout window appears Select Layout window 6 Click to select a page layout for your album Use the scroll bar to view all available layout designs A preview of your selected design and page layout is displayed Scroll through your album using the book icons at the bottom of the window Album preview window Page 39 PhotoAlbum 5 x Ele ot Actions Hep 7 Click Edit Album to make changes to your album Customize your album by adding more pictures pages decorations or comments or by deleting pages Click Edit Page to customize a page in your album You can customize with your own drawing stamps or other decoration
26. About Handling a Monitor Display Do not change the display refresh rate to 85 Hz as DVD playback and the DVgate software may not function correctly Sony recommends that you keep your display at the preset optimal refresh rate 75 Hz 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 The image disappears after a period of time You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Page 108 About DVD CD and Floppy Disk Media 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 The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive and damage the drive Cleaning CD or DVD media 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 For normal clean
27. Configure the jumpers on the new drive as a slave See the configuration instructions supplied with your drive 5 Detach the power and drive cables from the original hard disk drive that is preinstalled in your computer 6 Release the drive holder from the chassis by removing the drive holder screw 7 Slide the drive holder out Removing the drive holder Page 73 8 Slide the new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive to the holes in the Drive holder 9 Secure the drive to the drive holder with screws through the holes on each side of the drive holder Attaching the drive screws Your new hard disk drive is supplied with the necessary screws Do not overtighten these screws when securing the new drive to the drive holder 10 Realign the drive holder with the tracks on the inside of the chassis and slide the drive holder in completely 11 Reinsert the drive holder screw and tighten to lock the drive holder back into position 12 Connect the second drive connector to the new drive Orient the connector to align pin 1 on the red side of the ribbon cable with pin 1 on the new drive 13 Connect the second power connector to the new drive following the instructions supplied with the drive Replacing the drive holder Page 74 14 Replace the cover See Replacing the cover 15 Reconnect the power cord to your computer Identifying the additional hard disk space W
28. Displays the playlists that are contained within the Categorized List you selected Double click a playlist to view its tracks 12 Internet button Displays or hides the Internet window where you can download or stream audio files via EMD services 6 Categorized List Tree view Displays the playlists stored in the Music Drive by artist name genre format and so on and enables you to locate your audio files 13 Internet address drop down list Playlist view Displays Internet addresses associated with the currently selected song You can create a URL for either the album or individual tracks Click GO to immediately connect to the Internet address displayed in the drop down list 7 Menu button Displays the SonicStage main menu 14 Switch to Edit Area button Switches the Content Area to the Edit Area Page 45 Recording from a CD You can record songs from audio CDs and add them to playlists in SonicStage software When you record from an audio CD from your optical drive for the first time the CD Drive Optimization dialog box appears Click Start to verify your optical drive After the verification is performed recording begins 1 Insert an audio CD into your computer s optical drive The Microsoft Windowse system recognizes the CD and a window may appear asking you to select an action Click Cancel to close this window When SonicStage software is running and an audio CD is inserted an Internet connection to CDDB is automati
29. I M S 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 View the Electronic Flyer which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer View the VAIOs Computer Specifications which lists your computer s hardware specifications and preinstalled software information Page 1 Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO computer Your new high performance multimedia computer combines state of the art computer functionality with the latest audio video and information technology features Unpacking Your Computer Planning An Ergonomic Work Space Page 2 Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown depending on the system configuration you purchased For details on the accessories supplied with your computer see the online Specifications sheet Com puter and supplied accessories See the online specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories System Unit Speakers Power Cord Manuals VAIO Computer Quick Start Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support safety guidelines and owner s inf
30. Windows attempts to close the application If your computer does not respond or the application does not close try the following steps 1 Save any open files if possible 2 Press the Alt F4 keys The Turn Off Computer window appears 3 Click Restart If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power button 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 A Pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds may result in the loss of data from files that are currently open Why does the Windows operating system stop responding 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 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems A list of specific problem topics appears on the right side of the dialog box 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter Follow the on screen instructions according to your specific situation Page 90 I cannot find the Windows taskbar The Windows
31. ar and select Turn Off Computer Select Restart 2 When the Sony screen displays press the F2 key on your keyboard 3 Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen 4 Select I O Device Configuration and press Enter 5 Use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode and press Enter 4 You can toggle between the Normal bi directional EPP ECP and ECP EPP options using the directional arrow keys 6 Select the desired setting displays and press Enter 7 Press the F10 key to Save and Exit Where can I find a listing of my computer s preinstalled hardware You can find details about the drives cards and memory modules that are installed on your system by viewing the online specifications sheet This online document describes the hardware configuration of your VAIO computer To access the online specifications sheet 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu click VAIO User Guide Page 91 3 Click the Welcome link The Welcome page displays on the right 4 Locate the link in the text View the VAIO Computer Specifications 1Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with a floppy disk drive You can purchase this equipment separately 2 Your VAIO computer may not be equipped with a parallel port See the online specifications sheet for details on your computer s hardware configuration Page 92 About Software Your computer may not be
32. ay 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 All software applications that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your computer s modem If you have installed other software contact the software publisher for information on how to configure the software in order to recognize the modem If it appears that your modem is not functioning properly check the device status 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options 3 From the Modems tab click to select your modem 4 Click Properties The Modem Properties window appears 5 Review the information in the Device status section If your modem is not working properly click the Troubleshoot button The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears 6 Follow the on screen instructions to resolve the problem 4 You may need to reinstall the modem drivers See Application Recovery to reinstall VAIO Driver How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch tone dialing 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then cl
33. cabinets Playlists window 3 32 some 00 58 15 2 Click on the desired playlist image folder or video cabinet Page 57 Playlists When you click a playlist in the Playlist window a list of the music files on the playlist is displayed and the first music file on the playlist begins playing Folders When you click a folder in the Folders window thumbnail images of the image files in that folder are displayed Click an image thumbnail to view the image file Video Cabinets When you click a folder in the Video Cabinets window a list of Video Capsules in the cabinet is displayed Click a Video Capsule on the list to view it Page 58 Additional information Server system requirements The VAIO Media server requires VAIO computers running Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Edition operating systems Other computers and environments are not supported The server and client computers must be connected through a wired network ethernet cables or a wireless local area network LAN Only a VAIO computer with Giga Pocket 5 0 software can act as a VAIO Media video server Client system requirements All client machines must be VAIO computers running Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Edition operating system Other computers and environments are not supported All client computers must be on the same network with the server using a hub ethernet cables or a wirele
34. cally launched to retrieve artist and track information An error message is displayed if there is no Internet connection Follow these steps to disable this function 1 Click Menu 2 Select CD Settings 3 Clear the Start playing the CD automatically check box 2 Open SonicStage software using the Start menu See Using SonicStage software for more information 3 When the Main Window appears click roso gt The Recording Assistant Window appears 4 Select the CD icon Ce in the Source box and then select the Music Drive icon cA in the Target box 5 Click the Jump to Record Window button The Record Window appears You can also drag and drop the CD icon onto the Music Drive icon in the Main Window to open the Record Window 6 Click to view the List Area of the Record Window To select specific files on your CD click to check or clear the check marks of the tracks on the CD A check mark indicates you have selected that track for recording Record Window Devices inks n E Music Drive a S amp wet Sho Feces ce T oom Uretied MTU elie inka mea H BS T Hie f L merre Uri bed Lette Urtdea Letot United Lined mai v Wose 4 You can also select or clear the check marks of all the tracks on the CD by clicking one of the Select All buttons el m Page 46 10 Click the CD Info icon in the lower left corner of the Record Window to launch CDDB and name your CD and its song titles
35. cate the Sony Service Center nearest you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Computing support is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Page 113 Contacting Sony for Help and Support If the information provided with your VAIO computer does not provide an immediate solution or you would like 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 The Sony Computing Support Web site provides Information about your specific model computer such as 1 hardware and software specifications 2 upgrade and maintenance procedures 3 safety and legal information 4 quick solutions to common problems An automated tutorial library that contains interactive easy to understand lessons on using your computer s hardware and software features Links that enable you to 1 quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations 2 arrange for repairs or check repair status 3 review warranty information 4 e mail your question or comments to the Sony Customer Information Services Center 5 check pricing and availability for products accessories and parts as well as purchase online 6 access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base a database that contai
36. ce or insert the media into your computer 2 Open SonicStage software using the Start menu See Using SonicStage software for more information 3 When the Main Window appears click om Reocke gt Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and the Check In Out Window appears 4 Click to view the List Area of the Check In Out Window Check In Out Window Husic Dive MS DevicerMods we Music Drive gt y ize COME Chock Out Al I OE Checkin AI bey owa v omo 00 pais eS Group 01 BE a a MagcGate Nemmy Sack Derice pja xz ga Favortes ingoted MP3 muse How Ploeg 5 New Plakato OA gt Ob AtTaanli New Phaysgi02 J Phoyfist 01 Opterened Fies gt OF Uraaa D G2 Untied 3 gt G3 Usted 4 operes Fel SelestA Vieuslzer 5 Select the playlist that contains the track that you want to check out The tracks in the playlist are shown in the Playlist view panel Click the track to select it You can also hold down the Ctrl key while you click the tracks to select more than one at a time 6 Click Liew Change Transfer Mode A Setup in transfer mode dialog box appears containing transfer information relevant to the installed device or media See the online SonicStage Help guide for more information on how to select a transfer mode for a particular device 7 Click sd Check Out or drag and drop the file onto the external device or media song list to begin the chec
37. cur to the integrated circuits in your computer Page 64 About Opening your System Removing the cover 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices 3 Position the system unit so that the back panel is facing towards you 4 Unscrew the three cover release screws located on the edges of the back panel and set aside Removing the release screws 5 When the screws are removed the cover is released Slide the cover towards the back of the unit to remove it Removing the cover A If you remove the cover immediately after you shut down your computer the components may be too hot to touch Wait until the internal parts of the system unit cool down before you attempt to remove the cover Page 65 Replacing the cover 1 Carefully align the cover to the chassis frame The cover should align evenly against the chassis 2 Slide the cover firmly onto the unit sliding it forward until the cover snaps into place 3 Replace the release screws Replacing the cover amp Page 66 About Add on Card Installation Your computer may have one or more open expansion slots depending on the model configuration An expansion slot enables you to install add on cards to expand the functionality of your system The length of the add on card should not exceed 9 05 inches Add on card configuration varies by model Some models s
38. e offers advanced video import and export features as well as precise editing DVgate software provides control over all aspects of capturing editing and exporting digital video After editing your creations you can export them back to your video camera PictureGear Studio software enables image importing from your digital camera You can create your own unique photo art by adding comments custom backgrounds clip art and stamps to your digital images SonicStage software shows creative ways to work with digital music from audio CDs and from the Internet SonicStage software provides a music visualizer a sleek player skin design audio CD burning capability and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback VAIO Media _ software makes it easy to share video images and music between the VAIO computers on a network A single VAIO computer becomes the media server providing a central location for all your video image and music files with easy access from any VAIO computer connected to a wired or wireless network Page 25 Working with Digital Video The multimedia software preinstalled on your VAIO computer makes it easy to import and edit videos from a compatible digital video DV or MICROMV camera equipped with an i LINKe port You can save finished movies to your hard disk drive to use on the Internet to send to others by e mail or to distribute on CD media using a CD recording drive or device The ba
39. e instructions that came with your i LINK device for more information on installation and use Page 62 U j Maintai VAIO i In the future you may want to increase the functionality of your VAIO computer This section describes how to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on your system For more information on upgrading your computer see your model s System Reference Manual You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Overview About Opening your System About Add on Card Installation About Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 63 Overview The upgrading procedures described in this section assume that you are familiar with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features mentioned in this section The interior configuration of your system may vary from the illustrations depending the computer purchased To view the specific hardware configuration for your system see the online specifications sheet Before upgrading your computer Disconnect the computer from its power source and from telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the unit or follow any procedures describ
40. e smaller than 4 MB The DVgate software does not support hard disk compression To maximize recording capabilities video and audio data are not available while you are recording If the DVgate software indicates that frames are dropped try closing all open applications or defragmenting your hard drive Page 31 Working with Still Images The Microsoft Windowse XP operating system contains software that can import pictures from many of the newer Universal Serial Bus USB digital cameras After connecting a USB cable between your camera and computer Windows XP walks you through the process of transferring your pictures from the camera to your computer About digital cameras and storage media Some digital cameras store pictures on floppy disks or Memory Stick media that you can remove from the camera and insert into your computer When the floppy disk or Memory Stick media is inserted into your computer you can copy your pictures to your hard disk drive About cameras without USB connectivity If your digital camera does not have a USB connection or is not directly supported by the Windows XP operating system see the manual supplied with your camera for information on connecting your camera to your computer and transferring images If you want to get traditional printed photographs into your computer use a scanner A scanner is a device that can transfer pictures by 1 Connecting to your computer 2 Scanning your pictures 3 E
41. e 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 The software s main window appears 3 From the menu bar click Help The Help file appears 1A hardcopy version of the VAIO Computer User Guide is provided with selected models 2A hardcopy software manual may available for certain software applications 3 You can locate the online Help files for Sony software applications by pointing to the individual application s icon and selecting Help from the submenu Page 111 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 discussed in this section depending on the system configuration you purchased To view the specific software preinstalled on your computer see the online specifications sheet Adobee Acrobat Reader Photoshope Elements On selected models Premieres LE On selected models Adobe Systems Inc Web site http www adobe com phone 206 675 6126 fee based support fax 206 628 5737 e mail techdocs adobe com hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PST Adobe P
42. e the proper safety precautions when you upgrade your Sony computer See Before upgrading your computer Replacing the original hard disk drive If you replace the original factory installed hard disk drive your system cannot restore the drive partitions operating system or original software using the instructions provided in the section Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard The VAIO Recovery Wizard is a quick and easy way to repair your system if it becomes unstable or stops working properly To enable you to recover your system with the VAIO Recovery utility you can purchase a Partition Recovery CD Assembly PRCD ASSY to restore your system To order the Partition Recovery CD Assembly 1 Go to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at http servicesales sel sony com 2 In the Search by type section enter the part number A8113558A Click Retrieve Part Info The Item Information window appears 3 Verify the part number item description and availability Click Continue to Check Out to purchase the Partition Recovery CD Assembly Fy If you are not able to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site contact a customer service representative at 1 800 488 7669 Installing an additional hard disk drive 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices 3 Remove the cover See Removing the cover 4
43. eation complete Label the cise case VAIO Recovery Startup One na Stove the dse n a talo place boe recovery of the pisay C Give tt becomes conupted 7 You are prompted to restart your system Click OK VAIO Recovery Startup CD Wizard Restart system YAIO Recovery Startup CD Creation Reminder a Your system needs to rotat Chek OK to restart your systern exces To use the recovery startup CD If your system becomes unstable and you cannot access the Windowse operating system you can use the recovery startup CD to start the computer 1 With your computer turned on place the recovery startup CD in an optical drive 2 Close the optical drive and turn off your computer 3 Wait approximately 30 seconds then turn the computer on The VAIO System Recovery Utility begins 4 After the system recovers remove the recovery startup CD from the drive Click Finish Some recovery options are not available if you use the recovery startup CD to start your computer To disable the screen saver 1 Right click on the Windowse desktop From the shortcut menu select Properties 2 From the Display Properties window select the Screen Saver tab Display Properties window Page 79 Display Propertics r Scieen caver Ma DE war 10 2 minutes C On corns pstiword protect 3 In the Screen saver area open the drop down list box and select None Click Apply 4 Click OK Page 80 Overview of Syst
44. ections Begin Custom Recovery window Custom partition options lt 4 VAX Recovery Wizard Select the pation use ke deve C bon the neru New Portion infoematon er iphone tee gacen shor aed bw Total Soe 61 GE ove Cok Deiana bo serre the paidon poes b he Vactony setr isss tuea Cumert Parthon intomaton Dore Fie Eysen c wits 0 NTFS E DeeCSce G8 E ief 4108 E Recovery Owe 68 2 Select a size for the drive C partition using the dropdown list Click Next Drive D partition size is the remaining hard disk space that is not allocated to Drive C The Recovery Drive size Page 85 remains at 5 Gigabytes GB The size of the partition identified as the Recovery Drive 5 GB cannot be changed and is not available for use This dedicated portion of your hard disk drive enables the recovery of your system Read the onscreen information and click Next Click Finish to start the system recovery process Your system restarts and begins the system recovery A The system recovery process cannot be interrupted once it has been started Do not attempt to use your computer in any way during the recovery process Several screens appear before the first VAIO System Recovery Utility window starts The initial system recovery utility window displays a progress bar showing elapsed recovery time The recovery process takes approximately 6 minutes After the progress bar shows all tasks as Completed click Next Click Finish to restart y
45. ed in this section A Failure to disconnect your computer from its power source may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add on cards and other components Work at an ESD workstation when following the procedures described in this section If an ESD station is not available use these precautions Avoid working in a carpeted area Do not handle materials that may produce or hold static electricity such as cellophane wrappers Ground yourself by maintaining continuous contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure When removing a slot cover or other internal components avoid rough handling that may damage the system board or add on cards 4 You may need to temporarily remove add on cards or other components that may be near the slot cover you plan to remove A Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add on cards and other components Follow the procedures described here 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 for example cellophane wrappers Ground yourself by maintaining continuous contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Always turn the power off before you open the system or connect your computer to peripheral equipment Otherwise damage may oc
46. el 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 A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it tries to read the disc If necessary remove the disc and check that it is not dirty or damaged To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are preinstalled on your computer see Application Recovery for more information Why doesn t my recordable optical drive DVD RW CD RW record to CD RW media If you are having difficulty with writing erasing or formatting on your CD RW media the reason may be that the media is not compatible with your high speed CD RW drive Sony recommends using CD RW media that is identified as high speed 4X or higher for maximum performance and compatibility 1The VAIO W series computer uses 1280 x 768 for the default video resolution setting Page 96 About the Mouse and Keyboard Why doesn t my mouse work properly Confirm that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port If you are using a USB mouse verify that the mouse is plugged securely into the appropriate USB port Save and close all open applications Turn off your computer wait approximately 10 seconds and then restart your computer If you are using an optical mouse use an appropriate surface to ensure proper mouse tracking A good mo
47. em and Application Recovery A system or application recovery may become necessary if your computer becomes unstable or the operating system and original software stops working properly A Your system s data is not retained during the system recovery process Perform a full backup of your system s data to external media before continuing with the system recovery process Page 81 Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar point to All Programs and click VAIO Recovery Wizard Locating the VAIO Recovery Wizard a ey on taboo Esuartats weden Medes Parer DB Wenders Messere The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears VAIO Recovery Wizard main window VAIO Recovery Wizard Ute Pur thh o becever fhe anginal Lactory retad opecating tyttem and cofhewe This uty Goes not back up pour matamis date To creste a Backup ed ther utility and performs a hl bachup be external Contreang De dhym vegans the eiir te recta 2 Follow the onscreen instructions that advise you to Close all open software programs Disconnect from the Internet Disable the screen saver See To disable the screen saver Avoid connecting or disconnecting peripheral equipment such as a USB or i LINK device Maintain power to the system during the recovery process Using the Recovery Wizard utility may require you to restart your system even if you cancel and exit the wizard 3 Click Next You are prompted t
48. en the computer resumes from a powersaving mode Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds and then turning it back on If the printer does not resume normal operation try restarting your computer 1 The location of the connection ports for peripheral equipment may vary depending upon your computer s hardware configuration Page 102 Notes Op Se The information in this section provides basic procedures for handling your system and common peripheral devices using storage media and locating upgrade procedures A support resource listing is also provided to help you locate the appropriate support options About the Power Source About Disposing of the Lithium Battery About Handling the Computer System About Handling a Monitor Display About DVD CD and Floppy Disk Media Page 103 About the Power Source Before opening your computer turn the system off and let it cool down for 10 minutes This protects you against internal components that may be too hot to handle Your computer operates on 120 V AC 50 60 Hz 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 machi
49. er can view or listen to media content located on a VAIO Media server computer To set up a VAIO Media client computer If the client computer did not ship with VAIO Media software preinstalled transfer and install a copy from the server computer To transfer a copy of VAIO Media software to a client computer follow these steps 1 On the VAIO Media server computer click Start point to All Programs point to VAIO Media and then click Install VAIO Media to other VAIO The Using other PCs wizard starts 2 Click Get Installer 3 A file download message box appears Click Save 4 Select a location to save the file VM20Inst exe 5 After saving the application navigate through the network and locate the client computer 6 Save the file to the client computer You can copy the file to storage media that can be read by the client computer such as a CD R disc or Memory Sticke media for transfer and set up of the installer package to client computers 4 The VM20Inst exe file is 16MB in size Verify the capacity of the storage media before attempting to save the application When the VAIO Media software is installed on the client computer register the client computer with the VAIO Media server computer To register a VAIO Media client computer Begin the registration process when the installer package is set up on the client computer 1 Add the file at the client computer and run the VM20Inst exe file 2 Restart the client machine
50. erials 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 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 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 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 telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Ifthe 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 If you do not disconnect your
51. f a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player application it may be that the region code of the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the region code setting of your optical drive A region code is listed on the disc packaging Region code indicators such as 1 or ALL are labeled on some DVDs to indicate the type of player that can play the disc Unless a 1 or ALL appears on the DVD or on its packaging you cannot play the disc on this system If you hear audio but cannot see video your computer s video resolution may be set too high To improve video resolution verify that your screen area is set to 1024 x 768 using 32 bit color preset factory default To verify or change your video resolution 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel 2 Select Appearances and Themes then select Change the screen resolution 3 Click the Settings tab Page 95 4 Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to the desired levels 5 Click Apply and then click OK If you see video but cannot hear audio check all of the following Verify that your DVD player s mute feature is turned off Check the master volume setting in the Audio Mixer 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 Pan
52. for a microphone optional 13 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable optional to the computer 14 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable to the wall jack 4 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK devices to your system such as an optical or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 10 About the Keyboard Your VAIO keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions VAIO Keyboard Number Function Volume Lock Volume Capital Lock Mute Standby Scroll 74 Fe Lock Numeric Keypad Directional arrows Windows Applications KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform certain tasks The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next Volume Control q A Press a button to increase or decrease the volume of the speakers Mute aX Press the button to turn off the
53. for the drive to stop reading the CD It may take a few moments for the drive tray to eject Gently push the drive tray in when closing the optical drive door Do not force the door or handle roughly After closing the drive door wait a few moments for the drive to begin reading the CD Page 8 About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer Your system may vary based on the configuration you purchased Back panel 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS 2 mouse 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS 2 keyboard 4 Ethernet port Connection for a 10OBASE T 100BASE TX Ethernet interface The port marked with amp 5 Network is for LAN connections only 5 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports 2 Page 9 Connections for compatible high full low speed USB devices 6 Monitor port Connection for a display 7 Printer port Connection for a parallel device such as a printer or scanner 8 i LINK 6 pin port IEEE 1394 Connection for a compatible digital device 9 Serial port Connection for a compatible serial device such as a digital still camera 10 Headphones jack Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones 11 Line In jack Connection for an audio device 12 Microphone jack Connection
54. g the cover The values stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values Run the Setup utility to reset the date time passwords and other changes you may have made to the BIOS settings If you do not wish to customize your BIOS settings do not run the Setup utility A 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 To locate a Service Center near you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Resetting the computer s date and time 1 Double click on the time readout displayed in the Windowse tasktray The Date and Time Properties window appears Page 71 2 From the Date amp Time tab change the settings as desired Click Apply then click OK Page 72 About Hard Disk Drive Installation Your computer comes with an available internal bay to hold a second standard 3 5 inch hard disk drive Some models such as Configure to Order CTO systems may already have a second hard disk drive installed Your system can support ATA 33 ATA 66 or ATA 100 hard disk drives Sony recommends using an ATA 100 hard disk drive to take full advantage of your system s features Fy The hard disk drive access indicator is lit when either internal hard disk drive is active A Make sure you observ
55. hen you initialize the new hard disk it must be configured as an extended partition in Windows NT file system NTFS format 1 The Windowse XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format Log on to Windowse as Administrator Click Start in the Windows taskbar then right click My Computer A shortcut menu appears Select Manage The Computer Management window appears Under the file directory go to Storage and then select Disk Management Right click on the newly installed unformatted hard disk Disk label identified with red marking From the shortcut menu select Initialize Disk Click on the Unallocated area of the disk and then right click to display a shortcut menu Select New Partition The New Partition wizard appears Follow the wizard s on screen instructions to complete the process Page 75 Your system is equipped with a utility program that enables you to recover your computer s operating system and preinstalled software The information provided in this section describes the recovery process Creating a Recovery Startup CD Overview of System and Application Recovery Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 1The screen views shown in this section may vary slightly from the actual software screen views Page 76 Creating a Recovery Startup CD A recovery startup CD can be used to start your computer in the event your system is unable to start normally Sony rec
56. hotos and select paper to make prints Page 36 Using the Binder feature You can add comments to your favorite photos add custom backgrounds clip art and stamps or showcase your own drawing talent Add remove or change your designs to create your own unique photo art 1 Click Binder A list of binder styles is displayed on the left When you add your pictures to a binder they are displayed as thumbnails on the right Binder window QBinder 4 You can create your own custom binder styles by clicking Create Title 2 Select a binder style then click New Page Available photo sources are displayed as thumbnails 3 Click to select a photo An information form appears 4 Fill in your information and click OK An art palette window appears To create an original page with art or stamps use the decoration features on the right by clicking on the desired feature and applying it to your photo 5 Click Save to add the new page to your binder Page 37 Using the PhotoAlbum feature Organize your memorable photos in an electronic photo album You can share your custom photo albums with friends and family 1 Click PhotoAlbum PhotoAlbum window PhotoAlbum 19 x Add Category 2 Click New Album The Select Photo area appears 4 If you want to work on a previously created album do not click Create New Album Instead select the desired album from the Album Collection view on the right side of the window
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58. ick Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Phone and Modem options 3 From the Dialing Rules tab click Edit The Edit Location dialog box appears Page 98 4 Select the Tone or Pulse option Click OK Page 99 About the Speakers Why is there no sound in any application Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack If your speakers have a mute button verify that it is turned off If your speakers are powered by batteries verify that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If your speakers use an external power source verify that the power cord is plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip If your speakers have volume control check the volume level You cannot hear sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer Ifthe software application you are using has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Verify that the mute button on your keyboard is turned off The mute button is located above the function keys Use the keyboard s volume controls to adjust the volume level Check the volume controls in the Windows operating system using these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select Control Panel 2 Select Sounds Speech and Audio Devices then click Adjust the system volume 3 From the Volume tab adjust the Device volume by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level Verify
59. ing hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the 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 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 1The VAIO W series computer is not equipped with a floppy disk drive You can purchase a floppy disk drive separately Page 109 Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate technical support for your VAIO computer This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to access this information for maximum results Immediate Help and Support Software Help and Support Contacting Sony for Help and Support Page 110 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 You can find instructions on how to plan an ergonomic work space connect
60. ing the recovery process 1 Select the option Default System Drive Recovery Recommended and click Next 2 Read the onscreen information and click Next 3 To begin the Default System Drive Recovery process click Finish Your system restarts and begins the system recovery Using the Recovery Wizard utility may require you to restart your system even if you cancel and exit the wizard Several screens appear before the first VAIO System Recovery Utility window starts The initial system recovery utility window displays a progress bar showing elapsed recovery time The recovery process takes approximately 6 minutes 4 After the progress bar shows all tasks as Completed click Next 5 Click Finish to restart your computer After recovering your system may take a few moments to restart and resume normal operation Page 84 Custom Recovery Recommended for advanced users You can customize the recovery of your system This advanced recovery process enables you to select partition size settings or recover specific software The VAIO Recovery Wizard recovers the factory installed operating system and software only 1 Select the option Custom Recovery Recommended for advanced users and click Next The Begin Custom Recovery window appears Begin Custom Recovery window Cegn Custom Recovers Fell System Rocovery The opton recovers al ongnal Lactorpwotaled cating and pensisiod roftawe Al dats ord conto patihare O
61. it by the the edges Locate the notch on the bottom edge of the module to align it over the open memory slot Firmly insert the bottom edge of the memory module into the slot Press down evenly against the module s upper corners The latches snap into position holding the module in place A To avoid damaging a memory module slot move the end latches slightly outward to relieve pressure The module clicks into place Reinstall any components or add on cards you may have removed Replace the cover See Replacing the cover Page 70 About the Lithium Battery The lithium battery starts to weaken after several years and the system settings such as the date and time stored in CMOS RAM may become inaccurate Replace the lithium battery when this occurs A There is danger of the battery exploding if it is replaced incorrectly Replace the battery only with a CR2032 type lithium battery Replacing the lithium battery 1 Write down any changes you may have made to the settings in the BIOS Setup utility 2 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 3 Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices 4 Remove the cover See Removing the cover 5 If necessary remove any cables add on cards or other components to access the lithium battery 6 Remove the old battery and install the new battery with the plus side up Installing a lithium battery 7 Replace the cover See Replacin
62. k out process To cancel check out click Shp or click Ey Stop which is located in the middle of the Check In Out Window Page 48 To check in songs The songs that you transfer to external devices or media can only be checked in to the Music Drive or hard drive of the same computer from which the songs were originally checked out 1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and the Check In Out Window appears 2 Click to view the List Area of the Check In Out Window 3 Select a track from the song list of the external device or media To check in more than one track at a time hold down the Ctrl key and click the additional songs 4 Click Check In or drag and drop the track s onto the Playlist view panel to begin the check in process If you want to check in all of the tracks in the external device or media click the Check In All button Window See the SonicStage Help guide for more information about using SonicStage software Page 49 Making a backup copy of an audio CD On computer models equipped with a CD recording device you can use the Backing Up Audio CDs utility to make a backup copy of an audio CD On computer models that have both a read only optical drive and an optical writing drive you can make a copy with one click On computer models with only one optical drive you must swap the original
63. l that can help you get started The tutorial lists common tasks and directs you to the appropriate SonicStage feature that performs the task To view SonicStage software Help 1 From the Windowse taskbar point to all programs and then click SonicStage 2 From the SonicStage main window click Help from the menu bar and then click SonicStage Help 1Use of an EMD service requires Internet access and separate subscription to the EMD service The SonicStage software supports only EMD services compatible with OpenMG technology Refer to the online Help within the SonicStage software for details Page 43 Using SonicStage software SonicStage software is a new jukebox application that enables you to play and record from audio CDs and import digital audio files while maintaining copyright information 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click All Programs 2 Point to SonicStage and click SonicStage 3 When you have registered with CDDB the Confirm the setup of SonicStage dialog box appears 4 Click Yes to continue The CDDBe Compact Disc Database Music Recognition Service registration wizard enables you to register with CDDB You need Internet access from your computer to register and use this service For more information regarding CDDB registration click the Help button About SonicStage source icons Main window Music Drive cA View the audio files stored in the music database or registered to a Playlist CD
64. lanning to work with DVgate software Title data is saved in the flash memory of a digital video camera and is not transferred to tape by DVgate software Disable your screen saver program to avoid interruption during your capture sessions The drop frame compensation feature does not provide accurate compensation adjustments for tapes recorded in LP mode The information displayed by the capture progress indicator may not be accurate for tapes that are recorded using a mixture of both SP and LP modes Keep the video head of your digital video device properly cleaned Anomalies that you see in captured data may be due to dust or other particles on the video head Page 30 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 DVgate software supports recording of AVI files MPEG files cannot be recorded with this software Do not use DVgate software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction in the device Avoid recording problems such as a single frame appearing in multiple frames by closing other applications on your system while recording You cannot use multiple audio modes on the same tape If you have AVI files that use different audio modes the files cannot be recorded at the same time but must be recorded separately The DVgate software does not support AVI files that ar
65. memory installed in your computer For memory replacement or upgrades use only 2 5 V 64 bit PC2100 DDR SDRAM Dual InLine Memory Modules DIMM 4 You can purchase additional memory modules accessories and peripheral equipment from your local retailer A Observe the proper safety precautions when you add or remove the memory in your computer See Before upgrading your computer Removing a memory module 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices 3 Remove the cover See Removing the cover 4 Gently place the unit on its side If necessary remove any cables add on cards or other components to access the memory module slots 5 Locate the memory module s you wish to remove 6 Push down on the latches located on both sides of the module to gently eject it from the slot 7 Grasp one edge of the module and lift it out Store the module in a static free bag Removing Installing memory Latch Installing a memory module Page 69 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 10 Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices Remove the cover See Removing the cover Gently place the unit on its side If necessary remove any cables add on cards or other components to access the memory module slots Remove the memory module from its anti static package handling
66. n Sever C and D we Goleted Operating System and Drivers Recovery Only Thee option recovers the Oper ating Sisters drent and custars settings stung wth yas Cuore partion wae Ad other dele a deleted Applecation Recovery Ths opion vecovers panda lactorreuteliad swye The patton sors g Gees C ont O we net dogod Thee option egas s iesst upon complemen tor n gt _ cma Hed 2 Select one of three options Full System Recovery Recovers all original factory installed settings and software Data on drives C and D are deleted Operating System and Drivers Recovery Only Recovers the operating system and drivers Data on drives C and D are deleted Certain software such as DVgate software automatically saves data to the drive D partition If you choose not to have a drive D partition change the software settings to enable file saving to a location on drive C Application Recovery Recovers factory installed software without changing the drive C and drive D partition sizes If you select this option you cannot return to the system recovery portion of the VAIO Recovery Wizard without restarting your computer Full System Recovery 1 Select the option Full System Recovery and click Next In the section Current Partition Information the current partition size settings for your system are displayed In the section New Partition Information the pie chart shows the division of the hard disk according to your partition size sel
67. nabling transfer to your computer The Windows XP operating system contains the software that is compatible with different scanners To use a scanner that is not supported by Windows XP see the information supplied with your scanner Some companies that develop traditional film photographs can provide your images on a CD ROM or floppy disk Consult your film developer for details Page 32 Using PictureGear Studio Software PictureGear Studio software is designed to creatively manage your digital pictures With its easy to use features you can quickly load images from your digital camera or camcorder print high quality photos create custom labels and design personalized photo albums or binders to share with friends and family PictureGear Studio main window PictureGear Studio Photo albums binders and photo collections can only be viewed or edited using PictureGear Studio software To share a PictureGear Studio creation over the Internet or by using another computer use the Export feature See the section To export a photo album Page 33 Using the Import Photo feature Capture and import the pictures from your digital camera or camcorder to your computer You can select your favorite pictures and place them in handy folders for future use When you initially connect your digital camera camcorder or insert a Memory Stick media Windows XP may attempt to recognize the device or media An identification window
68. nes 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 an Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS 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 AC power To remove power from the system you must turn off the computer 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 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 Page 104 About Disposing of the Lithium Battery Dispose of the lithium battery properly In some areas the di
69. nets containing Video Capsules on your VAIO Media server computer The VAIO Media Video Server software automatically makes these cabinets available to VAIO Media users on your network 2 Use the VAIO Media Console software on the VAIO Media server computer to start the appropriate VAIO Media servers VAIO Media Music Server VAIO Media Photo Server or VAIO Media Video Server To make additional SonicStage playlists or Giga Pocket cabinets available to VAIO Media users on your network Create the playlists or cabinets Stop the VAIO Media Music Server software or the VAIO Media Video Server software that is accessing through the VAIO Media Console software Restart the appropriate server software The music playlist and video cabinet content shared to the network is only updated when the server software is started To start the VAIO Media Console software Click Start and click All Programs Point to VAIO Media point to Server Administration and click Console Your VAIO Media server computer is now ready to serve multimedia content to VAIO Media client computers on your network The music playlist and video cabinet contents shared to the network is only updated when the server software is started Page 54 Setting up a VAIO Media client computer Any networked VAIO computer that shipped with the Microsoft Windowse XP operating system installed can be used as a VAIO Media client computer A VAIO Media client comput
70. nomic Work Space Before you set up your new computer find the best location for your new computer and plan your work space There are several ergonomic factors to consider when you arrange your work space Stable work surface Use a stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral 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 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 with relaxed upright posture avoid slouching for
71. ns answers to many frequently asked questions 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 l VAIOe computer system type Model number Serial number Operating system Hardware feature or software application that has a problem See Software Help and Support for the appropriate software contact information Brief description of the issue For VAIO computers purchased in the U S and Canada contact a Sony Support representative at 1 888 476 6972 1 The serial number is located on the back panel of your computer The serial number is on a white barcode label Page 114
72. o create a Recovery Startup CD Create Recovery Startup CD window Page 82 4 Croate a Recovery Startap CD to help restore Mos if your primary Greve C becomes correpted O Create Recovery Startap CO Thee opion roget a imtat upon compiston have akoady created the Recovery Starup CD cth ee ca o nw Begin Recovery window 5 Default System Orvo Recovery Recommesded Thee opion ierotali the C Gwe to the ogad lactary metadied seme Ad te ond apio on he C Gree we deleted Paton healjier Pe name het opasan soqa the compute to sectat upon compirhon Custom Recovery Recommended tor advasced users Thee option change patiar sects and recover Me tester Select the appropriate recovery option If you have not created your Recovery Startup CD select the option Create Recovery Startup CD and click Next For more information see Creating a Recovery Startup CD If you have already created a Recovery Startup CD select the option I have already created the Recovery Startup CD and click Next The Begin Recovery window appears Page 83 Default System Drive Recovery Recommended Your computer s drive C is restored to the original factory installed settings All data on drive C is deleted Data on other drive partitions or other hard disk drives are not changed A The system recovery process cannot be interrupted once it has been started Do not attempt to use your computer in any way dur
73. of modem connections Windows needs the following information about your current location What country region are you in now United States v What area code or city code ae you in now If you need to specify a carrier code what is it If you dial a number to access an outside line what is it The phone system at this location uses Ione diaing Pulse dialing Phone and Modem Options window Phone and Modem Options Dialing Rules 3 The list below displays the locations you have specified Select the location from which you are dialing Locations Location Area Code My Location 555 4 Click to select your dialing location and then click OK The New Connection Wizard appears New Connection Wizard window Page 21 New Connection Wizard Welcome to the New Connection J Wizard This wizerd helps you Connect to the Internet Connect to private network such as pour workplace network Set up a home or small office network To continue cick Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions to finish setting up your dial up connection Page 22 Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time A To avoid loss of data do not use the Power button to turn off the computer To turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select Turn Off Computer The Turn Off Computer dialog box appea
74. oftware starts 4 Select IMPORT Auto from the MODE list in the DVgate Motion window and click SCAN The DVgate Motion software scans your tape and creates a list of video clips to be captured The list appears in the IN OUT list window You can manually specify video clips to be captured while viewing playback of your tape in the Monitor window Refer to the DVgate Help for more information 5 If necessary edit the list of video clips to be captured Delete a clip from the list by selecting it and then clicking DELETE Change the order in which clips are captured by dragging them up or down on the list To capture all the video clips on the IN OUT list click CAPTURE ALL To capture an individual clip click it in the IN OUT list window and click CAPTURE The Save as a file window appears This window enables you specify a location on your hard disk drive where the video clips is saved In most cases the default location of your D drive partition is a good choice You can also specify how DVgate Motion names your clip files a Click Save The Batch capturing window appears and DVgate Motion captures your video clips to you hard disk drive Page 28 Editing digital video with DVgate software DVgate software enables you to combine your captured video clips into a single movie You can also trim the beginning and end of each clip so you only include the scenes you desire l Click Start click All Programs point
75. om the Buttons tab select Switch primary and secondary buttons under the Button Configuration options 4 Click Apply then click OK Why doesn t my keyboard work properly Check that the keyboard is securely plugged into the keyboard port Save and close all open applications Turn off your computer wait approximately 10 seconds and then restart your computer 1The VAIO W series computer has a built in keyboard Page 97 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 If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your ISP check the following Contact your telephone company and ask them to verify that your telephone line is free from 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 verify that your ISP point of presence POP telephone number is compliant with V 90 standards Ifyou are having a problem connecting with your ISP check that they are not experiencing technical problems Try connecting your modem through another telephone line if available Why doesn t my modem work properly Your modem m
76. ommends creating a recovery startup CD when you begin using your machine If you have previously created a recovery startup CD the VAIO Recovery Startup CD Wizard icon is not visible in the Windowse tasktray Go to Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard for information on accessing the VAIO Recovery Startup CD Wizard To create a recovery startup CD 1 Double click B located in the Windowse tasktray The VAIO Recovery Startup CD Wizard appears VAIO Recovery Startup CD Wizard main window lt A VAIO Recovery Startup CD Wizard VAIO Recovery Startup CD Wizard Welcome lo e VAIO Recovery Slatup CO Wead It is shongy recommended that you creste a Recovery Startup CD lot use your pamary dive C becomes comupted Nole p Ale cresting the VAIO Fiecovery Startup CD you need lo S testat your computer Please save al data and close all arero pogam then comtewe i iE Click Nest lo contre T A iW 2 Click Next Follow the onscreen instructions that advise you to close all open software programs disconnect from the Internet disable the screensaver See To disable the screen saver avoid connecting or disconnecting peripheral equipment such as a USB or i LINK device 3 Click Next You are prompted to insert a blank CD R or CD RW disc into the upper optical drive Close the drive Sony recommends using a blank CD R disc If you use a CD RW disc containing data the data is deleted The media may not eject a
77. ormation Microsoft Windowse XP Guide Explains how to use the basic features of the latest Windows operating system Online Documentation VAIO Computer User Guide Contains information on the hardware and preinstalled software applications included with your system To access the online manual 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click VAIO Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu click VAIO User Guide Creating DVDs For models equipped with a DVD RW drive This online guide provides information designed to help you become familiar with your DVD RW drive and the DVD recording software applications included with your computer To access this online information 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu click Creating DVDs Specifications This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer To view this online information 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click VAIO Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu click VAIO User Guide Page 3 3 Click the Welcome link The Welcome page displays in the right side frame 4 Locate the link in the text View the VAIO Computer Specifications Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end user license agreement Page 4 Planning An Ergo
78. our computer pai After recovering your system may take a few moments to restart and resume normal operation Operating System and Drivers Recovery Only 1 Select the option Operating System and Drivers Recovery Only and click Next In the section Current Partition Information you can see the current partition size settings for your system In the section New Partition Information the pie chart shows the division of the hard disk according to your partition size selections Select a size for the drive C partition using the dropdown list Click Next Drive D partition size is the remaining hard disk space that is not allocated to Drive C The Recovery Drive size remains at 5 Gigabytes GB pai The size of the partition identified as the Recovery Drive 5 GB cannot be changed and is not available for use This dedicated portion of your hard disk drive enables the recovery of your system Read the onscreen information and click Next Click Finish to start the system recovery process Your system restarts and begins the system recovery A The system recovery process cannot be interrupted once it has been started Do not attempt use your computer in any way during the recovery process Several screens appear before the first VAIO System Recovery Utility window starts The initial system recovery utility window displays a progress bar showing elapsed recovery time The recovery process takes approximately 6 minutes After the p
79. port Center menu click Creating DVDs Where can I find a listing of my computer s preinstalled software titles You can find details about the software that is preinstalled on your system by viewing the online specifications sheet This online document describes the preinstalled software on your VAIO computer To access the online specifications sheet 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu click VAIO User Guide 3 Click the Welcome link The Welcome page displays on the right 4 Locate the link in the text View the VAIO Computer Specifications 1 Unauthorized duplication of audio or video files is a violation of applicable laws 2 The read write drive letter designation may vary depending your system s hardware configuration 3 Unauthorized duplication of audio or video files is a violation of applicable laws Page 94 About Using the Optical Disc Drive s Use care in opening and closing your optical disc drive tray to avoid damage to the drive or drive cover When you press the eject button the drive tray may not imediately open because it is has not finished reading or writing to the CD or DVD Wait a moment to permit the optical drive to finish accessing the CD or DVD media 4 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 specifica
80. r for information or updates that may be required for proper installation 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 To install your printer follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Add a Printer 3 From the Add Printer Wizard click Next P Select Local Printer then click Next pai Place a check mark in the box for Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer if you are installing a recently manufactured printer with Plug and Play capability 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 4 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 If the printer is not included on the list and no drivers are included with the printer choose an alternate printer driver that your printer may emulate Refer to the manual that came with your printer for specific emulation information The connected printer does not function properly wh
81. r scene by playing the clip with the function buttons then clicking BEGIN and END when the clip reaches your chosen begin and end points Click OK to save your changes and close DVgate Assemble Clip window When you have set the order of your clips and trimmed them to include only the scenes you want you can preview the entire finished movie by clicking PREVIEW ALL in the main window Click OUTPUT ALL to save your finished movie to your hard disk drive The Save As dialog box appears Save your movie to the desired location type a name for your movie and click Save 4 If you intend later to export your movie to your digital video camera be sure to select AVI file avi in the Save as type box before saving your movie Page 29 Exporting a finished movie to your digital video camera After you have created a finished movie you can export it back to your digital video DV camera 1 Make sure your camera is set to recording mode On some camera models this is called VCR or VTR mode Turn on your DV camera and insert a videotape On your computer click Start point to All Programs point to DVgate and then click DVgate Motion The DVgate Motion software starts Select EXPORT Auto from the MODE list in the DVgate Motion window In the DVgate Motion AVI file list window click ADD If the DVgate Motion AVI file list window is not open click List on the Window menu The ADD dialog box appears In the ADD dialog
82. rogress bar shows all tasks as Completed click Next Click Finish to restart your computer After recovering your system may take a few moments to restart and resume normal operation Application Recovery l Select the option Application Recovery and click Next The VAIO Application Recovery Wizard appears Begin Application Recovery window Begin Application Recovery main window Page 86 VAIO Application Recovery Wizard Begm Application Recovery Cich He checkbox heat to he apptcaton you ward t0 recover CicS Heat fo start the application recovery O Sata or senctect of anptcations Applcabors malatie los cowe Acrobat Pesse Leeda Oren a RESTI j Get Sory Y hoo Sater wage Staten Leray MPEG Decoder in MoAlee Securty Corte Mant Veusior L rsy OperteS Sete If you select the Application Recovery option you cannot return to the system recovery portion of the VAIO Recovery Wizard without restarting your computer 2 Click the checkbox for each software application you want to recover You may need to use the scrollbar to view all available software Click Next You can select the checkbox Select or deselect all applications if you wish to recover all available software The Application Recovery utility recovers the original factory installed software only 3 As your system prepares to install each application a status indicator appears You may see installation wizards messages and p
83. rompts Follow the instructions provided in each wizard and respond to each prompt or message Application Recovery in progress window VAW Application Recovery Wizard Appicaton Recovery m progress The VAIO Agg cater Recovery V rad n ace recowerng the selected aggications Tres recovery w tebe nome time depending on the mee ct the eppicatons recovered On rt eut the recovery urti Pe segtcatons are hey recovered HH ERSERESGEASEEBOERSEE tatareg Sore Rape 4 When the selected software applications have been recovered the Application Recovery Complete window appears Application Recovery Complete window gt VAX Apptication Recovery Wizard Applicatios Recovery Compicte Oich Back to recover more applications or Cack Finish to eat end restan the computor 5 Click Back if you wish to recover more applications The VAIO Application Recovery Wizard main window is displayed again with a listing of the available software applications 6 Click Finish The Application Recovery process is completed and your system restarts If your recovered software does not function properly or you see an installation error message try recovering the software again Page 87 Additional Information Certain software such as DVgate software automatically saves data to the drive D partition If you choose not to have a drive D partition change the software settings to enable file saving to a location on drive C The VAIO
84. rs 2 Select the Turn Off option Respond to any prompts about saving your documents 3 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically the power indicator light turns off 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer If you plan to turn off your computer for a short period of time you may want to use Stand by mode instead About the power button If your system stops responding press and hold the Power button for more than six seconds to force your system to shut down You may need to repeat this procedure if your system does not shut down on the first attempt Page 23 VAIO AY Applicati Your VAIO computer has a collection of preinstalled audio and video AV applications that make it easy to use your system s advanced multimedia features Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed depending on the system configuration you purchased Your computer s visual presentation of the VAIO AV applications may not appear exactly as shown in this section depending on the specific computer model you purchased Overview of Software Working with Digital Video Using DVgate Software Working with Still Images Using PictureGear Studio Software Working with Digital Music Using SonicStage software Sharing Video Images and Music on a Network Using VAIO Media Software Page 24 Overview of Software DVgate softwar
85. s 8 Click Save The Save Album dialog box appears 9 Enter a name for your album and click OK Photo albums can only be viewed or edited using PictureGear Studio software To share a PictureGear Studio creation over the Internet or by using another computer use the Export feature To export a photo album There are three export formats available Export as a Flash File to create a small file that can be viewed using Microsofts Internet Explorer Export as a Light Package to create a compressed file that can be viewed on a computer Export as a Full Package to create an uncompressed file to be saved to recordable media such as a CD R CD RW or Memory Sticke media Export your completed photo album to enable viewing over the Internet with another computer or saving to a recordable media 1 Create a photo album as described in Using the PhotoAlbum feature 2 Click Export A Select Format window appears Select Format window Page 40 Select Format Eetorer the computer Select this f you we concerned Flash Fite Ful Pechace Osta wil be saved as the Flash format Se which Oste in the Aur wil be saved with compression Date in the Aburn wil be saved without you Cen wem he Adum by foping each pate to package leh tly Corner e ssn The te site will become Considerably smi 6 pat The Plath temet Se can be wewed by internet The compressed size wil be ideal for viewing on Select this if you would ike to bech wp sad
86. s equipped with a 6 pin connector To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer see the online specifications sheet A The total power supplied by the 6 pin i LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts The following i LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for use with your computer VMC IL4415 VMC IL4435 VMC IL4615 and VMC IL6615 Sony computer supplies accessories and peripherals can be purchased from Sony VAIO Direct through the Web site at http vaio sonystyle com or the toll free number 1 888 315 7669 4 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK devices to your system such as an optical or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Connecting an i LINK IEEE 1394 device 1 Use the symbol to locate the i LINK port on your compatible i LINK device and on your computer Plug the i LINK cable connector into this port 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the corresponding 4 or 6 pin i LINK port on your computer 4 See th
87. sic procedures for working with digital video are as follows 1 Connect a compatible digital video DV or MICROMV camera to your computer using an i LINK cable 2 Start the video editing software 3 Use the video editing software to capture video clips from the DV camera 4 Use the video editing software to assemble the clips into a finished movie 5 Use the video editing software to export the finished movie back to the video camera Page 26 Using DVgate Software This is a brief overview of DVgate software For more detailed information refer to the DVgate software Help For information about connecting your digital video camera to your computer see the manual supplied with your camera DVgate software provides control over capturing trimming and combining digital video clips from a compatible digital video DV camera Combine your clips into a finished movie and export it back to your compatible digital video camera DVgate software does not support MICROMV video cameras Page 27 Capturing digital video with DVgate software 1 Connect an i LINK cable optional between the i LINK ports on your computer and on a compatible digital video DV camera 2 Turn on the DV camera and insert a videotape Set the camera to Recording mode On some camera models this is called VCR or VTR mode 3 From the Windowse taskbar click Start point to All Programs point to DVgate and then click DVgate Motion The DVgate Motion s
88. sposal 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 Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport A 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 Sony CR2032 lithium battery Using a type of battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion Page 105 About Handling 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 Do not place your Sony computer in a location subject to 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 Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The computer s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction 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 mat
89. ss LAN All client computers must have VAIO Media 2 0 software installed before registration Network requirements The VAIO Media network must meet one of the following network requirements Ethernet that is built into the VAIO computer 100Base TX 10 Base T or wireless LAN interface IEEE802 11a or IEEE802 11b Sony wireless LAN interface IEEE802 11a or IEEE802 11b Each client computer must be configured to use a hub or an access point on the network Compatible file formats The VAIO Media Software is compatible with files in these formats Music files in OpenMG format extension omg WAV format extension wav Only 16 bit linear WAV files are compatible with VAIO Media software MP3 format extension mp3 Image files in Bitmap format JPEG format GIF format TIFF format PNG format Video Capsules that have been previously recorded using Giga Pocket software Other types of movie files cannot be viewed using VAIO Media Software Page 59 Configuring Your VALO i This section provides basic information about managing your computer s hard disk drive performance using i LINK devices and changing default settings Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in this section depending on the system configuration purchased To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer see the online specifications sheet About Your Hard Disk Drive
90. that the Mute option is not selected Check that the Mute check box is not selected in the Windows volume control 4 You may need to reinstall the sound drivers See Application Recovery to reinstall VAIO Driver Page 100 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 l 2 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices then click Sounds and Audio Devices From the Audio tab locate the Sound recording section and click Volume The Recording Control dialog box appears Select the Options menu and click Properties The Properties dialog box appears In the section Adjust volume for select the Recording option Click OK From the Recording Control dialog box decrease the microphone volume level by moving the slider bar down Close the Recording Control dialog box and then close the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window Page 101 About Using Peripheral Equipment How do I install a printer Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on your computer s front back or covers If your printer has a USB IEEE 1394 or infrared connection contact the printer manufacture
91. the dates associated with the restore points Performs restorations that are reversible Enables different types of restore points To Use the System Restore Wizard 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and click Help and Support The VAIO Help and Support window appears 2 Under Pick a Help topic click Performance and maintenance 3 Under Performance and maintenance click Using System Restore to undo changes A submenu appears on the right 4 Under Pick a task click Run the System Restore Wizard The System Restore wizard dialog box appears 5 Follow the on screen instructions to restore your system or create a custom restore point How do I copy files to a recordable CD or DVD You can copy files to CD R or CD RW media using the installed CD RW or DVD RW drive To copy files and folders to a CD using Windows XP 1 Insert a blank CD R or CD RW disc into your CD RW or DVD RW drive If the CD Drive window appears click Take no action 2 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click My Computer Locate the files and folders you want to copy to rage 33 CD 3 Point to select a file or folder or select several files or folders by holding down the CTRL key while pointing to each of the files you want 4 Under File and Folder Tasks click Copy this file Copy this folder or Copy the selected items If the files are located in My Pictures under Picture Tasks click Copy to CD or Copy all items to CD Skip to step
92. tions sheet Why doesn t my optical drive tray open To use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is turned on 2 Press the Eject button on the drive To use the My Computer icon 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select My Computer 2 Right click the appropriate optical drive icon 3 Select Eject from the shortcut menu Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your CD or DVD media Adhesive labels may come off while the CD or DVD media is in use in your optical drive s and may cause damage to the unit The message You must insert the application CD into your drive appears and the software does not start Some software applications require specific files that are located on the application s CD Try inserting the disc and starting the program again Check to make sure you inserted the CD correctly with the label side facing up Why can t I play a DVD or CD media After inserting your CD or DVD wait a few seconds for the system to detect it before trying to access it Confirm 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 To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are preinstalled on your computer see Application Recovery for more information Why isn t my DVD playing properly I
93. uch as Configure to Order CTO systems may contain preinstalled add on cards A Observe the proper safety precautions when you add cards to your Sony computer See Before upgrading your computer Installing an add on card 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices 3 Remove the cover See Removing the cover 4 Locate an available expansion slot Remove the slot cover s screw and then remove the slot cover A When removing a slot cover be careful not to damage components on the system board or add on cards You may need to temporarily remove add on cards or other components that may be next to the slot cover you want to remove Removing installing the slot cover 5 Install the add on card by inserting it into the expansion slot and securing it with the screw from the expansion slot cover Installing an add on card Page 67 Attach any internal cables that the card requires See the instructions supplied with the add on card Replace the cover See Replacing the cover Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices Turn on the computer Page 68 About Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory may vary depending on the system configuration you purchased Your computer may ship with all available memory slots filled See the online specifications sheet for details about the amount of
94. use 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 Avoid possible damage to easily scratched surfaces by using a mouse pad Avoid surfaces that may damage or soil your optical mouse Dirt or damage may cause the mouse to malfunction If the cursor is not moving properly try using the mouse on another mousing surface or using a mouse pad There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps Save and close all applications and turn off your computer Turn the mouse upside down Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning clockwise the ring that covers the mouse ball Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse ball socket Return the mouse ball to the socket and replace the mouse ball cover Secure the cover by turning the ring counter clockwise 4 You may need to reinstall the mouse drivers See Application Recovery to reinstall VAIO Driver How do I set up my mouse for left hand use 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box appears 3 Fr
95. utomatically at the end of the recovery startup CD creation If this occurs use the drive eject button to remove the recovery startup CD Disc types for Recovery Startup CD Page 77 lt J VAIO Recovery Startup CD Wizard Disc types for Recovery Startup CD Use ordy recordable Gees COR amp CD Aw Use blank COR a CORW decs Ifa COR dee conten date i neoted n the dive the grocers wi stop If a CORW doc cortaning daa ts ured the oaitrg dota wel Be erased Insert doc nto the Give and clove the dive Blerk CO R dsc detecied Click Next lo cortinus 4 When the blank CD R or CD RW disc is detected and approved click Next The recovery startup CD process begins A window with a progress bar appears A Do not attempt to open another software application or use your system in any way during the Recovery Startup CD creation process VAIO Recovery Startup CD Wizard Status VAIO Recovery Startup CD Wizard Create Recovery Staitup CD Creating Recovery Startup CD TUTTI a The VAIO Rocaren Startup CD is complete Check Next to contres 5 When the message The VAIO Recovery Startup CD is complete is displayed click Next 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to properly label your Recovery Startup CD and store it in a safe place Click Finish VAIO Recovery Startup CD Wizard Label CD Page 78 lt A VAIO Recovery Startup CD Wizard VAIO Recovery Startup CD Wizard Recovery Startup CD cr
96. vailable with all software applications Page 12 Your computer may not be equipped with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls ports and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section See the online specifications sheet for your system s configuration Connecting a Display Monitor Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Registering your Computer Setting Up your Dial up Connection Turning Off your Computer Page 13 Connecting a Display Monitor Plug the display s cable into the Monitor port If necessary plug the display s cable into the back of the display To connect a display Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency Page 14 Connecting the Speakers The right and left speakers are attached The right speaker has a speaker wire that ends in a jack connector and an AC cord that supplies power to both speakers 1 From the right speaker plug the jack connector into the Headphones jack located on the back panel of your computer 2 From the right speaker insert the the AC adapter plug into a grounded AC wall outlet or surge supressor To connect the speakers Page 15 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 1 Plug the keyboard cable into
97. ward 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 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 Page 5 Locating Controls Ad Pt This section is intended to familiarize you with the controls ports and jacks on your computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls ports and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section To view the specific connection capabilities for your system see the online specifications sheet About the Front Panel About the Back Panel About the Keyboard Page 6 About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives It also includes access to the Universal Serial Bus USB and i LINKe ports that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications
98. when the file is loaded VAIO Media software appears in the Start menu 3 Click Start on the Windows taskbar point to VAIO Media point to Register to Servers and then click Start 4 At the server perform the following steps 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar point to VAIO Media point to Console Click Register devices 2 Click to select the client to be added from the list of recognized devices 5 To register a client to a server perform the following steps 1 Go to Access Control Settings 2 Click to select Access this computer from other devices connected to the network 6 Click Register Both server and client machines should be active during this process Stand by status is automatically canceled 5 minutes after clicking Start 7 At the server accept the new client As the server and client recognize each other the server generates a 4 digit number for the client Type this page 55 number on the client machine Each client has a unique number that cannot be used by the other clients on the network If the process is cancelled no number is generated and the registration process must be restarted for that client 4 Only one client computer can be registered at a time If more than one client computer is actively seeking registration only one client is registered The registration process must be restarted for the next client computer Restart the client machine A new icon VAIO Home Network appears The installation
99. ype in the folder name before clicking Start Importing An Adjust window appears Adjust window 4 Click to make any desired adjustments to the pictures The Adjust window displays an enlarged version of the picture on the right and thumbnail versions on the left Save to relocate the individual picture to a new folder Delete to remove the picture from the photo collection Rotate to change the picture s position Trim to crop the picture or capture a specific area 5 Click Finish Importing to save the imported pictures in a photo collection Page 35 Using the PhotoCollection feature You can organize and manage your imported pictures on your computer s hard drive or from your ImageStation account 1 Click PhotoCollection A list of available photo sources is displayed on the left with the selected source s contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the right PhotoCollection window PhotoColtection 5 x 2 From the thumbnail view click to select pictures Hold down the Ctrl key while clicking to select several pictures Use CtrI A to select all of the photos in a folder 3 Manage your pictures with these additional tools and features Rotate to change the picture s position View to enlarge a thumbnail view Slideshow to place the selected pictures into an organized slideshow customizing the slideshow settings with the icon toolbar at the top of the slideshow window Print to set up your p
100. ze the music you ve imported into the SonicStage program You can create lists of songs categorized by artist or genre and place a shortcut to the list onto your desktop with Microsoft Windowse operating system for one click playback of your favorite music Download music from Electronic Music Distribution EMD services on the Internet Electronic Music Distribution services are Internet based subscription services that allow you download music tracks from the World Wide Web Using EMD services with SonicStage software enables you to download music tracks include them in your Playlists and check them out to your portable digital music devices Import audio files from your computer SonicStage software enables you to import MP3 and WAV audio files stored on your computer so they can be added to Playlists and recorded to CD Enjoy karaoke type effects during music playback The Vocal Canceler effect can suppress the vocal track from most music during playback This effect also enables you to shift the pitch of music to suit your vocal range Used together these features make it easy to sing along with your favorite music turning your computer into a karaoke system Vocal Canceler works only with stereo music clips Enjoy a Visualizer light show during music playback The Visualizer feature of SonicStage software performs a colorful light show on your computer s screen to match your music as it plays SonicStage software has a tutoria

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