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Page 2: ...ein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement Trademarks Sony DVgate i LINK and the i LINK logo PictureGear PictureToy Media Bar DVD Player MovieShaker Smart Capture UI Design Selector VAIO Action Setup VAIO System Information VisualFlow SonicStage ImageStation Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo VAIO and the VAIO logo...
Page 3: ...tional program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and their office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copier...
Page 4: ...shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your VAIO desktop to rain or moisture If reporting a gas leak do not use the modem or a telephone in the vicinity of the leak Avoid using the modem during a severe electrical storm The power socket outlet you are using must be installed near the equipment and must be easily acces...
Page 5: ...able Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Optical disc drive The use of optical instruments can cause eye hazard As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes do not attempt any disassembling process For servicing refer to qualified personnel only There is visible and invisible radiation when the optical disc drive is open avoid direct exposure to the laser beam Th...
Page 6: ...d compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables not longer than 3 metres 9 8 feet Disposing of batteries Your Sony VAIO desktop is equipped with an internal back up memory battery that should not have to be replaced during the lifetime of the product If you want to replace the battery please contact VAIO Link http www vaio link com Keep away from children Dispo...
Page 7: ... software Sony Memory Stick media slot The next generation in digital storage allows you to easily transfer images sounds data and text between cameras computers and more VAIO keyboard Featuring power on capabilities and shortcut keys to launch your favourite applications within seconds Interconnectivity Your computer has Ethernet and i LINK functionalities i LINK is a bi directional digital inter...
Page 8: ...AIO Link information Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations Guide for your information A Modem Regulations flyer applying to the modem Online documentation Preinstalled on your desktop are the following guides 1 The Sony VAIO Desktop User Guide Using your VAIO desktop shows you how to use the standard components of your system In this part of the manual you will also find out what you...
Page 9: ...with still images creating a collection slide show screen saver or photo album Customizing your VAIO computer explains how to set up your system s display and so on Installing and updating applications details how to install run or uninstall a software application Managing drivers describes how to install update or uninstall a driver Using the Product Recovery CD ROMs explains how to perform a sys...
Page 10: ...se make sure the phone plug attached to the cable is specific to the country you are in See Using the correct power plug page 14 for details 1 main unit 6 AC adapter and power cable for the speakers 2 VAIO keyboard with palmrest 7 VAIO wheel mouse 3 power cable country specific 8 speakers 4 phone cable 9 documentation pack 5 phone plug adapter country specific 10 product recovery CD ROMs ...
Page 11: ...ition of the keyboard and mouse Place the keyboard directly in front of you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position 2 while using the keyboard or mouse not at an angle Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Use the palm rest only briefly to relax your wrists when you are not typing Place the mouse at the same level as the keyboard and use your w...
Page 12: ...l of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning too far backwards Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare or reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots reflecting on the display You can also purchase accessories for your displ...
Page 13: ...s 1 DVD RW or DVD ROM drive page 24 2 CD ROM or CD RW drive page 24 3 floppy disk drive page 27 4 floppy disk drive indicator page 27 5 DVD ROM DVD RW CD ROM CD RW drive indicator page 24 6 hard disk drive indicator 7 power switch and indicator page 15 8 DVD ROM DVD RW eject button page 24 9 CD RW CD ROM eject button page 24 10 Memory Stick slot page 30 11 Memory Stick indicator page 30 12 floppy ...
Page 14: ...r page 47 4 USB connector page 47 5 Ethernet connector page 52 6 printer connector page 48 7 i LINK 6 pin connector page 49 8 serial connector 9 headphones connector page 46 10 line in connector 11 microphone connector page 46 12 AC input connector page 79 13 VGA monitor connector page 45 14 AGP slot page 30 15 PCI slot page 30 16 PCI slot page 30 17 PCI modem slot page 30 18 telephone line connec...
Page 15: ...rd for connecting your computer to the electrical power wall socket UK customers have a UK plug as well as a continental plug Please make sure you use the correct power plug for the country you are in If you are using the computer in UK or Ireland take the three pronged plug only When in any other country use the continental two pronged plug ...
Page 16: ...system unit until the blue power indicator light turns on 1 2 Press the power button on your monitor to turn the display on 2 3 Press the power button on the speakers to turn the sound on 3 Once you have started using your computer you can use the shortcut keys on the keyboard to start your system and launch your favourite application automatically See Using the shortcut keys page 22 If you press ...
Page 17: ...e documents or to consider other users If you are unable to shut down your computer Close all software in use Disconnect any USB devices Press Ctrl Alt Delete at the same time If you have not changed the default setting you will enter the Task Manager Select Turn off from the Shut Down menu to turn the computer off Alternatively press Alt F4 and select Turn Off from the screen that appears If this...
Page 18: ...O I L K J U Y T R E W H G F D S X C V B N M A Q Z Fn Ctrl Alt Caps Lock Alt Gr Ctrl Home PgDn End PgUp NumLk CapsLk 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 End PgDn Home PgUp Del Ins Enter 0 MAIL INTERNET MUSIC PICTURE VIDEO HELP S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F11 F10 F6 F9 F8 F7 F5 F12 Delete Insert Prt Sc Sys Rq Pause Break 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 _ P O I L K J U Y T R E W H G F D S X C V ...
Page 19: ...e screenshot into a document and print it Numeric keypad area 6 This contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the keypad Navigation keys 7 These keys enable you to move the cursor on the screen Application key 8 The Applic...
Page 20: ...d applications Indicator LEDs 12 A green light indicates whether the Caps Lock Num Lock and Scroll Lock functions are active Standby button 13 Press this button either to start up your computer or to enter Standby mode or to resume from a power saving mode Fn combination keys 14 These keys are used in combination with the Fn key to execute the commands depicted within the box on the key Fn key 15 ...
Page 21: ...ys My Computer F Displays the Search Results window to find a file or folder This is equivalent to selecting Search and then For Files or Folders from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size R Displays the Run window This is equivalent to se...
Page 22: ...lication Light On Off Num Lock Turns on when the number keys in the numeric keypad are active Turns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock Turns on when the letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on Turns off when the letters appear in lowercase as you type unless you hold down the Shift key...
Page 23: ...mputer is off you can press an S Key to start the system and launch the appropriate application automatically If you want to you can use VAIO Action Setup to change the functions of the S Keys All six buttons are reprogrammable The programmable S Keys come with the following applications as their default settings S1 Outlook Express S2 Internet Explorer S3 Media Bar DVD Player S4 PictureGear S5 DVg...
Page 24: ...surface to place the pointer on an item or object click Press the left button 1 once double click Press the left button twice right click Press the right button 2 once In many applications this action displays a context sensitive shortcut menu drag and drop Hold the left button down while sliding the mouse Then release the button to drop the object scroll Turn the central wheel 3 to scroll up or d...
Page 25: ...s use the upper drive for the recovery procedures see the Software Guide The Recovery CDs will not work in the lower drive To insert a disc proceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the appropriate eject button to open the drive The tray slides out 3 Place a disc in the tray with the label side facing upwards Make sure the disc is secure in the centre of the tray 4 Close the tray by pushin...
Page 26: ...at the disc If you do not format the disc your computer will not recognize it To make a CD DVD R s data readable on another CD DVD ROM drive you need to close the session when you eject it To complete this process follow the instructions included with your software Only use circular discs Do not use discs with any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the disc drive Do not strike or s...
Page 27: ... If the virus checker is active you need to disable it Do not use resident disc utilities or resident utilities to speed up the access of discs because they may cause the system to become unstable Make sure that the screensaver is deactivated Region codes indicators are labelled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless a 2 or all is labelled o...
Page 28: ...ceed as follows 1 Hold the floppy disk with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the disk into the floppy disk drive until it clicks into place Removing a floppy disk To remove a floppy disk proceed as follows 1 Wait until the LED indicator turns off 2 Press the eject button to remove the floppy disk Do not press the eject button when the LED indicator is turned on Otherwise data may be lost ...
Page 29: ... back of the computer See Using the correct phone plug page 29 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack 2 A country specific phone plug is supplied with your VAIO desktop allowing you to plug the phone line into the wall jack We recommend you to use the supplied plug because the usage of any other phone plug can decrease the connection quality Your computer cannot be connected to a coin operated te...
Page 30: ...find two phone plugs Make sure you use the correct one for the country you are in as follows UK Use the plug already attached to the phone cable The connector can be identified by its cuboid shape and flat pins Netherlands Take the supplied plug adapter with the protruding pins and attach it to the phone cable ...
Page 31: ...anging the internal hardware components Using the Memory Stick Your VAIO computer is designed to support the blue Memory Stick The Memory Stick is a compact portable and versatile device especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage Use the flash memory technology to download anything that can b...
Page 32: ... two different types of Memory Stick The generic Memory Stick coloured blue The MagicGate Memory Stick coloured white features are not supported on your desktop You can purchase Memory Sticks from the Sony Style website http www sonystyle europe com or from your local Sony dealer ...
Page 33: ...nt capacity of 88 floppy disks Reliability by way of protecting the hardware and its contents the number of terminals is reduced to only 10 pins This and the overall robust structure of the stick gives it a longer lifespan than other storage devices Durability the same Memory Stick can be used tens of thousands of times Forward compatibility the Memory Stick s current format is designed to be comp...
Page 34: ...you can expand the capabilities of your VAIO computer in the following scenarios With your still digital camera share your holiday pictures instantly by e mail From your handycam to your VAIO make the most of your captured moments with the VAIO s movie editing tools Carry pictures on you by copying image files from the Internet to your VAIO to your CLIE handheld With your voice recorder add your v...
Page 35: ...type of Memory Stick With this type of Memory Stick also called the MG Memory Stick you can enjoy the following features 32MB 64MB and 128MB capacity versions Storage of up to 120 minutes of audio data Download and save digital music pictures movies and more Combine data files to add music to your home movies for example Transfer and share data between several digital products MagicGate Copyright ...
Page 36: ...ntication is not passed data cannot be exchanged or played back SonicStage This is a copyright protection technology that is used to manage the digital music content downloaded to the PC from CDs the Internet and or other sources Software installed on the PC records music content in encrypted form onto the hard disk As well as allowing you to enjoy music on the PC this technology protects against ...
Page 37: ...ion function that complies with SDMI standards thereby providing an environment where individuals can record and enjoy third party music data without worrying about copyright infringement Artistic works that are recorded by individuals are permitted for private usage only Compatible devices There are nearly 80 Memory Stick enabled products on the market or announced for introduction world wide ran...
Page 38: ...IO desktop 37 n N Other VAIO notebooks CLIE Handheld Entertainment Organiser Sony mobile phones Digital printers AIBO the Sony Entertainment Robot To find out more about the products available in your country go to http www sonystyle europe com ...
Page 39: ...ot in the front panel The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and appears in the My Computer window with its own drive for example E drive Always hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction when you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if it does not insert smoothly while ...
Page 40: ... To remove a Memory Stick simply push the Memory Stick in to release it and then pull it out Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly You are recommended to remove the Memory Stick before shutting down the computer while reading and writing data from DRIVE ...
Page 41: ... or down When the erasure prevention switch is off data can be saved on the Memory Stick When the erasure prevention switch is on data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick This image does not apply to the 128 MB Memory Stick which has a vertical lock Using power saving modes The color of the power indicator light on the main unit tells you which mode the computer is in Color Mode Umb...
Page 42: ...e Standby button 1 Save your work close all applications and close your Internet connection if applicable 2 Press the Standby button at the top of the keyboard The computer goes into Standby mode indicated by the umber light Use the Windows taskbar 1 Save your work close all applications and close your Internet connection if applicable 2 From the Start menu on the Windows taskbar select Turn Off C...
Page 43: ... saves you the time of shutting down in the normal way When you put your computer into Hibernate mode Everything in the memory is saved to the hard disk The monitor and hard disk are turned off The computer is turned off The power indicator light turns off To set the timer for your computer to automatically enter Hibernate mode after a certain amount of time go to Control Panel and open Power Opti...
Page 44: ...by button on the keyboard Operation returns to the same state as before Press one of the S Keys on the keyboard and launch straight into your favourite application Quickly press the power button on your computer Operation returns to the same state as before You can leave Windows running when using Hibernate If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will switch off compl...
Page 45: ...ctor page 45 Connecting an external microphone page 46 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 47 Connecting a printer page 48 Connecting an i LINK device page 49 Connecting to a network page 52 Before you connect a peripheral turn off both the computer and the peripheral Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripherals ...
Page 46: ...ur computer To connect a projector to your VAIO desktop proceed as follows 1 Plug one end of the VGA cable into the VGA connector on the back of your computer and the other end into the projector you want to use 1 2 Plug the audio cable into the headphones connector identified by the symbol 2 3 Connect the power cord of the projector into an AC outlet 3 4 3 2 1 ...
Page 47: ...nternal microphone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone proceed as follows Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone connector 2 identified by the symbol Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use m 4 3 2 1 ...
Page 48: ... the device into one of the ports on your computer For some USB devices you need to install the software before you connect the device Not following this procedure might cause the device not to work properly For more information check the manual provided with the USB device Hot plug and play devices should be plugged when the computer is switched on USB devices are hot plug and play devices You do...
Page 49: ... connect a USB printer simply plug the printer s USB cable into one of the USB ports on your VAIO desktop There are two USB ports at the front and two at the back of your computer Do not turn on the computer or the printer until all the connections are made These procedures do not apply to all printers If you do not have a printer compatible to these procedures please refer to the manufacturer s i...
Page 50: ...y depending on the software applications you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information The i LINK cables that are compatible with your VAIO desktop include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 VMC IL4435 VMC IL4615 VMC IL4635 VMC IL6615 and VMC IL6635 Sony computer supplies accessories and peripherals can be purchased from your local retailer or ...
Page 51: ...l video camera recorder 2 Launch the DVgate application On Sony digital video cameras connectors labelled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camera recorder is an example your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Me...
Page 52: ... VAIO desktop you can copy edit or delete files on another VAIO computer that also has Windows XP installed You can also print a document on a printer connected to another VAIO computer To connect your VAIO desktop to another VAIO computer proceed as follows 1 Insert one end of the i LINK cable into one of the i LINK connectors on the main unit of the VAIO desktop 2 Connect the other end to the ot...
Page 53: ...ltek RTL 8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC 4 Click Properties 5 Under Device Usage select Use this device enable 6 Click OK to close the Properties window The Ethernet connection is now enabled Connect only 10BASE T 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port Using other cables or a telephone cable may cause a malfunction excessive heat or even fire in the port For more information about connecting you...
Page 54: ...r computer A Customer Guide where you will find all the basic information to start using your VAIO desktop as well as troubleshooting and VAIO Link information Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations Guide for your information A Modem Regulations flyer applying to the modem Online user guides preinstalled on your hard drive Your hard drive comes preinstalled with online user guides inc...
Page 55: ...WMA and WAV format audio files into ATRAC3 format Using imaging software gives you an idea what you can do with still images creating a collection slide show screen saver or photo album Customizing your VAIO computer explains how to set up your system s display and so on Installing and updating applications explains how to install run or uninstall a software application Managing drivers explains h...
Page 56: ...et up and configure your VAIO s internal modem before you can make use of these communication features Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO desktop Many problems have simple solutions Please try these suggestions before contacting VAIO Link or your local Sony dealer About the computer and software page 56 About the display pag...
Page 57: ...ntrast controls are adjusted correctly Moisture condensation may have occurred Wait at least an hour before turning the computer on The message Press F1 to continue F2 to enter setup appears at startup If the message Press F1 to continue F2 to enter setup appears at the bottom of the display you need to initialize the BIOS To initialize the BIOS proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer 2 Remove ...
Page 58: ...the computer by pressing Alt F4 The Turn off computer box appears Select Turn Off 2 If this does not work press Ctrl Alt Delete The Windows Task Manager dialog box appears Click Shut Down then Turn off 3 If this does not work press the power button and hold it for at least four seconds This turns off the power 4 Unplug the computer from the mains My system is running slowly The system response tim...
Page 59: ...ork press the power button and hold it for at least four seconds This turns off the power If your computer locks up while playing a CD ROM or DVD ROM stop the CD and shut down the computer by pressing Alt F4 and then click Turn Off My computer or software program is not responding To end the application that has stopped responding proceed as follows 1 Press Ctrl Alt Delete If you have not changed ...
Page 60: ... many reasons why the Windows operating system may not shut down properly including incompatible or conflicting drivers damaged files or non responsive hardware To search Windows Help for troubleshooting information proceed as follows 1 From the Start menu select Help and support 2 Click Fixing a problem 3 Use the browse and search functions to find a solution My mouse does not work Check that the...
Page 61: ...by turning the ring anti clockwise This cleaning procedure does not apply to optical mouse devices My mouse needs to be set up for left hand use To set your mouse up for left handed users proceed as follows 1 Go to Start select Control Panel then click the Printers and Other Hardware option 2 Click the mouse icon The Mouse Properties dialog box appears 3 In the Buttons tab select the option button...
Page 62: ...e display The window I have just closed is still on the screen Press the Windows key and D key twice to refresh the screen I cannot find the Windows taskbar Check that the taskbar is not hidden or minimized Move the cursor to each edge of the screen to retrieve the taskbar To change the default view of the taskbar and the Start menu proceed as follows 1 Click Start and select Control Panel 2 Click...
Page 63: ...o change the resolution 5 Click OK About CDs and floppy disks My CD DVD tray does not open To open the disc drive proceed as follows With the eject button 1 Make sure the power is turned on 2 Press the eject button on the appropriate disc drive Using My Computer 1 Click Start and then My Computer 2 Right click the disc drive icon 3 Select the Eject option The disc drive opens and you can retrieve ...
Page 64: ...heck your PG settings Parental Guidance in the DVD software as this might be preventing you from playing certain DVDs when it is activated If you hear sound but cannot see a picture your computer s video resolution may be set too high For best results change the resolution in the Windows Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Settings to 800 x 600 using 8 bit colour If you see the video but c...
Page 65: ...otect feature or use a disk that is not write protected Check that the disk is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive When I double click an application icon a message such as You must insert the application CD into your drive appears and the software does not start Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD ROM Insert the disc and try starting the program agai...
Page 66: ... using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in Windows and in Windows Media Player Check that the speakers are plugged in correctly and the volume is turned up If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in Windows and in Windows Media Player Check...
Page 67: ...ab 4 Under Voice recording click Volume The Recording Control dialog box appears 5 In the Options menu select Properties The Properties dialog box appears 6 Change the setting in the Adjust volume for dialog box from Playback to Recording and then click OK 7 Reduce the microphone level by moving the slider control 8 In the Options menu select Advanced Controls and then click the Advanced button un...
Page 68: ...dialog box matches the country you are dialing from My modem cannot establish a connection The modem dialing mode may be incompatible with your telephone line The modem may not work properly if you are behind a Private Automatic Branch exchange PABX Make sure that the modem is the only device connected to your telephone line My modem connection is slow Many factors influence modem connection speed...
Page 69: ...nnect unused devices Check the connection and then turn on the power again You are strongly advised to use only Sony i LINK cables as using other brands may cause problems with the i LINK devices How do I install a printer Always check the printer manufacturer s website for the latest drivers for Windows XP Home Edition before proceeding Some printers do not function properly without updated drive...
Page 70: ...erties 5 Have a look through the different tabs and check that everything seems normal 6 Restart your computer When I remove a Memory Stick an error message appears Insert the Memory Stick into the slot again and press Enter Wait until the active application finishes then remove the Memory Stick If the message confirms the ejection of the Memory Stick click OK About digital video captures and DVga...
Page 71: ... device is not recognised Disconnect the i LINK device then connect it again You are strongly advised to use only Sony i LINK cables as using other brands may cause problems with the i LINK devices I cannot establish an i LINK connection between two VAIO computers Disconnect then reconnect the i LINK cable If you still have no connection after waiting for a while restart both computers If either c...
Page 72: ... the system Otherwise damage may occur to the integrated circuits in your computer Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add on cards and other components Follow the procedures here only at an ESD workstation Otherwise do not work on a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity such as cellophane wrappers Ground yourself by keeping constant conta...
Page 73: ...the back panel is facing you 6 Locate the tab on the upper right side of the rear panel and pull it back until the side cover releases 7 Lift the side cover away from the unit and set it aside Always wait for the internal parts of the system unit to cool down before removing the side panel LINE ...
Page 74: ... as follows 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 side cover as described in Opening the side cover page 71 4 Locate one of the two available expansion slots 5 Remove the screw and then remove the slot cover as shown configuration may vary 6 Install the add on board by plugging it into the e...
Page 75: ...rd requires see the manual that came with the add on board 8 Replace the side cover as described in Closing the side cover page 78 9 Reconnect all peripheral devices and the power cord and then turn on the computer Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you add boards to your VAIO computer ...
Page 76: ...ith the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunication links networks or modems before you open the system Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic Discharge ESD can d...
Page 77: ...unplug it and remove any peripheral devices Wait for the computer to cool down 2 Open the unit see Opening the side cover page 71 3 Gently place the unit on its side If necessary remove any cables add on cards or other components to access the DIMM slots You must remove the power supply before installing the memory modules Remove the power supply by following these steps Remove the screw that secu...
Page 78: ... s upper corners The end latches snap into position automatically as shown 3 8 Reinstall the power supply and any add on cards or components you removed 9 Reinstall the power supply by following these steps Rotate the power supply to its original position and slide it into the chassis until the tab snaps into position Replace the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis 10 Re...
Page 79: ...f memory To view the amount of memory proceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click the Start button point to All Programs then VAIO System Information and click VAIO System Information again You can view the amount of installed memory here Closing the side cover To replace the side cover proceed as follows 1 Align the tabs on the side cover to the rim of the unit 2 Press the side cover firmly...
Page 80: ... disk Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep the computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing data to disk Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in tempera...
Page 81: ...nplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically sh...
Page 82: ...ter If any problems occur unplug your computer and contact VAIO Link Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer As you may lose important data once your computer is damaged you should back up your data regularly Restore the original application programs from the Product Recovery CD ROM On handling floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the f...
Page 83: ... and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth On handling Memory Sticks Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label Do not bend drop or apply heavy shock to the Memory Stick Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks Do not let Memory...
Page 84: ...DR SDRAM 256 MB DDR SDRAM 512 MB DDR SDRAM Maximum RAM 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB L2 cache memory 256 KB on die 256 KB on die 256 KB on die 256 KB on die MPEG MPEG 2 Digital Video Supports full screen playback MPEG 2 Digital Video Supports full screen playback MPEG 2 Digital Video Supports full screen playback MPEG 2 Digital Video Supports full screen playback Graphics nVIDIA GeForce2 Ti Video RAM 64 MB ...
Page 85: ...g speed 24x max CD ROM reading speed 2x max DVD RW writing speed 8x max CD R writing speed 4x max CD RW writing speed 16x max CD RW reading speed 16x max CD R reading speed Laser diode properties Laser diode properties Laser diode properties Laser diode properties Wave length DVD 640 660 nm Wave length DVD 640 660 nm Wave length DVD 640 660 nm Wave length DVD 650 662 nm Laser output read DVD ROM 0...
Page 86: ... Laser diode properties Laser diode properties Laser diode properties Laser diode properties Wave length CD 780 787 nm Laser output read CD ROM R RW 2 0 mw Wave length CD 780 787 nm Laser output read CD ROM R RW 2 0 mw Wave length CD 780 787 nm Laser output read CD ROM R RW 2 0 mw Wave length CD 760 810 nm Laser output read CD ROM R RW 2 0 mw Laser output write CD R 35 53 mw CD RW 35 53mw Laser ou...
Page 87: ...pin 2 USB ports Memory Stick i LINK 4 pin 2 USB ports Memory Stick Supplied accessories stereo speakers VAIO keyboard VAIO wheel mouse phone cord phone plug country specific power cord AC adapter for speakers stereo speakers VAIO keyboard VAIO wheel mouse phone cord phone plug country specific power cord AC adapter for speakers stereo speakers VAIO keyboard VAIO wheel mouse phone cord phone plug c...
Page 88: ...th rest 435 mm x 51 mm x 205 mm Desktop unit width 203 mm x height 366 mm x depth 371 mm Keyboard with rest 435 mm x 51 mm x 205 mm Weight Desktop unit 13kg Desktop unit 13kg Desktop unit 13kg Desktop unit 13kg Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C temperature gradient less than 10 C hour Operating humidity 20 to 80 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 65 at 35 C hygrometer reading of less...
Page 89: ... operating system if it is not in use Application recovery A recovery process that enables you to recover any of the applications initially available on the computer Performing an application recovery is useful when an individual application does not run properly or to reinstall a driver when a device does not work properly Application recovery CD ROM CD ROM that enables a VAIO computer user to re...
Page 90: ...ernet is the most widely implemented local area network LAN technology The Ethernet system called 10BASE T provides data transfer rates of 10 Mbps megabits per second A more recent version of Ethernet called 100BASE T provides data transfer rates of 100 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet supports data rates of 1 gigabit 1 000 megabits per second EULA EULA End User License Agreement is the name given to a licen...
Page 91: ...U the BIOS the memory and so on MPEG MPEG or Moving Pictures Experts Group is a standard for audio visual compression of video sequences MPEG achieves high compression rates by storing only the changes from one frame to another The decrease in data is generally imperceptible to the human eye MPEG 1 was developed for digital storage of video and audio data on CD ROM MPEG 2 achieves better image and...
Page 92: ...d on the motherboard see this word of your computer Product recovery CD ROM The product recovery CD ROMs include the application recovery CD ROM and the system recovery CD ROM s PS 2 A type of mouse or keyboard port PSTN PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network refers to the plain old telephone service the national telecommunication networks implementing voice transmission by using analog signals RA...
Page 93: ...uter from data loss in the event of a power failure The battery takes over as soon as a power interruption is detected If you are using the computer when the power failure occurs you have time to save all unsaved data and to shut down your computer USB USB Universal Serial Bus is a hardware interface for attaching devices such as a keyboard mouse joystick scanner or printer You can connect up to 1...
