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Using the Shake feature

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Click the Shake tab. The Shake tray appears

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Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shake pattern tray.

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Click the Shake! button. A 30-second movie is automatically generated.

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Optional: Add text to your new movie by clicking on the Input button.

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To preview, rewind, or fast forward your movie, use the Playback buttons.

Shake tray

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Scenes created with the Shake feature begin with a black screen in the Shake tray
window. Your scenes appear during movie playback.

You can improve the image quality produced by the Shake feature (at the cost of
longer Shake times) by turning off the “Shorten the Shake time” feature in the General
panel of the Setting dialog box. See the “Menu reference” section of the online Help
file for details.

Shake tab

Shake

pattern tray

Playback

buttons

Shake!
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Summary of Contents for PCV-RX600N

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Page 3: ...up 13 Shortcut Keys 13 To Change the Sony Software Window Design 14 VAIO AV Applications 15 Overview of Preinstalled Software 16 DigitalPrint Software 19 DVgate Software 27 MovieShaker Software 29 PictureGear Software 37 Smart Capture 40 SonicStage Software 49 VisualFlow Software 56 Additional Software Information 58 ...

Page 4: ...d Disk Drive Partition 59 i LINK IEEE1394 Compatibility 60 System Application And Driver Recovery CD s 63 To Use the System Recovery CD s 64 To Use the Application Recovery CD s 66 To Use the Driver Recovery CD 67 Troubleshooting 69 Topics 69 Notes on Use 83 Resources 88 Index 91 ...

Page 5: ...ny VAIO computer Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy to use functionality The information provided here is designed to help you to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your system ...

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Page 7: ...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 PC peripherals ...

Page 8: ... of the features listed depending on the system configuration you purchased 1 Optical drive 1 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information 2 Optical drive 2 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3 5 inch floppy disk ...

Page 9: ... is on and amber when the computer is in Stand by mode 8 i LINK 4 pin port IEEE1394 Connection for a compatible digital device 9 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2 11 Memory Stick slot Not available on all models Reads and writes data from and to a Memory Stick media 12 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a...

Page 10: ...te and identify the ports and jacks on your computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features listed depending on the system configuration you purchased Back panel 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS 2 mouse 2 Keyboard port Connection for a PS 2 Keyboard KEYBOARD MOUSE PRINTER HEADPHONES MIC LINE IN USB NETWORK ACT LINK i LINK S400 3 2 1 LINE TELEPHONE 4 MONITOR SERIAL ...

Page 11: ...or a standard display 12 Modem line jack Connection for the supplied modem cable to the wall jack 13 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord 14 Telephone jack Connection for a phone cable optional to the computer i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper...

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Page 13: ...ect VAIO Action Setup then click VAIO Action Setup i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 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 com...

Page 14: ... window design 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select the Control Panel 2 Click Other Control Panel Options 3 Click UI Design Selector 4 Click or and select the desired design 5 Click Apply 6 The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software matches the UI Design Selector window 7 To try another selection click or then click Apply 8 When you have made y...

Page 15: ...echnology This section describes the VAIO AV applications 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 ...

Page 16: ...an enjoy the superior digital video quality and the effects features You can rewind or fast forward scenes from the DVD Player monitor as you would with any ordinary DVD player to easily find the scene you want to view Typical DVD playback features are available such as multiple angles audio language tracks and subtitles Media Bar DVD Player seamlessly integrates a premium audio visual experience ...

Page 17: ... a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback SonicStage Premium On selected models Sony Electronics Inc SonicStage Premium is a special jukebox application that supports high quality digital audio playback and recording from the NetMD FM Tuner and DVD RW devices in your VAIO MX Desktop PC Recording from external analog and digital audio devices such as CD players and MiniDisc players is ...

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Page 19: ...hare with friends and family Using PhotoCapture Capture and import your digital pictures from your digital camera or camcorder into your computer You can select your favorite pictures and place them in handy folders for future use 1 Click Import to open the PhotoCapture window Your connected digital camera camcorder or Memory Stick media is indicated in the window DigitalPrint main window Properly...

Page 20: ... Click the camera icon to open the Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box You can enter a name for a new folder or click Select Photo Folder to import your pictures to an existing folder Click OK PhotoCapture window Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box ...

Page 21: ...indow 4 Select the desired pictures and click Get Pictures The PhotoCapture picture editor window appears 5 Click View to see an enlarged version of a selected picture You can use Rotate to change the position of a selected picture Click Delete to eliminate any unwanted pictures Capture Pictures from Video window PhotoCapture editing window ...

Page 22: ...layed as thumbnail pictures on the right 2 Select the desired folder From the thumbnail view click to select the pictures you want to print 3 Click Photo Print at the top of the window Select the number of prints you want to make using the scroll arrows Click OK 4 Select the paper based on the picture positioning desired A layout preview is displayed on the left side of the window 5 Use the config...

Page 23: ... photos with clip art stamps or your own drawing talent Add remove and change your designs to create your own unique photo art 1 Click Edit to open the PhotoDecor New PhotoDecor window A list of folders is displayed on the left side of the window with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the right Printer and Paper selection window PhotoDecor New PhotoDecor window ...

Page 24: ...ated pictures before printing Name the new picture and click Save Using PhotoAlbum Capture your special photos in an organized photo album You can share your custom made photo albums with friends and family 1 Click Album to open the PhotoAlbum New Album window The default location for your saved decorated pictures is in the Decorated Photos folder which can be viewed from the PhotoDecor New PhotoD...

Page 25: ...of your selected design and page layout is displayed Scroll through the album using the book icons at the bottom of the window 6 Click Page List to edit your album Customize your album by adding more pictures decorations comments or deleting pages 7 You can save your album before printing by clicking Save 8 Click Print Select an album type and click Print again Using LabelMaker Use LabelMaker to d...

Page 26: ...icking an icon and dragging it onto your template 5 Click Print to complete the label making process Use the configuration buttons and drop down lists to select the printer and to set margins A new window appears enabling you to list the contents of your audio or video media You can create a song or video list depending on the type of media label being created Design Edit window See the online Hel...

Page 27: ...e 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 planning 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 Th...

Page 28: ... 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 are 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 recor...

Page 29: ...dge of film editing In a few simple steps video files can be made from still images with added special effects and music You can save your personal video creation in a format that is compatible with most computers MovieShaker main window Import clip tray Working panel Effect tray Story Board tray Shake tab tray Capture tab tray Edit tab tray ...

Page 30: ...ontrast and by modifying its length Importing images and sound clips 1 Click Import The Import file browser window appears 2 Find the clips you want to add 3 Click the clips The files are added to the Import clip tray 4 Repeat this process to gather each of the images and video and sound clips you want to use in your movie You can delete a clip from the Import clip tray by dragging the clip s icon...

Page 31: ... or fast forward your movie use the Playback buttons Shake tray Scenes created with the Shake feature begin with a black screen in the Shake tray window Your scenes appear during movie playback You can improve the image quality produced by the Shake feature at the cost of longer Shake times by turning off the Shorten the Shake time feature in the General panel of the Setting dialog box See the Men...

Page 32: ...ray 4 Click the Play button on the Edit tray to preview the effect The added effect previews on the clip displayed in the Effect tray window Effect tray window Effect button selected A preview of the added effect is displayed in the Effect tray window You can eliminate an effect by dragging it from the Effect palette to the trash icon on the Edit tray See the online Help file for more information ...

Page 33: ...or your text 4 Drag the Text effect icon you want to add from the Effect tray to the Effect palette on the Edit tray 5 Click the Play button on the Edit tray to preview the text effect The clip displays the text effect in the Effect tray window Effects Tray Text button selected A preview of the added text and text effect is displayed in the Effects tray window From the Edit tray you can eliminate ...

Page 34: ...mat in which you want the movie to be saved 4 Click Next 5 Confirm that you want to continue 6 Locate the folder to which you want to save the file name your file and click Save You can click on each export format to view its description and use Export window The time required to export your movie file may vary depending on the format selected See the online Help file for more information on expor...

Page 35: ...iles that you want to upload to the ImageStation service and import them to the Import Clip tray 2 Drag the desired clips or video files to the Story Board tray 3 Click the Export button The Export window appears 4 Select MPEG1 ImageStation and click Next 5 If you are a registered member provide your login name and password For first time users click Register to ImageStation The ImageStation regis...

Page 36: ...site The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status 7 Go to http www imagestation com to view your uploaded pictures or movies Follow the on screen instructions to access your ImageStation account Image Uploader window The ImageStation Web site may ask you to complete a full login again if your current session is not active ...

Page 37: ...ns screen savers wallpaper still pictures from MPEG and HTML photo albums Managing your pictures Use the Collection feature to manage your pictures 1 From the Collection menu click Create New Collection 2 Enter a name for your collection then click OK 3 Click the Folder tab in the main window and browse to locate your pictures 4 Select the pictures you want to include in your collection 5 From the...

Page 38: ...and browse to locate your pictures 2 Select the pictures you want to include in your album 3 From the Utilities menu select Album Maker 4 Choose a Design template for your album 5 Click the Make soon button to create your album immediately using the PictureGear default settings PIctureGear Album Maker window ...

Page 39: ...where you want to save your album 8 Enter a name for the target folder and click OK 9 The PictureGear Custom Album feature creates the new folder in the designated location Custom Album window If you select the Custom Album process the final album is created when you click the Finish button in the last dialog box Custom album Completed window ...

Page 40: ...contains an IEEE1394 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...

Page 41: ...amera or camcorder to your computer with an i LINK cable optional An image appears in the Smart Capture main window 4 Check that the Mode dial is set to Still Click the Mode dial to switch between Still mode and Net Movie mode 1 Mode indicator Displays the current mode Still or Net Movie 4 Help button Connects you directly to the online Smart Capture Help 2 Mode dial Switches Smart Capture from St...

Page 42: ...by vertical in pixels Image Quality Set the quality of your pictures as they are being saved by selecting Fine Standard or Economy image quality Destination Select a file destination for your pictures 6 Click the Effects button to select a special image effect The Effect Settings window appears Use the drop down list to view and customize the available effects Still Image Options window You can us...

Page 43: ...ou can perform various functions using the task buttons Delete Discard any or all of your still images by clicking the Delete button Select a single image or all and the image s is torn and removed from the Still Viewer window Upload Send your still images online to the ImageStation Web site to share with your family and friends The ImageStation service stores your still images online when you bec...

Page 44: ...set to Net Movie Click the Mode dial to switch between Still mode and Net Movie mode 4 Click the Options button to view the available options for your movie capture The Recording Options window appears The Recording Options window has three tabs Format You can adjust the compression rate for your movies in MPEG1 format or choose the AVI option for no compression You can also set the maximum record...

Page 45: ...appears Use the drop down list to view and customize the available effects To capture a movie in Net Movie mode 1 Use your digital camcorder to locate the view s you want to capture When you see the desired view in either the Smart Capture window or your camcorder s viewfinder click the Capture button to begin recording your movie The Movie Player window appears 2 Click the Capture button when you...

Page 46: ...a registered user See Using ImageStation with Smart Capture software Mail E mail your movies to family and friends Click the Mail button and your e mail application launches with a new message window containing the movie as an attachment Save Click the Save button to compress and save your movie in a variety of formats to a location of your choice Using ImageStation with Smart Capture software Ima...

Page 47: ...ick the Upload button in Still Viewer The ImageStation Login window appears 2 For first time users the ImageStation registration wizard guides you through the initial registration process Follow the on screen instructions If you are already a registered member provide your login name and password The Image Uploader window appears Image Uploader window The ImageStation preview feature is available ...

Page 48: ...o view your uploaded pictures or movies Follow the on screen instructions to access your ImageStation account The ImageStation Web site may ask you to complete a full login again if your current session is not active The ImageStation preview feature is available when you upload two or more pictures or a movie No preview is shown if a single picture is being uploaded Sony recommends that your movie...

Page 49: ... ISP and configure your computer for Internet access before using EMD services An EMD service provider Consult the provider for service information Starting SonicStage 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then click All Programs 2 Select SonicStage and then click SonicStage 3 When you have registered with CDDB the Confirm the setup of SonicStage dialog box appears 4 Click Yes to continue To pr...

Page 50: ...Playlist Playlist tab View the available Playlists as tree list or list only Transfer tab View the available Playlists on your computer You can transfer the audio files to an external device or media Device Media tab View the status of your audio files connected external device or inserted media Internet tab The browser view displays your connection to the Internet enabling you to locate audio fil...

Page 51: ...ternet address drop down list Displays current and recently visited Internet addresses Click the Go to URL link button to immediately connect to your favorite Web sites 3 Playlist drop down list Playlist view Displays available playlists and audio files 7 File list view Playlist view Displays the contents of the folder selected in the file tree view 4 File tree view Playlist view Displays the fold...

Page 52: ...egin recording When the recording is finished the new playlist appears in the File tree view of the Playlist window Transferring songs Check In Check Out You can transfer songs between the playlists in the SonicStage software and external devices or media For more information on using your external devices or media see the instructions supplied with the device or media These instructions are for u...

Page 53: ...the song that you want to check out The songs in the playlist are shown in the Playlist view panel located in the center of the Transfer window 4 From the Playlist view panel select the song to be checked out To check out more than one song at a time hold down the Ctrl key and select the additional songs 5 Click Out or drag the song to the desired position in the song list of the external device o...

Page 54: ...the additional songs 4 Click In or drag the song s to the Playlist view panel If you want to check in all of the songs in the external device or media click In All Check In begins For more information about using SonicStage software go to the online SonicStage Help You can access the online help file as follows 1 Click the Start button in the Windows taskbar select All Programs 2 Select SonicStage...

Page 55: ...ditional features are available when you register your imported songs through the Playlist feature of SonicStage You can manage your music by creating your own list of songs categorized by genre or artist displaying your song list in the Playlist feature and arranging your songs in a customized order using the Playlist folders Edit your music by combining multiple songs into a single song or divid...

Page 56: ...sound file and enables playback of files by other applications like PictureGear PictureToy and Memory Stick Slideshow Using VisualFlow software You can navigate in the VisualFlow application by using your mouse the directional arrows on your keyboard or the Sony Jog Dial control on those models that offer the Sony Jog Dial control 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select All Programs 2 Sel...

Page 57: ... end of the main toolbar activates a secondary toolbar with more functions 7 Click an image to show a normal view centered on the screen Double clicking an image shows an enlarged view 8 The movie file starts playback when the view is enlarged Click on the movie files again to restore the view to normal While an image is enlarged the Launch toolbar appears at the bottom of the window Any associate...

Page 58: ...reinstalled and you subsequently purchase this software install the VAIO Edit Component plug in to ensure compatibility with Sony digital camcorders Installing VAIO Edit Components 1 Insert the Driver Recovery CD into your optical drive 2 Click Start from the Windows taskbar select My Computer and click your optical drive 3 Select Support and click VEC 4 Double click Setup The VAIO Edit Components...

Page 59: ... This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition Defragmenting your hard disk drive If you encounter frame dropping while recording digital video onto your hard disk drive defragmentation may be necessary 1 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 Ac...

Page 60: ...your local retailer from the Sony VAIO Direct Web site at http vaio sonystyle com or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 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 wit...

Page 61: ...INK 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 See the instructions that came with your i LINK device for more information on installation and use ...

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Page 63: ...or are erased It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc The Application Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual applications Use it to restore corrupted or erased files Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual device drivers Use it t...

Page 64: ...re restored on this drive only Change Partition Size All partitions custom installations and changes are removed from the hard disk drive You can set the partition sizes for both the Drive C and Drive D The original preinstalled operating system and software applications are restored Recovery to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are removed from the hard disk drive All original fac...

Page 65: ...ck Next 5 At the pop up prompt select Yes to begin the system recovery process Follow the on screen instructions If your system is equipped with two optical drives insert the System Recovery CD into the upper optical drive Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs If you have more than one System Recovery CD insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to i...

Page 66: ...covery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on save and close all open applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer s optical drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process If you need to reinstall a...

Page 67: ...el The Control Panel window appears 4 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties dialog box appears 5 From the Hardware tab click Device Manager 6 Click to select the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation The unknown device s is identified by a yellow question mark 7 From the Action menu click Uninstall This removes the device driver from ...

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Page 69: ...d 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 Check that the monitor is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Check that the computer is not in stand by mode My files...

Page 70: ...application that has the status message Not responding 3 Select the application that has a Not Responding status and click End Task 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 the Restart button If your comp...

Page 71: ... Shutdown Troubleshooter Follow the on screen instructions according to your specific situation How do I change the parallel port type to ECP EPP or bi directional You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility CMOS Setup Utility To access System Setup 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer Select Restart 2 When the Sony screen displays press the F2...

Page 72: ...or it to be detected before trying to access it Verify that the disc is in the tray with the label side facing up Install your CD or DVD software according to the manufacturer s instructions If your drive reads some DVDs or CDs but not others check the shiny side of the disc for dirt or scratches You may also need to clean the disc drive lens with an appropriate cleaner Avoid using adhesive labels...

Page 73: ...he 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 Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance...

Page 74: ...application for details on adjusting write speed settings Why is my computer operating improperly after downloading the CD burning component of RealJukebox software If you choose to download and use the optional RealJukebox software s CD burning component to create CDs the software feature may interfere with your computer s normal system operations For VAIO computers that are equipped with all of ...

Page 75: ...sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer If the software application you are using has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in the Windows operating system using these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select Control Panel 2 Select Sounds Speech and Audio Devices then click Adjust the system volume 3 From the...

Page 76: ...e POP phone number is compliant with V 90 standards If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP check that they are not experiencing technical problems Try connecting your modem through another phone line if available My modem does not work Your modem may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts If your modem is not functioning properly check the following Check that the phone line...

Page 77: ...m to rotary or Touch Tone dialing 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click 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 4 Select the Tone or Pulse option Click OK My microphone does not work Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack My microphone is too se...

Page 78: ...se port Save and close all open applications Turn off your computer wait approximately 10 seconds and then restart your computer There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps 1 Save and close all applications and turn off your computer 2 Turn the mouse upside down 3 Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning clockwise the ring that ...

Page 79: ...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 Autohide 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...

Page 80: ...k Next 6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model 7 Follow the on screen instructions to print a test page and complete printer installation My connected printer doesn t function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds and then turning it back on Place a check mark in the box for Automatically...

Page 81: ...Troubleshooting 81 To contact Sony for technical support For further technical assistance call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or access the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport ...

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Page 83: ...ns 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 o...

Page 84: ...r 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 materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of...

Page 85: ...se consist of high precision electronic parts Do not drop them or bump them against other objects Your Sony computer will not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If the telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and determines that your computer is responsible for the p...

Page 86: ...ne wrappers Ground yourself by maintaining continuous contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure When removing a slot cover be careful not to damage components on the system board or add on cards You may need to temporarily remove add on cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove Handling a display Do not change the display refresh rate to 8...

Page 87: ... 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 cleane...

Page 88: ...al guides Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are also available online To access online documentation 1 Click Start and point to VAIO Help and Support Center 2 Click on the VAIO User Guide Software application manuals and online help files Most manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive as online help files You can ac...

Page 89: ...6972 Requires a fax machine or fax software Software Updates You can download the latest software updates and software patches for your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport VAIO Computer System Reference Manual This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your computer s hardware This docum...

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Page 91: ...of lithium battery 84 hard disk drive 87 proper handling 84 removing side cover 83 shutting down 83 startup problems 69 system response problem 70 upgrading 86 connecting cables 85 peripheral equipment 85 power cord 83 printers 80 D defragmenting hard disk drive 59 DigitalPrint software 19 LabelMaker 25 PhotoAlbum 24 PhotoCapture 19 PhotoCollection 22 PhotoDecor 23 disconnecting power cords 83 dis...

Page 92: ...Station 35 interference 85 J Jog Dial 56 K keyboard port 10 troubleshooting 79 L Line In jack 11 lithium battery disposing 84 losing power 83 M magnetic shielding 84 Memory Stick 56 Memory Stick slot 9 Microphone jack 11 microphone background noise 77 troubleshooting 77 Modem jack 11 modem slow connection 76 troubleshooting 76 moisture condensation 85 Monitor port 11 monitor refresh rate 86 Mouse ...

Page 93: ... Serial port 11 setting up electronic equipment 84 printers 80 Shortcut Keys 13 changing settings 13 shutting down the computer 83 Simple mode 55 Skins 55 slot cover 86 Software audio problems 75 CD playback problems 74 driver recovery 70 recovering applications 69 stopped responding 70 SonicStage software 49 Backup Tool 55 Electronic Music Distribution service 49 importing audio files 55 Main Fea...

Page 94: ...tem locks up 71 optical drive tray eject 72 printer installation 80 recover applications 69 software audio problems 75 startup problems 69 system response 79 Topics 69 turning off your computer 83 TV interference 85 U Uninterruptible Power Supply 83 Universal Serial Bus ports 9 upgrading your computer 86 UPS 83 USB 9 V VAIO Action Setup 13 VAIO Edit Components 58 VAIO Edit Components software 58 v...

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