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Sony PCV-V300G VAIO User Guide (primary manual), User Manual

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Replacing the back cover 

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Gently slide the back cover in, until the cover release latches lock the cover into place. 

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Replace the screws, located on the sides of the system unit, as shown. 

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Summary of Contents for PCV-V300G VAIO User Guide (primary manual)

Page 1: ...grams included with your system View the Electronic Flyer which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer Go to the Sony Online Support Web site to view the VAIO Computer Specifications which lists your computer s hardware specifications and preinstalled software information For information about the Sony software preinstalled on your computer click Start in the Windows tas...

Page 2: ... 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 ...

Page 3: ... and preinstalled software Computer and supplied accessories Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories For models equipped with Giga Pocket features 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 information Online Documentation VAIO Computer U...

Page 4: ...ftware information 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar 2 Click Welcome to VAIO life Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard a utility program that recovers your computer s operating system and preinstalled software For more information about hard disk recovery 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help and Support...

Page 5: ... and preinstalled software Computer and supplied accessories Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories For models equipped with Giga Pocket features 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 information Online Documentation VAIO Computer U...

Page 6: ...ftware information 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar 2 Click Welcome to VAIO life Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard a utility program that recovers your computer s operating system and preinstalled software For more information about hard disk recovery 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help and Support...

Page 7: ... and preinstalled software Computer and supplied accessories Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories For models equipped with Giga Pocket features 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 information Online Documentation VAIO Computer U...

Page 8: ...ftware information 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar 2 Click Welcome to VAIO life Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard a utility program that recovers your computer s operating system and preinstalled software For more information about hard disk recovery 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help and Support...

Page 9: ... and preinstalled software Computer and supplied accessories Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories For models equipped with Giga Pocket features 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 information Online Documentation VAIO Computer U...

Page 10: ...tware information 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar 2 Click Welcome to VAIO life Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard a utility program that recovers your computer s operating system and preinstalled software For more information about hard disk recovery 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help and Support ...

Page 11: ...and preinstalled software Computer and supplied accessories Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories For models equipped with Giga Pocket features 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 information Online Documentation VAIO Computer Us...

Page 12: ...tware information 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar 2 Click Welcome to VAIO life Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard a utility program that recovers your computer s operating system and preinstalled software For more information about hard disk recovery 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help and Support ...

Page 13: ... use of the mouse keyboard or 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 forward or leaning far backward Viewing angle of the display Position the unit so that the display is 1...

Page 14: ...ardware features described and the location of the controls ports and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport About the Front Panel About the Side Panels About the Back Panel About the Keyboard About the Mouse About the Remote Control Page 14 ...

Page 15: ...and raise or lower volume 3 Optical disc and hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data 4 Memory Stick media access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use 5 Power button Press the power button in from the right side to turn the computer on and off 6 Power indicator Light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is i...

Page 16: ...e to this control Handling the attached LCD monitor Your VAIO computer has an attached LCD monitor Handle the monitor carefully when adjusting the viewing angle 1 Grasp both sides of the monitor firmly 2 Tilt the monitor backwards to the desired viewing angle Page 16 ...

Page 17: ...and raise or lower volume 3 Optical disc and hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data 4 Memory Stick media access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use 5 Power button Press the power button in from the right side to turn the computer on and off 6 Power indicator Light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is i...

Page 18: ...e to this control Handling the attached LCD monitor Your VAIO computer has an attached LCD monitor Handle the monitor carefully when adjusting the viewing angle 1 Grasp both sides of the monitor firmly 2 Tilt the monitor backwards to the desired viewing angle Page 18 ...

Page 19: ...jack or port Right panel 1 Optical drive eject button Ejects a disc from the optical drive 2 Optical drive See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information 3 Memory Stick media slot Reads and writes data from and to a Memory Stick media 4 PC Card slot A PC card PCMCIA card can be inserted into this slot to increase your computer s functional capabilities Left panel Page 19 ...

Page 20: ...ction for a video cable optional S video In jack1 Connection for an S video cable optional 3 VHF UHF port1 Connection for a TV coaxial cable supplied 4 Headphones jack Connection for external speakers optional or headphones optional 5 Line In jack Connection for an audio device 6 Microphone jack Connection for an external microphone optional 7 Connect button Page 20 ...

Page 21: ...ideo Recorder features 2 A n optional 1 to 2 jack adapter splitter is required to connect both a telephone and modem line to your computer 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 programs operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not ...

Page 22: ...anel of your computer contains the AC power and USB ports Back panel 1 AC Input port Connection for the AC power cord supplied 2 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports 2 Connections for compatible high full low speed USB devices Page 22 ...

Page 23: ...tness Press increase or decrease the brightness of the LCD screen Mute Press to turn off speaker sound Press again to restore sound Volume controls Press to increase or decrease the speakers volume Function The 12 function keys are used to perform certain tasks The task associated with each function key varies between software programs Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to pe...

Page 24: ...rd bottom 1 Battery compartment Compartment for the supplied AA batteries 2 Keyboard feet Extend to adjust the keyboard height 3 CONNECT button Press to enable the wireless keyboard to communicate with the system unit To set up the wireless keyboard Insert two AA batteries supplied into the wireless keyboard as shown You can check your keyboard s battery power level by clicking wireless keyboard i...

Page 25: ...keyboard is not being used for extended periods of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Page 25 ...

Page 26: ...tness Press increase or decrease the brightness of the LCD screen Mute Press to turn off speaker sound Press again to restore sound Volume controls Press to increase or decrease the speakers volume Function The 12 function keys are used to perform certain tasks The task associated with each function key varies between software programs Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to pe...

Page 27: ...rd bottom 1 Battery compartment Compartment for the supplied AA batteries 2 Keyboard feet Extend to adjust the keyboard height 3 CONNECT button Press to enable the wireless keyboard to communicate with the system unit To set up the wireless keyboard Insert two AA batteries supplied into the wireless keyboard as shown You can check your keyboard s battery power level by clicking wireless keyboard i...

Page 28: ...keyboard is not being used for extended periods of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Page 28 ...

Page 29: ... 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions 2 Wheel button Rotate the wheel to scroll up or down on the LCD screen 3 Right mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions Wireless mouse bottom 1 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse on or off 2 CONNECT button Press to enable communication between your VAIO computer and the wireless mouse To set up the wireless...

Page 30: ...ouse icon located in the Windows taskbar notification area Inserting batteries into the wireless mouse If your wireless mouse does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced When your wireless mouse is not being used for extended periods of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Page 30 ...

Page 31: ... 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions 2 Wheel button Rotate the wheel to scroll up or down on the LCD screen 3 Right mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions Wireless mouse bottom 1 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse on or off 2 CONNECT button Press to enable communication between your VAIO computer and the wireless mouse To set up the wireless...

Page 32: ...ouse icon located in the Windows taskbar notification area Inserting batteries into the wireless mouse If your wireless mouse does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced When your wireless mouse is not being used for extended periods of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Page 32 ...

Page 33: ...nline specifications sheet at the Sony Online Computing Support Web site http www sony com pcsupport for information about your computer s hardware configuration Remote control 1 MUTE button Press to turn off the sound Press again to restore the sound 2 Channel number buttons 0 9 Press to select specific channels Press the ENTER button to activate channel selection JUMP button Press to go to the p...

Page 34: ...rding DVD button Press to start the DVD player software program MUSIC button Press to launch the SonicStage software HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to navigate Press ENTER to select 7 BACK button Press to return to the previous screen Note This function is not available for Giga Pocket software 8 APPLICATION START button Pre...

Page 35: ... DISPLAY button During DVD playback in full screen mode press to show the settings window When using Giga Pocket software press to display the TV Recording deck and playback deck screens Press again to hide these views SIZE button1 Press to view the current software in full screen size Press again to return the view to its original size 12 FUNCTION button When using SonicStage software press to ch...

Page 36: ...gate to a specific program and press the Application Close button again to close the program 17 CHANNEL button Press to change channels automatically no number input required Note This function is available for Giga Pocket software only 1 This function is available on selected models For more details about the function buttons on your remote control see the Giga Pocket software program Help To set...

Page 37: ...nline specifications sheet at the Sony Online Computing Support Web site http www sony com pcsupport for information about your computer s hardware configuration Remote control 1 MUTE button Press to turn off the sound Press again to restore the sound 2 Channel number buttons 0 9 Press to select specific channels Press the ENTER button to activate channel selection JUMP button Press to go to the p...

Page 38: ...rding DVD button Press to start the DVD player software program MUSIC button Press to launch the SonicStage software HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to navigate Press ENTER to select 7 BACK button Press to return to the previous screen Note This function is not available for Giga Pocket software 8 APPLICATION START button Pre...

Page 39: ... DISPLAY button During DVD playback in full screen mode press to show the settings window When using Giga Pocket software press to display the TV Recording deck and playback deck screens Press again to hide these views SIZE button1 Press to view the current software in full screen size Press again to return the view to its original size 12 FUNCTION button When using SonicStage software press to ch...

Page 40: ...gate to a specific program and press the Application Close button again to close the program 17 CHANNEL button Press to change channels automatically no number input required Note This function is available for Giga Pocket software only 1 This function is available on selected models For more details about the function buttons on your remote control see the Giga Pocket software program Help To set...

Page 41: ...et for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport for details about your computer s hardware configuration Connecting the Power Cord Connecting the Wireless Keyboard Connecting the Wireless Mouse Connecting the Modem Cable Turning On Your Computer Registering Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer Page 41 ...

Page 42: ...if your system loses power while software programs are running Use the attached power cord clamp to avoid accidentally unplugging your computer 1 Plug the power cord into the AC input port on the back panel of the computer 2 Use a coin to open the power cord clamp and then insert the power cord Inserting the power cord into the power cord clamp 3 Plug the power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet ...

Page 43: ... keyboard Additional information about the wireless keyboard The wireless keyboard requires unobstructed communication with the system unit for proper operation Do not exceed a maximum distance of 2 feet between your VAIO computer and your wireless keyboard Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Press the CONNECT buttons located on the left panel of the computer and on the b...

Page 44: ... keyboard Additional information about the wireless keyboard The wireless keyboard requires unobstructed communication with the system unit for proper operation Do not exceed a maximum distance of 2 feet between your VAIO computer and your wireless keyboard Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Press the CONNECT buttons located on the left panel of the computer and on the b...

Page 45: ...s such as plain paper card stock or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterns Avoid surfaces such as mirrors smooth glass or magazines that have half tone printing The wireless optical mouse requires unobstructed communication with the system unit for proper operation Do not exceed a maximum distance of 2 feet between your VAIO computer and your wireless mouse Confirm that the supplied AA batte...

Page 46: ...s such as plain paper card stock or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterns Avoid surfaces such as mirrors smooth glass or magazines that have half tone printing The wireless optical mouse requires unobstructed communication with the system unit for proper operation Do not exceed a maximum distance of 2 feet between your VAIO computer and your wireless mouse Confirm that the supplied AA batte...

Page 47: ...tional 3 Insert one end of the modem cable supplied into the other RJ 11 jack on the splitter device 4 Insert the plug end of the splitter device into the wall jack 5 Plug the modem cable into the modem line jack on the computer Connecting the modem cable Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port Connect only 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port Using other c...

Page 48: ...tional 3 Insert one end of the modem cable supplied into the other RJ 11 jack on the splitter device 4 Insert the plug end of the splitter device into the wall jack 5 Plug the modem cable into the modem line jack on the computer Connecting the modem cable Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port Connect only 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port Using other c...

Page 49: ... side to turn the computer on and off When you start your computer it may detect new hardware and prompt you to restart your computer Respond to this prompt immediately Press the power button correctly to avoid damage to the computer Turning on your computer Page 49 ...

Page 50: ...problems you may be having with your computer Limited warranty Protect your investment See the Limited Warranty Card for more details 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...

Page 51: ...urn 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 stop using your computer for a short period of time use Stand by mode About the power button If your system stops responding press and hold the Power button for more than ...

Page 52: ...urn 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 stop using your computer for a short period of time use Stand by mode About the power button If your system stops responding press and hold the Power button for more than ...

Page 53: ...urn 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 stop using your computer for a short period of time use Stand by mode About the power button If your system stops responding press and hold the Power button for more than ...

Page 54: ...rograms are available on certain VAIO computers See your computer s online specification sheet for details on your system configuration An Overview of Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Setting Up Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Setting Up Giga Pocket Software Giga Pocket Timer Recording Wizard Timer Recording Manager Giga Pocket Explorer CLIÉ Converter Glossary Internet Electronic Program Gu...

Page 55: ...ing TV programming simultaneously Setting and managing daily weekly timer recording schedules Managing Video Capsules recorded video contents on your computer Recording personal video content from a videotape Playing your Video Capsules on other computers Operating Giga Pocket functions with a remote control device Sharing Giga Pocket features and functions with other computers on a network Conver...

Page 56: ...r The Giga Pocket Server enables multiple computers on a network to use certain Giga Pocket software functions CLIÉ Converter The CLIÉ Converter is a plug in application that enables the conversion of Video Capsules into gMovie format You can change the format your Giga Pocket contents and transfer them onto a Memory Stick media for viewing with your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Accessing Giga Pocket Help F...

Page 57: ...fications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport To set up TV connections The best method of connecting your computer system TV monitor or display and cable service access depends on the type of cable connection available in your home Your VAIO computer is supplied with certain cables Your in home cable access may require extra cables adapters or...

Page 58: ...fications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport To set up TV connections The best method of connecting your computer system TV monitor or display and cable service access depends on the type of cable connection available in your home Your VAIO computer is supplied with certain cables Your in home cable access may require extra cables adapters or...

Page 59: ... cable optional to your cable service access Connect the other end to the single connection end of a splitter adapter 2 Connect the TV coaxial cable supplied to the double connection end of the splitter adapter Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port on the left panel of your computer 3 Connect a third TV coaxial cable optional to the double connection end of the splitter adapter Connect the oth...

Page 60: ...nd of a TV coaxial cable optional to your antenna outlet Connect the other end to a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer optional 2 Connect the TV coaxial cable supplied from the combiner transformer to the VHF UHF port on the left panel of your computer Option 2 1 Connect both ends of the antenna s twin lead cable to the screw type grips on the combiner transformer 2 Connect the TV coaxial cable suppl...

Page 61: ...eatures may vary between service providers Contact your cable or satellite service provider for details on using STB equipment and accessories Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable optional to your cable service access Connect the other end to the In jack on the back panel of your set top box STB 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable optional to the Out jack on your STB Connect the other ...

Page 62: ...UT L R jacks on the back panel of your STB unit matching the plug and jack colors 4 Connect the other RCA jacks of the stereo A V dubbing cable into the Audio R IN Audio L IN and Composite video IN jacks on the left panel of your computer matching the plug and jack colors To connect in STB mode Option 2 Page 62 ...

Page 63: ...onnect the other end of the S video cable into the appropriate port on your compatible VCR or camcorder To connect with an audio cable Dual RCA plugs Connect an audio cable with double RCA plugs at each end optional into the composite audio L and R jacks located on the left panel of your computer Connect the other ends of the audio cable into the appropriate ports on your compatible VCR or camcord...

Page 64: ...are detailed in this section enabling you to begin viewing or recording TV programs To set up TV viewing When you start Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder for the first time you are automatically prompted to set the video input source for watching TV or cable TV CATV programs on your computer Page 64 ...

Page 65: ...are detailed in this section enabling you to begin viewing or recording TV programs To set up TV viewing When you start Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder for the first time you are automatically prompted to set the video input source for watching TV or cable TV CATV programs on your computer Page 65 ...

Page 66: ...se a coaxial cable directly without an STB to your computer The default setting for this connection option is STD Depending on your local connection requirements HRC and IRC are also available 2 Standard antenna 2 69 Select this option if you connect an aerial antenna s coaxial cable directly to your computer for watching TV programs 3 STB Set top box Select this option if the broadcast signal is ...

Page 67: ... listing site 6 Connect to the Internet 7 Click Go to Web site and download channel listings by clicking Download all Channel Settings 8 Click Next For the first time setup you are prompted to set your Giga Pocket Server password TV Setup Wizard Giga Pocket Server password 9 Type in a password and click Finish Page 67 ...

Page 68: ...e the default video resolution If you change the default settings you may experience poor image quality on your display Microsoft Windows XP operating system supports a single Giga Pocket user at any given time Even if a different user logs on using the fast switch feature Giga Pocket is not available to any other user account For more information see Giga Pocket Help Page 68 ...

Page 69: ...enables you to watch a TV program on your computer display while recording it onto your hard disk drive Using the Giga Pocket Slip Play feature you can view a program from the beginning even while it is being recorded Page 69 ...

Page 70: ... Start in the Windows taskbar point to All Programs point to Giga Pocket then click Giga Pocket The Giga Pocket window appears Giga Pocket window The current television broadcast is displayed based on the selected channel Page 70 ...

Page 71: ...he main interface window the TV Recording deck and the Playback deck TV Recording deck detail Use the TV Recording deck to view programs and record Video Capsules You can use the Playback deck of your Giga Pocket to play back a prerecorded Video Capsule Playback deck detail Page 71 ...

Page 72: ...ll new content is recorded into a new Video Capsule 1 Select your program by switching to the appropriate channel Use the channel buttons located at the bottom of the Giga Pocket window or use the right and left direction arrows on your keyboard 2 Click Record located at the bottom of the window to begin recording your Video Capsule 3 When your program has completed or you wish to end the Video Ca...

Page 73: ...ding deck you can watch that same program from the beginning using the Playback deck You can begin using Slip Play to view your recording beginning approximately ten seconds after your recording session begins 1 From the menu bar click Functions 2 Select Start Slip Play Page 73 ...

Page 74: ...few seconds from the end of the film roll using the scroll bar you may not be able to see a displayed image The computer s response may decrease when you attempt to play a Video Capsule while recording a TV program using Giga Pocket Giga Pocket may interrupt or stop playback to allocate system resources for the timer recording event if there are other applications running simultaneously If this oc...

Page 75: ...he TV listing provider and may change without notice Pay per view channels can be accessed when making payments directly to the appropriate TV program provider You can schedule up to 100 timer recordings using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder From the online channel guide click on the REC icon to select the program you wish to record The Timer Recording Wizard begins and the New Timer Recording...

Page 76: ...Timer Recording Wizard With the Timer Recording Wizard you can set adjust and cancel the timer recording settings Page 76 ...

Page 77: ...ou need more information about selecting timer recording settings New Timer Recording Set Channel Start Date and Time 4 Verify that the information is correct and click Next The programming station and time information is automatically programmed into the appropriate Timer Recording Wizard fields 5 You can set the stop time for your timer recording and select the recording mode The stop time is au...

Page 78: ... Set Details dialog box you can customize the timer recording schedule Select how often you want to record the program New Timer Recording Set Details 7 Select a date for the recorded program to be automatically deleted from your hard disk drive using the Expiration date of Video Capsule drop down list To maintain adequate space on your hard disk drive Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder enables y...

Page 79: ...9 The New Timer Recording Completed dialog box appears Click Finish New Timer Recording Completed Page 79 ...

Page 80: ... seconds sooner than the set stop time Scheduled daily or weekly timer recording sessions do not occur if your hard disk drive does not have sufficient space Giga Pocket software does not allow a new Video Capsule to be created if there is less than 100 MB of free space on the hard disk drive These scheduled events resume at their scheduled time as hard disk drive space becomes available Approxima...

Page 81: ...anager application is available For the Timer Recorder Manager application to be available your computer should be in Stand by or Hibernate mode if the system is not in active use You can schedule up to 100 programs at a time for timer recording with the Timer Recording Manager Microsoft Windows XP operating system supports a single Giga Pocket user at any given time If a different user logs on us...

Page 82: ... the appropriate action Interrupt Current Recording Stops the current timer recording Use this option when you wish to end the current recording session Timer Recording List Displays a list of timer recordings that have been performed as well as pending timer recordings If a daily weekly timer recording is set only the current recording session is shown The total number of timer recordings display...

Page 83: ...r cancel your timer recording at any time To view your scheduled timer recordings follow these steps 1 Double click on the Timer Recording Manager icon located in the Windows taskbar Review your scheduled timer recordings and make any desired changes or cancellations 2 Click Hide to return the icon to the taskbar You do not have to be connected to the Internet to use the Timer Recording Manager fe...

Page 84: ...ically when the computer is started The timer recording starts a few seconds earlier than the specified recording start time Under certain circumstances a daily or weekly timer recording may not be executed the second and subsequent times A timer recording may fail if the computer s clock setting is changed right before the preset recording time Before changing the computer s clock setting verify ...

Page 85: ...ager for your Video Capsules Video Capsules are managed in Cabinets Giga Pocket Explorer enables you to play back Video Capsules using Giga Pocket You can import MPEG files that were created with compatible Sony applications and export Video Capsules as AVI or MPEG files Page 85 ...

Page 86: ... playing a Video Capsule Display information about a Video Capsule Set a new timer recording Change the display views for your video contents Icon view List view Calendar view Start Giga Pocket to play a selected Video Capsule Start Timer Recording Wizard to set up timer recordings Access the Internet Electronic Program Guide Web site Start Click to DVD software to burn Video Capsules to DVD recor...

Page 87: ...For additional information about using Click to DVD software features follow these steps to access the Help 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to Click to DVD and click Click to DVD Help Page 87 ...

Page 88: ... For additional information about using DVgate Plus software features follow these steps to access the Help 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to DVgate Plus and click DVgate Plus Help Page 88 ...

Page 89: ...e Click to DVD software must be installed in order to burn Video Capsules to recordable DVD media 1 From the Giga Pocket Explorer main window select the Video Capsules you want to burn onto a recordable DVD 2 On the Giga Pocket Explorer Toolbar click 3 The Click to DVD software program starts Follow the on screen instructions Page 89 ...

Page 90: ...utput name for the file you want to export and specify the location for the exported file You can select the option Delete Video Capsule after export If you do not want to delete the Video Capsule after export leave the option disabled 4 In the section Export Video Capsule As select to convert to an AVI MPEG 1 or MPEG 2 format 5 Click Run to begin exporting Some conversion formats may not be avail...

Page 91: ...les If you wish to play your Video Capsule in a different system environment you can convert and export your Video Capsule using MPEG 1 format Video Capsules that are recorded using Long Play LP mode can be converted and exported as MPEG 1 files You can convert an imported MPEG file into a Video Capsule only if the file was created using DVgate Plus or other VAIO AV software programs Page 91 ...

Page 92: ...og box appears Connect Disconnect Server 2 Select the server you want to connect to from the Server list 3 Click Connect to add the selected server to the Connected Server list then click OK The server is connected 4 To disconnect repeat step 1 then select the server you want to disconnect from the Connected Server list 5 Click Disconnect then click OK The server is disconnected Accessing Giga Poc...

Page 93: ...e CLIÉ Converter plug in application make sure you have installed all required software for the CLIÉ handheld The Sony CLIÉ Handheld personal entertainment organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld computing experience Powered by the Palm operating system the CLIÉ handheld is ready to deliver music and video with amazing clarity For more information on this exciting device go to the Sony S...

Page 94: ...er 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to Giga Pocket point to Plug ins and then click CLIÉ Converter The Giga Pocket CLIÉ Converter main window appears Giga Pocket CLIÉ Converter Page 94 ...

Page 95: ... icon to display the contents in the list area 5 Drag the Video Capsule from the Giga Pocket Explorer window and drop it in the list area of the Giga Pocket CLIÉ Converter window The Video Capsule automatically converts into a video file During conversion the Convert to CLIÉ window appears displaying the conversion status When conversion is complete the window automatically closes To convert multi...

Page 96: ... the videos you want to transfer to the Memory Stick media 3 Click Send To The Send To dialog box appears 4 Select Using Memory Stick as the transfer destination Click OK During transfer the Forwarding dialog box appears displaying the transfer status 5 When transfer is complete click OK Your converted video files can be played back on CLIÉ Handhelds that support the use of a Memory Stick media Pa...

Page 97: ...tSync as the transfer destination Designate a user name if applicable to your handheld s configuration Click OK 4 The Send to HotSync dialog box appears Follow the on screen instructions and click OK For more information about the HotSync operation see the information supplied with your CLIÉ Handheld Accessing CLIÉ Converter Help For more information about using the CLIÉ Converter plug in applicat...

Page 98: ...contains compressed moving pictures using the MPEG standard with mpg as the file name extension Safety Tab Removing the safety tab from a Video Capsule prevents accidental erasing of your video data Slip play This feature allows you to view delayed video playback While your recording is in progress you are able to view the recording from the beginning Snapshot A snapshot is a miniature view displa...

Page 99: ...ga Pocket Help For more information about Giga Pocket follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to Giga Pocket point to Help and then select Giga Pocket Help Page 99 ...

Page 100: ...ecordings and record your favorite TV programs1 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder must be set up and configured correctly before you can use the Internet Electronic Program Guide service You must read and accept the User Agreement before accessing the Internet Electronic Program Guide Web site first time only The Internet Electronic Program Guide service is available only to users in the United ...

Page 101: ...5 Select your TV provider and then click Confirm Channel Lineup The Confirm Lineup window appears listing available channels by number and name 6 Click Yes if the channel lineup is correct If channel lineup is incorrect click No and repeat steps 3 and 4 until you locate the correct channel lineup 7 Your TV listings appear in table format organized by time and channel Click Download All Channel Set...

Page 102: ...his section provides basic information about using i LINK devices Memory Stick media PC Cards and changing default settings About i LINK Compatibility VAIO Action Setup About the Memory Stick Media Slot About the PC Card Slot Page 102 ...

Page 103: ...nd PCV W series models Your PCV V PCV W series computers have one 4 pin i LINK port available to connect your digital devices A 4 pin i LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i LINK device 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 programs operating system and compatible i LINK...

Page 104: ...nd PCV W series models Your PCV V PCV W series computers have one 4 pin i LINK port available to connect your digital devices A 4 pin i LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i LINK device 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 programs operating system and compatible i LINK...

Page 105: ...patible 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 supplied with your i LINK device for more information on installation and use Page 105 ...

Page 106: ...s The programmable S Keys are set to start the following software programs S1 Video Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder for models equipped with Giga Pocket features S1 Video DVgate Plus S2 Internet Microsoft Internet Explorer S3 Mail Microsoft Outlook Express S4 Help VAIO Help Center Wireless keyboard Page 106 ...

Page 107: ...s The programmable S Keys are set to start the following software programs S1 Video Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder for models equipped with Giga Pocket features S1 Video DVgate Plus S2 Internet Microsoft Internet Explorer S3 Mail Microsoft Outlook Express S4 Help VAIO Help Center Wireless keyboard Page 107 ...

Page 108: ... Setup icon located in the Windows taskbar to start VAIO Action Setup 3 Click the S Key you want to change 4 From the Select Application dialog box click the option for the desired type of function The corresponding software programs appear in the list box on the right 5 Select a software program from the list Click Next 6 The Confirm Application Name window appears Click Next 7 You may now type a...

Page 109: ...MagicGate copyright protection and high speed data transfer features when used with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices VAIO computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only Currently high speed data transfer and the MagicGate technology features such as authentication and encryption are not available You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media Memory...

Page 110: ...MagicGate copyright protection and high speed data transfer features when used with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices VAIO computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only Currently high speed data transfer and the MagicGate technology features such as authentication and encryption are not available You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media Memory...

Page 111: ...ory Stick media slot located on the right panel Inserting a Memory Stick media 2 If the media does not insert easily remove it from the slot and verify that it is not upside down or backwards Carefully reinsert the Memory Stick media but do not force it into the slot Page 111 ...

Page 112: ...Press the extended Memory Stick media to release it from the Memory Stick slot The media extends further enabling you to grasp it Removing a Memory Stick Media 2 Carefully remove the Memory Stick media from the slot Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the media access indicator light is on The media or its data may become damaged Page 112 ...

Page 113: ...ry Stick media When you slide the write protect tab to the LOCK position your Memory Stick media is write protected You cannot delete copy or save information on the media while the write protect tab is in the LOCK position When you slide the tab to the un LOCK position you can write to or modify your Memory Stick media s contents Locking the Memory Stick Media Page 113 ...

Page 114: ...computer has a card bus PC Card slot that supports Type I or Type II PC PCMCIA Cards You do not need to turn off your computer when inserting a PC Card See the instructions supplied with your PC Card for more information Page 114 ...

Page 115: ...d slot Inserting a PC Card 2 Push the PC Card gently into the slot The card is automatically detected If the PC Card does not insert easily remove it from the PC Card slot and verify that it is not upside down or backwards Carefully reinsert the PC Card without forcing it into the slot Page 115 ...

Page 116: ... Hardware Device window appears Click OK 4 When the message Safe to Remove Hardware appears push the PC Card Eject button on the right panel of the computer Extend the Eject button out from the computer before attempting to eject the card Removing a PC Card 5 When the PC Card ejects from the PC Card slot remove the card by holding the edges and pulling it out carefully If you remove the PC Card in...

Page 117: ...puter In the future you may want to increase the functionality of your VAIO computer This section provides information about upgrading your system Overview Installing Memory Replacing the Lithium Battery Replacing a Hard Disk Drive Page 117 ...

Page 118: ...dgeable of this specialized personal computer and familiar with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for modifying electronic equipment See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport for details on your computer s hardware configuration Page 118 ...

Page 119: ...to the integrated circuits in your computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features mentioned in this section The interior hardware configuration of your system may vary from the illustrations depending on the computer purchased To view the specific hardware configuration for your system see the online specifications sheet You may need to temporarily remove add on cards...

Page 120: ...to the integrated circuits in your computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features mentioned in this section The interior hardware configuration of your system may vary from the illustrations depending on the computer purchased To view the specific hardware configuration for your system see the online specifications sheet You may need to temporarily remove add on cards...

Page 121: ...ces such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices 3 Remove the screws located on the sides of the system unit as shown Removing the back cover 4 Press the cover release latches on the front of the cover pulling the cover forward to remove Page 121 ...

Page 122: ...ing the LCD screen face down on a table or other flat surface The work surface must be free of dirt or debris that may damage the screen 2 Lift the lower edge of the memory cover and disengage the memory cover tabs from the notches on the chassis Removing the memory cover 3 Remove the memory cover to access the memory module slots Page 122 ...

Page 123: ...ou wish to remove 2 Push down on the latches located on both sides of the module to gently eject it from the slot Removing a memory module 3 Grasp the memory module by the sides and remove from the system unit Store the module in a static free bag Page 123 ...

Page 124: ...ule slot Installing a memory module 3 Firmly insert the bottom edge of the module into the slot by pressing down evenly against the module s upper corners The side latches snap into position holding the memory module in place To avoid damaging a memory module or the memory module slot move the side latches slightly outward to relieve pressure The module is properly inserted when the side latches c...

Page 125: ...Replacing the memory cover 1 Align the memory cover tabs to the notches on the chassis 2 Gently press down on the memory cover until the cover snaps into place Replacing the memory cover Page 125 ...

Page 126: ... the back cover 1 Gently slide the back cover in until the cover release latches lock the cover into place 2 Replace the screws located on the sides of the system unit as shown Replacing the back cover Page 126 ...

Page 127: ...replaced incorrectly Contact your local dealer to replace the lithium battery Replace the battery only with a CR2032 type lithium battery Dispose of the lithium battery properly In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center To locate a Serv...

Page 128: ...ng a Hard Disk Drive Your computer has an installed ATA 100 3 inch hard disk drive Do not attempt to replace the hard drive Contact your local dealer for replacement or upgrade of the hard disk drive Page 128 ...

Page 129: ...uter 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 System Security About Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder About Using the Optical Disc Drive s About the Mouse and Keyboard About the Modem About the Speakers About Using a Microphone About Using Peripheral Equipment Page 129 ...

Page 130: ...ed 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 corre...

Page 131: ...ed 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 corre...

Page 132: ...Alt F4 keys The Shut Down Windows window appears 3 Click the drop down list box and select Restart 4 Click OK The computer turns off and restarts If the Shut Down Windows window does not appear 1 Press Ctrl Alt Delete The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Click Shut Down 3 Restart your computer If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart shut down your computer by pressing a...

Page 133: ...roubleshooting 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 window 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter Follow the on screen instructions accordin...

Page 134: ...se any programs that you are not currently using Increasing the system memory may also help For information on installing memory please see the online VAIO User Guide To access the online User Guide 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu click VAIO User Guide Page 134 ...

Page 135: ... in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel 2 Select Appearance and Themes and 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 Page 135 ...

Page 136: ...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 window 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter Follow the on screen instructions acc...

Page 137: ...nternet The Windows Updates Web site This site enables you to download computer updates without turning on the Automatic Updates feature Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates To use the Automatic Updates feature 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Click the Automatic Updates icon in the Taskbar notification area The Automatic Updates Setup Wizard appears 3 Click Ne...

Page 138: ...nternet The Windows Updates Web site This site enables you to download computer updates without turning on the Automatic Updates feature Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates To use the Automatic Updates feature 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Click the Automatic Updates icon in the Taskbar notification area The Automatic Updates Setup Wizard appears 3 Click Ne...

Page 139: ... an alternative Sony suggests installing a router as a hardware based firewall solution A router box protects your computer and allows your network to run without interruption To disable the ICF feature 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then click Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections 3 Click Network Connections 4 In the section LAN or High Speed Internet right click the ic...

Page 140: ...on area If you have not previously registered the antivirus software a series of information wizards appear 1 Follow the on screen instructions to complete each wizard 2 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon again The Norton Internet Security window appears If you have previously registered this antivirus software the Norton Internet Security window automatically appears 2 Click Live Upda...

Page 141: ...console may not display or are not displayed correctly These images include Images from a playback screen that is in pause mode Menu screens of the connected video player device The end of the film roll being played back using the scroll bar Video output from a video game console Video output from a VCR using a coaxial cable Giga Pocket cannot record or display all video images from this source Pa...

Page 142: ...console may not display or are not displayed correctly These images include Images from a playback screen that is in pause mode Menu screens of the connected video player device The end of the film roll being played back using the scroll bar Video output from a video game console Video output from a VCR using a coaxial cable Giga Pocket cannot record or display all video images from this source Pa...

Page 143: ...ideo player device If there is a damaged section on your video tape When using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder set your display settings as follows Colors Use the default factory settings 32 bit Screen area Set your video resolution to 1024 x 768 pixels For PCV W series models Do not change the default factory settings for color or the screen area If you use different settings you may experien...

Page 144: ... Video Capsule while recording a TV program with Giga Pocket During a timer recording Giga Pocket may interrupt or stop your Video Capsule playback to prioritize your computer s resources for the timer recording If this occurs wait until the timer recording session has completed and then play back the Video Capsule Page 144 ...

Page 145: ...ow The timer recording may fail in certain situations such as The coaxial cable input is disconnected after recording has started The TV channel has lost broadcast signal during the recording session Video content being recorded has poor signal quality Page 145 ...

Page 146: ...r on screen display may shift or split in rare instances If this should occur switch the TV Recording deck and the playback deck or try switching the channel Your timer recording continues even if the on screen display has shifted or split Page 146 ...

Page 147: ...Capsules You cannot create new Video Capsules when the remaining free space on your hard disk drive reaches approximately 100 MB Delete any unnecessary Video Capsules or files to increase the free space on your hard drive Page 147 ...

Page 148: ...hy 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 ...

Page 149: ...hy 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 ...

Page 150: ...s instructions If your drive reads some DVDs or CDs but not others check the shiny side of the disc for dirt or scratches The preinstalled CD or DVD software may not be working properly To recover this software see the online guide VAIO Recovery Options for more information To access VAIO Recovery Options follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Help and Support 2 From the...

Page 151: ... then click OK If you see video but cannot hear audio check all of the following 1 Verify that your DVD player s mute feature is turned off 2 Check the master volume setting in the Audio Mixer 3 Check the volume settings on your computer speakers 4 Check the connections between your speakers and the computer Verify that devices and or drivers are installed properly by following these steps 1 Click...

Page 152: ...st or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps 1 Save and close all software programs 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 covers the mouse ball 4 Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand 5 Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt on th...

Page 153: ...st or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps 1 Save and close all software programs 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 covers the mouse ball 4 Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand 5 Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt on th...

Page 154: ...ws taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box appears 3 From the Buttons tab select Switch primary and secondary buttons under the Button Configuration options 4 Click Apply then click OK Page 154 ...

Page 155: ...ess the CONNECT button on the keyboard to reestablish the connection between the two devices Verify the infrared receiver on the computer s front panel is free of obstructions that may prevent proper operation Avoid using radio controlled toys or equipment CB radios and other wireless devices in the area near your wireless keyboard These devices may cause interference causing your keyboard to stop...

Page 156: ...SP 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 If you are hav...

Page 157: ...SP 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 If you are hav...

Page 158: ...em 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 ...

Page 159: ... 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 Page 159 ...

Page 160: ...rograms 2 Point to Accessories point to Communications and then click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears The Location Information and the Phone and Modem Options windows appear when using your computer for the first time Enter your information as requested and continue to the New Connection Wizard window 3 Follow the on screen instructions to finish setting up your dial up con...

Page 161: ...ume 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 that the Mute option is not selected Check that the Mute check box is not selected in the V...

Page 162: ...ume 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 that the Mute option is not selected Check that the Mute check box is not selected in the V...

Page 163: ...About Using a Microphone Why doesn t my microphone work properly Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack Page 163 ...

Page 164: ...About Using a Microphone Why doesn t my microphone work properly Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack Page 164 ...

Page 165: ... Sound recording section and click Volume The Recording Control dialog box appears If the volume control for the microphone is visible skip to step 6 4 Select the Options menu and click Properties The Properties dialog box appears 5 In the section Show the following volume controls click to select the Microphone check box Click OK 6 From the Recording Control dialog box decrease the microphone vol...

Page 166: ...ce a check mark in the box Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer if you are installing a recently manufactured printer equipped with Plug and Play capability 5 Select the appropriate port usually LPT1 if using the parallel port 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 printe...

Page 167: ...ce a check mark in the box Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer if you are installing a recently manufactured printer equipped with Plug and Play capability 5 Select the appropriate port usually LPT1 if using the parallel port 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 printe...

Page 168: ...y when 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 If your printer does not resume normal operations try restarting your computer Page 168 ...

Page 169: ...d locating upgrade procedures A support resource listing is also provided to help you locate the appropriate support options About the Power Source About Using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder About Handling the Computer System About Disposing of the Lithium Battery About Handling a Monitor Display About Recording and Data Storage Media Page 169 ...

Page 170: ...s 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 mu...

Page 171: ...information refer to the operating system manual Do not change the display setup while Giga Pocket is running or your system may operate improperly Hard disk drive When the available free space on your hard disk approaches 100 MB you are not able to create a new Video Capsule Delete unnecessary Video Capsules or files in order to increase available space on your hard disk drive If you directly del...

Page 172: ...information refer to the operating system manual Do not change the display setup while Giga Pocket is running or your system may operate improperly Hard disk drive When the available free space on your hard disk approaches 100 MB you are not able to create a new Video Capsule Delete unnecessary Video Capsules or files in order to increase available space on your hard disk drive If you directly del...

Page 173: ...information refer to the operating system manual Do not change the display setup while Giga Pocket is running or your system may operate improperly Hard disk drive When the available free space on your hard disk approaches 100 MB you are not able to create a new Video Capsule Delete unnecessary Video Capsules or files in order to increase available space on your hard disk drive If you directly del...

Page 174: ...information refer to the operating system manual Do not change the display setup while Giga Pocket is running or your system may operate improperly Hard disk drive When the available free space on your hard disk approaches 100 MB you are not able to create a new Video Capsule Delete unnecessary Video Capsules or files in order to increase available space on your hard disk drive If you directly del...

Page 175: ... 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 othe...

Page 176: ... other devices may cause interference causing your wireless keyboard or mouse to stop working properly Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless device as this may create interference causing your wireless device to stop working properly The hard disk drive Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock Do not move the computer during operation Do n...

Page 177: ... 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 othe...

Page 178: ... other devices may cause interference causing your wireless keyboard or mouse to stop working properly Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless device as this may create interference causing your wireless device to stop working properly The hard disk drive Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock Do not move the computer during operation Do n...

Page 179: ... 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 othe...

Page 180: ... other devices may cause interference causing your wireless keyboard or mouse to stop working properly Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless device as this may create interference causing your wireless device to stop working properly The hard disk drive Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock Do not move the computer during operation Do n...

Page 181: ... 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 othe...

Page 182: ... other devices may cause interference causing your wireless keyboard or mouse to stop working properly Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless device as this may create interference causing your wireless device to stop working properly The hard disk drive Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock Do not move the computer during operation Do n...

Page 183: ...y Service Center or Factory Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport 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 ...

Page 184: ...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 pe...

Page 185: ...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 pe...

Page 186: ...m pcsupport regularly for the latest information on the new Memory Stick PRO media Using CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards Certain VAIO computers support CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards see your computer s specifications sheet on the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport for more information about your computer s hardware configuration Visit this Web site regularly for the ...

Page 187: ...rd 4 A n SD MMC adapter is sold separately This adapter is not intended for use with standard sized SD or MMC cards 5 C ertain V A IO computers are not equipped with a floppy disk drive You can purchase a floppy disk drive separately See the online specifications sheet for more information about your computer s hardware configuration Page 187 ...

Page 188: ...m pcsupport regularly for the latest information on the new Memory Stick PRO media Using CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards Certain VAIO computers support CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards see your computer s specifications sheet on the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport for more information about your computer s hardware configuration Visit this Web site regularly for the ...

Page 189: ...rd 4 A n SD MMC adapter is sold separately This adapter is not intended for use with standard sized SD or MMC cards 5 C ertain V A IO computers are not equipped with a floppy disk drive You can purchase a floppy disk drive separately See the online specifications sheet for more information about your computer s hardware configuration Page 189 ...

Page 190: ...m pcsupport regularly for the latest information on the new Memory Stick PRO media Using CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards Certain VAIO computers support CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards see your computer s specifications sheet on the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport for more information about your computer s hardware configuration Visit this Web site regularly for the ...

Page 191: ...rd 4 A n SD MMC adapter is sold separately This adapter is not intended for use with standard sized SD or MMC cards 5 C ertain V A IO computers are not equipped with a floppy disk drive You can purchase a floppy disk drive separately See the online specifications sheet for more information about your computer s hardware configuration Page 191 ...

Page 192: ...m pcsupport regularly for the latest information on the new Memory Stick PRO media Using CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards Certain VAIO computers support CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards see your computer s specifications sheet on the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport for more information about your computer s hardware configuration Visit this Web site regularly for the ...

Page 193: ...rd 4 A n SD MMC adapter is sold separately This adapter is not intended for use with standard sized SD or MMC cards 5 C ertain V A IO computers are not equipped with a floppy disk drive You can purchase a floppy disk drive separately See the online specifications sheet for more information about your computer s hardware configuration Page 193 ...

Page 194: ...m pcsupport regularly for the latest information on the new Memory Stick PRO media Using CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards Certain VAIO computers support CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards see your computer s specifications sheet on the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport for more information about your computer s hardware configuration Visit this Web site regularly for the ...

Page 195: ...rd 4 A n SD MMC adapter is sold separately This adapter is not intended for use with standard sized SD or MMC cards 5 C ertain V A IO computers are not equipped with a floppy disk drive You can purchase a floppy disk drive separately See the online specifications sheet for more information about your computer s hardware configuration Page 195 ...

Page 196: ...m pcsupport regularly for the latest information on the new Memory Stick PRO media Using CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards Certain VAIO computers support CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards see your computer s specifications sheet on the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport for more information about your computer s hardware configuration Visit this Web site regularly for the ...

Page 197: ...rd 4 A n SD MMC adapter is sold separately This adapter is not intended for use with standard sized SD or MMC cards 5 C ertain V A IO computers are not equipped with a floppy disk drive You can purchase a floppy disk drive separately See the online specifications sheet for more information about your computer s hardware configuration Page 197 ...

Page 198: ...m pcsupport regularly for the latest information on the new Memory Stick PRO media Using CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards Certain VAIO computers support CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards see your computer s specifications sheet on the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport for more information about your computer s hardware configuration Visit this Web site regularly for the ...

Page 199: ...rd 4 A n SD MMC adapter is sold separately This adapter is not intended for use with standard sized SD or MMC cards 5 C ertain V A IO computers are not equipped with a floppy disk drive You can purchase a floppy disk drive separately See the online specifications sheet for more information about your computer s hardware configuration Page 199 ...

Page 200: ...ms or to locate support for your VAIO computer This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to access this information for maximum results Immediate Help and Support Software Help and Support Resources for Additional Help and Support Page 200 ...

Page 201: ...t 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu click VAIO User Guide Specifications The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer To view this online information go to http www sony com pcsupport Preinstalled software Help files Each preinstalled software program provides online Help within the software that describes the software s feature...

Page 202: ...ums and slide shows with picture files or by importing pictures from a digital still camera What s more you can easily give a professional look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You re only a few clicks away from your own DVDs Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day CLIÉ Converter Sony Electronics ...

Page 203: ...ive Web browser for people to use manage and support Whether you use the Web to read e mail news or sports reports shop online listen to music or play videos or share your images and photos with friends family or work colleagues IE 6 makes it easy exciting and fun Web site http www support microsoft com Microsoft Windows Movie Maker 2 Microsoft Corp Windows Movie Maker 2 makes home movies amazingl...

Page 204: ...s is a trial version of the Norton Internet Security software Web site http www symantec com techsupp PictureGear Studio Sony Electronics Inc PictureGear Studio still image management software displays still images from your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera The still images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder create your o...

Page 205: ...e data to Sony Electronics Inc Sony uses the registration data for warranty and product support purposes and the analysis of customer feedback on Sony computer features Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s shortcut keys Web site h...

Page 206: ...ate utility helps keep your VAIO computer updated by checking the Sony Online Support Web site for important software updates and information for your specific computer model Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day WinDVD for VAIO InterVideo Inc WinDVD software serves as a simple to use DVD player that offers all the features you...

Page 207: ...rmation e mail your question or comments to the Sony Customer Information Services Center check pricing and availability for products accessories and parts as well as purchase online access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base a database that contains answers to many frequently asked questions Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your issue you can contact...

Page 208: ...rmation e mail your question or comments to the Sony Customer Information Services Center check pricing and availability for products accessories and parts as well as purchase online access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base a database that contains answers to many frequently asked questions Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your issue you can contact...

Page 209: ...rmation e mail your question or comments to the Sony Customer Information Services Center check pricing and availability for products accessories and parts as well as purchase online access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base a database that contains answers to many frequently asked questions Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your issue you can contact...

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