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accessory

78

air circulation

74

application key

21

audio cable

42

B

brightness control

15

built-in capability

78

button

eject

28

power

17

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18

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38

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39

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54

PPK

17

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21

Standby mode

17

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21

,

37

C

cable

audio

42

i.LINK™

48

microphone

44

printer

46

speakers

43

camera

47

,

48

Caps Lock indicator

24

CD-R

29

CD-RW

29

CD-RW/DVD-ROM

eject button

13

indicator

13

CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

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7

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13

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27

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29

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30

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77

combination controls

23

,

24

combination key

22

compact disc

28

,

54

connection capability

78

connector

AC input

14

Ethernet

14

,

50

headphone

14

i.LINK™

14

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48

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49

line-in

14

microphone

14

,

44

monitor

14

USB

14

VGA monitor

14

copyright

2

correction key

21

Customer Guide

51

Customer Service Guide

51

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digital video camera

47

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48

dimension

79

DirectCD

30

disc drive

CD-RW/DVD-ROM

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7

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27

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77

display

16

external

41

viewing angle

16

documentation pack

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9

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DV Out

connector

48

DVD region code

30

DVD-ROM

30

DVgate

48

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EasyCD Creator

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eject button

28

Energy Star guidelines

3

ergonomic considerations

11

Escape key

21

Ethernet

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connector

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expansion capability

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external

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microphone

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floppy disk drive

USB

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Summary of Contents for VAIO PCV-LX1

Page 1: ...N Sony VAIO Desktop User Guide P C V L X 1 ...

Page 2: ...se thereof Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement Sony DVgate i LINK and the i LINK logo PictureGear Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation i LINK is ...

Page 3: ...program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and their office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their...

Page 4: ... To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your VAIO desktop to rain or moisture If reporting a gas leak do not use a telephone in the vicinity of the leak The power socket outlet you are using must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible Hard disk drive The magnetic properties o...

Page 5: ...completely from the mains voltage unplug the power cable Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Optical disc The use of the optical instruments supplied with your VAIO desktop can cause eye hazard As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes do not attempt any disassembling process For servicing refer to qualified personnel only There is visible and invisible radiat...

Page 6: ...ct complies with EN 55022 Class B and EN 55024 This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 metres 9 8 feet Disposing of batteries Your Sony VAIO desktop is equipped with an internal back up memory battery that should not have to be replaced during the lifetime of the product If you want to replace the batt...

Page 7: ...y Memory Stick media slot The next generation in digital storage allows you to easily transfer images sounds data and text between cameras computers and more VAIO convertible keyboard Featuring power on capabilities and programmable power keys to launch your favorite applications within seconds The palm rest converts to a sleek keyboard cover to protect it when not in use Interconnectivity Your co...

Page 8: ...ony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations Guide for your information Online documentation 1 The Sony VAIO Desktop User Guide Using your VAIO desktop shows you how to use the standard components of your system Connecting peripheral devices explains how you can add functionality by connecting various peripherals Getting help explains the support options available to you and offers basic troubles...

Page 9: ...ower management settings Using the Product Recovery CD ROMs describes how to perform a system and application recovery 3 Consult the Online Help files of the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting 4 Refer to the Microsoft Quick Start manual for more information on Windows ...

Page 10: ...ny VAIO desktop and its accessories The following hardware items should be in the box 1 main unit 6 VAIO convertible keyboard 2 LCD monitor 7 documentation pack with CD ROM 3 power cable 8 product recovery CD ROMs 4 palm rest 9 stand 5 VAIO wheel mouse ...

Page 11: ...AIO Desktop User Guide Welcome 11 n N Ergonomic considerations Whenever possible try and take into account the following ergonomic considerations when using your new computer whether at home or in the office ...

Page 12: ...cle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Remember to adjust the brightness setting of the display Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support 4 Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning too far backwards Lighting Choo...

Page 13: ...ctors Front panel 1 CD RW DVD ROM eject button 2 CD RW DVD ROM drive page 27 3 Memory Stick indicator 4 hard disk drive indicator 5 CD RW DVD ROM drive indicator 6 power button and indicator page 17 7 front panel cover 8 PC Card slot page 30 9 Memory Stick slot page 34 10 USB connector page 45 11 i LINK 4 pin connector page 47 OPEN CLOSE MEMORY STICK HD DISC OPEN CLOSE MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK US...

Page 14: ...Low Voltage according to EN60950 1 AC input connector 2 t lever page 66 3 VGA monitor connector page 41 4 Ethernet connector page 50 5 USB connector page 45 6 USB connector 7 headphones connector page 43 8 line in connector page 48 9 microphone connector page 44 10 i LINK 6 pin connector page 47 11 LCD monitor connector page 15 12 USB connector MONITOR MIC PHONES LINE IN i LINK S400 LCD USB ...

Page 15: ...5 n N LCD overview Your VAIO desktop is delivered with a 15 LCD XGA TFT monitor 1 power indicator page 37 5 mouse connector page 26 2 information LED 6 USB connector page 45 3 brightness control 7 keyboard connector page 20 4 volume control U S B M O U S E ...

Page 16: ...t the height and viewing angle of the display proceed as follows 1 Hold both sides of the display pull the display out towards you and upwards 2 Set the display height so it does not touch the keyboard and adjust the viewing angle approximately 27 degrees from eye level to the center of the screen ...

Page 17: ...t turns on 1 OR Press the Standby button 2 above the numbered PPKs on the keyboard until the green power indicator light on the main unit turns on Once you have started using your computer you can use the Programmable Power Buttons PPK on the keyboard to start your system and launch your favorite application automatically If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will s...

Page 18: ...to your computer Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents If you are unable to shut down your computer Close all software in use Remove the PC Card if applicable To do so double click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar Select the hardware you want to unplug and click Stop Disconnect any USB devices Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time and select Shut Down to tu...

Page 19: ...nd refer to your Customer Service Guide for more information To register your Sony VAIO desktop proceed as follows 1 Click the Registration icon on your desktop 2 Click Next 3 Click Internet 4 Fill in your Registration card fields 5 Scroll down to the bottom of the form and click Send 6 Click OK You must connect your phone line before you can use any online services including the online registrati...

Page 20: ...E HELP P3 P4 Enter Del Ins End NumLk ScrLk Delete Insert Prt Scr Sys Rq Pause Break Esc End Ctrl Alt Gr Alt Ctrl Fn Caps Lock PgDn PgUp Home PgUp PgDn Home Caps Lock Num Lock Scrol Lock MAIL INTERNET P1 P2 PICTURE HELP P3 P4 Enter Del Ins End NumLk ScrLk Delete Insert Prt Scr Sys Rq Pause Break Esc End Ctrl Alt Gr Alt Ctrl Fn Caps Lock PgDn PgUp Home PgUp PgDn Home Caps Lock 13 15 14 11 12 12 ...

Page 21: ...ws Clipboard You can then paste the screenshot into a document and print it Standby button 5 Press this button either to start up your computer or to enter Standby mode or to resume from a power saving mode Programmable Power Keys PPK 6 You can use these buttons numbered 1 to 4 to launch straight into assigned applications Numeric keypad area 7 This contains the keys found on a typical calculator ...

Page 22: ...pital letters or special symbols such as and Windows key 11 The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start menu it is equivalent to clicking the Start button on the taskbar Lock keys 12 Press Caps Lock once to activate the uppercase characters Use the Num Lock key to activate the numerical keypad Indicator LEDs 13 A green light indicates whether the Caps Lock Num Lock and Scroll Lock fun...

Page 23: ... folder This is equivalent to selecting Search and then For Files or Folders from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size R Displays the Run window This is equivalent to selecting Run from the Start menu Break Displays the System Properties ...

Page 24: ...lication Light On Off Num Lock Turns on when the number keys in the numeric keypad are active Turns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock Turns on when the letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on Turns off when the letters appear in lowercase as you type unless you hold down the Shift key...

Page 25: ...rogrammable power key simply by pressing it Even when your computer is off you can press a PPK to start the system and launch the appropriate application automatically If you want to you can use VAIO Action Setup to change the functions of the PPKs The default settings for the PPK buttons are P1 Starts Microsoft Outlook Express P2 Connects you to the Club VAIO website P3 Starts Sony s PictureGear ...

Page 26: ...ace to place the pointer on an item or object click Press the left button 1 once double click Press the left button twice right click Press the right button 2 once In many applications this action displays a context sensitive shortcut menu drag and drop Hold the left button down while sliding the mouse Then release the button to drop the object scroll Turn the central wheel 3 to scroll up or down ...

Page 27: ...ing your VAIO desktop 27 n N Using the CD RW DVD ROM drive Your computer is equipped with a CD RW DVD ROM drive To insert a disc proceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the Eject button to open the drive The tray slides out ...

Page 28: ...e you cannot insert or remove a disc Be sure to seat the disc firmly under the drive hub hinges If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your disc drive and you may not be able to open the tray When you have finished using a disc wait until the LED indicator turns off before pressing the Eject button to remove the disc If the disc does not come out when you press the Eject button go to ...

Page 29: ... session when you eject it To complete this process follow the instructions included with your software Only use circular discs Do not use discs with any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the CD RW drive Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc For optimal writing speed deactivate the screensaver before writing data to a disc Memory resident disc utilities ...

Page 30: ...Do not use resident disc utilities or resident utilities to speed up the access of discs because they may cause the system to become unstable Make sure that the screensaver is deactivated Region codes indicators are labeled on the DVD discs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless a 2 or all is labeled on your DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play ...

Page 31: ...nctions of the PC Card with this computer Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card check that you are inserting th...

Page 32: ...taskbar The Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box appears 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop 4 In the Stop a Hardware Device dialog box confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system 5 Click OK You get the message that it is safe to remove the device 6 Click OK 7 Click Close 8 Press the PC Card release button once so it is extended and ready for use 9 Push the PC Ca...

Page 33: ...from the computer when the power is still on your system might crash and unsaved data may be lost Before you remove the PC Card click the PC Card icon in the taskbar and close the card Close any applications that are using the PC Card before you remove the card Otherwise data may be lost ...

Page 34: ...Memory Stick compatible video camera recorder or a digital still camera Before using Memory Sticks you should back up important data To avoid damaging data Do not remove a Memory Stick or turn off the power while the access light is on Do not use Memory Sticks in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your fingers or metall...

Page 35: ...k into the Memory Stick media slot 3 The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and appears in the My Computer window as drive S When the system detects your Memory Stick it displays the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction when you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stic...

Page 36: ...ect the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop 4 In the Stop a Hardware Device dialog box confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system 5 Click OK You get the message that it is safe to remove the device 6 Click OK 7 Click Close 8 Push the card in to release it then pull it out Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly You are recommended to remove the ...

Page 37: ...nter Standby mode after a certain amount of time open Power Options in the Control Panel To activate Standby mode manually use one of these two methods Use the Standby button 1 Save your work close all applications and close your Internet connection if applicable 2 Press the Standby button in the top right hand corner of the keyboard The computer goes into Standby mode indicated by the umber light...

Page 38: ... power button for more than four seconds the computer will switch off automatically When the computer is in Standby mode you cannot insert a disc Standby requires less time than Hibernate Standby uses more power than Hibernate Using Hibernate mode If you are interrupted and need to leave your computer suddenly you can put it into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting...

Page 39: ...on on the front of the main unit The computer goes into Hibernate mode the computer turns off To return to Normal mode choose from the following Press the Standby button on the keyboard Operation returns to the same state as before Press one of the PPK buttons on the keyboard and launch straight into your favorite application Quickly press the power button on your computer Operation returns to the...

Page 40: ...g external speakers page 43 Connecting an external microphone page 44 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB floppy disk drive page 45 Connecting a printer page 46 Connecting an i LINK device page 47 Connecting to a network LAN page 50 Before you connect a peripheral turn off both the computer and the peripheral Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after...

Page 41: ...t be able to display the computer s LCD and the external display together depending on the type of computer display used To connect a computer display to your VAIO desktop proceed as follows 1 Plug one end of the VGA monitor cable into the external display you want to use 1 and the other end into the VGA monitor connector at the back of your VAIO desktop 2 2 Plug the power cord of the external mon...

Page 42: ... your computer To connect a projector to your VAIO desktop proceed as follows 1 Plug one end of the VGA cable into the VGA connector on the back of your computer and the other end into the projector you want to use 1 2 Plug the audio cable into the headphones connector identified by the symbol 2 3 Connect the power cord of the projector into an AC outlet 3 i ...

Page 43: ...ers To connect external speakers proceed as follows 1 Plug the speaker cable into the headphones connector on the back of the main unit identified by the symbol 2 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place diskettes on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes i ...

Page 44: ...ed to use a sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone proceed as follows 1 On the back of the main unit locate the microphone connector identified by the symbol 1 2 Plug the microphone cable into the microphone connector 2 Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use m ...

Page 45: ...re are 3 USB connectors at the back of the main unit one at the front of the main unit and one on the right of the LCD base Choose the USB connector you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable into the USB connector Your USB floppy disk drive is now ready for use You do not need to shut down the computer before connecting or disconnecting a USB peripheral You may need to install softw...

Page 46: ... the USB connectors on your computer A USB connector is identified by the symbol 2 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet Do not turn on the computer or the printer until all the connections are made This procedure does not apply to all printers If you do not have a printer compatible to this procedure please refer to the manufacturer s instructions on connecting and installing it ...

Page 47: ...ftware applications you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information The i LINK cables that are compatible with your VAIO desktop include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 VMC IL4435 VMC IL4615 VMC IL4635 VMC IL6615 and VMC IL6635 Sony computer supplies accessories and peripherals can be purchased from your local retailer or from the Sony website...

Page 48: ...deo camera recorder 2 Launch the DVgate application On Sony digital video cameras connectors labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camera recorder is an example your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory ...

Page 49: ...nect 3 0 You can also print a document on a printer connected to another VAIO computer You can find Smart Connect on your Applications Recovery CD ROM To connect your VAIO desktop to another VAIO computer proceed as follows 1 Insert one end of the i LINK cable not supplied into one of the i LINK connectors on the main unit of the VAIO desktop 2 Connect the other end to the other VAIO computer When...

Page 50: ...tegory select SiS900 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter 4 Click Properties 5 Click Enable Device and then click OK 6 Click OK to close the System Properties window The Ethernet connection is now enabled Connect only 10BASE T 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port Using other cables or a telephone cable may cause a malfunction excessive heat or even fire in the port For more information about connecting you...

Page 51: ...o access VAIO Link The Getting Started brochure giving you a list of the items in the box and a summary of the bundled applications Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations Guide for your information Online user guides supplied with your documentation CD ROM The Hardware Guide explains how to use your computer and connect peripheral devices It contains a list of specifications of your c...

Page 52: ...external modem before you can make use of these communication features Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO desktop Many problems have simple solutions Please try these suggestions before contacting VAIO Link or your local Sony dealer About the computer and software My computer does not start Check that the computer is plugged...

Page 53: ...row keys to select the Exit menu 5 Press F5 or use the arrow keys to select Setup Defaults The message Load default configuration now appears 6 Make sure that Yes is selected and then press Enter 7 Press F10 or use the arrow keys to select Save and Exit The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 8 Make sure that Yes is selected and then press Enter My computer does not shut down I...

Page 54: ...les For information on installing memory please see the online manual Adding and removing a memory module page 66 My computer locks up If you suspect an application is locking your system you can try to stop it To do this press Ctrl Alt Delete once select the application that is locking your system and then click End Task If the above method does not work or you do not know which application is lo...

Page 55: ...tion repeat the above procedure but select Shut Down when the Close Program dialog box appears If this still fails proceed as follows 1 If possible save any unsaved work 2 Press Alt F4 The Shut Down Windows box appears 3 Select Restart 4 Click OK If none of the above solves the problem you can restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete twice or by pressing the power button for longer than 4 ...

Page 56: ...nitor There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer and turn the mouse upside down 2 Remove the mouse ball cover by turning the ring clockwise as indicated by the arrows 3 Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand 4 Using a piece of sticky tape remove any dirt or dust on the mouse ball and inside the ball sock...

Page 57: ...settings are now in place About the display My LCD does not display anything Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the main unit is on Adjust the brightness of the LCD The computer may be in LCD video Standby mode Press any key to activate the display The window I have just closed is still on the screen Press the Windows k...

Page 58: ...ion of your display proceed as follows 1 From the Start menu select Settings and then Control Panel 2 Click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears 3 Select the Settings tab 4 Move the Display area slider to change the resolution 5 Click OK About CDs and diskettes My CD RW DVD ROM drive tray does not open To open the CD RW DVD ROM drive proceed as follows With the Eject button 1...

Page 59: ...ay a DVD ROM If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player it could be that the DVD ROM you are trying to play is incompatible with the CD RW DVD ROM drive on your VAIO desktop The region code is listed on the packaging of the disc If you hear sound but cannot see a picture your computer s video resolution may be set too high For best results change the resolution in the Windo...

Page 60: ...y and will result in service charges for repair My USB floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette The diskette may be write protected Disable the write protect feature or use a diskette that is not write protected Check that the diskette is properly inserted into the USB floppy disk drive The USB floppy disk drive is an optional accessory and can be purchased from your Sony dealer When I double ...

Page 61: ...n that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in Windows and in Windows Media Player If you are using external speakers check that the speakers are plugged into the headphones connector and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If batteries power the speakers check that the batteries are inserted properly and...

Page 62: ...he Advanced Controls for Microphone dialog box appears 7 Deselect the I Mic 2dB UP check box and then click Close 8 Close the Recording Control dialog box The unwanted noise should now be cleared About peripherals I cannot use DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected If you ar...

Page 63: ... a local printer proceed as follows 1 From the Start menu select Settings then Printers 2 Click Add Printer 3 Click Next 4 Select Local Printer and click Next 5 Select the appropriate manufacturer and model and click Next 6 Select the appropriate port and then click Next 7 Click Yes to have Windows based programs use this as the default printer 8 Click Next 9 Click No and then click Finish The pri...

Page 64: ...e desktop proceed as follows 1 Turn off and disconnect your i LINK device 2 Reconnect your device 3 Turn on the power on the device again The icon should now appear on the desktop The connected i LINK device is not recognized Disconnect the i LINK device then connect it again You are strongly advised to use only Sony i LINK cables as using other brands may cause problems with the i LINK devices Wh...

Page 65: ...video device using DVgate my system displays the message Recording to DV device failed Check the power and cable connections to the DV devices and try the operation again Close all open applications and restart your computer Frequently recording images to a digital video device while using DVgate sometimes causes this error ...

Page 66: ...ay want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer You can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules although we recommend that you do not install them yourself unless you are familiar with upgrading memory on a computer Be careful when adding memory Mistakes on installation or removal of the memory module may cause a malfunction For memory upgrades use ...

Page 67: ...tricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminium foil to protect it from electrostatic...

Page 68: ...operation Wait for about one hour for the computer to cool down before opening the unit 4 Before you remove the memory module touch a metal part of the computer to discharge any electricity accumulated on your body 5 Position the main unit so the back panel is facing you Use a screwdriver to take out the screw under the roof of the unit just above the AC input connector A 6 Pull out the inner unit...

Page 69: ...Desktop User Guide Precautions 69 n N 9 Push down one of the end levers of the module socket and gently lift the memory module up before taking it out completely C Be sure to dispose of the memory module properly ...

Page 70: ...down The inside of the main unit becomes very hot during operation Wait for about one hour for the computer to cool down before you open the unit 4 Before you add or change the memory module touch a metal part of the computer to discharge any static electricity accumulated on your body 5 Remove the old memory module if necessary see Removing a memory module 6 Slide the new memory module into the s...

Page 71: ...the rivets of the module are lined up with the connector Viewing the amount of memory To view the amount of memory proceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click the Start button point to Programs then VAIO System Information and click VAIO System Information again You can view the amount of installed memory here ...

Page 72: ...ter while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing data to disk Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature If the hard disk is damaged the data cannot be restored On handling the LCD screen Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window Do not scratch ...

Page 73: ...e prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the computer for a long time On handling your computer Clean the unit with a soft cloth which is either dry or lig...

Page 74: ...AIO desktop stand for the main unit The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may occur Do not use cut or damaged connection cables If the computer is brought directly from a cold locat...

Page 75: ...se reading errors Always hold the disc by its edge and central hole as shown Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinning agents commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the ...

Page 76: ... Memory Stick as a label Do not bend drop or apply heavy shock to the Memory Stick Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks Do not let Memory Sticks get wet Do not use or store Memory Sticks in a location subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or near corrosive substances Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick ...

Page 77: ...MPEG 2 Digital Video Supports full screen playback Graphics Included in chipset SiS 630 Sound capabilities 16 bit CD quality stereo sound CD RW DVD ROM drive 32x max CD ROM reading speed 8x max CD R writing speed 32x max CD R reading speed 4x max CD RW writing speed 24x max CD RW reading speed 8x max DVD reading speed Laser diode properties Wave length DVD 650nm CD 780nm Laser output read CD ROM R...

Page 78: ...AIO LCD display Line in i LINK 6 pin port 10BASE T 100BASE TX Fast Ethernet LAN connection RJ 45 microphone headphones Connection capabilities Front i LINK 4 pin port USB port Memory Stick slot PC Card slot Connection capabilities LCD display PS 2 Mouse port PS 2 keyboard port USB port Supplied accessories VAIO wheel mouse VAIO convertible keyboard and palmrest Power cord Service 1 year free VAIO ...

Page 79: ... 280 mm Keyboard with palmrest 435 mm x 51 mm x 205 mm LCD display 435 mm x 357 mm x 163 mm Weight CPU 6 4 kg Keyboard 1 kg Display 5 1 kg Operating temperature 10 C to 35 C temperature gradient less than 10 C hour Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C temperature gradient less than 10 C hour Operating humidity 20 to 80 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 65 at 35 C hygrometer reading of ...

Page 80: ...act disc 28 54 connection capability 78 connector AC input 14 Ethernet 14 50 headphone 14 i LINK 14 48 49 line in 14 microphone 14 44 monitor 14 USB 14 VGA monitor 14 copyright 2 correction key 21 Customer Guide 51 Customer Service Guide 51 D digital video camera 47 48 dimension 79 DirectCD 30 disc drive CD RW DVD ROM 5 7 27 77 display 16 external 41 viewing angle 16 documentation pack 8 9 10 51 D...

Page 81: ...3 keyboard 7 10 12 16 20 connector 15 indicators 24 palm rest 7 12 L LCD monitor 10 12 15 connector 14 LCD screen 7 77 line in connector 14 lock key 22 M main unit 10 14 maximum RAM 77 MediaBar DVD Player 30 memory 54 memory module 66 installing a 66 Memory Stick 7 34 35 36 48 indicator 13 inserting a 35 removing a 36 slot 13 35 microphone 44 cable 44 connector 14 44 model number 4 moisture conden...

Page 82: ... S screensaver 29 30 Scroll Lock indicator 24 serial number 4 service 78 Smart Connect 49 Software guide 51 sound 77 speakers 43 cable 43 external 43 volume 43 special button 78 specifications 77 stand 10 standard RAM 77 Standby mode 18 37 button 17 21 37 timer 37 support 19 51 52 T technical specifications 77 temperature operating 79 storage 79 t lever 14 trademark 3 troubleshooting 52 U USB conn...

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