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Why did I get the error message, "Event buffer of audio overflow?"

The timer recording may fail in certain situations, such as:

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The coaxial cable (input) is disconnected after recording has started.

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The TV channel has lost broadcast signal during the recording session.

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Video content being recorded has poor signal quality.

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Summary of Contents for Vaio PCV-V100G

Page 1: ...liar with the hardware and software programs 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 Sony software information click Start and Welcome to VAIO...

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: ...p and registering your computer The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support safety guidelines and owner s information Online Documentation VAIO Computer User Guide Contains information on the hardware and preinstalled software programs included with your system To access the online User Guide 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help an...

Page 4: ...vers 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 Center menu click VAIO Recovery Options Other A software library containing the Microsoft software and Sony end user license agreements Page 4 ...

Page 5: ... a relaxed hand and use your whole arm to move it Take breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the mouse or a joystick may strain muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit with relaxed upright posture avoid slouching forw...

Page 6: ...trols ports and jacks that are available on your computer To view the specific hardware configuration for your system see the online Specifications sheet About the Front Panel About the Side Panels About the Back Panel About the Keyboard About the Mouse About the Remote Control Page 6 ...

Page 7: ...r Light is amber while reading and writing data 3 Memory Stick media access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use 4 Power button Press button from the right side to turn the computer on and off 5 Power indicator Light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in Stand by mode 6 Stereo speakers built in The stereo speakers provide sound for software...

Page 8: ...panel 1 CD RW DVD ROM combo drive eject button Ejects a disc from the combination optical drive 2 CD RW DVD ROM combo drive Reads data from compatible DVD or CD media Writes data to a CD RW or CD R media 3 Memory Stick media slot Reads and writes data from 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 Le...

Page 9: ...deo In jack Connection for a digital video or stereo A V dubbing cable optional S video In jack Connection for an S video cable optional 3 VHF UHF port Connection for a TV coaxial cable supplied 4 Headphones jack Connection for optional speakers or headphones 5 Line In jack Connection for an audio device 6 Microphone jack Connection for a microphone optional 7 Connect button Page 9 ...

Page 10: ...er device 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 communicate with each other Please refer to the ...

Page 11: ... computer contains the AC power port and connections for your USB devices Back panel 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord 2 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports 2 Connections for compatible high full low speed USB devices Page 11 ...

Page 12: ...d Volume Control Press a button to increase or decrease the volume of the speakers Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform certain tasks The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next Numeric Keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric...

Page 13: ... supplied into the wireless keyboard as shown You can check your keyboard s battery power level by clicking Wireless Keyboard icon located in the Windows taskbar notification area Inserting batteries into the wireless keyboard If your wireless keyboard does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced If your wireless keyboard is not being used for extended periods of time remove the...

Page 14: ...s 2 Wheel button Rotate the wheel to scroll up and down on the display 3 Right mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions Wireless mouse Bottom 1 Power switch Slide switch to turn the mouse on and off 2 Connect button Press to enable communication between your VAIO computer and the wireless mouse To set up the wireless mouse Insert two AA batteries supplied into the wireless mouse as s...

Page 15: ...a Inserting batteries into the wireless mouse If your wireless mouse does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced If your wireless mouse is not being used for extended periods of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Page 15 ...

Page 16: ...emote control 1 MUTE button Press to turn off the sound Press again to restore the sound 2 Channel number buttons 1 9 Press to select specific channels Press the ENT button to activate channel selection JUMP button Press to go to the previous channel Press again to return to the current channel ENT button Press to activate channel selection See Channel number buttons 3 REC STOP button Press to sto...

Page 17: ...utton Press to switch to an external DVD device such as a DVD player MUSIC button Press to start the SonicStage software HOME NETWORK button Press to start 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 ...

Page 18: ...iga Pocket software press to display the TV Recording deck and playback deck screens Press again to hide these views SIZE button Press to view the current software in full screen size Press again to return the view to its original size 12 FUNCTION button When Giga Pocket software is selected with the Menu button press to switch from the TV recording deck to the playback deck When using SonicStage ...

Page 19: ...Pocket software 17 CHANNEL button Press to change channels automatically no number input required Note This function is available for Giga Pocket software only For more details about the function buttons on your remote control see the Giga Pocket Help To set up the remote control Insert two AA batteries supplied into the remote control as shown Inserting batteries into the remote control If your r...

Page 20: ...ons provided in this section For details on your system s hardware configuration see the online specifications sheet Connecting the Power Cord Connecting the Wireless Keyboard Connecting the Wireless Mouse Connecting the Modem Cable Turning on your Computer Registering your Computer Page 20 ...

Page 21: ...PS before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard and wireless mouse 1 Plug the power cord into the AC input port on the back panel of the computer 2 Plug the power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet surge protector or UPS Connecting the power cord Install your computer so you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency Page 21 ...

Page 22: ...rd Before attempting to use the wireless keyboard you must enable communication between the computer and the keyboard When attempting to connect the wireless keyboard confirm that the AA batteries supplied are properly inserted into the keyboard before your computer is turned on Page 22 ...

Page 23: ...nal 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 bottom of the keyb...

Page 24: ...mouse Before attempting to use the wireless mouse you must enable communication between the computer and the mouse When attempting to connect the wireless mouse confirm that the AA batteries supplied are properly inserted into the mouse before your computer is turned on Page 24 ...

Page 25: ...n 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 batteries are prope...

Page 26: ...our computer is equipped with a single modem line jack to connect the supplied modem cable to your telephone wall jack To use your wall jack for your telephone and modem lines purchase a 1 to 2 jack adapter device splitter Page 26 ...

Page 27: ... 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 located on the rear panel Connect only 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port Using other cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction excessive hea...

Page 28: ...he computer on and off Do not press the Power button incorrectly as this may cause damage to this control Turning on your computer When you start your computer it may detect new hardware and prompt you to restart your computer Respond to this prompt immediately Page 28 ...

Page 29: ...ot 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 it on 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 op...

Page 30: ...re programs are not available on all VAIO computers See your computer s online specification sheet for details on your system configuration About 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 Guide S...

Page 31: ... 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 Transforming...

Page 32: ...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 the Giga Pocket Help...

Page 33: ... to set up the cables and connections for your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder system The hardware configuration of your computer may vary from the illustrations shown To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer see the online Specifications sheet Page 33 ...

Page 34: ...access 2 Connect the other end of the TV coaxial cable to the VHF UHF port on the left panel of your computer To connect in CATV mode Option 1 Option 2 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial 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 Conn...

Page 35: ...oor antenna you may need to reorient the antenna for best reception Option 1 1 Connect one end 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 ca...

Page 36: ...ce 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 end to the single connection end of a splitter adapter optional 3 Connect a third 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...

Page 37: ...e VHF UHF port on the rear of your TV monitor or display 3 Connect one end of the stereo A V dubbing cables with triple RCA jacks optional to the Video Out and Audio OUT 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 dubbing cable into the Audio R IN Audio L IN and Composite video IN jacks on the left panel of your compute...

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Page 39: ...ith an S video cable 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 camcorder To connect with a stereo A V dubbing cable Triple RCA plugs Connect a stereo A V dubbing cable with triple RCA plugs at each e...

Page 40: ...Setting Up Giga Pocket Software Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder software features and functions are detailed in this section enabling you to begin viewing or recording TV programs Page 40 ...

Page 41: ...nding on your cable service access select Standard CATV Standard antenna or set top box STB 1 Standard CATV C1 C125 without STB For this connection you must use 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...

Page 42: ...e channel listing If your computer is connected to the Internet you can click Go to Web Site and download channel listings from the iEPG 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...

Page 43: ...it Screen area Use 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 the Giga Pocket Help Page 43 ...

Page 44: ...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 44 ...

Page 45: ... 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 45 ...

Page 46: ...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 46 ...

Page 47: ... be recorded or displayed Video input from game consoles may not be recorded or displayed in Giga Pocket When you input an image from a video player device such as a VCR that is connected to your computer the following images may not record or display The still images of a paused playback screen A screen without images such as a blue screen The menu screens of the attached video player device The ...

Page 48: ...een display may shift and split under some circumstances If this occurs switch the TV Recording deck and the playback deck or switch the channel The recording proceeds even if the on screen display shifts Giga Pocket does not operate properly if used concurrently with other video applications such as DVgate or MovieShaker software Page 48 ...

Page 49: ...nd 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 Set Channel and Start D...

Page 50: ...Timer Recording Wizard With the Timer Recording Wizard you can set adjust and cancel the timer recording settings Page 50 ...

Page 51: ... Wizard dialog box appears Timer Recording Wizard 3 Select the desired option from the Select Timer Recording Settings menu and click Next Follow the on screen instructions Click Help for assistance New Timer Recording Set Channel and Start Date and Time 4 Verify that the information is correct and click Next The programming station and time information is Page 51 ...

Page 52: ...cording mode MPEG 2 High Quality HQ Image quality is improved but recording requires more space on the hard disk drive as compared to using SP or LP recording modes MPEG 2 Long Play LP Image quality is reduced but recording requires less space on the hard disk drive as compared to using HQ recording mode MPEG 1 New Timer Recording Set Stop Time and Recording Mode 6 From the New Timer Recording Set...

Page 53: ... disk drive Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder enables you to set an expiration date for your Video Capsules to be automatically deleted 8 Click Decide to review your setting preferences The New Timer Recording Confirm dialog box appears Click Next New Timer Recording Confirm 9 The New Timer Recording Completed dialog box appears Click Finish New Timer Recording Completed dialog box Page 53 ...

Page 54: ... 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 55: ... Recording Manager 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 use...

Page 56: ...errupt Current Recording button 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 displayed does not exceed 1...

Page 57: ...er recording using Giga Pocket software always use the Timer Recording Manager If the Timer Recording Manager is not set up the recording does not start even if you set the timer recording settings with the Timer Recording Wizard Your computer s default setting enables Timer Recording Manager to start automatically when the computer is started The timer recording starts a few seconds earlier than ...

Page 58: ...er main window Using the Giga Pocket Explorer Toolbar functions From the Giga Pocket Explorer toolbar you can Start Giga Pocket to play a selected Video Capsule or Playlist Start Timer Recording Wizard to set up timer recordings Start Click to DVD software to burn Video Capsules to DVD recordable media See Click to DVD software Help for more details Start DVgate Plus software to edit your Video Ca...

Page 59: ...information about using DVgate Plus software features follow these steps to access the software Help 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar point to All Programs 2 Point to DVgate Plus and click DVgate Plus Help Page 59 ...

Page 60: ...e The 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 DVD 2 On the Giga Pocket Explorer Toolbar click Make DVD 3 The Click to DVD software starts Follow the on screen instructions Page 60 ...

Page 61: ...formats may not be available depending on the recording mode that was used to create the Video Capsule Additional information about using Giga Pocket Explorer Video Capsules that are recorded using High Quality HQ or Standard Play SP mode can be converted and exported as MPEG 1 MPEG 2 and AVI files MPEG 2 files need a specific system environment for playback A VAIO computer that has Giga Pocket Pe...

Page 62: ... Disconnect Server dialog box 2 Select the server you want to connect to from the Server list on the left side 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 on the right 5 Click Disconnect then click OK The server is disconnected...

Page 63: ...r to use the CLIÉ Converter plug in application make sure you have install 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 t...

Page 64: ... 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 dialog box appears Giga Pocket CLIÉ Converter main Page 64 ...

Page 65: ...o 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 main dialog box The Video Capsule automatically converts into a video file During conversion the Convert to CLIÉ dialog box appears displaying the conversion status When conversion is complete the dialog box automatically closes The co...

Page 66: ... operation You can transfer your converted video files directly to your CLIÉ Handheld when you start a HotSync operation 1 From the Giga Pocket CLIÉ Converter main window click to select the videos you want to transfer using the HotSync operation 2 Click Send To The Send To dialog box appears 3 Select Using HotSync as the transfer destination Designate a user name if applicable to your handheld s ...

Page 67: ...on date of Video Capsules and their thumbnails This information is required for preview MPEG file A file that 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...

Page 68: ...Giga 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 68 ...

Page 69: ...recordings 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 70: ... TV services available in your area 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 Otherwise 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 ...

Page 71: ...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 71 ...

Page 72: ...ort does not 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 devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your co...

Page 73: ...ows taskbar and select All Programs 2 Select S key settings VAIO Action Setup then click VAIO Action Setup You can also double click the VAIO Action 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...

Page 74: ...technology features such as authentication and encryption are not available You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media Memory Stick media Provides data storage only The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate technology or high speed data transfer You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media Currently Sony SonicStage and OpenMG software are not...

Page 75: ...le to your hard disk drive before attempting to play back the file Protecting data on Memory Stick media Memory Stick media contain a write protect tab The write protect tab prevents accidental changes to information recorded on your Memory 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 ...

Page 76: ...f 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 Removing a PC Card 1 Close all software programs that may access the PC Card to avoid data loss 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows taskbar 3 Click to select the name of the card that you wa...

Page 77: ...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 incorrectly your computer may not work properly Page 77 ...

Page 78: ...r In the future you may want to increase the functionality of your VAIO computer This section provides information about upgrading your system s memory Overview Installing Memory Installing a Hard Disk Drive Replacing the Lithium Battery Page 78 ...

Page 79: ...new computer Your local dealer is knowledgeable of this specialized personal computer and familiar with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for modifying electronic equipment To view the hardware configuration for your computer see the online Specifications sheet Page 79 ...

Page 80: ...ion you purchased Your computer may ship with all available memory slots filled See the online Specifications sheet for details about the memory installed in your computer Do not attempt to remove or replace the memory modules Contact your local dealer for memory replacement and upgrades Page 80 ...

Page 81: ...ing 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 81 ...

Page 82: ...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 83: ...re Your computer may not be equipped with all of the features or software discussed in this section depending on the system configuration purchased About VAIO Computer Functions About 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 83 ...

Page 84: ...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 85: ...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 86: ...ot respond or the application does not close try the following steps 1 Save any open files if possible 2 Press the Alt F4 keys The Turn Off Computer window appears 3 Click Restart If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds If the software application continues to stop responding or causes...

Page 87: ...ubleshooting information you can search Windows Help 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems A list of specific problem topics appears on the right side of the dialog box 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter Follow the on screen instructions accord...

Page 88: ...ny applications 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 88 ...

Page 89: ... 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 89 ...

Page 90: ...This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems you may encounter when using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder functions Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you contact Sony Customer Support Page 90 ...

Page 91: ...lay 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 Page 91 ...

Page 92: ...uch as When you change the channel on the video 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 If you use other settings you may experience poor image quality on your display Page 92 ...

Page 93: ... 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 93 ...

Page 94: ...low 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 94 ...

Page 95: ...ur 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 95 ...

Page 96: ...ate new Video Capsules You cannot create a new Video Capsule 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 96 ...

Page 97: ... Optical Disc Drive s Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features listed in this section To view the specific hardware configuration for your system see the online Specifications sheet Page 97 ...

Page 98: ... Computer icon 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select My Computer 2 Right click the appropriate optical drive icon 3 Select Eject from the shortcut menu Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your CD or DVD media Adhesive labels may come off while the CD or DVD media is in use in your optical drive s and may cause damage to the unit Page 98 ...

Page 99: ...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 100: ...f 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 5 Verify that drivers are installed properly by following these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar...

Page 101: ...u are using a trackball mouse there may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps Save and close all applications and turn off your computer Turn the mouse upside down Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning clockwise the ring that covers the mouse ball Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand Using a piece of tape...

Page 102: ...u are using a trackball mouse there may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps Save and close all applications and turn off your computer Turn the mouse upside down Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning clockwise the ring that covers the mouse ball Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand Using a piece of tape...

Page 103: ...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 103 ...

Page 104: ...ly 10 seconds and then restart your computer If you are using a wireless keyboard 1 Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed For proper installation of the AA batteries see About the Mouse and Keyboard 2 Press the Connect button on the keyboard to reestablish the connection between the two devices 1 The V A IO W series computer has a built in keyboard Page 104 ...

Page 105: ...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 106: ...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 107: ...e modem If it appears that your modem is not functioning properly check the device status 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options 3 From the Modems tab click to select your modem 4 Click Properties The Modem Properties window appears 5 Review the information in the Device status section If your modem ...

Page 108: ... 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 108 ...

Page 109: ...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 Windows volume control The sound driver s may not be working properly To recover your sound drivers see the online guide VAIO Recovery Options for more information To access VAIO ...

Page 110: ...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 Windows volume control The sound driver s may not be working properly To recover your sound drivers see the online guide VAIO Recovery Options for more information To access VAIO ...

Page 111: ...About Using a Microphone Why doesn t my microphone work properly Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack Page 111 ...

Page 112: ...About Using a Microphone Why doesn t my microphone work properly Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack Page 112 ...

Page 113: ...ate the 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 select the Recording option Click OK 6 From the Recording Control dialog box decrease the microphone volume le...

Page 114: ... Printer then click Next Place a check mark in the box for Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer if you are installing a recently manufactured printer with Plug and Play capability 5 Select the appropriate port usually LPT1 and then click Next 6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model 7 Follow the on screen instructions to print a test page and complete printer in...

Page 115: ... Printer then click Next Place a check mark in the box for Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer if you are installing a recently manufactured printer with Plug and Play capability 5 Select the appropriate port usually LPT1 and then click Next 6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model 7 Follow the on screen instructions to print a test page and complete printer in...

Page 116: ...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 116 ...

Page 117: ... and locating upgrade procedures A support resource listing is also provided to help you locate the appropriate support options About the Power Source About Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder About Disposing of the Lithium Battery About Handling the Computer System About Handling a Monitor Display About Recording and Data Storage Media Page 117 ...

Page 118: ...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 119: ... 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 delete move or rename a file in the D Giga Pocket folder Giga Pocket Personal Video...

Page 120: ...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 121: ...onnel before operating it any further Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may result Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Always switch the power off before connecting your computer to peripheral equipment otherwise damage may occur to the integrated circuits in your computer Your computer keyboard and mouse consist of high precision electronic pa...

Page 122: ...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 123: ... technology Currently Sony SonicStage and OpenMG software are not compatible with the new Memory Stick PRO media Sony suggests using only the MagicGate Memory Stick media to store and transfer any data created with SonicStage and OpenMG software Currently the Memory Stick slot on VAIO computers does not support the high speed data transfer or access control features of the new Memory Stick PRO med...

Page 124: ...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 124 ...

Page 125: ...n click Help and Support 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 application provides online Help within the software that descr...

Page 126: ...sly on screen You can create your own personal video clips that are up to three hours in length with complete audio video synchronization Upgrade possible to full version of Adobe Premiere software For support information see Adobe Reader Adobe Systems Inc Adobe Premiere Adobe Systems Inc Professional digital video editing software that enables you to create professional video productions Take adv...

Page 127: ...nal look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You re only a few clicks away from your own DVDs Help and support information for Sony software programs 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 Inc CLIÉ Converter software is a plug in application that converts Giga Pocket ...

Page 128: ...rsonal computers With Drag n Drop CD DVD software you can also back up CDs Help and support information for Drag n Drop CD software program web site http www ddcd jp dd3e sony cd DVgate Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer s i LINK port and capture video clips and still images You can edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new mov...

Page 129: ... to personalize the design and arrangement of your pictures in albums and access to stories and tips about image handling in ImageStation Magazine For support information see Click to DVD Sony Electronics Inc Microsoft Age of Empires II Microsoft Corp The Age of Empires game is the sequel to the award winning best selling realtime strategy game Age of Empires The Age of Empires II game spans a tho...

Page 130: ...d movie back to the DV tape in your camera to play on a TV or even on the camera itself For support information see Microsoft Works Microsoft Corp Microsoft Office XP Professional Microsoft Corp Microsoft Office XP Professional software redefines the relationship between people and software by providing a smarter simpler way of working New Office XP Professional software features include context s...

Page 131: ...es through e mail or upload them to the ImageStation service You can use the Web camera function to automatically upload your captured images For support information see Click to DVD Sony Electronics Inc Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation Symantec s Norton Internet Security software provides essential protection from viruses hackers and privacy threats This easy to use integrated suite ...

Page 132: ...s M F 5 AM 5 PM PST 1 Support from 900 555 4932 is fee based Support from 800 644 3193 is automated and free of charge QuickTime Apple Computer Inc The versatile QuickTime software plays many different kinds of media files including video audio and virtual reality VR movies You can play QuickTime files referred to as QuickTime movies using QuickTime Player or any other application such as a Web br...

Page 133: ...ony Pictures Digital Entertainment Use the amazing Screenblast ACID software to produce arrange and edit your loop based music With ACID software you can slice out long hours from the music making equation and unlock the doors of your creativity by picking painting and playing your songs For support information see Click to DVD Sony Electronics Inc Screenblast ACID Deluxe Sonic Foundry Inc and Son...

Page 134: ...eatures such as Instant Data Entry also found in the TurboTax desktop products TurboTax for the Web offers easy fast and customized tax preparation For support information see Quicken New User Edition Intuit Inc VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s shortcut keys For support information see Click to DVD Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Comp...

Page 135: ...vides immediate interactive online support with information about your preinstalled software and answers to frequently asked questions For support information see Click to DVD Sony Electronics Inc WinDVD for VAIO InterVideo Inc WinDVD software serves as a simple to use DVD player that offers all the features you would expect to find in a standard consumer DVD player including advanced display and ...

Page 136: ... check repair status review warranty information 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 ...

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