Sony VAIO VGC-RC110G Series User Manual Download

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Troubleshooting

Computer

What should I do if my computer won't start?

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Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on. Make sure the VAIO power indicator
shows the power is on.

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Make sure the optical disc drive (if applicable) is empty.

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If the computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is
plugged into a power source and turned on.

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Confirm that the external monitor is plugged into an appropriate power source and turned on.

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Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly.

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Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction. If this occurs, do not use the computer for at least one hour.

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Remove any extra memory modules you may have inserted since purchase.

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Confirm that the computer is not in Standby mode by pressing any key on the keyboard.

Summary of Contents for VAIO VGC-RC110G Series

Page 1: ...N User Guide Personal Computer V G C R C 1 1 0 G S e r i e s ...

Page 2: ... Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 15 Setting Up Your Computer 16 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Mouse 37 Using the Optical Disc Drive 43 Using the TV Function 49 Using the Memory Stick Media 65 Using Other Memory Cards 69 Using the Internet 72 ...

Page 3: ...g to a Network LAN 83 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 85 Setting the Password 86 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central 88 Using the Power Saving Modes 89 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 92 Before Upgrading Your Computer 93 Opening and Closing the Computer 94 Adding and Removing Memory 97 Installing an Add on Card 103 Replacing the Lithium Battery 106 Installing the Hard Disk Drive 109 Installing ...

Page 4: ... On Handling Discs 134 On Using Headphones 134 On Handling Memory Stick Media 135 On Handling the Hard Disk 136 Troubleshooting 137 Computer 138 System Security 145 Internet 147 CDs and DVDs 149 Display 153 Printing 154 Microphone 155 Mouse 156 Speakers 158 Keyboard 160 Floppy Disks 161 Audio Video 162 Memory Stick Media 163 Peripherals 164 ...

Page 5: ...5 n N Support Options 165 Sony Support Information 165 Program Support Information 166 ...

Page 6: ...ogy in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer Printed Documentation Welcome mat Contains an overview of connections setting up information etc Safety information Contains safety guidelines and owner information ...

Page 7: ...n about restoring individual software programs software drivers and drive partition s or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings To access this online VAIO Recovery Guide 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Support Central 2 Click VAIO Documentation 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide RAID guide Provides an overview of RAID systems and the various RAID levels ...

Page 8: ...ls only Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system To access this online MCE guide 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Support Central 2 Click VAIO Documentation 3 Click MCE guide ...

Page 9: ... least eight inches of space on the left and back sides of your computer to enable proper ventilation Position of your computer Place the display directly in front of you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard pointing device or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have breaks during sessions with y...

Page 10: ...6 inches directly in front of you with the top of the screen at or a little below eye level Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the proper position Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the disp...

Page 11: ...ng Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer Locating Controls and Ports page 12 About the Indicator Lights page 15 Setting Up Your Computer page 16 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 30 ...

Page 12: ...ollowing pages Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in this section The location of the controls ports and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown below depending on the model you purchased See the online Specifications for your computer s specific hardware configuration ...

Page 13: ...dicator page 15 H Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports 1 page 77 I SM xD Picture Card slot page 69 J CF CompactFlash memory card slot page 69 K Media Access indicator page 15 L Memory Stick media slot 2 page 69 M SD memory card slot page 69 N Drive indicator page 15 O Standby indicator page 15 P Power button Q Headphones jack page 19 R Microphone jack page 74 S S Video In port page 75 T Composite Video In j...

Page 14: ...75 J Composite Audio In L R jacks page 75 K TV Out S Video Video jack 1 for connecting a TV monitor L DVI D port 1 page 17 M Monitor port 1 page 17 N DVI D port 2 page 17 O TV Out S Video Video jack 2 for connecting a TV monitor P Monitor port 2 page 17 Q Line In jack page 19 R FRONT jack page 19 S REAR jack page 19 T WOOFER CENTER jack page 19 U Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports 3 page 77 V Keyboard por...

Page 15: ...tes in orange only when the computer is in Standby mode Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the memory card is not being used Drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk or optical disc drive Do not enter Standby mode or turn off th...

Page 16: ...rations shown below depending on the model you purchased See the online Specifications for your computer s specific hardware configuration Connecting a Display Monitor page 17 Connecting Speaker Systems page 19 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse page 21 Connecting the Radio Frequency Receiver for the Wireless Keyboard and Mouse page 23 Connecting the Telephone and Modem page 25 Connecting the Power...

Page 17: ...bundled accessories see the online Specifications To connect a display 1 If you want to connect a VGA monitor plug the display s cable into the monitor VGA port 1 2 If you want to connect a DVI monitor plug the display s cable into the DVI D port 2 3 If necessary plug the display s cable into the rear of the display ...

Page 18: ...ct a VGA monitor using the DVI D port Models with the NVIDIA video controller are compliant with the High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP specification To view contents that require the HDCP specification for playback or output use an HDCP compliant display ...

Page 19: ... of the mini stereo plugs from the speaker system to the color of the speaker jacks on the back of the computer Review the connection instructions provided with your speaker system as the connection setup may vary To connect the supplied 2 channel speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 from the back of the right speaker to the FRONT jack 2 on the back of the computer 2 Plug the power cable from the r...

Page 20: ...er system 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices 3 Click Sounds and Audio Devices 4 Click Advanced under Speaker settings on the Volume tab 5 Select your speaker system from the Speaker setup drop down list ...

Page 21: ... PS 2 keyboard and a USB mouse For details on the bundled accessories see the online Specifications To connect the keyboard and mouse 1 Plug the keyboard cable 1 into the keyboard port 2 on the back of the computer 2 Plug the mouse cable 3 into one of the USB ports 4 on the back of the computer ...

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Page 23: ...d mouse a radio frequency receiver is also supplied to enable the computer to communicate with the wireless keyboard and mouse Make sure to connect the radio frequency receiver before using the wireless keyboard and mouse For establishing communication with the wireless keyboard and mouse see Using the Wireless Keyboard page 32 and Using the Mouse page 37 ...

Page 24: ... N Getting Started To connect the radio frequency receiver 1 Plug the radio frequency receiver cable 1 into one of the USB ports 2 on the back of the computer You can now use your radio frequency receiver 3 ...

Page 25: ...jack To use the wall jack for both telephone and modem lines purchase an additional RJ 11 phone cable and a 1 to 2 port adapter device splitter To connect the modem 1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack and set aside 2 Plug another phone cable not supplied into the modem port on the back of the computer 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the wall jack ...

Page 26: ...g it into one of the ports on a 1 to 2 port adapter device splitter 1 3 Plug one end of a second phone cable not supplied into the other port on the splitter device 4 Insert the plug end of the splitter device into the wall jack 5 Plug the other end of the second phone cable 2 into the modem port 3 on the back of the computer ...

Page 27: ...0BASE TX or 1000BASE T cables to the Network Ethernet port depending on your computer s Network Ethernet port specification Using incorrect cables or a phone cable may result in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the Network Ethernet port For help on connecting to a network see your network administrator ...

Page 28: ...y UPS before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard and wireless mouse Use only the power cord supplied with the computer To connect the power cord 1 Insert the power cord into the AC In port 1 on the back of the computer 2 Insert the power cord plugs from the display computer and speakers into a grounded AC wall outlet surge protector or Universal Power Supply UPS 2 ...

Page 29: ...g the power cord Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you are interrupted and need to leave your computer suddenly place the computer into Hibernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 91 This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down and the time of resuming ...

Page 30: ...low To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 3 Click Turn Off 4 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off automatically The VAIO power indicator turns off ...

Page 31: ...scribes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer Using the Keyboard page 32 Using the Mouse page 37 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 43 Using the TV Function page 49 Using the Memory Stick Media page 65 Using Other Memory Cards page 69 Using the Internet page 72 ...

Page 32: ...rtain tasks The task associated with each function key varies among software applications B Mute button Turns the volume on and off C Volume control buttons Increases or decreases the volume D Standby button Provides for the lowest level of power consumption For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Modes page 89 E Windows keys Display the Start menu F Applications key Displays a ...

Page 33: ...CT button located on the bottom of the radio frequency receiver first and then press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the keyboard Verify the radio frequency receiver 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 the wireless keyboard These devices may cause interference causing the ...

Page 34: ...the bottom of the wireless keyboard 2 Turn on the computer 3 Press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the radio frequency receiver 4 Press the CONNECT button 3 on the bottom of the keyboard Communication between the wireless keyboard and the computer should now be established Steps 3 and 4 must be completed within 10 seconds of each other ...

Page 35: ...he screen when the keyboard s battery power becomes low If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced If the wireless keyboard is not being used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage If you want to put the keyboard in a more ergonomical position open the keyboard feet ...

Page 36: ...utton Turns the volume on and off D Standby button Provides for the lowest level of power consumption For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Modes page 89 E Windows keys Display the Start menu F Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications G Direction arrows Move the pointer on the computer screen H Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type num...

Page 37: ...drag and drop items hold the left button down while sliding the mouse then release the button to drop the item B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to scroll up or down a page Press the wheel once to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse the scroll function is available only with applications that support it C Right button Press the right button once to dis...

Page 38: ...on on the bottom of the mouse Verify the radio frequency receiver 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 the wireless mouse These devices may cause interference causing the mouse to stop working properly Use surfaces such as plain paper card stock or fabric that have minimal repe...

Page 39: ... Turn on the computer 3 Press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the radio frequency receiver 4 Turn over the wireless mouse slide the power switch to the ON position and press the CONNECT button Communication between the wireless mouse and the computer should now be established Step 3 and 4 must be completed within 10 seconds of each other ...

Page 40: ...e mouse by clicking wireless mouse icon on the taskbar If the wireless mouse does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced If the wireless mouse is not being used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage ...

Page 41: ...hen release the button to drop the item B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to scroll up or down a page Press the wheel once to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse the scroll function is available only with applications that support it C Right button Press the right button once to display a context sensitive shortcut menu not always an active function ...

Page 42: ... n N Using Your VAIO Computer Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Mouse The Mouse Properties window appears 4 Change the settings ...

Page 43: ... 2 Press the drive eject button 1 on the top or bottom optical disc drive depending on your computer s hardware configuration The tray slides out 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing up and gently push until the disc clicks into place 4 Close the tray by pushing it in gently Do not remove the optical disc when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hiberna...

Page 44: ...h a VAIO computer be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer s optical disc drives Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that not compliant with the official CD format standard or DVD standard in relation to DVD drives USING NON COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO...

Page 45: ... use circular discs Do not use discs in any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the optical disc drive Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data onto a disc Do not use memory resident utility software while writing data to a disc This may cause the computer to malfunction When using...

Page 46: ...he volume before playing a DVD Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc If the DVD is labeled all this means that you can play this DVD in most regions of the world If the region code of your residence area is different from the label on the DVD di...

Page 47: ...ile s or folder s you want to copy and either Right click the file s or folder s point to Send To and click the optical disc drive name Drag the file s or folder s onto the optical disc drive icon in the Files Stored on This Computer panel 4 Close Windows Explorer 5 Click Start and then My Computer 6 Click the optical disc drive icon under Devices with Removable Storage A new window appears with t...

Page 48: ...oftware program Copying Files to DVDs The DVD writing function is available on selected models only See the online Specifications to see whether your model is equipped with an optical disc drive capable of DVD writing To copy files to a DVD R or DVD RW 1 Insert the disc into the optical disc drive 2 Click Start and point to All Programs 3 Select a DVD software program you want to use from the subm...

Page 49: ...ee if the TV function is available on your model Media Center provides you with a wide range of TV DVD and video viewing as well as music recording and playback This section describes how to set up your TV set top box and other equipment See the online MCE guide for more information on Media Center features To access the online MCE guide 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Support C...

Page 50: ...ce access depends on the type of cable connection available in your home TV signal reception strength will vary widely depending on service availability in your area as well as the type of connection available One primary cable to connect the computer to a TV cable or antenna is the TV coaxial cable not supplied One end connects to the computer s VHF UHF port and the other end connects to the cabl...

Page 51: ...to standard cable access CATV To connect in CATV mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable 1 not supplied to your cable service access wall outlet 2 2 Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the VHF UHF port 3 on the computer ...

Page 52: ...ction side of a splitter adapter 3 not supplied 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable 4 not supplied to the double connection side of the splitter adapter 3 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 5 on the computer 3 Connect a third TV coaxial cable 6 not supplied to the double connection side of the splitter adapter 3 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 7 on the back of your TV monitor or d...

Page 53: ... the computer and the indoor outdoor antenna system If you are connecting to an indoor outdoor antenna you may need to reorient the antenna for best reception Move the antenna cable away from other power sources or connectors to reduce reception interference To connect in terrestrial mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 not supplied to your antenna outlet 2 Connect the other end...

Page 54: ... end of the antenna s 300 ohm twin lead cable 1 to the screw type grips at your antenna outlet 2 Connect the other end to the grips on the VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 2 Connect a TV coaxial cable 4 not supplied from the combiner transformer 3 to the VHF UHF port 5 on the computer ...

Page 55: ...ommander to change TV channels if the device is able to control the STB To connect in STB mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 not supplied to your cable service access wall outlet 2 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF IN jack on the back panel of your set top box STB 3 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable 4 not supplied to the VHF UHF OUT jack on your STB unit 3 Connect the oth...

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Page 57: ...UT jack on your STB unit 3 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 5 on the rear of your TV monitor or display 3 Connect one end of a stereo A V dubbing cable with triple RCA jacks 6 not supplied to the Composite Audio Out L R jacks 7 and the Video Out jack 8 on the back panel of your STB unit 3 matching the plug and jack colors 4 Connect the other RCA jacks of the stereo A V dubbing cable 6 int...

Page 58: ...58 n N Using Your VAIO Computer ...

Page 59: ... media playback or TV recording session PAUSE button Press to pause media playback Press again to resume playback FWD button Press to fast forward media at three speeds SKIP button Press to move media forward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and 30 seconds of recorded TV or video REPLAY button Press to move media backward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and seven seconds of ...

Page 60: ...our video collection M MORE button Press to view additional options that are available for Media Center features N Directional arrow buttons Press the M m and buttons to move the pointer on the screen OK button Press OK to select the desired action or window option When watching full screen TV press OK to return to the previous channel Press OK again to switch between channels O CH PG Channel Page...

Page 61: ...es 1 Turn the remote commander over 2 Press in the tab 1 and lift the battery cover up 3 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the remote commander 4 Align the battery cover to the remote commander 5 Press down until the cover clicks into place If the remote commander does not operate properly you may need to replace the batteries When the remote commander is not being used for extended period...

Page 62: ... Computer To connect the remote sensor 1 Choose the USB port 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the remote sensor cable 2 into the USB post 3 Position the remote sensor 3 to enable unobstructed communication with the remote control ...

Page 63: ... control to the remote sensor which enables you to control the set top box with the remote commander To connect the remote sensor control 1 Plug the remote sensor control cable 1 into either jack 1 or 2 on the back of the remote sensor 2 2 Remove the adhesive tape cover from the bottom of the remote sensor control ...

Page 64: ...ote sensor control 3 onto the set top box 4 near the infrared port 5 Do not cover the infrared port when attaching the remote sensor control The remote sensor must be visible in a line of sight with the remote commander in order to function properly ...

Page 65: ...port for customers in USA at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada or at http www sony com lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas Write protecting a Memory Stick Media Some versions of Memory Stick media are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab horizontally or vertically to set or ...

Page 66: ...your fingertip 2 Locate the Memory Stick media slot 3 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing toward the front of the computer and insert it into the Memory Stick media slot in the direction of the arrow 4 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as ...

Page 67: ...er The computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick combo slot that is compatible with both standard and duo size media For more information on Memory Stick Duo media visit the Memory Stick web site at http www memorystick com en To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and then My Computer to open the My Computer window 2 Double click the Memo...

Page 68: ...y Stick media in toward the computer The Memory Stick media ejects 4 Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick media gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator is turned on If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memor...

Page 69: ...Before You Use Memory Cards Your computer supports the following memory cards CompactFlash Multi Media Card MMC Microdrive SmartMedia xD PictureCards Secure Digital SD For the latest information on compatible memory cards visit the Sony online support Web site regularly Always insert the correct memory card into the appropriate memory card slot Do not attempt to insert a different memory card or m...

Page 70: ...cate the appropriate slot for the memory card you want to use 3 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing up and toward the memory card slot 4 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot until it clicks in place Do not force the card into the slot If the memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction ...

Page 71: ...To remove a Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard SmartMedia or xD Picture Card media 1 Flip the upper front panel down using your fingertip 2 Check that the Media Access indicator is off 3 Press the extended part of the memory card causing it to extend out from the slot 4 When the card extends carefully pull it out of the slot To remove a CompactFlash media 1 Flip the upper front panel down using your...

Page 72: ... Internet For details of telephone cable connections see Connecting the Telephone and Modem page 25 To set up a dial up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears 2 Click Next If the Location Information window appears follow the on screen instructions 3 If it is not already selected cl...

Page 73: ...our computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting an External Microphone page 74 Connecting a VCR or Camcorder page 75 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 77 Connecting a Printer page 79 Connecting an i LINK Device page 81 Connecting to a Network LAN page 83 ...

Page 74: ...e If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone jack 2 m Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use ...

Page 75: ...cks Your VCR or camcorder may have either standard video or S Video connection capability To connect a VCR or camcorder with an audio and an S Video cable 1 Connect a dual audio cable 1 not supplied to the Composite Audio In L R jacks on the computer 2 Connect the other ends of the dual audio cable to your VCR or camcorder 3 Connect an S Video cable 2 not supplied directly into the S Video port on...

Page 76: ...able 1 Connect a stereo A V dubbing cable with triple RCA plugs at each end not supplied directly into the Composite Video In port and the Composite Audio In L R jacks on the computer 2 Connect the other ends of the stereo A V dubbing cable into the appropriate jacks on the VCR or camcorder ...

Page 77: ...USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Choose the USB port you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable into the USB port Your USB floppy disk drive is now ready for use When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB port This may cause a malfunction ...

Page 78: ...USB cable directly from the computer To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug 4 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 5 Make sure the floppy disk drive is selected and click OK A me...

Page 79: ...ing a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to the computer To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet 1 2 Choose the USB port 3 you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 into the USB port and the other end to your printer ...

Page 80: ...ter using the printer port 1 Plug the printer power cord 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the printer cable 2 supplied with your printer into the printer port 3 on the back of the computer Before connecting the printer turn off the computer and the printer and unplug the AC adapter and the power cord ...

Page 81: ...sfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device i LINK cables compatible with the computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4408 Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end The optional i LINK cables may not be available depending on the...

Page 82: ...o the DV In Out ports 3 on the digital video camera recorder 2 Launch the DVgate Plus software On Sony digital video cameras ports labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camera recorder shown here is an example your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick media when using an ...

Page 83: ...o connect to the network see your network administrator Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Network Ethernet port located on the back of the computer Connect a 10BASE T 100BASE TX or 1000BASE T cable to the Network Ethernet port Using an incorrect cable or a phone cable may result in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the Network Eth...

Page 84: ...nnector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connector may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port ...

Page 85: ...puter Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your computer Setting the Password page 86 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 88 Using the Power Saving Modes page 89 ...

Page 86: ...need assistance to reset a password reset fee will be charged and your computer may need to be sent in for depot service for password reset To add the power on password 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears 3 Use the or key to select Security on the Boot menu to display another screen 4 Use the or key to select the password type that you...

Page 87: ...he Boot menu to display another screen 5 Use the or key to select the password type that you want to remove and press the Enter key 6 At the new password entry prompt press the Enter key without an entry 7 At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key once again The password type you selected in step 5 should now be indicated as Not Installed To change the power on password Remove the current pas...

Page 88: ...references for system behavior To use VAIO Central 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings 3 Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Central as a limited user ...

Page 89: ...te To set the timer for the computer to automatically enter Standby or Hibernate mode after a certain amount of time click Start and Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance and Power Options and then change the settings under Power Schemes Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device such as ...

Page 90: ...utton on the keyboard to put the computer in Standby mode To return to Normal mode Press any key If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will switch off automatically You will lose any unsaved data When the computer is in Standby mode you cannot insert a disc The computer comes out of Standby mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Standby mode uses more power than Hi...

Page 91: ...e If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will switch off automatically If you do not use the computer for a long period of time put the computer into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down or resuming When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated I...

Page 92: ...ng memory on a computer You do not touch the connectors on the memory module For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your model see the online Specifications For assistance contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site Before Upgrading Your Computer page 93 Opening and Closing the Computer page 94 Adding and Re...

Page 93: ...peripheral equipment Otherwise damage may occur to the integrated circuits Your model may not be equipped with all of the hardware features mentioned in this section The interior hardware configuration of the computer may vary from the illustrations depending on the model you purchased You may need to temporarily remove add on cards or other components that may be near the slot cover you plan to r...

Page 94: ...shut down the computer the internal components may be too hot to touch Wait about one hour to let the components cool down before you attempt to remove the panel To remove the side panel 1 Shut down the computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as a printer 2 Unplug the computer and disconnect any peripheral devices 3 Place the computer on its left side 4 Unscrew the two screws on the back...

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Page 96: ...e the side panel 1 Insert the tabs on the bottom of the side panel diagonally into the tracks on the bottom edge of the chassis frame 2 Slide the side panel toward the front of the computer 3 Tighten the two screws on the back of the computer to secure the side panel ...

Page 97: ...ing a memory module ensure the following The procedures described in this document assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Turn off the computer and disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunication links networks or modem...

Page 98: ...e computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty Do not place the memory module in places subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Handle the memory module with care...

Page 99: ...mory module 1 Remove the side panel See Opening the Computer page 94 for the detailed instructions 2 Push the tabs on the bracket and lift the bracket out of the computer 3 Touch a metal object such as the chassis frame to discharge static electricity 4 Locate the memory module s you wish to remove ...

Page 100: ...our VAIO Computer 5 Push down on the latches 1 located on both sides of the module to gently eject it from the slot 6 Grasp the memory module by the sides and remove from the computer Store the module in a static free bag ...

Page 101: ...irmly insert the lower edge of the module 2 into the slot by pressing down evenly against the module s upper corners 10 The side latches 3 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 11 Replace the bracket and tighten the screws 12 Replace the side panel See Closing the ...

Page 102: ...rt point to All Programs and click VAIO Central 3 Click the System Information tab in the VAIO Central window 4 Double click the System Information folder 5 Double click the System Information icon You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer ...

Page 103: ...f your computer The length of the add on card should not exceed 9 05 inches Add on card configuration varies by model Some models such as Configure to Order CTO computers may have all expansion slots filled Observe the proper safety precautions when you add cards to your Sony computer See Before Upgrading Your Computer page 93 To install an add on card 1 Remove the side panel See Opening the Compu...

Page 104: ...ove the slot cover s screw and then remove the slot cover When removing a slot cover be careful not to damage components on the system board or add on cards You may need to temporarily remove add on cards or other components that may be next to the slot cover you want to remove ...

Page 105: ...ng Your VAIO Computer 3 Insert the add on card into the expansion slot and secure it with the screw from the expansion slot cover 4 Replace the side panel See Closing the Computer page 96 for the detailed instructions ...

Page 106: ... There is danger of the battery exploding if it is replaced incorrectly Replace the battery only with a CR2032 type lithium battery Replacing the Lithium Battery To replace the lithium battery 1 Write down any changes you may have made to the settings in the BIOS Setup utility 2 Remove the side panel See Opening the Computer page 94 for the detailed instructions 3 If necessary remove any cables ad...

Page 107: ...up utility to reset the date time passwords and other changes you may have made to the BIOS settings If you do not wish to customize your BIOS settings do not run the Setup utility 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...

Page 108: ...the Computer s Date and Time To reset the computer s date and time 1 Double click the time readout displayed on the taskbar The Date and Time Properties window appears 2 From the Date Time tab change the settings as desired 3 Click Apply 4 Click OK ...

Page 109: ... may not apply if you have purchased a model that supports RAID Replacing the Original Hard Disk Drive If you replace the original factory installed hard disk drive you may need to correct the drive mapping and or create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit Visit the Sony online support Web site for more information About drive mapping When a new hard disk drive is installed the original drive mapping may be...

Page 110: ...e create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit or purchase a kit from Sony Your computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover the computer s operating system and preinstalled software programs To start the VAIO Recovery utility 1 Click Start and point to All Programs and VAIO Recovery 2 Click VAIO Recovery Observe the proper safety precautions when y...

Page 111: ... Click to DVD software saves its files to a new folder on the new drive D If the Windows operating system assigns another letter to the new hard disk drive such as drive E or J the Click to DVD software creates the new save folder on the new drive When you start the Click to DVD software for the first time after recovering the computer or installing a new hard disk drive the software automatically...

Page 112: ...hut down the computer the internal components may be too hot to touch Wait about one hour to let the components cool down before you attempt to remove the panel To install an additional hard disk drive 1 Shut down the computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as a printer 2 Unplug the computer and disconnect any peripheral devices 3 Push the button 1 to open the hard disk cover remove the ...

Page 113: ...ach the power and interface cables from the original hard disk drive that is preinstalled in the computer 5 Pull the drive holder handle straight out from the chassis to unlock the drive holder 6 Grasp the handle and slide the drive holder out ...

Page 114: ...align the holes on each side of the drive bay 8 Secure the drive to the drive holder with screws through the holes on each side of the drive holder The new hard disk drive is supplied with the necessary screws Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder ...

Page 115: ... N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Align the drive holder with the tracks on the inside of the chassis Slide the drive holder in completely 10 Push the drive holder handle back to lock the drive into position ...

Page 116: ...use the internal SATA cables Commercially available SATA cables with the straight head connector may be accidentally unplugged when you open or close the hard disk cover 13 Replace the hard disk cover Connect the internal SATA cables To the hard disks in Red PORT0 cable Top drive bay White PORT1 cable 2nd drive bay Blue PORT2 cable 3rd drive bay Orange PORT3 cable Bottom drive bay ...

Page 117: ...e menu The Computer Management window appears 4 Under the file directory on the right double click Storage and then Disk Management 5 Right click on the newly installed unformatted hard disk Disk label identified with red marking and select Initialize Disk from the menu 6 Click on the allocated area of the disk 7 Right click the area and select New Partition from the menu The New Partition wizard ...

Page 118: ... when you install an IDE device turning on the computer may cause fumes Make sure to remove foreign objects if any and replace the covers and panels before you turn on the computer Keep your hand away from electronic components on the internal boards of the computer Some components are sensitive to external force and static electricity and easy to fail Make sure to configure the IDE device as Slav...

Page 119: ...ernal components may be too hot to touch Wait about one hour to let the components cool down before you attempt to remove the panel 1 Shut down the computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as a printer 2 Unplug the computer and disconnect any peripheral devices 3 Push the button 1 to open the hard disk cover remove the cover and set it aside ...

Page 120: ...120 n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 4 Unscrew the two screws on the back of the computer 5 Slide the right side panel toward the back of the computer remove the panel and set it aside ...

Page 121: ...121 n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 6 Remove the front cover and set it aside ...

Page 122: ...122 n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Disengage the three tabs on the back of the front panel remove the panel and set it aside ...

Page 123: ... Slide an IDE drive into the IDE device bay and align the holes on each side of the device bay 9 Secure the device to the bay with screws through the holes on each side of the device bay 10 Connect the IDE and power cables to the IDE device ...

Page 124: ...124 n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 11 Replace the front panel ...

Page 125: ...125 n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 12 Replace the front cover ...

Page 126: ...126 n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 13 Slide the right side panel toward the front of the computer 14 Tighten the two screws on the back of the computer to secure the panel ...

Page 127: ...127 n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 15 Replace the hard disk cover ...

Page 128: ...t your computer from potential damage On Handling the LCD Screen page 129 On Using the Power Source page 130 On Handling Your Computer page 131 On Handling Floppy Disks page 133 On Handling Discs page 134 On Using Headphones page 134 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 135 On Handling the Hard Disk page 136 ...

Page 129: ...al image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red ...

Page 130: ...ts damage to the 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 the computer from the AC outlet if you are planning to not use the computer for a long time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible Use the power cord supplied with the comp...

Page 131: ... ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near the computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal hea...

Page 132: ...r In this case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer To avoid losing data if the computer is damaged back up your data regularly ...

Page 133: ... heat Keep the floppy disk away from any liquid Do not let the floppy disk get wet When you are not using the floppy disk always remove it from the floppy disk drive and use a storage case If the floppy disk comes with a label make sure that the label is properly attached If the edge of the label is curled up the label may stick to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or dam...

Page 134: ...e 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 disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Never put stickers on discs This will affect the use of the disc irreparably ...

Page 135: ...abel supplied with the Memory Stick media as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick media Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick media Do not let Memory Stick media get wet Do not use or store Memory Stick media in a location subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or Corrosive substances Use the storage...

Page 136: ...ould be careful when handling the computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not subject the computer to sudden movements Keep the computer away from magnets Do not place the computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move the computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing data to disk Do not...

Page 137: ...ony com pcsupport for customers in USA at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada or at http www sony com lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas Computer page 138 System Security page 145 Internet page 147 CDs and DVDs page 149 Display page 153 Printing page 154 Microphone page 155 Mouse page 156 Speakers page 158 Keyboard page 160 Floppy Disks page 161 Audio Video...

Page 138: ...tible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on Confirm that the external monitor is plugged into an appropriate power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour Remove any extra memory m...

Page 139: ...it menu 3 Press the m key to select Load Optimal Defaults 4 Press the Enter key The Load Defaults window appears 5 Press the Y key on the keyboard and press the Enter key 6 Select Exit Save Changes and press the Enter key The Exit Saving Changes window appears 7 Press the Y key on the keyboard The computer restarts If this occurs on a regular basis contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find...

Page 140: ...thing still appears on your screen after a while 1 Press the power button for more than four seconds to check that the VAIO power indicator goes out Then turn on the computer again 2 If nothing still appears on your screen unplug the power cord and leave the computer for about a minute Then plug in the power cord and turn on the computer again ...

Page 141: ...ot start follow these steps to initialize the BIOS 1 If there is a CD or DVD in the optical disc drive remove it 2 Turn off the computer 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 4 Restart the computer 5 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears 6 Press the key to select the Exit menu 7 Press the m key to select Load Optimal Defaults 8 Press the Ente...

Page 142: ...ndows Task Manager window appears click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu When the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down If the computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button until the computer turns off If the computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously You can turn off the computer from the Windows Task Manager Pres...

Page 143: ... steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Task Manager or Windows Security window appears 2 When the Windows Task Manager window appears press and release the Alt key to highlight the menu bar press the key to select Shut Down and then follow step 3 and 4 When the Windows Security window appears press the S key to shut down 3 Press the Enter key 4 Press the R key to select...

Page 144: ...ator before entering the password What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download Make sure you have installed the latest video driver On some VAIO models the graphics memory is shared with the system The optimal graphic performance in this case is not guaranteed What should I do if I cannot reme...

Page 145: ...updates regularly You can get important Windows updates by doing one of the following The Automatic Updates feature This feature automatically searches for and delivers updates directly to the computer whenever you are connected to the Internet The Windows Updates web site This site enables you to download computer updates without turning on the Automatic Updates feature The computer must be conne...

Page 146: ...eep the Norton Internet Security software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation To download and install the latest security update 1 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon on the taskbar 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 th...

Page 147: ...one number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Make sure that the modem is the only device connected to your phone line Check the following setting 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Phone and Modem Options 4 On the Modems tab check ...

Page 148: ...ng properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP follow these steps Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of any line noise If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure the I...

Page 149: ...or damage If the disc is dirty see On Handling Discs page 134 for instructions on how to clean it What should I do if the drive tray won t open Make sure the computer is on Press the drive eject button If the drive eject button does not work click Start and then My Computer Right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject from the shortcut menu If none of the above options work insert a th...

Page 150: ...ctions If you are playing a CD or DVD and cannot hear sound follow these steps Double click the Volume icon on the taskbar and click to cancel the Volume Control Mute All and Wave Mute check boxes Check the volume setting in the audio mixer If you are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and the computer Make sure the CD audio f...

Page 151: ...ke sure an adhesive label was not attached to the CD or DVD Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive If you notice condensation on the co...

Page 152: ...online Specifications to see whether your model is equipped with an optical disc drive capable of DVD writing Are you using the correct DVD recordable media Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with the computer s built in DVD recorder DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW Note the possibility that some brands of DVD recordable media do not work The preinstalled software on the computer does not su...

Page 153: ...or has entered a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate If the computer is in Standby mode press any key to activate the computer screen See Using the Power Saving Modes page 89 for more information Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is on The VAIO power indicator on the front panel will be on if the computer is on ...

Page 154: ...fter the computer resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on the computer may enable printing Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes 4 Right click an unused printer and select Prop...

Page 155: ... n N Troubleshooting Microphone Why doesn t my microphone work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the Microphone jack on the computer ...

Page 156: ...Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you still cannot use the pointer restart the computer You can restart the computer three different ways Press the Windows key and press the U key When the Turn off computer window appears press the R key Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager window appears press the Alt key to highlight th...

Page 157: ...o devices Verify the radio frequency receiver 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 mouse These devices may cause interference causing your mouse to stop working properly Do not place metal furniture near the computer or wireless mouse as this may create interferen...

Page 158: ...ume is turned up loud enough to hear sound The speaker volume may have been turned off Press the Mute button on the keyboard The keyboard also has a volume control make sure the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphones jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers If the speakers require external ...

Page 159: ...y be set to mute the volume setting may be too low or the audio option may be disabled The speaker volume may have been turned off Press the Mute button on the keyboard The keyboard also has a volume control make sure the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Check the volume controls in Windows 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices 3 Select the Sound...

Page 160: ...e sticker on the box If you choose a different regional keyboard when you complete the Windows setup the key configuration will be mismatched To change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and click Regional and Language Options 3 Change the settings as desired ...

Page 161: ...the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the eject button to remove the disk and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from the computer 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port 5 Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and then Restart Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy di...

Page 162: ...tion i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and...

Page 163: ...tick Formatter software preinstalled on the computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software Why can t I save music files onto my Memory Stick media Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MagicGate Memory Stick media Using recorded music requires permission of the copyright holders...

Page 164: ... AC outlet Try using a different USB port on the computer The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device Check the manual provided with the USB device You may need to install software before you connect the device Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test that the port is working at all USB hubs may prevent a device from...

Page 165: ...em Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the correspon...

Page 166: ...rams listed below Adobe Photoshop Elements Photoshop Album Premiere Reader Adobe Systems Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www adobe com support Telephone 800 685 3652 America Online Broadband or Dial Up America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www aol com AOL Instant Messenger America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www aim com ...

Page 167: ...D photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing pictures from a digital still camera What s more you can give a professional look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You are only a few clicks away from your own DVDs For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca...

Page 168: ...ents Save your movies back to your digital video camera or in a variety of popular file formats For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Google Toolbar Google Inc For users ...

Page 169: ...urposes only The software has been installed and you must activate the software before you can use it Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software activation requires Internet access This software has an expiration date of 60 days from date of first use at which time the software will operate under reduced functionality mode limiting end user options and ope...

Page 170: ...ape Internet Service America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http isp netscape com help Telephone 866 541 8233 Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www symantec com techsupp Quicken New User Edition Intuit Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www intuit com support quicken ...

Page 171: ...u need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software sports high quality digital audio storage a sleek player skin design and audio CD burning capability For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telephon...

Page 172: ... CD R or CD RW discs or audio files in WAV format For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 SpySubtract InterMute Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www intermute ...

Page 173: ... for your computer s shortcut keys For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 ...

Page 174: ... VAIO computer and view your computer s configuration and specifications For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 ...

Page 175: ...re VAIO computers as media servers which store your multimedia files and make them available to other compatible VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telepho...

Page 176: ...tation product specifications serial number model name service tag information survey registration etc For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 ...

Page 177: ...pport Web site for important software updates and information for your specific VAIO computer model For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 ...

Page 178: ... and offers useful diagnostic tests to help keep your wireless network running smoothly For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 ...

Page 179: ...ide shows of pictures to DVD On VAIO computer models with a built in TV tuner VAIO Zone includes a complete personal video recorder enabling you to record TV programs and burn them to DVD For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www so...

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