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Precautions

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Do not use cut or damaged connection cables.

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If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may condense inside the computer. 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.

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Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer.

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To avoid losing data if the computer is damaged, back up your data regularly.

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Summary of Contents for Vaio VGC-RC210 Series

Page 1: ...N User Guide Personal Computer V G C R C 2 1 0 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 36 Using the Optical Disc Drive 40 Using the TV Function 46 Using the Memory Stick Media 62 Using Other Memory Cards 66 Using the Internet 70 ...

Page 3: ...g to a Network LAN 81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 83 Setting the Password 84 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central 86 Using the Power Saving Modes 87 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 90 Before Upgrading Your Computer 91 Opening and Closing the Computer 92 Adding and Removing Memory 95 Installing an Add on Card 101 Replacing the Lithium Battery 104 Installing the Hard Disk Drive 107 Installing ...

Page 4: ... On Handling Discs 132 On Using Headphones 132 On Handling Memory Stick Media 133 On Handling the Hard Disk 134 Troubleshooting 135 Computer 136 System Security 143 Internet 145 CDs and DVDs 147 Display 152 Printing 153 Microphone 154 Mouse 155 Speakers 157 Keyboard 159 Floppy Disks 160 Audio Video 161 Memory Stick Media 162 Peripherals 163 ...

Page 5: ...5 n N Support Options 164 Sony Support Information 164 Program Support Information 165 ...

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: ...mation 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 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 or types ...

Page 8: ...e Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system To access this online 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: ...r computer Make sure to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system Upon completion connect one device for example a printer external hard disk drive scanner and so on at a time following the manufacturer s instructions Locating Controls and Ports page 12 About the Indicator Lights page 15 Setting Up Your Computer page 16 Shutting Down Your Computer S...

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: ...r indicator page 15 H Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports 1 page 75 I SM xD Picture Card slot page 66 J CF CompactFlash memory card slot page 66 K Media Access indicator page 15 L Memory Stick media slot 2 page 66 M SD memory card slot page 66 N Drive indicator page 15 O Standby indicator page 15 P Power button Q Headphones jack R Microphone jack page 72 S S VIDEO In port page 73 T Composite Video In jack ...

Page 14: ...page 79 F Printer port page 78 G VHF UHF port page 47 H S Video In port page 73 I Composite Video In jack page 73 J Composite Audio In L R jacks page 73 K DVI D port page 17 L TV Out S Video Video jack Connect a TV monitor M Monitor port page 17 N Line In jack O FRONT jack page 19 P REAR jack Q WOOFER CENTER jack R Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 75 S Keyboard port T Mouse port Supports high full ...

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: ... vary from the illustrations 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 Radio Frequency Receiver for the Wireless Keyboard and Mouse page 22 Connecting the Telephone and Modem page 24 Connecting the Power Cord page 27 ...

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: ...te that speaker configuration varies depending on the speaker components in use To set up the speakers with the computer Match the color 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 ...

Page 20: ... 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 right speaker to a grounded AC wall outlet surge protector or Universal Power Supply UPS 3 ...

Page 21: ...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 22: ... is also supplied with a radio frequency receiver 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 36 ...

Page 23: ... 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 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ... power cord must be plugged into an AC power source such as an AC wall outlet surge protector or Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard and wireless mouse Use only the power cord supplied with the computer ...

Page 28: ...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: ... unplug 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 89 This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down or 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 36 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 40 Using the TV Function page 46 Using the Memory Stick Media page 62 Using Other Memory Cards page 66 Using the Internet page 70 ...

Page 32: ...software applications B Muting 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 87 E Windows keys Display the Start menu F Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications G Direction arrows ...

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: ...e 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 display a context sensitive shortcut menu not always an active fu...

Page 37: ...ton 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 rep...

Page 38: ... 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 39: ...erate 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 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 40: ... 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 41: ...ging 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 PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING For i...

Page 42: ...o close the session when you eject it To complete this process follow the instructions included with your software Only 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 ...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...d then click Explorer 3 In the Folders panel on the left locate the file s or folder s you want to copy right click the file s or folder s point to Send To and then click the optical disc drive name 4 Close the window 5 Click Start and then My Computer 6 Click the optical disc drive icon under Devices with Removable Storage A new window appears with the file s or folder s you want to copy listed u...

Page 45: ...opying Files to DVDs The DVD writing function is available on selected models only See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs page 41 to find about the supported disc media To copy files to a disc 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 ...

Page 46: ...ence 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 Central 2 Click VAIO Documentation 3 Click MC...

Page 47: ...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 48: ... to standard cable access CATV To connect in CATV mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of a 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 49: ...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 50: ...nd 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 to a VHF UHF R...

Page 51: ...enna 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 one end of a TV coaxial cable 4 not supplied to the combiner transformer 3 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 5 on the computer ...

Page 52: ...er 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 set top box STB unit 3 Connect t...

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Page 54: ...ur set top box 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 set top box STB unit 3 matching the plug and jack colors 4 Connect the other RCA jacks of the stereo A V dubbing ...

Page 55: ...55 n N Using Your VAIO Computer ...

Page 56: ... 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 TV or video REW bu...

Page 57: ...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 58: ...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 59: ... 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 port 3 Position the remote sensor 3 to enable unobstructed communication with the remote control ...

Page 60: ... 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 61: ...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 62: ... sony com ES for customers in Latin American countries or areas Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 4 GB Sony assumes no liability for compatibility with any other Memory Stick media Write protecting a Memory Stick Media Some versions of Memory Stick media are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuab...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...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 65: ...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 66: ... memory card slots to accommodate many popular types of memory cards You can use these slots to transfer data between digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices The memory card slots are located behind a protective cover on the front of the computer You need to open the cover before accessing the memory card slots ...

Page 67: ...ert the correct memory card into the appropriate memory card slot Do not attempt to insert a different memory card or memory card adapter into a different memory card slot An incompatible memory card or adapter may be difficult to remove from the wrong slot and can cause damage to your computer Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from the slot Do not force the memory card in or out o...

Page 68: ...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 69: ...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 70: ... Internet For details of telephone cable connections see Connecting the Telephone and Modem page 24 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 71: ...our computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting an External Microphone page 72 Connecting a VCR or Camcorder page 73 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 75 Connecting a Printer page 77 Connecting an i LINK Device page 79 Connecting to a Network LAN page 81 ...

Page 72: ...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 73: ...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 74: ...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 75: ...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 76: ...omputer 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 message appears stating it is n...

Page 77: ...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 78: ...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 79: ...r 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 co...

Page 80: ...into the DV In Out ports 3 on the digital video camcorder 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 camcorder shown here is an example your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick media when using an i LINK connecti...

Page 81: ...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 82: ...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 83: ...fly describes how to change the main settings of your computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities etc Setting the Password page 84 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 86 Using the Power Saving Modes page 87 ...

Page 84: ...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 85: ...ecurity on the 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...

Page 86: ...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 87: ...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 88: ...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 89: ...urns to its previous state 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 Stand...

Page 90: ...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 91 Opening and Closing the Computer page 92 Adding and Re...

Page 91: ...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 92: ...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 94: ...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 95: ...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 96: ...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 97: ...mory module 1 Remove the side panel See Opening the Computer page 92 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 98: ...ur 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 99: ...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 100: ...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 101: ...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 91 To install an add on card 1 Remove the side panel See Opening the Compu...

Page 102: ...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 103: ...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 94 for the detailed instructions ...

Page 104: ... 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 92 for the detailed instructions 3 If necessary remove any cables ad...

Page 105: ...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 106: ...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 107: ... 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 108: ...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 109: ... 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 110: ...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 111: ...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 112: ...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 113: ... 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 114: ...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 115: ...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 116: ... 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 117: ...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 118: ...118 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 119: ...119 n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 6 Remove the front cover and set it aside ...

Page 120: ...120 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 121: ... 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 122: ...122 n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 11 Replace the front panel ...

Page 123: ...123 n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 12 Replace the front cover ...

Page 124: ...124 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 125: ...125 n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 15 Replace the hard disk cover ...

Page 126: ...t your computer from potential damage On Handling the LCD Screen page 127 On Using the Power Source page 128 On Handling Your Computer page 129 On Handling Floppy Disks page 131 On Handling Discs page 132 On Using Headphones page 132 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 133 On Handling the Hard Disk page 134 ...

Page 127: ...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 128: ...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 129: ... 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 130: ...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 131: ... 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 132: ...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 133: ... label 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 Corrosive substances Use the storage ...

Page 134: ...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 135: ...support for customers in USA at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada or at http esupport sony com ES for customers in Latin American countries or areas for customers in Canada Computer page 136 System Security page 143 Internet page 145 CDs and DVDs page 147 Display page 152 Printing page 153 Microphone page 154 Mouse page 155 Speakers page 157 Keyboard page 159 Floppy Disks page 160 A...

Page 136: ...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 137: ...lect the Exit 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 6 Select Exit Saving 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 the neares...

Page 138: ...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 139: ...till does not 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 Pre...

Page 140: ...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 141: ...pears and Windows does not start If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the System Disabled message appears and Windows does not start Press the power button for more than four seconds to check that the VAIO power indicator goes off Wait for 10 or 15 seconds then restart the computer and enter the correct password When entering the password check that the Num Lock indicat...

Page 142: ...es it take time before my computer starts If Norton Internet Security s Personal Firewall is active it may take some time before the Desktop screen appears due to network security checkups Why doesn t the LCD turn off when the time selected for the automatic turn off action has passed The originally selected VAIO s screen saver disables the timer setting which you can select using the Windows powe...

Page 143: ...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 144: ...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 145: ...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 146: ...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 147: ...or damage If the disc is dirty see On Handling Discs page 132 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 148: ...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 149: ...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 150: ...only See the 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 Note the possibility that some brands of DVD recordable media do not work The preinstalled software on the computer does not support copying...

Page 151: ...l disc drive icon and select Properties 3 Click the Recording tab 4 Click to cancel the Enable CD recording on this drive check box 5 Click OK Canceling the Enable CD recording on this drive check box disables writing to CD R and CD RW discs To write to such discs make sure to select this check box You cannot add data to DVD RAM discs with data already written by the Roxio DigitalMedia software du...

Page 152: ...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 87 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 153: ...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 154: ... 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 155: ...move when I use the mouse Make sure another mouse is not installed If you are playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you still cannot use the pointer restart the computer Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously In the Windows Task Manager window select Restart from the Shut Down menu to restart the computer Press and hold the...

Page 156: ...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 157: ...ume is turned up loud enough to hear sound The speaker volume may have been turned off Press the muting 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 externa...

Page 158: ...ay be turned off the volume setting may be too low or the audio option may be disabled The speaker volume may have been turned off Press the muting 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 Sou...

Page 159: ...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 160: ...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 161: ... 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 prope...

Page 162: ...mory Stick 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 h...

Page 163: ... 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 164: ...stem 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 corresp...

Page 165: ...b 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 Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http esupport sony com ES For contacts about third party software products see the following Adobe Photoshop Elements Photoshop Album Premiere Reader Adobe Systems Inc For users in ...

Page 166: ...erica Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www aol com AOL Explorer 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: ...your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You are only a few clicks away from your own DVDs For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 165 DISCover My Games DISCover For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www discoverconsole com DVgate Plus software Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer s i LINK port and ca...

Page 168: ... Intel PROSet Intel Corporation For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www intel com network connectivity products wireless proset proset_software htm Microsoft Office Basic Edition Office Professional Edition Office Small Business Edition Microsoft Corp For users in USA and Canada Web Site http support microsoft com ...

Page 169: ... 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 operations Microsoft Corp For users in USA and Canada Web Site http support microsoft com Microsoft Internet Explorer Movie Maker Media Player Works Microsoft Corp For users...

Page 170: ...uicken ROXIO DigitalMedia Sonic Solutions For users in USA and Canada Web Site http support sonic com SonicStage software Sony Electronics Inc The SonicStage jukebox software program gives you all the tools you 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 contacts about the softwar...

Page 171: ...or contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 165 Trend Micro Anti Spyware Trend Micro Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http kb trendmicro com search default asp Total Talk America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www totaltalk com VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s shortcut keys For co...

Page 172: ...ll image files between your VAIO computers You can set up one or more 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 contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 165 VAIO Support Central Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Support Central provides an easy to navigate soluti...

Page 173: ...twork running smoothly For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 165 VAIO Zone software Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Zone software provides an effortless way to browse and enjoy pictures music and video files on your computer all through an elegant next generation interface You can even enjoy media content stored on other VAIO computers on your network On VAIO computer mode...

Page 174: ...software for VAIO computers InterVideo Inc For users in USA and Canada Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp Telephone 510 651 0888 Xdrive America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www xdrive com support ...

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