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VAIO MicroTower User Guide

My keyboard doesnt work

Check that the keyboard is plugged into the

USB

connector. See

“Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse” on page 8 for details.

I cant find the Windows taskbar

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Check that the taskbar is not hidden or shrunken.

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Use the mouse to point to the left, right, top, and bottom edges of the
screen.

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See the VAIO MicroTower Read Me First for additional information on using your Sony

computer.

Содержание PCV-E308DS - Vaio Digital Studio Desktop Computer

Страница 1: ...i VAIO MicroTower User Guide ...

Страница 2: ...K S Link and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation K56flex is a trademark of Lucent Technologies Inc and Rockwell International All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Safety Information Owner s Record The model number and serial number are loc...

Страница 3: ...eration with cables connected to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and television reception FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules The ringer equivalence number REN and the FCC registration number are printed on the modem board If requested this information must be supplied to the telephone company The REN is used to deter...

Страница 4: ...electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity ...

Страница 5: ...cting Peripherals 11 Connecting a Television Audio Video Out 12 Connecting a Printer 15 Connecting a Joystick or MIDI Instrument 16 Connecting an i LINK IEEE 1394 Equipped Device 17 Connecting an S PDIF Equipped Digital Audio Device 18 Connecting an S Link Control A1 Equipped Device 19 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus Device 20 Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Peripheral 21 Start...

Страница 6: ...pace 35 Getting Help 37 Calling SOS 39 Troubleshooting 41 Using the System Recovery CD s 47 Using the Application Recovery CD s 49 Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO MicroTower 51 Inserting an Add in Board 52 Adding Memory 54 Replacing the Lithium Battery 56 Installing an Internal Hard Disk Drive 58 Removing the Left Side Panel 63 Removing the Bottom Panel 64 Removing the Front Panel 65 Detaching...

Страница 7: ...76 Using the Diskette Drive 77 Other Information 79 Notes on Use 79 On the Power Source 79 On Disposal of the Lithium Battery 80 On Handling 81 On Installation 81 On Moisture Condensation 82 On Upgrading the System 82 On Using the Hard Disk Drive 83 On Handling Diskettes 83 On Handling CD ROM and DVD ROM Discs 83 On Cleaning CD ROM and DVD ROM Discs 83 Limited Warranty Statement 85 Index 87 ...

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Страница 9: ...more Getting Started With VAIO Space describes how to use VAIO Space and the audio and video applications on your VAIO MicroTower Getting Help explains the support options available to you shows you how to use the Sony Online Support service and offers basic troubleshooting tips Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO MicroTower illustrates how to install an add in card add memory install an internal ...

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Страница 11: ...ur computer to enable proper ventilation Placement of the keyboard mouse and other input devices Place your keyboard mouse and other input devices so that your arms and hands are in a relaxed comfortable position The keyboard should be directly in front of you Adjust the level of the keyboard so that your lower arms are parallel to the floor Keep your wrists in a relaxed position when you re using...

Страница 12: ... to 26 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...

Страница 13: ...y cable into this connector and then tighten the two screws to secure the cable 2 Use the green symbol to locate the HEADPHONES connector Plug the green speaker cable into this connector 3 Use the red symbol to locate the MIC microphone connector Plug the red microphone cable into this connector If you re connecting the computer to a TV or other video component see Connecting a Television Audio Vi...

Страница 14: ...the two screws to secure the cable 2 Use the green symbol to locate the HEADPHONES connector Plug the speaker cable into this connector 3 Use the red to locate the MIC microphone connector Plug the microphone cable into this connector If you re connecting the computer to a TV or other video component see Connecting a Television Audio Video Out on page 12 Make sure your speakers are designed for co...

Страница 15: ...and palmrest upside down on a flat surface 2 Insert the latching posts on the palmrest into the openings on the keyboard 3 Move the palmrest to the right until you feel it snap into place To remove the palmrest 1 Turn the keyboard and palmrest upside down 2 Push down on the palmrest and then move it to the left 3 Lift the palmrest away from the keyboard Do not keep your wrists on the palmrest whil...

Страница 16: ... Use the dark grey symbol to locate the USB connector Plug the purple keyboard cable into this connector 2 Use the blue green symbol to locate the MOUSE connector and insert the blue green mouse cable into this connector See Computer Basics on page 71 for more information on setting up and using the keyboard and mouse ...

Страница 17: ... 2 Plug one end of the phone cable that came with your system into the LINE jack and the other end into the wall jack In order to register your Sony VAIO MicroTower register your software online and use Sony Online Support you must connect your computer to a phone line Also you must register your computer to receive the extended warranty The location of the Line and Telephone jacks on your compute...

Страница 18: ...ese steps to connect the power cords 1 Plug the power cord into the connector on the computer 2 If necessary plug the display power cord into the display 3 Plug both the display and power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply ...

Страница 19: ...ed device Connect a digital video camera without shutting down your computer Enhance still pictures or edit your videos with easy to use preloaded software applications See page 17 S PDIF equipped device Record digital audio directly from your computer to audio recording devices such as a digital receiver or minidisc player recorder See page 18 S Link Control A1 equipped device Connect a minidisc ...

Страница 20: ...er end of the cable into the TV s VIDEO IN connector 2 Use the green symbol to locate the HEADPHONES connector on the computer Plug the black end of the audio splitter cable into this connector Then plug the red and white ends of the audio splitter cable into the TV s AUDIO IN connectors This enables you to hear audio on the multimedia monitor as well as on your TV You can also connect the compute...

Страница 21: ... either end of the yellow video cable into this connector Then plug the other end of the cable into the TV s VIDEO IN connector 2 Use the green symbol to locate the PHONES connector on the computer Plug the black end of the audio splitter cable into this connector Then plug the red and white ends of the audio splitter cable into the TV s AUDIO IN connectors If your TV has an S VIDEO in connector u...

Страница 22: ...VAIO MicroTower User Guide 14 3 Plug the speaker cable into the connector on the audio splitter cable C A B C Back of TV Cable from Display Audio splitter not included ...

Страница 23: ... dark grey symbol to locate the PRINTER connector Plug the printer cable into this connector 2 If necessary plug one end of the printer power cord into the printer and the other end into a grounded AC wall outlet power strip or Uninterrupted Power Supply See the manual that came with your printer for more information on setting it up and using it ...

Страница 24: ...urchase an adapter to connect additional devices Use the dark grey symbol to locate the GAME connector Plug the joystick or MIDI cable into this connector Your MIDI instrument may have a different type of cable which requires an adapter See the manual that came with your joystick or MIDI instrument for more information on setting it up and using it ...

Страница 25: ...r information on your specific model i LINK connectors may be located on the front back or both the front and back of your system To connect an i LINK IEEE 1394 device Use the symbol to locate the i LINK connector Plug the i LINK device into this connector See the manual that came with your i LINK IEEE 1394 equipped device for more information on setting it up and using it ...

Страница 26: ...nnect an S PDIF device Locate the S PDIF Optical Digital Audio Output connector Plug the S PDIF device into this connector See the manual that came with your digital audio device for more information on setting it up and using it Your VAIO computer incorporates Serial Copy Management System which will not prevent you from making a direct digital to digital copy from a digital source but from such ...

Страница 27: ...trol signals thus enabling automatic operation and control features that are usually associated with integrated audio systems See Read Me First for information on your specific model To connect an S Link Control A1 device Locate the S Link Control A1 connector Plug the S Link Control A1 device into this connector See the manual that came with your S Link equipped device for more information on set...

Страница 28: ...us USB devices to your computer There is one USB connection on the front of your computer and another one on the back Use the dark grey symbol to locate the USB connector Plug the USB cable into this connector See the manuals that came with your USB devices for more information on setting up and using them ...

Страница 29: ...Peripheral You can connect other computer peripherals such as Sony s digital still camera to the computer s serial port Plug the serial cable from the digital camera into the serial port See the manual that came with your digital camera for more information on setting it up and using it ...

Страница 30: ...r 1 Press the power switch on the display to turn on the power 2 Press the power switch on the front panel of the computer to turn on the power See Using the Standby Mode on page 25 and Shutting Down Your Computer on page 26 for instructions on turning off your computer After shutting down your computer wait 10 seconds before turning the computer on again ...

Страница 31: ... configuration process The following is an overview of the process 1 Gathering information Enter your name Read and accept the License Agreement Enter your Certificate of Authenticity number located on the cover of the Windows Getting Started manual 2 Windows setup Click the Finish button on the Windows Setup Wizard screen 3 Selecting your computer settings If necessary change the Time Zone Date a...

Страница 32: ...ms Follow these steps to use the computer online registration service 1 Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop 2 Enter the information requested on the first online registration form Press the TAB key to move from box to box 3 Click the Next button to advance to the next form 4 Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form The computer au...

Страница 33: ... of time before the computer goes into standby mode The computer automatically goes into standby mode when there is no activity on the computer for a specified amount of time You can select this length of time from the Windows Control Panel To take the computer out of standby mode Press any key on the keyboard move the mouse or press the power switch on the front panel again Standby Mode Indicator...

Страница 34: ...ox 3 Select Shut down to shut down the computer 4 Click OK to complete the shutdown process 5 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically the power indicator light turns off 6 Turn off the display and any other peripherals connected to your computer To avoid the potential loss of data do not press the power switch before you shut down the computer If you plan to shut down your computer for a ...

Страница 35: ...ou to find and launch the applications on your computer use the Sony audio and video players connect to the Internet and more Starting VAIO Space To start VAIO Space Click the VAIO Space icon on the Windows desktop The VAIO Launcher appears which includes icons for the five VAIO Space centers Software Center Audio Video Center Online Center Tool Center Help Center ...

Страница 36: ...Video Center on page 32 for details Online Center Easy Internet VAIO Direct Club VAIO ImageStation Internet VAIO Links Allows you to connect to the Internet go to selected Sony web sites and manage bookmarks See Using the Online Center on page 33 for details Tool Center VAIO Find Desktop Tools Options Provides tools that help you find specific application files change your desktop configuration an...

Страница 37: ...e the mouse pointer over an icon on the VAIO Launcher Categories for each center appear 2 Click the category text such as Applications to open the VAIO screen Your application screen may appear different from the one shown here Moving the mouse over the icon displays the categories of programs for that icon ...

Страница 38: ...ntly displayed page to the list of bookmarks under the Online Center s VAIO Links see Using the Online Center on page 33 VAIO Links are also accessible through the Internet Explorer Favorites list Displays the current website address URL or file name path You can also type an address or path in this box Minimizes maximizes restores and closes VAIO Space Scrolls up to show the contents of the VAIO ...

Страница 39: ...he program icon Display questions and answers about the highlighted program Click grayed out when unavailable Create and save notes about the highlighted program Click Display a help or readme file about the highlighted program Click grayed out when unavailable Displays the application s upgrade web page Click grayed out when unavailable Add an application icon to the Software Center Drag and drop...

Страница 40: ...DVgate Still allows you to capture frames from video and save them as still images Picture Gear allows you to organize create a slide show and make a screen saver from your still images DV Editing DVgate Motion Create your own movie by bringing video into your VAIO computer from your digital video camera divide your captured video into precise video clips and reassemble video clips into a full mot...

Страница 41: ...ing to the best sites on the web and interacting with multimedia content Includes 50 free hours of Internet access from GTE Internetworking No credit card needed VAIO Direct Save money by ordering products direct from Sony Online Club VAIO Find out the latest developments in the world of VAIO interact with other VAIO users ImageStation The easy way to share your photos with friends and family onli...

Страница 42: ...files movies sound files text documents or Microsoft Works files Desktop Displays the Windows Display Properties box which lets you change the wallpaper screen saver and display resolution Tools Displays applications that provide tools to help you analyze and fix system related problems This screen also functions similarly to the Software Center screen For details see Other Software Center Functio...

Страница 43: ... 1 Move the mouse pointer over the Help Center icon on the VAIO Launcher 2 Click Help Center to open the VAIO screen 3 Follow the on screen instructions to find the appropriate source of help for the problem you are having Exiting VAIO Space To exit VAIO Space Click the Close button ...

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Страница 45: ...nter on the Windows Start menu 4 V AIO MicroTower Reference Manual Provides detailed technical information about the hardware in your VAIO MicroTower This electronic document is available from Sony s website at http www sony com pcsupport 5 Manuals and online help files that may accompany your preinstalled software Most of the manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive a...

Страница 46: ...Outlook 8 Sony SOS software This preinstalled program connects you to a Customer Support Representative SOS is available seven days a week for 90 days after the original date of purchase Connect a phone line and phone before you call so the representative can access your system if necessary Calling SOS on page 39 describes how to use the SOS software 9 Calling SOS You can call and speak with a Son...

Страница 47: ...ed to a phone line and telephone as described in Connecting the Phone Line and Phone on page 9 If you do not have a phone line connected to your computer you can place a voice call to SOS by dialing 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 SOS support is available at no charge for 90 days from the original date of purchase To place a call to SOS 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Point to Pr...

Страница 48: ...ialog box by clicking one of these options 10 To end a call click the Hang Up button 11 Click the Close box at the top right corner of the SOS window or select Exit from the File menu to close the SOS window Options Descriptions Full access Allows the CSR to fully interact with your computer The CSR can access all the files on your hard disk drive and can copy files to and from your computer to so...

Страница 49: ...ip or UPS is turned on and working Check that the display is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Check that the computer is not in standby mode see Using the Standby Mode on page 25 My computer locks up Close the application that is currently locked up by pressing ALT...

Страница 50: ...ing Region code indicators such as 1 or ALL are labeled on some DVDs to indicate what type of player can play the disc If a number or ALL does not appear on the DVD you cannot play the disc on this computer If you hear audio but cannot see video your computer s video resolution may be set too high For best results change the Windows Control Panel Display Settings to 800 x 600 using 16 bit color If...

Страница 51: ...puter Display on page 5 or Connecting a Display Speakers and a Microphone on page 6 for details If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If the speakers are powered by batteries check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If the speakers use an external power source make sure that the power cord is plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip If the...

Страница 52: ...nternet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to this line My modem doesn t work Check that the phone line is plugged into the LINE jack See Connecting the Phone Line and Phone on page 9 for details Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and ...

Страница 53: ...Advanced Controls for Microphone screen appears 6 Deselect the checkbox for 1 Mic Gain 20dB then click the Close button 7 Close the Recording Control window My mouse doesn t work Check that the mouse is plugged into the MOUSE connector See Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse on page 8 for details There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps Turn off your...

Страница 54: ...r See Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse on page 8 for details I can t find the Windows taskbar Check that the taskbar is not hidden or shrunken Use the mouse to point to the left right top and bottom edges of the screen See the VAIO MicroTower Read Me First for additional information on using your Sony computer ...

Страница 55: ...ginally came with your computer without formatting the hard disk Full Restore with Format formats the hard disk drive and then restores all the original software Operating System Only formats the hard disk drive and restores the Windows operating system and the device drivers that shipped with your computer This option is recommended for advanced users only If you choose the Full Restore with Form...

Страница 56: ...lete the Windows registration process when you use the System Recovery CD s Make sure you have the product ID number located on the cover of your Microsoft Windows manual You will need this number to complete the recovery process The System Recovery utility boots from the DVD ROM drive It must be in the DVD ROM drive when you turn on the computer Your system may include one or two System Recovery ...

Страница 57: ...cation Recovery CD s The application will not run from DOS If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD s contact Sony Online Support SOS To use the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the DVD ROM drive The Application Recovery utility ...

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Страница 59: ...nal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Read Notes on Use on page 79 before upgrading your Sony computer Always switch the power off before you open the system or connect your computer to peripheral equipment otherwise damage may occur to the integrated circuits in your computer Electrostatic discharge ESD can dama...

Страница 60: ...y and speakers 2 Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices 3 Remove the left side panel as described on page 63 4 Identify the expansion slot where you want to insert the add in board 5 Remove the slot cover for the slot you have chosen Your VAIO MicroTower cannot accommodate PCI add in boards exceeding 7 7 in length Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you add boards to ...

Страница 61: ...icroTower 53 6 Install the add in board by plugging it into the expansion slot on the system board Attach any internal cables that the board requires see the manual for the add in board 7 Replace the left side panel as described on page 70 ...

Страница 62: ... Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer display and speakers 2 Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices 3 Remove the left side panel bottom panel and front panel as described on pages 63 to 65 Then detach the diskette drive as described on page 66 4 If necessary remove any cables add in cards or other components to access the DIMM sockets 5 Remove e...

Страница 63: ...y against the DIMM s upper corners The end latches snap into position automatically 11 Reinstall any add in cards or components you removed 12 Replace the diskette drive and cover panels as described on page 67 to 70 To avoid damaging the DIMM socket move the DIMM socket tabs slightly outward to relieve pressure The DIMM should then click easily into place ...

Страница 64: ... up Then press F1 to run the BIOS setup utility 2 Write down the current BIOS Setup options 3 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer display and speakers Unplug your computer 4 Remove the left side and bottom panels as described on pages 63 through 64 respectively 5 Install the new battery with the plus side up There is danger of explosion if you replace t...

Страница 65: ...starting up Then press F1 to run the BIOS setup utility 8 Change the default values to the values you wrote down in step 2 9 Save your Setup changes and then exit the Setup utility The values stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values You must run the Setup utility to reset the date time passwords and other options See the VAIO MicroTower Reference Manual for details ...

Страница 66: ...ive as a secondary master see your drive s documentation for configuration instructions 2 Remove the left side panel as described on page 63 3 Remove the front panel as described on page 65 4 Remove the bottom panel as described on page 64 5 Lay the system on its right side left side faces up see diagram that follows 6 Remove the two screws that secure the drive holder Before opening the system un...

Страница 67: ...Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO MicroTower 59 7 Slide the drive holder forward and then out 8 Place the drive holder upside down on top of the power supply ...

Страница 68: ...ide of the drive bay 10 Secure the drive to the drive holder using any two of the three holes on each side of the drive holder screws are provided with the new drive Do not overtighten the screws 11 Connect the second drive connector to the new drive 12 Connect the second power connector to the new drive ...

Страница 69: ...inside of the chassis Be sure to slide the drive holder back so that the tabs slip into the notch at the bottom of the slot 14 Replace the two screws that secure the holder to the chassis 15 Replace the bottom panel as described on page 68 16 Replace the front panel as described on page 69 17 Replace the left side panel as described on page 70 18 Reconnect the power cord and then turn on your comp...

Страница 70: ...Tower User Guide 62 Your computer automatically recognizes the new drive and configures itself accordingly when you turn it on Format and partition the new drive following the instructions provided with the drive ...

Страница 71: ...g Your VAIO MicroTower 63 Removing the Left Side Panel To remove the left side panel 1 Remove the two screws that secure the panel to the chassis 2 Slide the panel back until it stops 3 Pull the panel straight out to remove it ...

Страница 72: ...VAIO MicroTower User Guide 64 Removing the Bottom Panel To remove the bottom panel 1 Remove the screw that secures the bottom panel to the chassis 2 Pull the bottom panel straight out to remove it ...

Страница 73: ...en the CD tray by inserting a thin pointed object into the emergency eject opening 2 Slide the CD tray forward 3 Remove the front cover of the CD tray by lifting it upwards 4 Press down on each of the two tabs on the bottom of the front panel to release the panel 5 Pull the front panel forward to remove it ...

Страница 74: ...tte drive 1 Remove the front panel as described on page 65 2 Remove the two screws that secure the diskette drive to the front of the chassis 3 Pull the diskette drive forward If you are adding memory you do not need to completely remove the diskette drive or disconnect the cable ...

Страница 75: ...7 Replacing the Diskette Drive To replace the diskette drive 1 Push the diskette drive straight into the drive slot 2 Replace the two screws that secure the diskette drive to the front of the chassis 3 Replace the front panel as described on page 69 ...

Страница 76: ...ower User Guide 68 Replacing the Bottom Panel To replace the bottom panel 1 Align the bottom panel with the screw hole on the bottom of the chassis 2 Replace the screw that secures the bottom panel to the chassis ...

Страница 77: ...eplacing the Front Panel To replace the front panel 1 Push the front panel straight onto the front of the chassis until it clicks into place 2 Replace the front cover of the CD tray by sliding it down onto the front of the open tray 3 Close the CD tray ...

Страница 78: ...VAIO MicroTower User Guide 70 Replacing the Left Side Panel To replace the left side panel 1 Slide the panel forward until it stops 2 Replace the two screws that secure the panel to the chassis ...

Страница 79: ...f the keyboard are preprogrammed to perform specific functions To change the function of these buttons see Changing the Function of the Programmable Buttons on page 73 Standby button The Standby button switches the computer to standby mode For details see Using the Standby Mode on page 25 Numeric keypad Navigation keys Escape key Windows keys Operator keys Print Screen key Function keys F1 F12 Cor...

Страница 80: ...ssociated with each function key may vary from one application to the next Escape keys The ESC Escape key is used to cancel commands Print Screen keys The PRINT SCREEN key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key CTRL ALT an...

Страница 81: ...he numeric keypad are active The arrow keys navigation keys and correction keys on the keypad are active Cap Lock Letters appear in uppercase as you type The SHIFT key lowers the case of typed letters when Cap Lock is on Letters appear in lower case as you type unless you hold down the SHIFT key Scroll Lock The screen scrolls differently Exactly how it scrolls depends on the specific application I...

Страница 82: ...ce the mouse pointer on an item or object Click Press and release the left mouse button without moving the mouse Double click Press the left mouse button two consecutive times without moving the mouse Right click Press the right mouse button In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Hold down the left mouse button and then move the mouse in the des...

Страница 83: ...s are reversed the right mouse button is used for normal clicking and dragging and the left button is for displaying shortcut menus right clicking To set up the mouse for left hand use 1 Click the Start button to display the Start menu 2 Point to Settings 3 Click Control Panel 4 Double click the Mouse icon 5 Click the Buttons tab 6 Under Buttons select Left handed 7 Click the OK button to close th...

Страница 84: ...ssing the Eject button on the front panel Place CD ROM discs in the tray with the label side facing up For DVD discs which can be played on both sides the side of the disc facing up is the side that plays To open the drive tray after playing a DVD disc use the Eject button in the DVD Player application Alternatively you can click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop right click the icon of ...

Страница 85: ...information on the diskette When the hole is closed you may write to or modify the diskette contents Just slide the write protect tab to open and close the hole To use the diskette drive 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until you hear it click into place 3 After you finish using the diskette press the Eject button on the diskette drive to ...

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Страница 87: ...s filled must not exceed 12 amps If you add components to the system that draw current from the power supply the maximum combined 3 3V and 5V output must not exceed 80 watts Plug all the power cords for your computer and its peripheral equipment into the same AC supply line AC derived from different supply lines may result in voltage differences that can cause unstable operation or unwanted weak c...

Страница 88: ...g the AC power cord from the wall outlet or power strip Before touching anything inside the computer turn the system off and let it cool for ten minutes This will ensure that the processor heat sink will not be hot Do not attempt to open the power supply There are no user serviceable parts in the power supply To avoid personal injury or damage to your equipment refer the repair or replacement of t...

Страница 89: ... of more than 95ºF 35ºC or less than 50ºF 10ºC High humidity moisture or rain Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The computer s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build up Do not place your computer on loose surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its vent...

Страница 90: ...puter and contact your Sony Service Center On Upgrading the System The procedures described in the Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO MicroTower chapter of this manual 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 Disconnect the system from its power s...

Страница 91: ...ep diskettes away from magnets Keep diskettes away from direct sunlight and other heat sources On Handling CD ROM and DVD ROM Discs Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not drop or bend the disc On Cleaning CD ROM and DVD ROM Discs Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Do not use solvents such as ben...

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Страница 93: ...dible only to the original purchaser for an additional period of nine 9 months for a total of twelve 12 months from date of purchase when the Product is registered electronically All defective parts replaced under this Limited Warranty will become the property of SONY This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with the Product It does not cover technical assistance for hard...

Страница 94: ...he use of this Product in conjunction with accessories products or ancillary or peripheral equipment or where it is determined by SONY that there is no fault with this Product itself This Limited Warranty is valid only in the United States of America This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product Repair or replacement of defective...

Страница 95: ... bottom panel removing 64 replacing 68 buttons Call SOS 40 C cables 81 Call SOS button 40 cameras digital 21 canceling commands 72 CD tray opening problems with 42 CD ROM drives cleaning 83 troubleshooting 42 CDs handling 83 playing 42 choosing locations 3 81 cleaning CD ROM discs 83 computer 81 DVD ROM discs 83 mouse 45 click defined 74 computer adding functionality 11 adjusting voltage settings ...

Страница 96: ...with 46 displays connecting 6 setting up 4 turning on 22 problems with 41 double click defined 74 drag defined 74 drives 77 DVD ROM drive troubleshooting 42 DVD ROM drives cleaning discs 83 DVDs handling 83 E electronic documentation 37 equipment 81 registration 24 electrostatic discharge 51 Esc key 72 European power settings 79 F floppy disk drive See diskette drive front panel removing 65 replac...

Страница 97: ...locations choosing 3 81 losing data caution 26 losing power 79 M memory adding 54 55 menus 74 canceling commands 72 MIC connector 5 6 13 microphones connecting 5 6 troubleshooting 44 MIDI devices 11 connecting 16 minimizing glare 4 model numbers ii modems troubleshooting 44 MONITOR connector 5 6 12 mouse 3 74 75 cleaning 45 connecting 8 troubleshooting 45 mouse buttons reassigning 75 MOUSE connect...

Страница 98: ... devices connecting 18 safety information ii saving data 77 screens reducing glare 4 selecting locations 81 text 74 serial numbers ii serial peripherals 21 setting up Windows 98 23 setting up your computer precautions 81 Shift keys 72 shutting down your computer 26 80 S Link devices connecting 19 software adding problems with 41 Software Center using 31 Sony Fax on Demand service 38 Sony Multimedi...

Страница 99: ...ine registration 24 VAIO MicroTower Reference Manual 37 VAIO Space Audio Video Center 32 exiting 35 Help Center 35 Online Center 33 Software Center 31 starting 27 Tool Center 34 using 27 35 using the Launcher 27 29 VAIO Smart Keyboard 73 ventilation 3 81 viewing the taskbar problems with 46 voltage settings 79 volume adjusting 43 W warranty 24 warranty statement 85 Windows keyboard access 72 taskb...

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