Sony VGCRB40 manuel d'utilisation

Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Sony VAIO ® computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. The information provided here is designed to help you to become familiar with the hardware and software programs included with your computer.  View the Electronic Flyer , which provides updates and suppl[...]

Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO ® computer! Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of-the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features.  Unpacking Your Computer  Planning an Ergonomic Work Space Page 2[...]

Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the computer configuration purchased. For details on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Your VAIO ® computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard u[...]

1. Connect to the Internet. 2. Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport . 3. Click the Documentation button and follow the on-screen instructions to locate your model's specifications sheet. Creating CDs or DVDs with Sony software  Create picture & video with: DVDs with Click to DVD software — Make pictu[...]

Planning an Ergonomic Work Space Before you set up your new computer, find the best location for your new computer and plan your work space. There are several ergonomic factors to consider when you arrange your work space:  Stable work surface — Use a stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral equipment.  [...]

Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with the controls, ports and jacks on your computer and supplied accessories. Your computer may not be equipped with all of these hardware features or accessories. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. To view the [...]

About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO ® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices. Front panel Your computer may not be equipped with all of these hardware features or accessories. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the ill[...]

5 Media access indicator 1 Light is amber when reading or writing data to a memory card reader. 6 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on. The light turns off when the computer is in Standby mode or turned off. 7 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 8 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from O[...]

connection may vary, depending on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LI[...]

About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on your computer. Back panel The available ports and jacks on your computer may vary from those shown in this illustration, based on the computer model purchased. See your computer&[...]

5 Monitor port 1 Connection for a VGA monitor. 6 Microphone jack Connection for a microphone (optional). Front/Headphones jack Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 7 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 8 Composite au[...]

Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 12 Monitor port 1 Connection for a VGA monitor. TV Out (S-video) jack 4 Connection for an S-video cable. DVI-D monitor port 1 Connection for a DVI monitor. 13 VHF/UHF port 2 Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). 1 T his monitor port [...]

About the Keyboard Your VAIO ® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform certain tasks. The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next. Volume Contr[...]

About the Remote Control The Media Center remote control is supplied with certain VAIO ® computer models that are equipped with the Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 1 operating system. For details about supplied accessories, see your computer's online specifications sheet. Remote control The Media Center remote control can star[...]

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,[...]

(Press Enter or OK to activate the channel selection.) 9 CLEAR button Use to backspace and delete entered text. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption. 11 MY PICTURES button Press to view pictures or a slide show. 12 MY VIDEOS button Press to view videos from your video collection. 13 MORE button [...]

18 LIVE TV button Press to view TV programming. 19 ENTER button Press to activate feature or action, such as channel selection or return to previous channel. (This button's actions are similar to using the OK button.) Setting up the remote control 1. Turn the remote control over. 2. Press in the tab and lift the battery cover up. 3. Insert two[...]

About the i.LINK Port Your VAIO ® computer is equipped with a 4-pin and a 6-pin i.LINK ® port. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device. A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V to 12V) to a connected i.LINK device, if the device is equipped with a 6-pin connector. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port doe[...]

Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's hardware configuration.  Connecting a Display (Monitor)  Connecting the Speakers  Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse  Connecting the Telephone and Modem  Co[...]

Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of the monitor port may vary, depending on the model purchased. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport , for details about your computer's hardware configuration 1. Plug the display's cable into [...]

Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO ® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers 1 . For information about supplied accessories, go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view your computer's specifications sheet. To connect 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1. Plug the cable attached to the back of the right spea[...]

Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Your VAIO ® computer may be supplied with a PS/2 ® keyboard and mouse. For details on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. 1. Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. 2. Plug the mouse cable into the mouse port on the back of the comp[...]

Connecting the Telephone and Modem Your computer is equipped with a single modem line jack to connect your installed modem with your telephone wall jack. To use your wall jack for both telephone and modem lines, purchase an additional RJ-11 telephone cable and a "1-to-2" jack adapter device (splitter). To connect the modem 1. Unplug your [...]

Connecting the Power Cords 1. Plug the power cord into the back of the computer. 2. Plug both the display and computer power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip. To connect the power cords Page 24[...]

Turning On Your Computer When you start your computer for the first time, your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that prompts you to restart your computer. Respond to this prompt immediately. If your computer has Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Media Center Edition installed, set up the cables and connections required to use the[...]

Setting Up Media Center Certain VAIO computer models have the Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 1 operating system installed, enhancing your music, TV, and video enjoyment. Media Center provides many options for TV, DVD, and music viewing, personal video recording, and music playback. This section describes how to set up your TV, set-[...]

Setting Up TV Connections The best method of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is determined by the type of cable service connection available in your home. Your computer's hardware configuration may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. See the online Specifications sheet for details abou[...]

Connecting to standard cable access (CATV) Option 1 1. Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (optional) to your cable service access. 2. Connect the other end of the TV coaxial cable to the VHF/UHF port on the back panel of your computer. To connect in CATV m ode (Option 1) Option 2 1. Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (optional) to your cabl[...]

Connecting to a standard antenna (air) system You can connect your computer to an indoor/outdoor antenna system, using Option 1 or 2 from the previous section, Connecting to standard cable access (CATV) The antenna system in your home may require a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (optional) to connect your computer and the indoor/outdoor antenna sy[...]

Connecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top Box You can connect your computer to cable or satellite service that requires a set-top box. Option 1 1. Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (optional) to your cable service access. Connect the other end to the In jack on the back panel of your set-top box. 2. Connect a second TV coaxial cable (optional) to[...]

You can connect your computer to a set-top box using an S-video cable (optional) and an audio cable (optional) instead of a stereo A/V dubbing cable (optional). See Connecting Other Devices. Page 31[...]

Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Controls The remote sensor communicates with the Media Center remote control, enabling you to change channels and to perform other functions. If you are using a cable or satellite set-top box, you can attach the remote sensor control which enables you to control the set-top box using the Media Center r[...]

To connect the remote sensor 1. Connect the remote sensor unit to a USB port located on either the front or back panel of your computer. 2. Position the remote sensor to enable unobstructed communication with your remote control. Connecting the rem ote sensor (back panel) Page 33[...]

To connect the remote sensor control 1. Plug the remote sensor control's cable into either jack (1 or 2) located on the back of the remote sensor. When you attach the remote control sensor to a cable or satellite set-top box, you can control the set-top box functions with your remote control. Connecting the rem ote sensor and rem ote sensor co[...]

Connecting Other Devices This section illustrates how to connect other devices to your VAIO ® computer. Your computer has both audio and video connection capability. You can locate the appropriate connections on the back panel of the computer. You can connect a VCR or camcorder, using the composite audio In jacks. Your VCR or camcorder may have ei[...]

Connecting a TV monitor (display) 1. Connect the video connector end of the video cable adapter to the TV Out (S-video/video) jack on the back panel of your computer. 2. Connect the jack end of the video cable adapter to either end of a video cable (optional). Connect the other end of the video cable to the Video-In jack on your TV monitor or displ[...]

Registering Your Computer Register your computer and take advantage of Sony's commitment to quality customer support 1 . About the benefits of registering with Sony  Sony Customer Support — Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer.  Limited warranty — Protect your investm[...]

Turning Off Your Computer Follow these steps when you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time. To avoid loss of data, do not use the Power button to turn off the computer. To turn off your computer 1. Click Start in the Windows ® taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer . The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2. Select[...]

Using Memory Cards and Memory Card Readers This section provides basic information about using your computer's installed memory card readers.  About Your Memory Card Readers  Inserting a Memory Card  Removing a Memory Card  About Memory Stick Media  Sharing Memory Cards Page 39[...]

About Your Memory Card Readers Your VAIO ® computer is equipped with memory card readers that are compatible with many popular types of memory cards. You can use your computer's memory card readers to transfer data between digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices Mem ory card readers and com patible m edia . P[...]

Inserting a Memory Card Your memory card reader(s) may be located behind a protective cover on the front of the computer. The style and location of front panel cover varies, depending on the computer model purchased. Certain VAIO ® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s) or the readers may be located on the side panel. See your compu[...]

Removing a Memory Card The correct way to remove a memory card from a memory card reader varies, depending upon the media, reader, or computer model. Use care when removing a memory card to avoid damage to the reader or card. Do not remove a memory card while the media access indicator light is on. The card or its data may become damaged.  To re[...]

About Memory Stick Media Memory Stick ® media are a compact, portable, and versatile data storage media designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible devices. The following types of Memory Stick media are available, but compatibility with your computer can vary.  MagicGate Memory Stick ® media — Provides copyright protecti[...]

Sharing Memory Cards If you plan to share your memory card between your VAIO ® computer and devices such as a digital camera or music player, the card must be formatted properly.  Format the memory card by using it in the device first. See the information supplied with the device for details how to format the memory card.  If your device doe[...]

Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to increase the functionality of your VAIO ® computer. This section describes how to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on your system.  Overview  About Opening the Computer  About Add-on Card Installation  About Installing Memory  About the Lithium Battery [...]

Overview The upgrading procedures described in this section assume that you are familiar with the general terminology associated with personal computers, safety practices, required regulatory compliances, and the modification of electronic equipment. Before upgrading your computer Disconnect the computer from its power source and from telecommunica[...]

About Opening the Computer Removing the side cover 1. Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. 2. Unplug your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices. 3. Position the system unit with the back panel facing towards you. 4. Unscrew the side cover release screws located on the edge of the back panel and[...]

6. Tilt the side cover away from the computer and set aside. If you remove the cover immediately after you shut down your computer, the components may be too hot to touch. Wait until the internal parts of the system unit cool down before you attempt to remove the cover. Replacing the cover 1. Hold the side cover against the side of the computer, wi[...]

About Add-on Card Installation Your computer may have one or more open expansion slots, depending on the model configuration. An expansion slot enables you to install add-on cards to expand the functionality of your system. The length of the add-on card should not exceed 9.05 inches. Add-on card configuration varies by model. Some models, such as C[...]

6. Attach any internal cables that the card requires. See the instructions supplied with the add-on card. 7. Replace the side cover. See Replacing the cover. 8. Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9. Turn on the computer. Page 50[...]

About Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory may vary, depending on the system configuration you purchased. Your computer may ship with all available memory slots filled. For memory replacement or upgrades, use the correct memory module for your computer's configuration. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony o[...]

Installing a memory module 1. Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. 2. Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices. 3. Remove the side cover. See Removing the side cover. 4. Gently place the unit on its side. If necessary, remove any cables, add-on cards, or other components to access the memory modu[...]

About the Lithium Battery The lithium battery starts to weaken after several years and the system settings, such as the date and time stored in CMOS RAM, may become inaccurate. Replace the lithium battery when this occurs. There is danger of the battery exploding if it is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with a CR2032-type lithium bat[...]

About Hard Disk Drive Installation Your computer may be equipped with open internal bays to hold additional 3.5-inch hard disk drives. When you install an additional hard disk drive, the method of attaching connectors and cables may be different from the instructions described in this section. Review the manufacturer's information provided wit[...]

3. Remove the side cover and place the unit on its side. See Removing the side cover. 4. Configure the jumpers on your new drive as a slave, using the configuration instructions supplied with the drive. 5. Detach the power and drive cables from the original hard disk drive in your computer. 6. Release the drive holder from the chassis by removing t[...]

13. Connect the second drive connector to the new drive. Orient the connector to align pin 1 on the red side of the ribbon cable with pin 1 on the new drive. 14. Connect the second power connector to the new drive, following the instructions supplied with the drive. Replacing the driv e holder 15. Replace the side cover. See Replacing the cover. 16[...]

About Media Center Your Sony ® VAIO Digital Studio ® computer and the Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Media Center Edition (Media Center) bring all of your entertainment sources — TV, VCR, music, pictures, and DVD player — together in a single location.  Bringing Excitement to Home Entertainment  Getting Started with Media Center  Using t[...]

Bringing Excitement to Home Entertainment Your VAIO Digital Studio ® computer compliments the Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Media Center Edition operating system. Your computer has preinstalled multimedia software programs, superior graphics and audio capability, and a DVD±RW drive that can burn and play DVD and CD media. Your computer is ready to: [...]

Getting Started with Media Center There are several tasks to complete before you are ready to use Media Center features. Read this checklist before you begin using the Media Center software program, to enable full use of all the features.  Set up your VAIO ® Media Center computer, accessories, and peripheral equipment correctly. Follow the inst[...]

Starting Media Center software You can instantly open Media Center features using the My Videos, My Pictures, My TV, or My Music buttons on your Media Center remote control or keyboard. You can also view recorded TV contents, by using the Recorded TV button on the remote control. To use the remote control 1. Point the remote control at the remote s[...]

About the Media Center Start menu Media Center — Start 1 Media Center Start Returns Media Center to the Start menu. 2 Back Returns Media Center to the previous window. 3 Media Center Help Starts the Media Center Help guide. 4 Minimize Minimizes the Media Center window and places the Media Center icon on the taskbar. 5 Maximize Enlarges the view t[...]

My Videos Plays and sorts home videos. My Pictures Displays and sorts digital images and slide shows. My TV Plays and records TV programs. My Music Plays and sorts music files and music CDs. Create DVD (not shown) Burns your video content to DVD media, using the preinstalled Click to DVD software program. Movielink (not shown) Connects to Movielink[...]

The media playback control toolbar auto-hides when it is not in active use. Use your mouse or keyboard to select and activate the buttons on this toolbar. Media Center — m edia playback control toolbar 1 Channel Up and Down Changes the TV channel up (+) or down (-). 2 Play/Pause Plays the selected media. Press Pause to pause playback. (Press Paus[...]

Using the Media Center Setup Wizard The setup wizard requires you to provide certain information about your equipment and home computing environment. To make the setup process easier, be prepared to:  Identify yourself as a Windows ® computer administrator. For more information, go to the VAIO Control Center.  Establish a working Internet co[...]

Starting the setup wizard The first time you start the Media Center software program, the setup wizard appears and helps you to properly activate and configure hardware, software, television, and Internet settings. You move through the wizard's steps by selecting the desired option and following the on-screen instructions. If you decide to ski[...]

Changing Views You can view the desktop without closing the Media Center software program. 1. Select the Minimize button with your remote control or mouse to display the desktop. 2. To return to Media Center, press on the Windows ® taskbar. Page 66[...]

Enlarging the view to full screen 1. Move the pointer over the current view to display the Maximize icon . 2. Click the Maximize icon. The current view fills the entire screen. Page 67[...]

Shrinking the view 1. Move the pointer over the current view to display the Restore Down icon . 2. Click the Restore Down icon. The current view decreases in size. Page 68[...]

Switching from full screen mode to inset view Click on the remote control while the DVD or TV program is playing, to view the movie in an inset window. Page 69[...]

Switching from inset view to full screen mode 1. Use the arrow keys on the remote control to navigate to the inset window. 2. Select the inset window, and then press OK. The full screen mode appears. Selected items, such as folders, files, or menu options, are outlined with a green border. Click OK on the remote control, press Enter on the keyboard[...]

Media Center — Play DVD Media Center enables you to play your DVDs from your computer and control the playback from your favorite chair.  Playing a DVD  Controlling DVD Playback Page 71[...]

Playing a DVD You can play DVDs and control playback using the remote control to fast forward, rewind, stop, or pause playback. If you play your DVD using another software program, some of the remote control button functions are not available. Page 72[...]

Playing a DVD 1. Open Media Center by pressing the Start button on the remote control or by clicking Media Center from the Start menu. 2. Insert the DVD into the optical drive. After a few seconds, the movie's introduction and root menu appears. 3. Use the remote control to select Play Movie . The movie playback begins. Page 73[...]

Stopping DVD playback 1. Press the Stop button on the remote control, to stop playing the movie. The Stopped menu appears. Stopped Menu 2. Press the arrow buttons on the remote control to select an option from the Stopped menu, and then press OK . Page 74[...]

Controlling DVD Playback You can use certain buttons on your remote control to control DVD playback. You can also use your Media Center keyboard to control DVD playback functions. Page 75[...]

R emote control commands The following list identifies the remote control buttons that control DVD playback. Button DVD Action DVD MENU Displays the DVD media's menu PLAY Plays the DVD in the optical drive STOP Stops DVD playback and displays the Stopped menu REW (Rewind) Reverses DVD playback FF (Fast Forward) Advances DVD playback PAUSE Paus[...]

Keyboard commands The arrow keys on your keyboard function like the arrow buttons on the remote control. See the "About the Keyboard" section of your online VAIO Computer User Guide, for information on using the shortcut keys at the top of your Media Center keyboard. For other playback commands, use these keyboard shortcuts. Key DVD Actio[...]

Media Center — My Pictures Your VAIO ® Media Center computer enables you to showcase your favorite digital pictures in an animated slide show with music. You can also display your pictures on your TV or share them across your home network. The Media Center remote control makes your digital memories available with the click of a button.  About[...]

About My Pictures My Pictures displays your digital image files individually or as a slide show. You can use digital image files from many sources, such as a digital camera, a scanner, or from a CD or other storage media. My Pictures enables you to:  View individual pictures or arrange a set of pictures as a slide show.  Change the picture or[...]

Organizing picture files for use in My Pictures This Media Center feature uses specific folders and folder locations to store your pictures for access with Media Center software. When folders or files are selected, they are outlined with a green border. Use the arrow and OK buttons on the remote control to select and activate your selection. Media [...]

About supported images My Pictures can only display image files that are in a supported format. Image formats that are not supported, do not appear in a slide show even if the folder or file icons are visible in Media Center. My Pictures can support these file formats: File Extension File Type .jpg, .jpeg Joint Photographic Experts Group .tif, .tif[...]

Viewing Pictures After organizing your pictures in the My Pictures or Shared Pictures folders, you can use Media Center to view them. 1. Press the My Pictures button on the remote control or keyboard. The My Pictures window appears, displaying your pictures as thumbnails and folder icons. Media Center — My Pictures You are prompted to add picture[...]

Sorting pictures You can rearrange your pictures by name or by date. 1. Press My Pictures on the remote control or keyboard. The My Pictures window appears. 2. Select one of the options, Sort by name or Sort by date . Click OK . Page 83[...]

Adding pictures Each time you open My Pictures, a message appears enabling you to add new pictures. If you want to add pictures from CDs or from the Internet, copy the files to your computer's hard disk drive first. You can also add new pictures by using the More button on the remote control, or by right-clicking in the My Music window. Adding[...]

4. Select the location(s) that contain the pictures you wish to add and click Finish . Media Center returns to the My Pictures window, displaying the added pictures and folders. Page 85[...]

Playing Pictures in a Slide Show 1. Press the My Pictures button on the remote control or the keyboard. The My Pictures window appears. 2. Select the folder that you wish to play as a slide show and press OK . 3. Press the arrow buttons to select Play slide show . The slide show begins to play. You can also use the arrow buttons on the remote contr[...]

Adding music to a slide show You can play music from your Media Library during your slide show. 1. Press the MY MUSIC button on your remote control or keyboard. The MY MUSIC window appears. 2. Press the arrow buttons on the remote control to locate and select a song or album. 3. Press OK to play the selected music. From the Album Details windows yo[...]

Changing picture and slide show settings Each Windows ® user account can set their own picture and slide show settings. 1. Press the More button on the remote control, or right-click in the My Pictures window. A shortcut menu appears. 2. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select Settings . Press OK . The Settings window appears. 3. Sel[...]

About PictureGear Studio Software PictureGear Studio software has easy-to-use features that enable you to quickly import image files from a digital camera or camcorder, print high-quality photos, create custom labels, and design personalized photo albums or binders to share with family and friends. Your imported image files can be viewed with Media[...]

Starting PictureGear Studio software 1. Click Start on the Windows ® taskbar and point to All Programs . 2. Point to PictureGear Studio, and click PictureGear Studio . The PictureGear Studio main window appears. PictureGear Studio Software — Main Menu Page 90[...]

Importing images Capture pictures with a digital camera or camcorder and import them to your computer by using an i.LINK cable, USB cable, or storage device, such as Memory Stick ® media. Place the images in folders for viewing with the Media Center. When you first connect your digital camera, camcorder, or insert a Memory Stick ® media, the Wind[...]

3. Select an import category and type in a name for the new category. Click Start Importing . The Capture Pictures from Video window appears. Capture Pictures from Video 4. Click Capture to select specific pictures, or click Select All to capture all pictures on the device or media. 5. Click Get Pictures . An editing window is displayed. Editing pi[...]

For detailed information about using PictureGear Studio software, see the software Help. 1. Click Start on the Windows ® taskbar, and point to All Programs . 2. Point to PictureGear Studio, and click PictureGear Studio . The PictureGear Studio main window appears. 3. Click the question mark icon in the lower right corner of the window. The Picture[...]

Media Center — My Videos Play digital videos using your Media Center remote control or computer keyboard. You can store your videos in folders for your own use, or place them in the Shared Videos folder for all user accounts to access.  About My Videos  Playing Videos  About DVgate Plus Software Page 94[...]

About My Videos My Videos enables you to play your home movies and digital videos using the Media Center remote control or the keyboard. You can organize, store, and play videos that you have created, downloaded from the Internet, or recorded from TV. From the My Videos window, you can perform many tasks, such as:  Playing your favorite home vid[...]

Organizing video files (My Videos) This Media Center feature uses specific folders and folder locations to store contents for easy access by the Media Center software. When folders or files are selected, they are outlined with a green border. Use the arrow and OK buttons on the remote control to select and activate your selection. Media Center save[...]

Playing Videos After placing your videos in the My Videos or Shared Video folders, you can play them from the Media Center (My Videos) window. 1. Press the MY VIDEOS button on the remote control or keyboard. The Shared Video or My Videos window appears 1 . 2. Select My Videos or Shared Video to view the contents of your video libraries. You can bro[...]

About DVgate Plus Software The DVgate Plus software program enables you to import video from an external device or from recorded TV contents created with Media Center's My TV feature. You can edit the video and export it into specific folders to play back with My Videos. The DVgate Plus software program also enables you to import recorded TV p[...]

Accessing DVgate Plus software Help The information provided in this section is intended to highlight a few features of the DVgate Plus software program. For details on using this software, see the software program's Help. 1. Click Start on the Windows ® taskbar, and point to All Programs . 2. Point to DVgate Plus, and then click DVgate Plus [...]

Capturing digital video from a connected digital video device 1. Click Start on the Windows ® taskbar, and point to All Programs . 2. Point to DVgate Plus, and then click DVgate Plus . 3. Click Cancel to close the Mode Select Guide . 4. Confirm that the Capture mode is active. If you are in Output Mode , click Go to Capture Mode . 5. Click DV . 6.[...]

Transcoding/editing video content 1. After starting the DVgate Plus software program, click Cancel to close the Mode Select Guide . 2. Confirm that the Output mode is active. If you are in Capture Mode , click Go to Output Mode . 3. Click HDD in the section, Output to . 4. From the Clip List , select the clips you want to edit.  Select multiple [...]

Editing recorded TV programs You can edit your recorded TV programs with DVgate Plus software. The software's editing features enable you to change clip order, insert still images, and combine different video files. See the DVgate Plus software Help for more information. 1. After starting DVgate Plus software, click Cancel to close the Mode Se[...]

Changing the recording format If the recording format is set to PAL, the Add Video Recorded with Media Center feature is not available. To change recording formats: 1. After starting DVgate Plus software, click Settings from the menu bar. 2. Click Switch Video Format . A warning message appears. 3. Click Yes . The Video Format Settings window appea[...]

Selecting a Format for Saving Video Files When you select a format from the File Output Settings window, each setting is preset to a recommended value. Format Description DV CODEC AVI 1.0 (.avi) Uses the same compression method as a digital video device. The exported file size limit is 2 GB. DV CODEC AVI 2.0 (.avi) Uses the same compression method [...]

Media Center — My TV You can use Media Center to watch TV, using the remote control to play, pause, fast forward, or rewind your TV program. The convenient Program Guide provides current TV program listings, enabling you to browse for your favorite shows. My TV is a feature that offers full control over your TV viewing, TV program recording, and [...]

About My TV My TV enables you to watch, play, and record your favorite TV programs. Use the remote control to pause, play, rewind, fast forward, stop, or record live TV. From the My TV window, you can perform many tasks, such as:  Download current TV program guide listings from the Internet 1  Record a single TV program or a program series ?[...]

Setting up your computer for My TV Your VAIO ® computer, TV monitor or display, and TV signal access, must be properly connected before you can watch or record TV programs.  Set up your computer and equipment according to the type of cable or TV service available in your home. For more information, see the instructions in your online VAIO Compu[...]

Starting My TV You can open the My TV window by pressing My TV on the remote control or keyboard. You can also select My TV or one of the shortcut icons from the Media Center Start menu, using the mouse or the remote control. The remote control must be used within 26 feet (8 meters) of the front of remote sensor unit. From the Media Center Start me[...]

Using the remote control Use the following list of remote control button functions for quick reference. Remote Control Button TV Action GUIDE Displays the program guide listing MORE Displays a drop-down menu with additional options, which varies for each Media Center feature. LIVE TV Goes to live TV programming ENTER Returns to the previously viewe[...]

Watching Live TV 1. Press and select My TV . 2. Select the Live TV shortcut. Current TV programming appears in full-screen mode. You can also use the My TV button on the remote control or keyboard, the My TV window appears. Select Live TV to start viewing TV programs If you have TV recordings scheduled or in progress, they appear in the My TV windo[...]

About the time shift feature When you watch a live TV program and pause the program, a time shift status bar appears at the bottom of screen. As you watch live TV programming, Media Center continuously captures 30 minute increments of the program into a buffer, which is displayed by the time shift status bar. This buffer enables you to use the rewi[...]

Searching for a specific TV program You can search for a specific TV program by title, category, or keyword. 1. Press the My TV button on the remote control or keyboard. The My TV window appears. 2. From the My TV window, select Search . The Search window appears. Search window 3. Select a search option for Categories , Title , or Keyword .  Cat[...]

3. Press OK to play your selection. Page 113[...]

About the TV Program Guide You can download a listing of current television programming from your local television service provider. Set Media Center to automatically update the program guide, or manually update whenever you are connected to the Internet. The program guide displays:  Channel and network information  TV program titles  TV p[...]

Viewing the TV Program Guide 1. Press the GUIDE button on your remote control or keyboard. From the Media Center Start window, select My TV , and then select Guide . The Guide appears. Media Center — Guide 2. Use the up and down arrows on the remote control to scroll through the available TV program listings in a specific time slot schedule. Pres[...]

Setting TV Program Guide preferences 1. Press the Guide button on your remote control or keyboard. The Guide window appears. 2. Press More on the remote control, or right-click in the Guide window. A shortcut menu appears. 3. Select Settings , and press OK . 4. Select TV , and press OK. 5. From the TV Setting window, select Guide and press OK . The[...]

Recording TV Programs The My TV feature enables you to record individual or recurring episodes of TV programs. You can also schedule future recording sessions. Store the recorded TV programs on your hard disk drive, organize them with Media Center, or burn them to a DVD media, using Click to DVD software. For more information on copying recorded TV[...]

R ecording while watching a TV program You can record live TV programs while you are watching and save for future viewing. Media Center records a TV program until it is scheduled to be over, as listed in the guide 1 . Do not change the channel while watching or recording a TV program to avoid interrupting the recording process. While you are watchi[...]

Verifying a recording session  The Record icon appears on the Taskbar Notification area. Move the pointer over the icon to display the title of the TV program that is being recorded.  Press the GUIDE button on your remote control. The GUIDE window displays the Record icon next to the title of the program being recorded. The Record icon disapp[...]

Stopping or interrupting a recording session  Press the Stop button on the remote control or keyboard.  Use the mouse to click the Stop button on the media playback toolbar.  Right-click the Record icon on the Taskbar Notification area, and select Stop Current Recording . Page 120[...]

Scheduling a TV Recording (Single Or Series) To enable a scheduled TV recording, your computer must be turned on, in Stand by mode, or in Hibernate mode. While the Media Center program is running, it does not permit your computer to automatically enter Stand by mode. You can press the STANDBY button on the remote control or keyboard, to place your [...]

Scheduling a single TV program recording 1. Press GUIDE on your remote control or keyboard. 2. Press the right arrow button to view the programs that are scheduled for broadcast at a later date or time. 3. Press the up, down, and left arrow buttons to locate and select the TV program you want to record. 4. Press REC on the remote control or keyboar[...]

Scheduling a TV program series recording 1. Press GUIDE on your remote control or keyboard. 2. Press the right arrow button to view the programs that are scheduled for broadcast at a later date or time. 3. Press the up, down, and left arrow buttons to locate and select the first episode of the TV series you want to record. 4. Press OK . The PROGRAM[...]

Cancelling a scheduled recording 1. Press GUIDE on your remote control or keyboard. 2. Use the arrow buttons to locate and select the scheduled TV program recording you want to discontinue. 3. Press More on the remote control or right-click in the Guide window. A shortcut menu appears. 4. Select Do Not Record and press OK . The Record icon disappea[...]

R esolving a recording conflict A conflict message window appears if you attempt to schedule a single or series recording that is in conflict with a previously scheduled recording session. TV program recording conflict To resolve the scheduling conflict:  Replace the previously scheduled recording with the current recording request.  Select e[...]

Setting Up Recording Preferences You can configure recording preferences for programs that are broadcast at a later date or time. 1. Press GUIDE on your remote control or keyboard. 2. Press the right arrow button to view the programs that are scheduled for broadcast at a later date or time. 3. Press the up, down, and left arrow buttons to locate an[...]

Playing Previously Recorded TV Programs Your recorded TV programs are saved to your hard disk drive and displayed as thumbnails in the Recorded TV window. 1. Press the Recorded TV button on the remote control You can also press on the remote control, select My TV , and then select the Recorded TV shortcut. Your recently recorded programs are automa[...]

Options for R ecorded TV programs  View recently recorded TV programs  Search for a recorded TV program by sorting by date or title  Schedule a TV program recording  View future scheduled TV program recordings Recorded TV Page 128[...]

Media Center — My Music This Media Center feature enables you to manage your digital music files. Use the Media Center remote control to browse your music playlists by artist, album, song, or music genre.  About My Music  Using My Music  About SonicStage Software  Selecting Compatible CD Media Page 129[...]

About My Music My Music is compatible with SonicStage and Windows ® Media Player software programs. Use SonicStage software to record songs from CDs in ATRAC3 format and create your own music playlists for viewing or playback with Media Center. From the My Music window, you can:  Play audio CDs.  Play digital music files from playlists creat[...]

Using My Music This Media Center feature uses specific software programs, file formats, and folder locations to store music contents for easy access by the Media Center software. When folders or files are selected, they are outlined with a green border. Use the arrow and OK buttons on the remote control to select and activate your selection. My Mus[...]

Playing Albums 1. Press the MY MUSIC button on the remote control or the keyboard. The MY MUSIC window appears, displaying Albums in the Media Library. Media Center - My Music You are prompted to add music to your Media Library, see Adding new music for more information about this task. 2. Select Albums , and then press OK . The playlists created w[...]

 Add to Queue — Set up several songs or albums to play continuously, shuffle, and repeat.  Create CD/DVD — Burn your music files to a recordable CD.  Edit Info — Change album information, such as title or genre.  Delete — Permanently delete music files from the Media Library and your computer's hard disk drive. 1 T he playl[...]

Adding new music When you open My Music for the first time, a message appears enabling you to add new music to the Media Library. If you want to add music from CDs or from the Internet, copy the files to your computer's hard disk drive first. You can also locate the option to add new music by using the More button on the remote control, or by [...]

Organizing playlists for Media Center When using Windows ® Media Player software for the first time, a brief setup wizard appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to set up the software program. 1. Click Start in the Windows ® taskbar, point to All Programs , and then click Windows Media Player . You can also open the Windows Media Player s[...]

The new playlist appears. Page 136[...]

About SonicStage Software SonicStage software 1 is a digital music management system in which you can play music on your computer, create custom audio CDs 2 and much more:  Play and record music from audio CDs — Play your audio CDs and record audio tracks to your computer. Combine music tracks into playlists and check them out to portable musi[...]

Starting SonicStage software Use SonicStage software to copy music from CDs or other sources, into a music playlist that can be played with My Music (Media Center). To start SonicStage software 1. Click Start on the Windows ® taskbar, and point to All Programs. 2. Point to SonicStage , and then click SonicStage . The main SonicStage window 1 appea[...]

R ecording music (from a CD) You can record an entire album or single tracks from audio CDs, using SonicStage software. You can play this music using the My Music feature in Media Center. For more information on how to record music from a CD, see the SonicStage software Help. To record music from a CD to your computer's hard disk drive 1. Star[...]

Selecting Compatible CD Media It is important to use compatible CD 1 media with your DVD±RW drive, by selecting the correct type of blank recording media, understanding the different disc formats, and using compatible playback equipment. 1 C D media c ompatibility may vary by manufac turer. I f you experienc e diffic ulty with rec ording or playba[...]

Compatible CD media for music recording  CD-R — CD Recordable media can be written to once and cannot be erased. CD-R media is appropriate for both music and data CD burning.  CD-RW — CD Rewritable media can be written to, erased, and written to again. CD-RW media is appropriate for music and data CD burning. Page 141[...]

Incompatible media Do not use the following media for recording data or music:  CD-ROM (compact disc read-only media)  DVD-R for Authoring  DVD-RAM  DVD-ROM Page 142[...]

Media Center — Create DVD Your DVD±RW drive combined with the Sony ® Click to DVD software program makes it easy to burn your own DVDs. After recording your favorite TV programs with Media Center, copy them to a recordable DVD for your personal collection 1 .  About Create DVD  Selecting Appropriate DVD Media 1 U nauthorized duplic ation [...]

About Create DVD You can copy your recorded TV programs onto recordable DVD media using Click to DVD software. Turn your favorite TV program recordings into full-featured DVDs, complete with multi-level menus and attractive, pre-built themes and music 1 . Before you begin copying your TV programs:  Close any open software programs and disable sc[...]

Copying a recorded TV program 1. Press the Start button on your remote control. The Media Center Start menu appears. 2. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select Create DVD . Press OK . The Create DVD (Click to DVD) window appears. Media Center — Create DVD 3. Use the direction arrows to select a recorded program. A DVD icon and text [...]

 Do not connect or disconnect any cables or devices during the recording session.  Do not attempt to access the Internet, watch other TV programs, or use network services.  Do not open additional software programs.  DVD burning can take over an hour to complete, depending on the size of your video file.  If the Media Center software [...]

Selecting Appropriate DVD Media It is important that you use the appropriate DVD media with your computer's DVD±RW drive 1 . Use care when selecting blank recording media. The general information provided can help you understand the different disc formats and limitations. Your computer's configuration may vary from the hardware configura[...]

About recordable DVD media  DVD-R for General — DVD Recordable media for general use, also known as DVD-R(G), can be written to once and cannot be erased. You can use a DVD-RW or DVD±RW drive to write data to a DVD-R disc until the disc is full. You cannot erase or overwrite any existing data. DVD-R media is appropriate for both video and dat[...]

Incompatible DVD media The following types of DVD media are not compatible for recording with your DVD±RW drive:  DVD-R for Authoring  DVD-RAM  DVD-ROM  DVD-R DL (Double layer DVD-R) Media compatibility with different equipment varies between manufacturers. If you experience difficulty with recording data or playing a disc, try a diffe[...]

Media Center — More Programs More Programs enables you to start other music and video software programs. You can burn CDs or DVDs, start an online instant messaging conversation, synchronize the content on your music or video devices with your hard disk drive, and download movies.  About More Programs  Create CD/DVD  Create DVD  Inter[...]

About More Programs The software programs listed in the My Programs window are also available through other Media Center features or menus. 1. Press the Start button on the remote control. The Media Center Start menu appears. When you go to More Programs , shortcut icons are displayed. 2. Select More Programs and then press OK . The More Programs w[...]

Create CD/DVD You can burn music, video, pictures, and previously recorded TV program files to a recordable CD or DVD. Creating a CD or DVD 1. Insert a recordable CD or DVD into your computer's recordable optical drive 1 . A Windows ® message may appear, asking you to make a software or task selection. Click Cancel to close the window. 2. Fro[...]

2. Select View DVD , and press OK . The View DVD window appears. 3. Select Create DVD , and press OK . 3. Use the Add More option to place more data on the DVD, combining music, pictures, and video content to the same CD or DVD. A status message at the bottom of the window shows the available recording space on the media. To create a data CD or DVD[...]

9. Select View DVD , and then press OK , to review the files and perform edits, if desired. 10. Select Create DVD , and then press OK . 11. An inquiry message appears, initiating the copy process. Select Yes , and then press OK . A status window appears, showing the recording's progress. 1 A rewritable optic al drive is required to us e this f[...]

Create DVD You can go directly to a listing of your previously recorded TV programs and burn them to a recordable DVD, using the Click to DVD software program. For more information about DVD burning, see the section, Media Center — Create DVD. Creating a DVD 1. From the More Programs window, select Create DVD , and then press OK . The Click to DV[...]

InterVideo You can customize the Media Center video and audio setup, using the InterVideo ® WinDVD 5 for VAIO software program. Media Center — More Program s: Interv ideo  The video display and subpicture settings can be adjusted to provide proper viewing for different video or DVD formats.  The audio configuration and environment settings[...]

 Video Setup with Windows Media Center PCs Page 157[...]

Messenger You can log on to the Internet and have online instant messaging conversations with other messaging service subscribers. You can enjoy text messaging while listening to music, watching TV or DVDs, or watching a slide show. About Messenger 1. Press the Start button on the remote control. The Media Center Start menu appears. 2. Use the arro[...]

Movielink You have direct access to current-release movies through your Internet connection. This pay-to-view service enables you to download movies to your computer's hard disk drive to view now or later. About Movielink Go to the Movielink Web site at http://www.movielink.com for more information about this service. Page 159[...]

Sync to Device You can synchronize music, pictures, videos, or recorded TV programs to compatible portable devices. Use the Media Center Help for more details about using Media Center with portable devices. About synchronizing to devices 1. Press the Start button on the remote control. The Media Center Start menu appears. 2. Use the arrow buttons o[...]

Media Center — Settings You can customize all of the settings for Media Center features.  About Windows User Accounts  About General Settings  Changing TV Recorder Settings  Locating Help and Support Options Page 161[...]

About Windows User Accounts Microsoft ® Windows ® uses Computer administrator and Limited user accounts to control changes to your operating system and software features. Certain settings apply only to Media Center and affect all user accounts. Major changes can be made by computer administrator user accounts. Other settings can be handled by tho[...]

About General Settings Changes to the general settings affect all user accounts. The Windows ® computer administrator is the only account that has the system authority to change general settings. Page 163[...]

Viewing the general settings 1. Press the Start button on the remote control. The Media Center Start menu appears. When you go to Settings , shortcut icons are displayed. General — Change the Media Center appearance, perform setup tasks, set parental controls, and view TV signal and privacy information. TV — Change the recording and TV Program [...]

Changing General Settings From the General Settings window, select an option and then change the settings. Media Center — Settings: Startup and Window Behav ior  Startup and Window Behavior — Select options for the way Media Center starts, displays on-screen, and enables notifications and tips. 1. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control [...]

 Visual and Sound Effects — Select options for transition animation, Media Center sound effects, and video background color. 1. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to enable or disable an option. A check mark indicates that the option is enabled. 2. For video background color, use -/+ to locate your color choice. 3. Select Save and the[...]

 More Program Options — Enable or disable the Media Center ability to control or access media characteristics or information. You can also enable or disable the software programs supported by the More Programs feature. See "About More Programs" for more information. 1. Use the arrow buttons on the remote to enable or disable an optio[...]

 Media Center Setup — Return to the set up options that were available through the Media Center Setup wizard. Update or change your setting choices for Internet connection, TV signal, speaker configuration, TV or monitor configuration, automatic updates, or run the entire setup wizard again. 1. Select an option and then press OK . 2. Follow th[...]

1. The first time you select Parental Controls , you are prompted to enter a 4-digit access code. Type in your code 1 and press OK . An options menu appears. Media Center — Settings: Parental Controls (Options) 2. Select a setting and click OK . Use the arrow buttons on the remote to enable or disable settings. A check mark indicates that the set[...]

 Automatic Downloads — Enable or disable the Internet permission settings that permit Media Center to retrieve CD/DVD information or download movies. 1. Use the arrow buttons on the remote to enable or disable the option. A check mark indicates that the option is enabled. 2. Select Save and then press OK . Media Center — Settings: About Medi[...]

Program Guide's terms of service. 1. Select an option and then press OK . 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to view the selected information. Media Center — Settings: Priv acy  Privacy — View the Media Center and TV Program Guide privacy statements. You can also enable or disable your system's privacy settings. To change privacy[...]

Changing TV Recorder Settings You can change your TV recording priorities and options. 1. Press the Start button on the remote control. The Media Center Start menu appears. 2. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select Settings , select the TV shortcut icon, and then press OK . The Television Settings window appears. 3. From the Televisi[...]

Managing storage space for recorded TV programs The amount of storage space available for TV recording is based on your hard disk dive size, allocation, and the recording quality settings. Your computer requires space to run the operating system, software programs, and store data files. Your computer's performance is affected when the hard dis[...]

Locating Help and Support Options 1. Press the Start button on the remote control. The Media Center Start menu appears. 2. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select Settings , select the Help shortcut icon, and then press OK . The Help options window appears. Media Center — Help options  Help — Find immediate answers to questions[...]

VAIO Media Software VAIO Media software expands digital entertainment possibilities by delivering your music, video, and still image files to any computer on your home network, located anywhere in your home! Set up one of the VAIO ® computers on your home network to act as a media server, then get ready to share the fun and memories with your fami[...]

VAIO Media Software Overview VAIO Media software makes it possible to share music, video, and photos with other VAIO ® computers on your wired or wireless network. Set up one or more computers on your network as media servers and install the VAIO Media client software on the other computers. The computers with the VAIO Media client software instal[...]

VAIO Media Software System Requirements You can open VAIO Media software on the server computer(s), register client computers to the server(s), and then share multimedia content between the network computers. Server requirements  The VAIO Media server requires VAIO ® computers running Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows X[...]

Setting Up a Client Computer From the server, copy and distribute the VAIO Media installer file to the client computers. To copy and distribute the installer file 1. Click Start on the Windows ® taskbar, and point to All Programs . 2. Point to VAIO Media , and click Install VAIO Media to other VAIO PCs . The Enjoying Music, Photos, and Video on Ot[...]

6. Sony recommends selecting the option, Automatically register devices when connected to the network . Click Next . Registration requests from network clients or devices appear. If you want to use a confirmation number to register your computer, verify that the Use the confirmation number to register your device option is selected. Stand by mode i[...]

Preparing Your Multimedia Content You can use preinstalled Sony ® software programs to prepare your multimedia content for sharing across the network using VAIO Media software. To prepare your multimedia content VAIO Media Console software can manage different media server features to deliver various file formats.  VAIO Media Music Server softw[...]

Starting VAIO Media Console VAIO Media Console software manages all of the Media Servers, enabling you to register and grant access to the client computers on your network. You can also register folders containing video, music, and still image contents. When a folder is registered with VAIO Media Console, the contents can be accessed by the network[...]

After creating additional playlists, recorded TV programs, or other video content, you can make them available to client computers on your network. 1. Create or add new content, such as playlists, recorded TV programs, and still images, to registered folders. 2. Close VAIO Media software, if it is running. 3. Refresh the VAIO Media software. Inform[...]

Using VAIO Media VAIO Media uses your network servers to view images and video or listen to music. 1. Click Start in the Windows ® taskbar, and then point to All Programs . 2. Point to VAIO Media , and then click VAIO Media . The VAIO Media Main Menu window appears. VAIO Media Software — Main Menu 3. Click the type of content you want to view or[...]

Using an Analog Device for Video Playback You can stream video content from an analog device, such as a VCR, using the VAIO Media TV server software, and watch video playback on your computer or across the network. To set up an analog device 1. Connect one end of the A/V cable to the Video Out port on your analog device. 2. Connect the other end of[...]

Channel Input Location 0 S-Video 1 The S-video In jack on the back panel of the computer. 1 Composite Video 1 The Composite video In jack on the back panel of the computer. 2 S-Video 2 The S-video In jack on the front panel of the computer. 3 Composite Video 2 The Composite video In jack on the front panel of the computer. Page 185[...]

Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems and provides helpful information about using your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the features or software discussed in this section, depending on the computer model or configuration purchased.  About VAI[...]

About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start.  Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer.  Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive 1 (unless you are using a bootable floppy disk).  Confirm that a CD or DV[...]

About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start.  Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer.  Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive 1 (unless you are using a bootable floppy disk).  Confirm that a CD or DV[...]

What can I do if my computer or software stop responding? You can try to locate and close the software program that has stopped responding. 1. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2. From the Applications tab, locate the software program that has the status message, " Not responding ." 3. Select the sof[...]

Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help[...]

Why is my computer running slowly?  The computer's responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that are open and running. Close any programs that you are not currently using.  Increasing the computer memory may also help. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. To access the o[...]

How do I change the video resolution of my display? 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then select Control Panel . 2. Select Appearance and Themes , and then select Change the screen resolution . 3. Click the Settings tab. 4. Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to the desired levels. 5. Click Apply and then click OK . Page 192[...]

Why doesn't my computer resume normal operation from Stand by mode?  If your keyboard has a Stand by key , press it briefly to resume normal operation.  If your keyboard is not equipped with a Stand by key, press any key to resume normal operation.  For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. Click Start in the Wi[...]

About System Security This section provides information about keeping your computer operating smoothly and protecting against potential threats to your computer's security. How can I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses? The Microsoft ® Windows ® operating system is preinstalled on your computer. The best way to prot[...]

About System Security This section provides information about keeping your computer operating smoothly and protecting against potential threats to your computer's security. How can I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses? The Microsoft ® Windows ® operating system is preinstalled on your computer. The best way to prot[...]

How do I keep my preinstalled antivirus software updated? You can keep the preinstalled 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 in the Taskbar notification area. If you have not previously[...]

About Media Center The Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Media Center Edition operating system is not installed on all VAIO Digital Studio ® computers. See your online specifications sheet for more information about your computer's configuration. Why doesn't the R EW button on the remote control work when I use My Music? The REW button does not[...]

About Media Center The Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Media Center Edition operating system is not installed on all VAIO Digital Studio ® computers. See your online specifications sheet for more information about your computer's configuration. Why doesn't the R EW button on the remote control work when I use My Music? The REW button does not[...]

Why aren't my song information edits visible in My Music? If you record a song in OpenMG ATRAC format and make edits, such as title, artist, or genre, using SonicStage software, the changes become visible when the music file is played in My Music. If you make changes to a music file using Media Center, the changes are not visible when played i[...]

Why do my song information edits revert to the original content when I use My Music? When you record songs with SonicStage software, and then use Windows ® Media Player software to edit the song's information, you may not see your changes when you play the song in My Music. Windows Media Player supports playback of songs recorded in OpenMG (A[...]

Why do my optimized music files take so long to appear in My Music? When you use SonicStage software to optimize music files to ATRAC3 or ATRAC3+ format, it may take a few moments for the music files to be available in My Music. To access these files sooner, start Windows Media Player software first, and then play the song with My Music. Page 201[...]

Why do I get the error message, "The input media is invalid" when I try to play an MP3 file in My Music? If you have added cover art to the MP3 file using SonicStage software, your file may contain an unsynchronized ID3v2 header. Media Center and Windows Media Play software programs cannot support playback of this file. You can go to Micr[...]

Why won't My Music show the albums (playlists) I recorded with SonicStage software? Playlists (albums) recorded with SonicStage software may not be immediately available in the Media Center Album window. To access these files sooner, start Windows ® Media Player software first, and then play the song with My Music. Page 203[...]

Why did my Click to DVD software recording session capture television instead of video? If Media Center starts a scheduled TV recording while you are capturing analog video with Click to DVD ® software, the TV programming may be captured instead of the video and the timed recording may fail. Media Center and the analog capture feature of Click to [...]

Why can't I view or record a movie when my computer is connected to an external device, such as a VCR or DVD player, or when I am using an analog input connection? If you see a blue background in the View window, the movie may be copyright-protected. Your computer is not able to display or record a video or DVD that is copyright-protected by M[...]

Why can't I fast forward or rewind a video? The rewind and fast forward features are not supported by all video formats. Try using the Skip or Replay buttons, which provides a similar function. Page 206[...]

How do I use the Media Center software or remote control to adjust my monitor when viewing TV programs? Media Center software and remote control do not have video adjustment capability. Use the controls on the monitor to adjust video settings, such as contrast, hue, and brightness. See the information provided with your monitor for instructions on [...]

What can I do if my computer freezes and restarts while I'm watching a DVD or live TV? Verify that the monitor refresh rate is set to 60 Hz, using the following steps: 1. Right-click on the desktop, and click Properties from the shortcut menu. The Display Properties window appears. 2. Click the Settings tab, and then click Advanced . 3. Click [...]

About the Mouse and Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly?  Confirm that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port. If you are using a USB mouse, verify that the mouse is plugged securely into the appropriate USB port.  Save and close all open software programs. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and the[...]

Do not mix old (used) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless mouse. Always use the same type and manufacture of battery — do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used, new or different types of batteries can damage the mouse. 1 For wireles s or s tandard optic al mic e. 2 O perate t[...]

About the Mouse and Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly?  Confirm that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port. If you are using a USB mouse, verify that the mouse is plugged securely into the appropriate USB port.  Save and close all open software programs. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and the[...]

Do not mix old (used) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless mouse. Always use the same type and manufacture of battery — do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used, new or different types of batteries can damage the mouse. 1 For wireles s or s tandard optic al mic e. 2 O perate t[...]

How do I set up my mouse for left-hand use? 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel . 2. Click Printers and Other Hardware , then click Mouse . The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. 3. From the Buttons tab, select Switch primary and secondary buttons under the Button Configuration options. 4. Click Apply , then click OK .[...]

Why doesn't my keyboard work properly?  Check that the keyboard 1 is securely plugged into the keyboard port.  Save and close all open software programs. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer.  If you are using a wireless keyboard:  Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly [...]

About the Modem Why is my modem connection slow? Many factors can influence modem connection speed, such as:  Telephone line noise.  Incompatibility with other telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems.  Internet Service Providers (ISP) connection capability may vary. If you think your modem is not connecting properly to oth[...]

About the Modem Why is my modem connection slow? Many factors can influence modem connection speed, such as:  Telephone line noise.  Incompatibility with other telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems.  Internet Service Providers (ISP) connection capability may vary. If you think your modem is not connecting properly to oth[...]

Why doesn't my modem work properly? Your modem may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. If your modem is not functioning properly, check the following:  Check that the telephone line is properly plugged into the modem line jack.  Check that the telephone line is working properly. You can verify the line by plugging in an exte[...]

How do I change my modem to rotary or touch-tone dialing? 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel . 2. Click Printers and Other Hardware , then click Phone and Modem options . 3. From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit . The Edit Location dialog box appears. 4. Select the Tone or Pulse option. Click OK . Page 218[...]

How do I set up a dial-up connection? After you have connected your computer's modem to a telephone wall jack, follow these steps to set up your dial-up connection to the Internet: 1. Click Start from the Windows taskbar and select All Programs . 2. Point to Accessories , point to Communications , and then click New Connection Wizard . The New[...]

About the Speakers Why is there no sound in any software program?  Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack.  If your speakers have a mute button, verify that it is turned off.  If your speakers are powered by batteries, verify that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged.  If your speakers use [...]

About the Speakers Why is there no sound in any software program?  Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack.  If your speakers have a mute button, verify that it is turned off.  If your speakers are powered by batteries, verify that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged.  If your speakers use [...]

Why is the S/PDIF option disabled in the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center software program? S/PDIF is enabled in Media Center 1 by changing the DVD settings. This feature is disabled because the appropriate output setting is not selected in the InterVideo ® WinDVD ® software program's audio setup. To change audio settings in the WinDVD soft[...]

Why can't I hear dialogue during DVD movie playback, using my 5.1 channel 1 speaker system?  Verify that your speaker system is connected correctly.  Change the computer's audio settings to 6-channel, to match your 5.1 speaker system.  Change the audio settings in the RealTek ® Sound Effect Manager software program.  Change t[...]

About Using a Microphone Why doesn't my microphone work properly? Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack. Page 224[...]

About Using a Microphone Why doesn't my microphone work properly? Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack. Page 225[...]

Why is my microphone so sensitive to background noise? If you find there is too much background noise when you record sound, you should adjust the microphone by following these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel . 2. Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices , then click Sounds and Audio Devices . 3. From the Audio[...]

About Using Peripheral Equipment How do I install a printer?  Connect your USB or IEEE 1284 printer to the appropriate port on your computer's front, back or side panels 1 . If your printer has a USB, IEEE 1284, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that may be required for proper installation. [...]

About Using Peripheral Equipment How do I install a printer?  Connect your USB or IEEE 1284 printer to the appropriate port on your computer's front, back or side panels 1 . If your printer has a USB, IEEE 1284, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that may be required for proper installation. [...]

The connected printer does not function properly when the computer resumes from a power saving mode.  Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on.  If your printer does not resume normal operations, try restarting your computer. Page 229[...]

Notes On Use The information in this section provides basic procedures for handling your computer and common peripheral devices, and using storage media.  About the Power Source  About Handling the Computer  About Using a Monitor (Display)  About Disposing of the Lithium Battery  About Recording and Data Storage Media Page 230[...]

About the Power Source Before opening your computer, turn the computer off and let it cool down for 10 minutes. This protects you against internal components that may be too hot to handle.  Your computer operates on 100-220, 200-240V AC 50/60 Hz only.  Plug all the power cords for your computer and its peripheral equipment into the same AC su[...]

About Handling the Computer Your computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception. If this occurs, relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the TV or radio equipment.  Do not place your Sony computer in a location subject to:  Heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts  Direct sunl[...]

 Use the CONNECT buttons on the wireless device and your computer, if available, to establish communication between the equipment.  Avoid using radio-controlled toys or equipment, CB radios, and other wireless devices in the area near your wireless keyboard. These other devices may cause interference, causing your wireless keyboard or mouse t[...]

About Using a Monitor (Display)  DVD playback and certain video-related software may not function correctly when your monitor is set to a high refresh rate. If your monitor does not play back video content properly, try setting the display to a lower refresh rate.  Do not place the display near a strong magnetic force.  Do not block the ve[...]

About Disposing of the Lithium Battery Dispose of the lithium battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony onlin[...]

About Recording and Data Storage Media Handling CD or DVD media  Do not touch the surface of the disc.  Do not drop or bend the disc.  Do not use adhesive labels to identify the disc. The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive and damage the drive. DualDisc Considerations  Your computer is designed to play back[...]

Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for your VAIO ® computer. This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to access this information for maximum results.  Immediate Help and Support  Software Help and Support  Resources for Additional Help and Su[...]

Immediate Help and Support You can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your hard copy guides and supplements, or by accessing the online Computer User Guide and individual software Help files. Your computer is supplied with these support options:  VAIO ® Computer Quick Start 1 — The Quick Start contains information on how to [...]

Software Help and Support Technical support information for the preinstalled software on your computer is located in this section. Sony software support is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software discussed in this section, depending on the computer purchased. To view[...]

Web site http://www.support.microsoft.com Microsoft ® Windows Media ® Player Microsoft Corp. Web site http://www.support.microsoft.com Microsoft ® Windows ® Movie Maker Microsoft Corp. Web site http://www.support.microsoft.com Microsoft ® Works Microsoft Corp. Web site http://www.support.microsoft.com MoodLogic MoodLogic, Inc. Web site http://[...]

RecordNow! ® Sonic Solutions Web site http://support.sonic.com SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. The SonicStage software program gives you all the tools you need to manage music files on your computer. SonicStage software delivers high-quality digital audio storage, a sleek player skin design, and audio CD-burning capability. Web site http://www.so[...]

VAIO Media Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Media software brings multimedia to your network, enabling you to share music, video, and picture files between your VAIO ® computers. You can set up one or more computers as "media servers," that store your multimedia files and make them available to other compatible VAIO computers on your wired or [...]

Resources for Additional Help and Support If the information provided with your VAIO ® computer does not offer an immediate solution, or you would like to get direct support, try these additional help and support resources. Sony online support Web site Online help and support are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, when you visit the Sony[...]