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Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Read this first 1 nN Read this first Notice © 2003 Sony Corporatio n. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in pa rt, may not be reproduced, translated, or redu ced to any machin e- readable form without prior written approval. Sony Corporation pro vides no warranty with regar[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Read this first 2 nN T rademarks Sony , DVgate, Giga Pocket, i.LINK and the i.LINK logo, MovieShaker , PictureGear Studio, PicoPlayer , Network Smart Capture, Son i cStage, Sony Style Imaging, UI Design Selector , V AIO A ction Setup, VAIO Edit Components, V AIO System Information, Memory Stick and the Memory Stick log[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Read this first 3 nN E NERGY S TA R ® As an E NERGY S TAR ® Partner , Sony has determined that this product meets the E NERGY S TAR ® guideline s for energy efficiency . The International Energy Star ® Office Equipment Program is an international progra m that promotes energy savin g through the use of computers an[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Read this first 4 nN Safety information Warnings General ❑ Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an inco rrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. ❑ Opening the unit, for whatever reason, could lead to damages that are not co vered by the guarantee. ❑ T o avoid electrical shock, d[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Read this first 5 nN Connectivity ❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring during a severe lightning st orm. ❑ Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless th e jack is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Be cautious when installing or modifying telephone lines. ❑ T o disconne ct your V AIO des[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Read this first 6 nN Regulatory information Sony hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and othe r relevant provisio ns of Europe an Directive 1999/5/EC (radio equipment and telec ommunications terminal equipm ent Directive). Declaration of Conformity The European Union is ta[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Read this first 7 nN Disposing of the internal memory backup battery Your Sony VAIO desktop is equipped with an internal back-up memory battery t hat should not have to be replaced during the lifetime of the product. If you wa nt to replace the battery, please contact VAIO-Li nk: http://www .vaio-li nk.com ❑ Keep awa[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Wel c om e 8 nN We l c om e Congratulations o n purchasing a Sony VAIO de sktop. Sony has combined leading-edge technolo gy in audio, video, computing and communications to pro vide you with state-of-the-art per sonal computing. Here are the ma in features you will be able to enj oy: ❑ Exceptional performance - Y our[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Wel c om e 9 nN ❑ Excellent customer support - If you ar e experiencing an y problems wi th your computer , pleas e check the V AIO-Link web site for a possibl e solution: http://www .vaio-link.c om Before contacting V AIO-Link, please try to solve the pr oblem by reading this guide, especially the section T r o uble[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Wel c om e 10 nN Online documentation The online documentation includes the following guide s: 1 The Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide : ❑ Using your V AIO desktop shows you how to use the standard components of your system. In this part of the manual you can also fin d out what you can do with a Memory Stick™. ❑ Con[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Wel c om e 11 nN ❑ Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs explains how to perform a sy stem and application recovery . 3 The Giga Pocket manual explains how to watch an d record TV and video on your PC. 4 In the Customer Service Guide , you will find all the information you need relating to V AIO-Link, including contact [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Wel c om e 12 nN Y our Sony V AIO desktop and its accessories The following hardware items are in the box: ✍ T h e phone cable and plug ada pter are used to connect the internal modem. 1 Main unit 7 Power cable 2 V AIO keyboard with palmrest 8 Phone cable 3 Stereo speakers 9 Phone plug adapter (country-spec ific) 4 V[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Wel c om e 13 nN Ergonomic considerations Whenever possible, try and take into acco unt the following ergonomic consideration s when using your new computer, whether at home or in the office:[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Wel c om e 14 nN ❑ Position of the keyboard and mouse – Pl ace the keyboard directly in front of yo u (1). Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wri sts in a neutral, comforta ble positio n (2) while using the keyboard or mouse – not at an angle. Let your upper arms hang natura lly at your sides . Use the palm[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 15 nN Using your V AIO desktop This section describes how to start using your computer an d how to use your computer’s internal and external devices. ❑ Locating connectors (page 15) ❑ Starting your computer (page 16) ❑ Shutting down your computer (page 17) ❑ Using the keyboar d (page [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 16 nN Starting your computer Once you have all the components set up as described in the Getting Started guide, yo u can begin to use your computer. To start up your computer, proceed as follows : 1 Press the power button on your monitor to turn the display on (1). 2 Press the power button on t[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 17 nN Shutting down your computer It is important that you shut down your computer proper ly so you do not lose unsaved data. To shut down your computer, proceed as fo llows: 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click T ur n Off Computer . The T urn off computer screen appears. 3 Click Tu r n O f f . Wa[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 18 nN Using the keyboard This section describes the features of the VAIO keyboard. ★ T i p: Y our k e yboard has an ergonomic desi gn. Y ou can put it in an upward position on its backside to save space on your desk. MAIL INTERNET MUSIC PICTURE VIDEO HELP S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 Num Lock Caps Lock [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 19 nN Keys Descriptions Escape key (1) The <Esc> (Escape) key is used to cancel commands. Function keys (2) The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks. For example, in many appli cations, <F1> is the Help key . The task asso ciated wi[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 20 nN Indicator LEDs (12) A green light indicates whether the Caps Lock, Num Lock , and Scr oll Lock functions are active. Standby button (13) Press this button either to start up your computer , or to enter Standby mode, or to resume from a power saving mode. <Fn> combination keys (14) T[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 21 nN Combinations and functi ons with the Windows ® key Combinations Functi on + <F1> Displays Windows ® Help and Support Center . + <T ab> Switches the selected button on the taskbar . + <D> Refreshes the screen if a window is not closin g as it should. + <E> Display[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 22 nN Combinations and functions with the <Fn> key Combinations/ Feature Functions <Fn> + Moves the view to the next page down. <Fn> + Moves the view to the previous page up. <Fn> + Moves the cursor to the beginning of the line. <Fn> + Moves the cursor to the end o[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 23 nN Indicators Using the shortcut keys Press a shortcut key ( <S> Key) to start your favourite software with out having to click the shortcu t icon on the de sktop. Use an <S> Key simply by pressing it. If you want to, you can use VAIO Action Setup to change the functions of the &[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 24 nN Setting up the monitor If your VAIO desktop is delivered with a monitor, it ma y be deli vered with a digital 15" or 17'' LCD (XGA TFT) monitor or with a common analogue CRT monitor, de pending on your model and vendor. For more information on how to use your delivered moni[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 25 nN Using the TV function For details on using Sony’s Giga Pocket softw are, pleas e see the dedicated online guide. Your computer has be en equipped wi th a TV-tuner board . In combinati on with Sony's Giga Pocket software, it allows you to: ❑ Watch, recor d and play back analogue b[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 26 nN Starting to use Giga Pocket The following ports are located on the back of your desktop: 1 Right audio-in channel 2 Left audio-in channel 3V i d e o - i n 4 S-Video-In port 5 Antenna-in port[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 27 nN To connect terrestrial or ca ble TV to your computer, proceed as follows: 1 Plug one end of your antenna cable / cable-TV cable (not supplied) into the Antenna port (5 ) on the back of the computer . 2 Plug the other end in the TV wall socket. To connect an externa l video/audio source (s[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 28 nN Using the remote control Your VAIO comes with a remote con trol with which you can contro l Giga Pocket, SonicSta ge and PowerDVD for VAIO. Before you can use the remote control, you must insert two AA alkaline bat teries and connect the infrared receiver. Inserting the batteries and conn[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 29 nN The following illustration and table describe the remote control’s features. Pl ease see Giga Po cket’s online Help files, within the software itself, for more details.[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 30 nN Button Functio n 1 MUTE T emporarily mutes the sound. Pressi ng it again restores the sound. 2 ST ANDB Y Puts your computer into Standby m ode. See Using power saving modes (page 55) . Y ou cannot put your computer into Standby mode while Giga Poc ket or Gi ga Pocket Server is runni ng; a[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 31 nN 13 SUBTITLE This is a universal DVD playback fun ction and is not used for Giga Pocket. Use it to turn on/off the subtitles or change the lang uage of the subtitles wh ile playing back D VDs, as long as this function is supported by the DVD movie. 14 TV/VIDEO Each time you press this bu t[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 32 nN 25 CANCEL Closes the error message dialog box. The window returns to its original size when displayed in fu ll-screen mode. 26 RETURN This is a universal DVD playback functio n and is not used for Giga Pocket. Use it to go back to a specified moment on the DVD, as long as the DVD supports[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 33 nN Using the optical mouse Your computer is delivere d with a VAIO PS/2 opt ical mouse, which uses a light-emitting diode (LED) instead of a ball. Avoid using the mouse on a piece of glass or other transparent mater ial, as this can interfere with smooth cursor movement on the screen. You ca[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 34 nN Using the DVD drives Your computer is equipped with b oth a DVD±RW and a DVD-ROM drive. ❑ The DVD±RW drive (top) reads data from and writes data onto DVD and CD. ❑ The DVD-ROM drive (bottom) reads data from DVDs and CDs. To insert a di sc, proceed as follows: 1 T urn on the compute [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 35 nN ✍ When the computer is in Standby or Hibern ate mode , you cannot insert or remove a disc. Mak e sure you seat the disc firmly in the tr ay . Otherwise, you co uld damage your disc drive and you may no t be able to open th e tray . When you have finished using a disc, wait until the LED[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 36 nN ❑ Memory-resident disc utilities may ca use unsta ble operation or data los s. Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc. ❑ When using a software applicat ion to burn discs, make sure you exit and close all other applicat ions. ❑ Never touch the sur face of the disc. [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 37 nN Using two screens while watching a DVD film By connecting a TV to your computer, you can watch a DVD film while still working on your desktop as normal. To use the two screens and change the DVD playback settings, proceed as follows: 1 Connect the TV to your computer as described in Conne[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 38 nN Using the floppy disk drive Your VAIO deskto p is equipped with a floppy disk drive . Inserting a floppy disk To insert a floppy disk, procee d as follows: 1 Open the cover showing the Memory Stick™ icon on the front. 2 Hold the floppy disk with the label side facing up. 3 Gently push t[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 39 nN Removing a floppy disk To remove a floppy disk, proceed as follows: 1 Wait until the LED indicator turns off. 2 Press the eject button and pull the disk out gently . 3 Close the cover flap. ✍ Do not press the eject button when the LE D indicato r is turned o n. Otherwise , data may be l[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 40 nN Using the modem Your VAIO deskto p is equipped with an internal mod em. You need to co nnect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet, to registe r your computer and sof tware online, and to contact VAIO-Link. To connect a phone line, proc eed as follows: 1 Plug [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 41 nN Expansion capabilities There are four expansi on slots at the rear of your VAI O computer, as follows : ❑ CNR/PCI slot containing the modem card and PCI PCMCIA card (bottom). ❑ PCI slot containing the Giga Pocket ports. ❑ Empty PCI slot. ❑ AGP slot containing the graphics card (to[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 42 nN Using the Memory Stick™ Your VAIO computer is designed to support the Memory Stick™. The Memory Stick™ is a compact , portable, and versatile device especially designed for exchanging and shar ing digital data with compatible products. Because it is remova ble, it can be used f or e[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 43 nN Why Memory Stick™? Sony's vision is to expand the world of communication, promoting the portab ility of digital data. The Memory Stick™ is the resulting medium, thro ugh which di gital devices can be instantly connected. Wit h it, you can download data from any compatib le device[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 44 nN Generic Memory Stick™ The original Memory Stick™, bl ue in colour, can be used to record image data taken with digital still cameras, etc. or data from the PC. With it, you can recor d, play ba ck and transfer various kinds of data at any given time. Because it is eas y to remove and [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 45 nN MagicGate Memory Stick™ As the MagicGat e Memory Stick™ is not supported on your RZ model, the following is for your information only. If you want to be able to use the MagicGate Memory St ick™ technology, you can buy our exter nal accessory MSGC-US10. The MagicGate Memory Stick™,[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 46 nN So that you further distinguish a MagicGate Memory St ick™ from a generic one, look for: ❑ the logo printed on it ❑ and a protruding dot locate d on the back. ✍ MagicGate is a co pyright protec tion technolo gy that compl ies with the standar ds set by SDMI (Secure Digital Music I[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 47 nN Copyright protection People who create artistic works such as music are entitled to a "copyright", meaning that they have exclusive rights to dictate how their work is used. When they are created, artist ic works are automatically protected by a copyright without having to submi[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 48 nN Compatible devices There are nearly 80 Memory Stick™-ena bled products on the market or announce d for introduction world- wide, ranging from camcorders and p orta ble music players to voice reco rders and many other electronic devices. You can currently use Memory Sticks ™ with the f[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 49 nN Write-protecting a Memory Stick™ Memory Sticks™ are designed with an erasure pre vention switch to protect valuable d ata from accidental erasure or overwriting. Move the tab to the right or left* to set or rel ease write-protect ion. When the erasur e prevention swit ch is off, data [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 50 nN Inserting a Memory Stick™ To insert a Memory Stick™, proceed as follows: 1 Open the cover showing the Memory Stick™ icon on the front. 2 Insert the Memory Stick™ into the Memory Stick™ slot with the connectors pointing to the right. The Memory Stick™ is automatically detect ed[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 51 nN Removing a Memory Stick™ To remove a Memory Stick ™, proceed as follows: 1 Make sure the indicator light is not on. 2 Push the Memory Stick™ in to release it, an d then pull it o ut. 3 Close the cover flap. ✍ Always remove t he Memory Stick™ gent ly , or it may pop out unexpecte[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 52 nN Using PC Cards Your VAIO desktop has a PC Card slot on the front pane l that suppo rts Type I or Type II PC Cards. PC Cards allow you to interconnect with por table external devices.[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 53 nN Inserting a PC Card To insert a PC Card proceed as follows: 1 Open the bottom panel on the front of your V AIO. 2 Insert the PC Card gently into the P C Card slot with the label facing upwards. The PC Card is automatically detected by your system and the Safe ly Re m ov e Ha rd w are icon[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 54 nN Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove th e PC Card while your computer is on. If it is no t removed properly, your system may crash and unsave d data may be lost. If you want to remove a PC Card whe n your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 7. To remove a PC Card, proceed as f[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 55 nN Using power saving modes The colour of t he power indicator light on the main unit tells you which mode the computer is in. Using Standby mode If you plan to stop using your computer for a short period of time (not overnight), you can put it into Standby mode instead of turning it off com[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 56 nN 3 Select Stand By . The computer goes into Standby mode, indicated by the umber light behind the System icon. To return to Normal mode, choose from the followin g: ❑ Press any key on the keybo ard. ❑ Press the Standby button again. ❑ Press one of the <S> Keys on the keyboard. [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 57 nN To activate Hibernate mode manually, use one of these two methods: Use the Windows ® taskbar: 1 Save your work. 2 From the Start menu on the Windows ® taskbar , select T u rn Off Computer . Alternativel y , press <Alt> + <F4> until the T urn Off Computer screen is displayed.[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 58 nN Connecting peripheral devices You can add functionality to your computer by connec ting any of the following peripherals, and more. Before you connect a peripheral, turn off both the computer and the peripheral. Connect the power cord only after conn ecting all cables. Turn on the co[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 59 nN Notes on connecting Universa l Serial Bus (USB) devices You can connect a USB device, for example, a scanne r or a printer, to your VAIO desktop. Your computer features the lat est USB technology, having been upgra ded to USB Specification version 2.0. USB Specification version 2.0 i[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 60 nN Connecting an external display You can connect multiple displays to your desktop, each using a diff erent port on the back of your computer: ❑ an LCD screen using the DVI connector , ❑ a CRT or LCD scre en using the VGA connector , ❑ a TV using the TV -Out connector . See also [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 61 nN 6 Click the GeFor ce4 Ti 4600 tab. 7 Click nV iew Display Mode on the left. 8 Select the Device Settings button. 9 Click Select Output Device ... and select the require d display . 10 Click OK . If you reboot after changing the settings as above , the default setting returns and the [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 62 nN Connecting a projector You can connect a projector (such as the Sony LCD projector) direct ly to your computer. To connect a projector to your VAIO desktop, proceed as follows : 1 Plug one end of the VGA ca ble (not supplied) into the VGA conne ctor on the back of yo ur computer , an[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 63 nN Connecting a TV You can connect a TV directly to your computer. See also Using the TV function (page 25) and Using two screens while watching a DVD film (page 37) . In order to be able to use a TV screen, you also have to enable the TV-Out function. Your VAIO desktop is delivered wit[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 64 nN Connecting a TV that has a V ideo-S port To connect a TV to your VAIO desktop with an S-Video cable (not supplied) , proceed as follows: 1 Plug one end of the S-V ideo cable into the TV Out port on the back of your computer . 2 Plug the other end of the S-V ideo cable into your TV’[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 65 nN 5 Click Advanced . The ...NVIDIA GeFor ce4 Ti 4600 dialog box appears. 6 Click the GeFor ce4 Ti 4600 tab. 7 Click nV iew Display Mode on the left. 8 Select Clone and click Apply . To watch a DVD with Giga Pocket, showing it in full-scree n on TV, proceed as follows; 1 Click Overlay C[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 66 nN Connecting an external microphone Your VAIO desktop does not contain an interna l microphone. If you need to use a sound input device, for example to chat on the Internet, you need to plug in an extern al microphone. To connect an external microp hone, plug the micr ophone cable (1) [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 67 nN Connecting a printer To connect a printer, proceed as follows: 1 Plug the printer cable into the printer connector on your computer . 2 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet.[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 68 nN Connecting a USB printer To connect a USB printer, simply plug the printer' s USB cable into one of the USB ports on your VAIO desktop. There are USB ports at the front an d at the back of your computer. ✍ Do not turn on the computer or the pr inter until all the conn ections [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 69 nN Connecting an i.LINK™ device Your VAIO computer includes a 4-pin i.LINK™ port on the front of the syste m and a 6-pin i.LINK™ port on the back of the s ystem. Use these por ts to connect an i .LINK™ device such as a digital vi deo camera recorder or to link up two VAIO comput[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 70 nN Connecting a digital video camera recorder To connect a digital video camera recorder, proceed as follows: 1 Plug one end of the i.LINK™ cable (not supplie d) into the i.LINK™ port of the computer an d the other end into the DV -Out port on your d igital video camera recorder . 2[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 71 nN Connecting two V AIO computers If you have adminstrator rights on your computer, y ou can connect you r VAIO desktop to anoth er VAIO computer using an i.LINK™ cable (not su pplied). With the software delivered wit h your VAIO desktop, you can copy, edit or delete files on anoth er[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 72 nN Connecting to a network Your computer comes with a built-in Ethernet interface. To connect to a network, proceed as follows: 1 Connect your 10BASE-T/100 BASE-TX Ethernet cab le (not supplied) to the Ethern et port on the back of the computer . If there is a sticker covering the Ether[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 73 nN 5 Click Pr operties . 6 Under Device Usage , select Use this device (enable) . 7 Click OK to close th e Properties wind ow . The Ethernet connec tion is now enabled. ! Connect only 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX cables to the Ethernet port. Using other cables or a telephone cable may cause a ma[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 74 nN Getting help This section describes how to get help and support fr om Sony, as well as troubleshooting tips for your computer. Sony provides several support options for your computer. Sony's support options Sony offers you many support options for your comput er. Sony documentation Please see th[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 75 nN T roubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems y ou might encounter wh en using your VAIO desktop. Many problems have simple solutions. Please try these suggestions before contacting VAIO-Link or your local Sony dealer. You are recommended to print out this se ction and keep it [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 76 nN About the computer and software My computer does not start ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. ❑ Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer indicates that the power is on. ❑ Confirm that the p ower cord and all cables are con[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 77 nN 7 Press <F10> to exit, or use the arrow keys to select Save and Exit .. The message Save configuration changes and exit now? appears. 8 Make sure that Ye s is selected and then press <Enter> . My computer does not shut down It is recommended that you shut down your computer using the Turn[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 78 nN My computer locks up ❑ If you suspect an application is locking your system, you can try to stop it. T o do this, press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete> once. If you have not changed the default set tings, you will enter the T ask Manage r . On the Applications tab, select the applicatio[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 79 nN If this still fails, proceed as follows: 1 If possible, save an y unsaved work. 2 Press <Alt> + <F4>. The T urn off computer box appears . 3 Select Restart . Make sure the software you are using is compatible with your equipment and operating system. If these options fail, try re-install [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 80 nN About Giga Pocket The "Hardware Over lay Error" message appe ars ❑ If another application is using the har dware overlay , this means it is temporarily overridin g your desktop settings and preventing Giga Pocke t from launching . Close the relevant app lication and relaunch Giga Pocket. [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 81 nN About the display My monitor does not display anything ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. ❑ Check that the monitor is plugged into the computer and to a power source, and turned on. ❑ Check that the power indicators on the main unit and on the scr[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 82 nN I want to change the resolution of my display To change the resolution of your d isplay, proceed as follows: 1 From the Start menu, select Control Panel . 2 Click Appearance and Themes , the n Display . The Display Pr operties dialog box appears. 3 Select the Settings tab . 4 Move the Sc re en re s o[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 83 nN About discs and floppy disks My disc drive tra y does not ope n To open the disc drive, proceed as follows: With the eject button: 1 Make sure the power is turned on. 2 Press the eject button on the appro priate disc drive . Using My Computer : 1 Click Start , and then My Computer . 2 Right-click the[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 84 nN I cannot play a DVD ❑ If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player , it could be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the DVD drive on your VAIO desktop. The region co de is list ed on th e packaging o f the disc. ❑ If you hear sound but cannot see a pict[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 85 nN When I double-click an application ico n, a message such as 'Y ou must insert the application CD into your drive' appears and th e software does not start ❑ Some titles require specific files that are locate d on the application CD-ROM. Insert the disc and try starting the program again. [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 86 nN About sound My speakers are not producin g any sound ❑ If you are using an application that has its own vo lume control, check that the volume is turned up. ❑ Check the volume controls in Windows ® and in Windows ® Media Player . ❑ Check that the speakers are connected co rrectly and tu rned [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 87 nN 8 In the Options menu, select Advanced Controls , and then click the Advanced button under Micr ophone - Bal ance . The Advanced Controls for Micr ophone dialog box appears. 9 Deselect the Microphone Boost check box, and then click Cl ose . 10 Close the Recor ding Control dialog bo x. The unwanted no[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 88 nN My modem connection is slow Many factors influence modem connection speed, including telephone line nois e or compatibility with telephone equipment ( such as fax machines or other modems). If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC-based modems, fax machines, or y our Internet Se[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 89 nN My mouse needs to be set up for left-hand use To set your mouse up for left-hande d users, proceed as follows: 1 Go to Start , select Control Panel , then cl ick the Printers and Other Hardwar e option. 2 Click the Mouse ico n. The Mouse Pr operties dialog box appears. 3 In the Buttons tab, select th[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 90 nN How do I install a printer? Always check the printer manufacturer’s website fo r the latest drivers for Windows ® XP Home Edition Service Pack 1 before proceeding. Some printer s do not function properly without upda ted drivers. If the printer has a USB connection, the printer should be auto mati[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 91 nN 4 Have a look through the dif ferent tabs and check for abnormalities. 5 Restart your co mputer . ❑ The default setting for the printer port mode is correct f or most printers, but you can t ry to change the printer port mode, as follows: 1 T urn on the compute r and press <F2> when the Sony [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 92 nN About digital video captures and DVgate When I record images to a digital video de vice using DVgate, my system displays the message 'Recor ding to DV device failed. Check the power and cabl e connections t o the devices and try again' Close all open applications and restart you r computer.[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Upgrading your V AIO computer 93 nN Upgrading your V AIO computer The following procedure s assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with PCs and with the regulatory compliance required fo r mo difying electronic equip ment. Observe proper safety precautions at all times. Your VAIO desktop and memory [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Upgrading your V AIO computer 94 nN Opening the side cover To remove the side panel from the main unit, proceed as follows: 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer from the mains. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. The inside of the main unit becomes very hot during ope[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Upgrading your V AIO computer 95 nN Inserting a PCI add-on board Your computer has an open PCI expansion slot. This slot enables you to insta ll an add-on board to expand the functionality of your system. Add-on board configurat ion can vary. To insert an add-on board, proce ed as follows: 1 Shut down your computer and[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Upgrading your V AIO computer 96 nN 6 Install the add-on board by pluggin g it into the ex pansion slot and secure it with the screw from the expansion slot, as shown: 7 Attach any internal cables that the board requires (see the manual tha t came with the add-on board) . 8 Replace the side cover as described in Closin[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Upgrading your V AIO computer 97 nN Upgrading memory In the future, you may want to upgrade the memory installed on your VAIO by replacing / adding memory modules. However, we recommend that you do not in sta ll them yourself unless you are familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. For memory upgrades, use only PC2[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Upgrading your V AIO computer 98 nN ✍ Do not place the memory mo dule in places subject to: - Heat source s such as r adiator s or air ducts , - Direct sunlight, - Excessive d ust, - Mechanical vi bration or shock, - Strong magnet s or speakers that are not magnetic ally shielded, - Ambient temper ature of more than [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Upgrading your V AIO computer 99 nN Adding / replacing a memory module If you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer, we highly recommend that you contact your dealer. To add or change a memory module, proceed as follows: 1 Shut down the computer , unplug it, and remove any periphera l devices. Wa it for [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Upgrading your V AIO computer 100 nN 5 Locate the notch on the bottom edge of the memory module. 6 Align the memory module over the slot, making sure the module is facing the correct way . 7 Press evenly against the memory module's upper corner s. The end latches snap into position automatically , as shown: 8 Rein[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Upgrading your V AIO computer 101 nN V iewing the amount of memory To view the amount of memory, proceed as follows: 1 T urn on the compute r . 2 Click the Start b utton, point to All P rograms , the n V AIO System Information, and click VA I O System Information again. Y ou can view the amount of installed memory here[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Precau tions 102 nN Precautions This section describes safety guide lines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential damage . Please contact VAIO-L ink if you need assistance. ❑ On handling the hard disk (page 103) ❑ On using the power source (page 103) ❑ On handling your computer (page 104)[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Precau tions 103 nN On handling the hard disk The hard disk has a high storage density and reads or wr ites data in a short time. However, it can be easily damaged by mechanical vibration , shock or dust. Although the hard disk has the intern al safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration, shock or[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Precau tions 104 nN On handling your computer ❑ Clean the unit with a soft c loth, which is either dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergen t solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder , or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as these may damage the finish of your computer . ❑ Should you dr[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Precau tions 105 nN ❑ Do not use cut or damaged connection cables. ❑ If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may condense inside your computer . In this case, allow at least one hour before turning on your computer . If any problems occur , unplug your computer and contact V[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Precau tions 106 nN On handling floppy disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away fr om magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other source s of heat. On handling compact discs ❑ Do not touch the surface of the disc. ❑ Do not [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Precau tions 107 nN ❑ Do not let Memory Sticks™ get wet. ❑ Do not use or store Memory Sticks™ in a location subject to: ❑ Extremely high temperatures , such as in a car parked in the sun ❑ Direct sunlight ❑ High humidity or ❑ Corrosive substances. ❑ Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick?[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Glossary 108 nN Glossary This section refers to terms used in this manual and elsewhere in the VAIO world. These terms and definitions have been comp iled to provid e you with a better und erstanding of your VAIO computer. T erm Definit ion <F1> key The <F1> key gives you access to the online help of most s[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Glossary 109 nN CardBus CardBus is the com mercial name for an advanced PC Card. Th e CardBus technology allows computer users to enjoy higher performances as far as data transfer and operating speed are concerned. See PCMCIA. CD-ROM Abbreviation for Compact Disc Read-Only Memory . A high-capacity optical di sc, usuall[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Glossary 110 nN DVD-RW Short for DVD-Rewriteable. A DVD format that a llows the user to record and erase multiple times on a single DVD disc. By comparison, a DVD-R can only be written to once. DVD+RW A slightly different rewritable DVD format, DVD+RW is backed by a group of co mpanies known as the DVD+RW Consortium , [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Glossary 111 nN ISP An ISP (Internet Service Provider) is a comp any which provides you with a u ser name, password and telephone num ber in order to con nect to the Inte rnet. L2 cache memory Cache memory is RAM-like memory that enables quick access to data that has already b een read by the computer . L1 and L2 are l[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Glossary 112 nN MPEG MPEG or Moving Pictures Experts Group is a standard for au dio-visual compression of video sequences. MPEG achieves high compression rates by storing only the change s from one frame to another . The decrease in data is generally imperceptible to the human eye. MPEG-1 was de veloped for di gital st[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Glossary 113 nN PCMCIA PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memo ry C ard International Association) is the n ame of the group that produced the specification for the credit card-sized plug-in bo ards for laptop computers. The cards used to be called PC MCIA cards, but as this was rather unpronounceable, these cards are n ow term[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Glossary 114 nN Resolu tion The degree of sharpness and clarity of an image. Resolution is expressed in pixels. Frequen t computer screen resolutions are 640 x 480 pixels (VGA resolution; appropriate for a 14-inch screen), 800 x 600 (appropriate for a 15-inch screen), 1,024 by 768 (appropriate for a 17-inch screen), an[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Glossary 115 nN UPS A UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supp ly) is a device including a b attery that protects your computer from data loss in the event of a power failure. The battery takes over as soon as a power interruption is detected. If you are using the c omputer when the power failure occurs, you have time to save a[...]