Sony PCV-J200 manual

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3 NO TICE © 2001 Sony Electro nics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserv ed. This manual and the software described her ein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, tran slated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PR O VIDES NO[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 4 Safety Information an d Caution CD-R W/D VD Combo Drive Laser Diode Properties ❑ T o pr ev ent fire or shock hazard , do not expose your desk top to rain or moisture.T o av oid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualif ied personnel only . ❑ Nev er install modem or telephone wir ing during[...]

5 ❑ Ne jamais effectuer l’installation d’une prise téléphonique dans un endroit mouillé à moins que la prise soit conçue à cet ef f et. ❑ Ne jamais toucher un fil téléphonique à découvert ou un terminal à moins que la ligne téléphonique n’ait été débranché de l’interface réseau. ❑ Soyez très prudent lorsque vous ins[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 6 Regulator y Information This equipment has been test ed and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radia[...]

7 contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling a rea. If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice is not pr actical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 8 DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BA TTERY Y ou can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Ce nter or Factory Service Center . For the Sony Service Center nearest you, c all 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7 669 in Canada. ✍ In some areas t he disposal of li thium batteries in household[...]

9 INDUSTR Y CANADA NOTICE NO TICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certif ication means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications networ k protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate T erminal Equipment T echnical Requirements document(s). Th e Department does not guarant[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 10 av oir recours à un service d’inspection des installations électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas. A VIS: L ’indice d’équiv alence de la sonnerie (IES) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface. La terminaison d’une i[...]

We l c o m e 11 W elcome Thank y ou f or purchasing your Sony V AIO® computer! Y our ne w computer is a superb blend of high technolo gy and easy- to-use functionality . This online User Guide contains inf orm ation about the softwa re applications included with y our system, contact inf or mation f or softwa re vendors , and the specifications f [...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 12 ❑ V iewing angle of the display — Position the di splay 18 to 26 inches directly in front of you, wi th the top of the screen at or a little below e ye lev el. Use the display’ s tilting feature to find the best position. Y o u can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue b y placing the display in the proper positio[...]

We l c o m e 13 Fr ont P anel Over view The front panel of your V AIO Computer provides access to the flopp y disk and CD-R W/DVD combo dri ves. Fron t Panel Contr ols (PCV -J120) 1 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 2 Floppy disk drive access indicator light Lights in green while reading/writing data from/t[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 14 3 Power switch and indicator light T urns the computer on/off. The indicator light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in s tandby mode. 4 Hard disk drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading /writing data from/to the hard disk. 5 CD-RW/DVD combo drive Reads data from a CD or D[...]

We l c o m e 15 Bac k P anel Over vie w The ports for supplied and optional accessories are on your computer’ s back panel. The icons on the back panel help locate and identify th e ports. Back P a nel PCV -J120 1 PS/2® mouse port Connection for a PS/2 mouse. 2 PS/2 Keyboard port Connection for a keyboard. 3 Universal Serial Bu s (USB) ports (3)[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 16 5 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner . 6 Monitor port Connection for a standard CR T display . 7 Headphones ja ck Connection for the suppli ed speakers or optional headphones. 8 Line in jack Connection for an audio device. 9 Serial port Connection for a compatible serial device,[...]

We l c o m e 17 Warning: Y our computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel. Connect only 10Base-T and 100Base-TX cables to the Ethernet port. Usin g other cables or a telephone cable may result in a n electric current overload and can cause a malfunction, excessive heat or fire in the port. For help on con[...]

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V AIO Action Setup 19 V AIO Action Setup V AIO Action Setup manages the settings for your compu ter’ s Shortcut ke ys (S Ke ys) an d i.LINK ® interface. The programmable S K eys come with the following applications as their default settings: ❑ S1 — Outl ook Express ❑ S2 — Int ernet Explorer ❑ S3 — Media Bar DVD Player ❑ S4 — Pict[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 20 ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used o nly to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary , depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other . Please refer to[...]

V AIO Action Setup 21 Changing the Windo w Design of Sony Software T o change the wind ow design 1 From the Start menu, poin t to Settings, and then click on Control Panel. 2 Click UI Design Selector . 3 Click << or >> and select the desired design. 4 Click Apply . 5 The “UI Design Selector” windo w design changes. The window des i [...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 22 Changing Designs of V AIO W allpaper The background image for your V AIO computer’ s operating system changes automatically , based on the time of day and the season of the year . The default wallpaper setting for your system cons ists of three different wallpaper images. The image changes three times daily , based o[...]

V AIO® A V Applicati ons 23 V AIO® A V Applications Y our V AIO computer comes with a collection of audio and video (A V) applications that make it easy to use adv anced multimedia formats. This section describes these V AIO A V applications. D Vgate™ Sony Electr onics, Inc. D Vgate software makes it easy to edit digital videos. Y ou can grab a[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 24 Smart Captur e Sony Electr onics, Inc. Smart Capture is a fun ne w way to send multimedia messages via e-mail. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK® connection between your compu ter and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder , or other cameras that support the i.LINK interface. Smart Capture allo ws you to capture and compres[...]

V AIO® A V Applicati ons 25 Mo vieShaker™ This application can be used to create fun and innov ative mo vies without any knowledge of f ilm editing. In a few simple steps, motion pictures can be combined with special ef fects, still images, and music files, and then sav ed in a format compatib le with most computers. Impor ting Images and Sound [...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 26 Create a Mo vie using Shaker After adding clip(s) to the Clip tray , you can create a short movie us ing the Shaker feature. Shaker randomly selects clips from the Clip tray to create a 30-second scene. 1 Click the Shaker tab . 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray . 3 Click . A thirty second scene is a[...]

V AIO® A V Applicati ons 27 Editing Clips and Scenes Y ou can edit your mo vie by adding ef fects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the length of clips. Adding effects to a scene or a clip 1 Double-click the clip or scene to move it to the W orking Panel. 2 Select the Ef fects tab from the Editing tray . 3 Drag the Ef fect [...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 28 Saving a Mo vie 1 V erify that the clip(s) you want to save is o n the Product tray . See Help for more details on saving mo vi es. 2 Click Export. 3 Select the format in which you want the document to be saved. 4 Click Next. 5 Locate the folder to which you want the f ile sa ved. 6 Name the file. 7 Click Sav e. Export[...]

V AIO® A V Applicati ons 29 PictureGear™ PictureGear is a digital image management application that allo ws you to see all the images stored in an y directory on your computer . Thumbnail vie ws provide quick reminders of your pictures. Brighten , contrast, enhance, resize, crop, and color -correct your pictures. Create panoramic views, animatio[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 30 Using P anorama Maker Panorama Maker stitches a group of still images into a 360 degree panoramic picture. The source images should be the same size and ov erlap 20%. Ho w to stitch a panoramic picture: 1 Gather the source images into the same folder or collection. 2 Select the images you want to use. 3 From the Utilit[...]

V AIO® A V Applicati ons 31 OpenMG™ Jukebo x 2.0 OpenMG Jukebox is a softw are application that utilizes Sony Corporation’ s copyright protection technology . OpenMG Jukebox maintains the holder’ s copyrights by pre venting unauthorized distribution of digital audio files. OpenMG Jukebox software lets you play and record audio CD s and impor[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 32 Star ting OpenMG J ukebo x 2.0 1 From the Start button on the W indo ws taskbar, p oint to Programs, point to OpenMG Jukebox, and then click on OpenMG Jukebox. The CDDB® Music Recognition Service Registration wizard appears. Follo w the onscreen instructions to complete registration. 2 When you hav e registered with C[...]

V AIO® A V Applicati ons 33 OpenMG J ukebox main window 1 Feature tabs Changes the scree n view according to the selected feature. 5 Internet address drop-down list Displays Internet addresses, if available. Y ou can click on the “Go to URL link” button to immediately connect to W eb site. 2 Player control bu ttons Controls playback functions,[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 34 Recor ding a CD Y ou can record songs from audio CDs and import them to playlists in OpenMG Jukebox. 1 Insert an audio CD into your system’ s CD-R W/D VD-ROM dri ve. 2 Click the CD tab . 3 Use the drop-down lists to sel ect the Bit Rate, CD dri ve, and Record T o destination. 4 Y ou can select specif ic tracks on you[...]

V AIO® A V Applicati ons 35 T ransferring Songs (Chec k-in/Check-out) Y ou can transfer songs between the playlists of your OpenMG Jukebox and external de vices or media. For more information on using your external devices or media, see the documentation that cam e with the product. These instructions are for us ing the Check-in/Check-out 1 step m[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 36 3 Select the playlist that has the song that you want to check out. The songs in the playlist are sho wn in the Playlist view panel located in the center of the Check-In/Out tab window . 4 From the Playlist view panel, select the song to be check ed out. T o check out more than one song at a time, hold down the Ctrl ke[...]

V AIO® A V Applicati ons 37 For more information about using OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 software, go to the online OpenMG Jukebox Help. Y ou can access the online help f ile using either of the following instructions: ❑ Click the Start button on the W indows taskbar , point to P rograms, point t o OpenMG Jukebox, and then click on OpenMG Jukebox Help. ?[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 38 Smar t Capture Smart Capture is a Sony-des igned application that manages the i.LINK connection between your computer and an i.LINK-compatible digital camera or camcorder . Y ou can capture and enhance video or still images to share with your family and friends ov er the Int ernet or through e-mail. ✍ i.LINK is a tra[...]

V AIO® A V Applicati ons 39 Smart Capture main window 1 Mode indicator Displays the current mode (Still or Net Movie). 5 Help bu tton Connects you directly to the online Smart Capture help. 2 Mode dial Switches Smart Capture from Still mode to Net Movie mode with a single click of your mouse. 6 Capture button Captures your individual still images [...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 40 Using Still mode 1 From the Start button, point to Programs, point to Smart Capture, and then click on Smart Capture. The Smart Capture main windo w appears. 2 Connect your i.LINK-compatibl e digital camera or camcorder to your computer with an i.LINK cable. An image appears in the Smart Capture main window . 3 Check t[...]

V AIO® A V Applicati ons 41 ❑ Image Size: — Select the image size, horizontal by v ertical in pixels. ❑ Image Quality: — Set the quality of your pictures as they are being sav ed by selecting Fine, Standard or Economy image quality . ❑ Destinat ion: — Select a file destination for your pictures. 5 Click on the Ef fects button to s elec[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 42 on the Capture b utton. The Still V ie wer window appears. Y ou can capture one picture or se veral pictures at a time. 2 Click on the arro ws or drag the scroll bar to view the pictures. As each image is captured, it displays in the Stil l V iewer window w ith a balloon for your comments and an identifying num ber in [...]

V AIO® A V Applicati ons 43 ❑ Sav e — Click on the Save b utton to save y our still image in a v ariety of formats, to a location of your choice. Using Net Mo vie mode 1 From the Start button on the W indows taskbar , point to Programs, point to Smart Capture, and then click on Smart Capture. The Smart Capture main windo w appears. 2 Connect y[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 44 ❑ Fo r m a t : — Y ou can adjust the compression rate for your mo vies in MPEG1 format or choose the A VI option for no compression . Y ou can also set the maximum record ing time for your movie capt ure. ❑ Destination: — Select a f ile destination for your movies when recording video cli ps. ❑ Capture Button[...]

V AIO® A V Applicati ons 45 3 Y ou can re view your mo vie from the Movie Player windo w by using the play , pause and stop buttons. Click on the arrows or drag the scroll bar to view your mo vie. Each frame is d isplayed with an id entifying number in t he queue. Managing your movie in Net M ovie mode From the Movie Player window , you can p erfo[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 46 Using ImageStation™ ImageStation is a free online service that allows you to store your pictures and movies on the Internet to share with family and friends. ImageStation requires an Internet connection and registration for the W eb-based service. Y ou must be connected to the Internet before uploading your pictures [...]

V AIO® A V Applicati ons 47 Uploading with Still Vi ewer 1 Click on the Upload button in Still V ie w er . The ImageStat ion Login window appears. 2 For f irst time users, the Im ageStation registration wizard guides you through the initial registration process. Follow the onscreen instructions. If you are already a registered member , provide you[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 48 3 From the Still V ie wer or Movie Player window , click on the Upload b utt on to transfer your pictures or mo vies to the ImageStation W eb site. The Image Uploader windo ws displays your Internet connection and upload status. Click on to see thumbnai l prev iews of your pictures or movies. 4 Go to http://www .im age[...]

V AIO® A V Applicati ons 49 VisualFlo w ™ V isualFlow is a Son y state-of-the-art multimedia bro wser designed specifically for Memory Stick m edia. It displays any still picture, movie or sound files stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasi ng, artistic manner . V isualF low plays a selected mo vie or sound file, and enables playback[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 50 DV g a t e ™ Connecting a digital video camera re corder Before connecting a digital video cam era recorder to your comput er , turn off the po wer on the camera. After connecting the camera, turn the po wer back on. Y ou do not need to turn of f the computer when connecting a camera. Using D Vgate™ software with a[...]

V AIO® A V Applicati ons 51 When recording A VI f iles to tape ❑ Do not use DVgate software when the connected digital video de v ice is in T imer Recording mo de, as this could produce a malfunction in the device. ❑ T o a void recording problems, such as a single frame appearing in multiple frames, close other applications on your system whil[...]

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Configuring Y o ur V AIO Computer 53 Configuring Y our V AIO Computer Har d Disk Drive P ar tition In order to improv e the performa nce of the D Vgate™ software, the hard disk dri ve on your comp uter has been formatt ed with two partitions, C and D. The D Vgate™ software sav es files to the D partition. This prev ents large video captures fro[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 54 i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility Y our V AIO computer has a 6-pin i.LINK port located on the back panel of the unit. A 6-pin i.LINK port: ❑ can supply po wer from the computer to the connected device if the de vice is equipped with a 6-pin port, and ❑ supplies 10V to 12V . The follo wing Sony i.LINK 400 Mbps cables [...]

Configuring Y o ur V AIO Computer 55 T o connect an i.LINK (IEEE1394 ) device 1 Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK po rt. 2 Plug the i.LINK cable into this port. Connecting an i.LINK de vice ✍ See the manual that came with your i.LINK (IEEE1394)-equipped device for more information on installation and use.[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 56 Enabling Ethernet Y our computer comes with a preins talled Ethernet interface. T o enable faster startup, your computer may ship with this function disabled. Y ou may enable Ethernet connectivity by follo wi ng the instructio ns below . T o enable the Ethernet conn ection 1 Click on My Computer icon on the desktop. 2 [...]

System, Application and Dr iver Recov er y CD(s) 57 System, Application and Driver Reco very CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electr onics The System Recov ery CD program allows you to restore the softwa re titles that shipped with your computer if the y become corrupted or are erased. It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Son y compu[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 58 T o use the System Recovery CD(s) 1 Insert the Sony System Recov ery CD in the CD-R W dri ve. 2 Shut down your computer . 3 W ait 30 seconds and turn on your co mputer . 4 T ype the letter “O” to signify you have read and accepted the Microsoft End- User License Agreement. 5 When the System Recov ery menu appears, [...]

System, Application and Dr iver Recov er y CD(s) 59 Using the Application Reco very CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility allo ws you to rein stall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased. Reinstalling an individual software title may correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer or software application. [...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 60 Using the Driver Reco ver y CD The Dri ver Recovery CD utility allo ws you to reinst all individual dri vers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased. Y ou can reinstall an indi vidual driv er to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer , hardware, or softw are appli[...]

V AIO Suppor t Agent 61 V AIO Suppor t Ag ent V AIO Support Agent helps you repair your own softw are pro blems without the assistance of a support anal yst. V A IO Support Agent's advanced diagnostic technology identifies and tracks characteristics of your software applications, Internet configuration, and operating system compo nents. These [...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 62 Using the Quic k Fix Wizard The Quick Fix W izard automatically checks your system when a problem occurs and works to bring your software back to a pre vious working state. 1 From the V AIO Support Ag ent main window , click the Quick Fix W izard button. 2 When the W elcome window appears, click Next. The “Quick Fix [...]

V AIO Suppor t Agent 63 Using Common Solutions Common Solutions offers automated, One-Click Fixes to repair common software problems. These solutions can integrate information such as kno wledge base articles and Frequently Asked Questions (F A Qs). Y ou can run One-Click Fixes directly from V AIO Support Agent or from a W eb browser . 1 Click the [...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 64 A utomatic Updates The V AIO Support Agent utility remains activ e, runni ng continuously in your system’ s background. Every 24 hours, the Agent contacts the Sony Support Server to check for ne w updates or fixes needed for your system. This updating action only occurs while you are connected to the Internet and whe[...]

V AIO Suppor t Agent 65 ❑ Deny the Agent your permission to contact the Sony Support Server for the current update or fix. The Agent discontinues the cu rrent update retriev al but prompts again for your permission for the next scheduled update. Once you hav e giv en permission to update, the Agent cont acts the Sony Support Server . The ambulanc[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 66 Using Suppor t Central The Support Central feature uses Internet resources to help you fix your software. Support Central searches the Internet for answers to your questions, additional information from knowledge base systems, and the latest software updates for your protected software. Support Central also lets you co[...]

V AIO Suppor t Agent 67 Support Central has a tracking feature that stores the issues you are currently working on. When you log on to Support Central, a Current Issues page displays, allowing you to continue working on your open issues or to close them i f you are finished. ✍ Support Central retains your registration information, so you are only[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 68 Support Central has a tracking feature that stores the issues you are currently working on. When you log on to Support Cent ral, a Current Issues page displays, allo w ing you to continue working on your open issues or to close them if you are finished. If you log on to Support Central w ith a new issue, or if you do n[...]

V AIO Suppor t Agent 69 Support Central: Support Wizard ✍ For more information about using V AIO Support Agent, see the online Help.[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 70 Software Applications pr otected by V AIO Suppor t Agent In addition to the software listed below , your system 's dri vers, basic network settings and modem settings are protected by the V A IO Support Agent utility . Utilities ❑ V AIO Action Setup Applications ❑ Adobe® PhotoDeluxe® Home Editi on ❑ DV g a[...]

T roubleshooting 71 T r oubleshooting This section describes ho w to solv e common prob lems you ma y encounter wh en using your comp uter . Many problems hav e simple solutions , so tr y these suggestions bef ore you call Son y Customer Suppor t. To p i c s T opic: My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a po wer so[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 72 T opic: My computer or software program stopped respo nding. 1 Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to close the ap plication that has st opped responding. 2 In the Close Program dialog box, scroll down until you locate the message “Not responding” next to an application . 3 Select this application and click End T ask. W indows a[...]

T roubleshooting 73 2 Click on T roublesh ooting and navigate to the subject(s) for which you want information. 3 When you f ind the appropriate information, close the Help and Support. T opic: How do I c han ge the parallel port type to ECP , EPP , or bi-directio nal? Y ou can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility (CMOS Setu[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 74 T opic: I cannot play a CD or D VD. ❑ After inserting your CD or D VD, wait a fe w seconds for it to be detected before trying to access it. ❑ V erify that the disc is in the tray with the label side facing up. ❑ Install your D VD/CD software according to the manufacturer’ s instructions. ❑ If your driv e rea[...]

T roubleshooting 75 4 From the Write Speed drop-down list, select a lo wer setting. 5 Click Close. T opic: How do I c hange the video resolution of m y display? 1 From the Start menu, select Settings, and then click on Control Panel. 2 Click the Display icon and select the Se ttings tab . 3 Mov e the Display area slider to change the resolution. 4 [...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 76 T opic: My modem connection is slo w. The computer’ s modem uses Lucent 1648 technology/V .90. Many f actors influence modem connectio n speed, including telephone line no ise or compatibility with telephone equipment (such as fax machines or other modems). If you think your modem is not connectin g properly to other[...]

T roubleshooting 77 5 Select COM3. 6 Click More In fo. If your modem is functioning, a More In fo dialog box will display . If your modem is still not functioning properly , an error message will appear . T opic: How do I c hange my modem to rotary or T ouch-T one dialing? 1 Click the My Computer icon on your desk top. 2 Click Cont rol Panel and th[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 78 6 If av ailable, click the Adv anced button under Microphone Balance. The Adv anced Controls for Microphone screen appears. 7 Deselect the check box for 1 Microphone Boost, then click the Close button. 8 Close the Recording Control window . T opic: My mouse does not work. ❑ Check that the mouse is plugged into the MO[...]

T roubleshooting 79 T opic: My keyboard does not work. ❑ Check that the keyboard is plugged into the KEYBO ARD port. ❑ Close all applications and turn of f your computer . Restart your computer . T opic: I cannot move, resize o r hide the W indows® taskbar . Y our system may ship with the taskbar moving and resizing feature disabled. T o enabl[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 80 ❑ Increasing the system memory may also help. The computer has tw o memory slots. For memory upgrades, use only 3.3V 64-bit PC-133 SDRAM DIMM modules. F o r information on installing memory , please see the section, “ Adding Memory ” . To p i c : M y i . L I N K ® device does not appear on the desktop. 1 T urn o[...]

T roubleshooting 81 T opic: How do I install a printer? 1 From the Start menu, select Settings and then select Printe rs. 2 Click Add Prin ter . 3 Click Next. 4 Select Local Printer and click Next. 5 Select the appropriate manufacturer and model and click Next. 6 Select LPT1 and click Next. 7 Click Y es to hav e W indows-based programs use this as [...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 82 Notes on Use On the P ower Source ❑ Y our computer operates on 100V–120V AC 50/60 Hz only . ❑ The total po wer draw of installed add-in cards must not e xceed the specif i cations for the po wer supply . Do not o verload the system by installing add-in cards that draw e xcessiv e current. The system is designed t[...]

Notes on Use 83 ❑ Unplug your compu ter from the wall outl et if you will not be using the computer for a long time. ❑ Before touching anything inside the computer , tu rn the system off and let it cool for ten minutes. This will ensure that the processor heat sink will not be hot. ❑ Do not attempt to open the po wer supply . There are no use[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 84 ❑ Provide adequate air circulation to pre vent internal heat build-up. Do not place your computer on loose surf aces (such as rugs or blankets) or near materials (such as curtains or draperies) that may block its ventilation slots. Leav e a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer . ❑ Clean t[...]

Notes on Use 85 On Moisture Condensation If your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may condense inside your computer . In this case, allow at least an hour before turning on your computer . If any problem occurs, unplug your computer , and contact your Sony Service Center . On Upgrading the System ❑ The pro[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 86 ❑ A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time. The image disappears after a period of time. Y ou can use a screen saver to pre vent residual images. ❑ The screen becomes warm during operation. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. On Using the [...]

F or Answers to Y o ur Software Questions 87 For Answer s to Y our Software Questions Son y Ser vice Center For the Son y Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). Th is service is free of char ge fo r 90 days after the original date of purchase. Acrobat ® Reader , Adobe PhotoDeluxe ® Home Edition (Adobe Systems Incorporate[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 88 McAfee V irusScan® (Network Associates, Inc.) PhotoPrinter ™ 2000 Pro (Ar cSoft, Inc.) Quicke n ® 2001 Basic (Intuit, Inc.) Sony Applications (Sony Electr onics, Inc.) Win d ow s ® Millennium Edition Operating System, Internet Explor er , Outlook ® Express (Micr osoft Corporation) Web site http://support.mcafee.c[...]

F or Answers to Y o ur Software Questions 89 W ordP erfect® (Corel Corporation) Web si te http://www .corel.com/support/product_specific/wp9.htm phone 716-871-2325 * * Support from 1-716 -871-2325 is fee-based. The on-line suppor t is free of charge. hours M - F , 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM CT[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 90 Resour ces Sony pro vid es se veral support options for your Sony computer . When you hav e questions about your co mputer and the preinstalled soft ware, check these sources for answers, in the following sequence: QuickStart Contains information on how to set up your computer quickly and easily . V AIO Compute r Safet[...]

Resources 91 Sony Fax-on-Demand This service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions. Y ou can use this automated service to request a list of available topics and then select the topics that you want to receive. T o contact the Sony fax-on-dema nd ser vice, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). (Requires a fax machine or fax software.[...]

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Specifications 93 Specifications Floppy Model PCV-J200 Processor 900 MHz * AMD Duron™ Hard Disk Drive C/D Partition (A pproximate) 40 GB A T A-100 † C = 16 GB / D = 24 GB Standard SDRAM 128 MB PC-133 SDRAM, expandable to 512 MB Video RAM Shared with system memory MPEG “Sony T uned” MPEG Digital Video supports full-screen video playback Grap[...]

V AIO Computer Use r Guide 94 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Supplied Accessories V AIO Smart™ Keyboard PS/2® Wheel Mouse Speakers Power cord Modem cable Service 90-day limited ser vice. See Warranty Card. †† Limited Warranty 90-day parts/labor standard. See W arranty Card. †† 5 Power Requirements 200 watts maximum [...]