Sony PCV-W10 - Manual

7 Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer's hard disk drive performance, using i.LINK devices, Memory Stick media, PC Cards, and changing default settings.

VAIO Computer User Guide 8 About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition To improve the performance of Sony audio and video software applications, the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions, C and D. Some Sony software applications save files to the D partition. This prevents...

VAIO Computer User Guide 10 VAIO Action Setup O Action Setup VAIO® Action Setup manages the settings for your computer’s Shortcut keys (S Keys). Shortcut keys The programmable S Keys are set to launch the following applications: ❑ S1— Microsoft® Outlook® Express ❑ S2— Microsoft® Internet Explorer ❑ ...

VAIO Action Setup 11 4 From the Select Application dialog box, click the option for the desired type of function. The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the right. 5 Select an application from the list. Click Next . 6 The Confirmation Application Name window appears. Click Next . 7...

VAIO Computer User Guide 12 Changing The Sony Software Window Design You can select from different window designs for certain Sony software applications and create your own personal computing environment. Changing the window design 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select the Control Panel . ...

Using The Memory Stick Media Slot 13 Using The Memory Stick Media Slot k Media Slot Your VAIO® computer is configured to support Memory Stick® media. A Memory Stick media is a compact, portable, and versatile data storage media designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with similarly equipped...

VAIO Computer User Guide 14 To remove a Memory Stick media A small portion of the Memory Stick media remains extended when it is inserted into the Memory Stick media slot. 1 Press the extended Memory Stick media to release it from the Memory Stick slot. The media extends further, enabling you to gra...

Using The Memory Stick Media Slot 15 Protecting data on Memory Stick media from accidental changes Memory Stick media contain a write-protect tab. The write-protect tab prevents accidental changes to information recorded on your Memory Stick media. When you slide the write-protect tab to the LOCK po...

VAIO Computer User Guide 16 Using The PC Card Slot Your computer has a card bus PC Card slot that supports Type I or Type II PC (PCMCIA) cards. You do not need to shut down your computer when inserting a PC Card. For more information, see the instructions supplied with your PC Card. Inserting a PC C...

Using The PC Card Slot 17 Removing a PC Card 1 Close all applications that may access the PC Card to avoid data loss. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows® taskbar. 3 Click to select the name of the card that you want to eject and click Stop . The Stop a Hardware Device wind...

VAIO Computer User Guide 20 Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your hard disk drive and restores the operating system and all the original, preinstalled software applications. If the operating system or applications become corrupted or are erased, you can restore ...

Using The System Recovery CD(s) 21 Using the System Recovery CD(s) Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files. A blue screen appears during the downloading process. 1 Insert the System Recovery CD in your computer’s optical drive. 2 Turn off your computer. 3 Wait 30 seconds and turn ...

VAIO Computer User Guide 22 5 A Notes on Use window appears. Click Next . 6 On the Main Menu - Product Recovery window, select the appropriate option to recover your system. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process. ✍ Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs....

Using The Application Recovery CD(s) 23 Using The Application Recovery CD(s) pplication Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual software applications, individual drivers, and to repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased. You ca...

VAIO Computer User Guide 24 Reinstalling device drivers The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is capable of reinstalling the original factory-installed device drivers, without using the Application Recovery CD(s). 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer . A shortcut ...

27 Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before using Support Resources. To view the specific configuration for your computer, see the online specifications ...

VAIO Computer User Guide 28 About VAIO Computer Functions 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 light is lit on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive * (unle...

About VAIO Computer Functions 29 If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds. If the software application continues to stop responding or causes your computer to stop responding, contact th...

VAIO Computer User Guide 30 Why is my system running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that are open and running. Close any applications that you are not currently using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may also help. For information on installing me...

About Using The Optical Disc Drive 31 About Using The Optical Disc Drive he Optical Disc Drive Why doesn’t my optical drive tray open? Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. 2 Press the Eject button on the drive. Use the My Computer icon 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, the...

VAIO Computer User Guide 32 Why can’t I play a DVD or CD media? ❑ After inserting your optical disc, wait a few seconds for it to be detected before trying to access it. ❑ Verify that the disc is in the tray with the label side facing up. ❑ Install your CD or DVD software according to the manufactur...

VAIO Computer User Guide 34 About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? ❑ Rotate the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to adjust speaker volume. ❑ If the software application you are using has its own volume control, check that the volume is turned up. ❑ Check the volu...

About The Modem 35 About The Modem Why is my modem connection slow? Many factors influence modem connection speed: ❑ 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 ...

VAIO Computer User Guide 36 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 plugged into the modem line jack. ❑ Check that the telephone line is work...

About Using A Microphone 37 About Using A Microphone Why doesn’t my microphone work properly? Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack. 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 ...

VAIO Computer User Guide 38 About The Mouse And Keyboard To use an optical mouse (USB) If you are using an optical mouse, use an appropriate surface to ensure good mouse tracking. A good mouse surface requires a certain amount of detail or texture to enable mouse tracking. ❑ Use surfaces such as pla...

About The Mouse And Keyboard 39 Why doesn’t my mouse work properly? ❑ Check that the USB optical mouse is plugged securely into a USB port on the right panel. ❑ Save and close all open applications. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. How do I set u...

VAIO Computer User Guide 40 About Using Peripheral Devices Peripheral Devices How do I install a printer? ❑ If your printer uses USB or IEEE 1394 technology, contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that may be required for proper installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer’s W...

About Using Peripheral Devices 41 5 Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next . 6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions to print a test page and complete printer installation. Why doesn’t my connected printer function when the...

43 Notes On Use The information in this section provides basic procedures for handling your system and common peripheral devices, using storage media, and locating upgrade information.

VAIO Computer User Guide 44 About The Power Source ❑ Your computer operates on 100–120 V AC 50/60 Hz only. ❑ Plug all the power cords for your computer and its peripheral equipment into the same AC supply line. AC derived from different supply lines may result in voltage differences that can cause u...

About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery 45 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 Cen...

VAIO Computer User Guide 46 About Handling The Computer System dling The Computer System 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 ...

About Handling The Computer System 47 ❑ Your computer, keyboard, and mouse consist of high-precision electronic parts. Do not drop them or bump them against other objects. ❑ Your Sony computer will not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with mul...

VAIO Computer User Guide 48 About The LCD Screen (Built-in Display) ❑ Do not place the display near a strong magnetic force. ❑ Do not block the ventilation slots on the display. ❑ Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen. This is not a malfunction. ...

About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media 49 About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media Floppy Disk Media Handling floppy disks * ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other heat sour...

51 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.

VAIO Computer User Guide 52 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 the individual software Help files. Your computer is supplied with these support options: ❑ VA...

Immediate Help And Support 53 ❑ Preinstalled software Help files * — Each preinstalled software application provides online Help that describes software’s features. In these Help files, you can find tutorials that teach you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occu...

VAIO Computer User Guide 54 Software Help And Support When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software, check with these software publishers to access troubleshooting support from the publisher’s Web site, by e-mail, or by telephone. Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®, Photoshop® Eleme...

VAIO Computer User Guide 56 Sony ScreenBlast™ ACID, Sony ScreenBlast™ Sound Forge® (Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment) WordPerfect® Office 2002 Standard (Corel Corp.) Sony Service Center To locate the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com...

Contacting Sony For Help And Support 57 Contacting Sony For Help And Support If the support resources provided with your VAIO® computer do not provide an immediate solution, or you would prefer to get direct support, contact Sony online or by telephone. Sony Computing Support Web site Online help an...

VAIO Computer User Guide 58 Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your issue, you can contact a Sony Support representative directly. Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1 VA...

NOTICE 59 NOTICE © 2002 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior w...

VAIO Computer User Guide 60 Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge. Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information. Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions. Important information ...

NOTICE 61 Safety Information and Caution Your computer’s installed optical drives may vary, depending on the system configuration you have purchased. See the Specifications sheet for details on your installed optical drives. CD-RW/DVD-ROM Laser Diode Properties ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do ...

NOTICE 63 Regulatory Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment ge...

NOTICE 65 Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at t...

VAIO Computer User Guide 66 DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. For the location of the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Computing Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Do not ha...

NOTICE 67 INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaratio...

VAIO Computer User Guide 68 End-User License Agreement For Sony Software Giga Pocket including PicoPlayer CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE. USE OF THIS SOFTWARE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGREEMENT. IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement (EUL...

End-User License Agreement For Sony Software 69 Software Transfer You may permanently transfer all of your rights under this EULA only as part of a sale or transfer of SONY SOFTWARE, provided you retain no copies, transfer all of the SONY SOFTWARE (including all copies, component parts, the media an...

VAIO Computer User Guide 70 HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES The SONY SOFTWARE is not fault-tolerant and is not designed, manufactured or intended for use or resale as on-line control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail-safe performance, such as in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft na...

End-User License Agreement For Sony Software 71 EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY ON SONY SOFTWARE YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT USE OF THE SONY SOFTWARE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SONY SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND. SONY AND SONY’S LICENSORS (HEREINAFTER,...

VAIO Computer User Guide 72 GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION, JURY TRIAL WAIVER This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, United States of America, without regards to conflict of laws provisions. Any dispute arising out of this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive...

73 Index A air circulation 46Application Recovery CD(s) ARCDs 23 ARCD driver recovery 24 audio problems 34 B background noise 37 C caution lithium battery 45speakers 46 CD playback problems 31, 32tray eject 31 CD-RW recording problems 33 computer adjusting voltage settings 44disposing of lithium bat...

VAIO Computer User Guide 76 U Uninterruptible Power Supply 44 V ventilation 46voltage settings 44 W Windows taskbar 29