Sony Personal Computer PCV RX380DS User Manual

VAIO Digital Studio^™

User Guide

PCV-RX370DS/PCV-RX380DS

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been disconnected at the network

interface.

Safety Information and Caution

DVD Laser Diode Properties

(PCV-RX370DS/PCV-RX380DS)

❑

Use caution when installing or modifying

telephone lines.

Avoid using the modem during an

electrical storm.

0.4mW(DVD)

0.14mW (CD)

Laser Output

Wave Length

Do not use the modem or a telephone to

report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

650-655nm

(DVD)

The socket outlet shall be installed near

the equipment and shall be easily

accessible.

785nm (CD)

CD-RW Laser Diode Properties

(PCV-RX370DS)

To change the backup battery,

please contact your nearest

Sony Service Center.

1.0mW(Read)

35.0mW

Laser Output

Caution—The use of optical

instruments with this product

will increase eye hazard. As

the laser beam used in this

product is harmful to the

eyes, do not attempt to

(Write)

777-787nm

Wave Length

CD-RW Laser Diode Properties

(PCV-RX380DS)

disassemble the drive

cabinet. Refer servicing to

qualified personnel only.

1.0mW(Read)

Laser Output

Danger—Visible and invisible

laser radiation when open.

Avoid direct exposure to

beam.

43.5mW

(Write)

780–787nm

Wave Length

For CD-RW: Danger—

Invisible laser radiation when

open. Avoid direct exposure

to beam.

❑

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

expose your desktop to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the

cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified

personnel only.

Caution: For ADSL modem

models, to reduce the risk of

fire, use only No. 26 AWG or

larger telecommunication

line cord.

❑

Never install modem or telephone wiring

during a lightning storm.

Never install telephone jacks in wet

locations unless the jack is specifically

designed for wet locations.

❑

Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or

terminals unless the telephone line has

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❑

Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou

d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à

l’abri de la pluie et de l’humidité.

Avertissement - L'utilisation

d'instruments optiques avec ce

produit augmente les risques

pour les yeux. Puisque le

faisceau laser utilisé dans ce

produit est dommageable pour

les yeux, ne tentez pas de

désassembler le boîtier.

Pour prévenir tout risque d’électrocution,

ne pas ouvrir le châssis de cet appareil et

ne confier son entretien qu’à une personne

qualifiée.

❑

Ne jamais effectuer l’installation de fil

modem ou téléphone durant un orage

électrique.

Adressez-vous à un agent de

service qualifié.

Ne jamais effectuer l’installation d’une

prise téléphonique dans un endroit

mouillé à moins que la prise soit conçue à

cet effet.

❑

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.

Danger : Radiation laser

visible et invisible si ouvert.

Évitez l’exposition directe au

faisceau.

❑

Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez

ou modifiez les lignes téléphoniques.

Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un

orage électrique.

Pour les CD-RW : Danger :

Radiation laser visible et

invisible si ouvert. Évitez

l'exposition directe au

faisceau.

N'utilisez pas le modem ni le téléphone

pour prévenir d'une fuite de gaz vous êtes

près de la fuite.

❑

L’appareil doit être le plus près possible

d’une prise murale pour en faciliter

l’accès.

Attention : Pour ADSL modele

modem, afin de réduire les

risques d'incendie, n'utilisez

qu'un cordon de

communication N0. 26 AWG ou

plus gros.

Pour changer la pile de

rechange, veuillez contacter

votre centre de service Sony le

plus près.

For questions regarding your product or for the

Sony Service Center nearest you, call

1-888-476-6972 in the United States or

1-800-961-7669 in Canada.

Sony Customer Support can be reached at

http://www.sony.com/pcsupport

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interference by one or more of the following

measures:

Regulatory Information

❑

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Declaration of Conformity

Increase the separation between the

equipment and the receiver.

Trade Name:

Model No.:

SONY

❑

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

PCV-RX370DS/

PCV-RX380DS

Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

Responsible

Party:

Sony Electronics Inc.

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate this

equipment.

Address:

1 Sony Drive

Park Ridge, NJ 07656

Telephone:

201-930-6972

Only peripherals (computer input/output

devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply

with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this

computer product. Operation with

noncompliant peripherals is likely to result in

interference to radio and television reception.

This phone number is for FCC-related

matters only.

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

All cables used to connect peripherals must be

shielded and grounded. Operation with cables,

connected to peripherals, that are not shielded

and grounded, may result in interference to

radio and television reception.

(1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

FCC Part 68

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

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the

FCC rules. The FCC Ringer Equivalence

Number (REN) for this equipment is 0.7. If

requested, this information must be provided to

the telephone company.

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in

This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone

jack.

accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

The REN is used to determine the quantity of

devices which may be connected to the

telephone line. Excessive RENs on the

telephone line may result in the devices not

ringing in response to an incoming call. In

most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs

should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the

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number of devices that may be connected to the

line, as determined by the total RENs, contact

the telephone company to determine the

maximum REN for the calling area.

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 the top or bottom of each transmitted

page or on the first page of the transmission, the

date and time it is sent and an identification of

the business, other entity, or individual sending

the message, and the telephone number of the

sending machine or such business, other entity,

or individual.

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 practical, the telephone

company will notify the customer as soon as

possible. Also, you will be advised of your right

to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe

it is necessary.

The telephone company may make changes in

its facilities, equipment, operations or

procedures that could affect the operations of

the equipment. If this happens, the telephone

company will provide advance notice in order

for you to make the necessary modifications in

order to maintain uninterrupted service.

In order to program this information into your

facsimile machine, see your fax software

documentation.

Telephone Consumer Guidelines

(Canada)

If trouble is experienced with this modem, for

repair or warranty information, please contact

1-888-4SONY-PC, or write to the Sony

Customer Information Center, 12451 Gateway

Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913. If the trouble is

causing harm to the telephone network, the

telephone company may request that you

remove the equipment from the network until

the problem is resolved.

Please refer to your telephone directory under

‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Terms of Service.’ For

more detailed information, please contact:

CRTC

Terrasses de la Chaudiére, Tour centrale

1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage Hull PQ K1A

0N2.

Repair of this equipment should be made only

by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized

agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you,

call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est

This equipment cannot be used on public coin

service provided by the telephone company.

Connection to Party Line Service is subject to

state and possible provincial tariffs. (Contact

the state or provincial utility service

conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

commission, public service commission, or

corporation commission for information.)

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DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY

Une batterie non conforme

présente un danger

d'explosion. La remplacer

seulement par une batterie

identique ou de type

équivalent recommandé par le

fabricant. Évacuer les batteries

usées selon les directives du

fabricant.

You can return your unwanted lithium batteries

to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory

Service Center.

✍ In some areas the disposal of lithium

batteries in household or business

trash may be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call

1-888-476-6972 in the United States or

1-800-961-7669 in Canada.

La manutention incorrecte du

module de batterie de cet

appareil présente un risque

d'incendie ou de brûlures

chimiques. Ne pas démonter,

incinérer ou exposer à une

température de plus de 100°C.

Évacuer promptement la

batterie usée. Garder hors de

portée des enfants.

Do not handle damaged or

leaking lithium batteries.

Danger of explosion if battery

is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or

equivalent type recommended

by the manufacturer. Discard

used batteries according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

The battery pack used in this

device may present a fire or

chemical burn hazard if

mistreated. Do not

disassemble, heat above

212°F (100°C), or incinerate.

Dispose of used battery

promptly. Keep away from

children.

Ne pas manipuler les batteries

au lithium qui fuient ou sont

endommagées.

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devices subject only to the requirement that the

sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all

the devices does not exceed 5. The Ringer

Equivalence Number for this equipment is 0.7.

INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE

NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies

certified equipment. This certification means

that the equipment meets certain

telecommunications network protective,

operational and safety requirements as

prescribed in the appropriate Terminal

Equipment Technical Requirements

document(s). The Department does not

guarantee the equipment will operate to the

users satisfaction.

AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA

AVI S : L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie

le matériel homologué.

Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est

conforme aux normes de protection,

d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de

télécommunications, comme le prescrivent les

documents concernant les exigences techniques

relatives au matériel terminal. Le Ministère

n’assure toutefois pas que le matériel

Before installing this equipment, users should

ensure that it is permissible to be connected to

the facilities of the local telecommunications

company. The equipment must also be installed

using an acceptable method of connection.

fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l’utilisateur.

The customer should be aware that compliance

with the above conditions may not prevent

degradation of service in some situations.

Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit

s’assurer qu’il est permis de le raccorder aux

installations de l’entreprise locale de

télécommunication. Le matériel doit également

être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de

raccordement. L’abonné ne doit pas oublier

qu’il est possible que la conformité aux

conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la

dégradation du service dans certaines

situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be

coordinated by a representative designated by

the supplier. Equipment malfunctions or any

repairs or alterations made by the user to this

equipment may give the telecommunications

company cause to request that the user

disconnect the equipment.

Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent

être coordonnées par un représentant désigné

par le fournisseur. L’entreprise de

télécommunications peut demander à

l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite

de réparations ou de modifications effectuées

par l’utilisateur ou à cause de mauvais

fonctionnement.

Users should ensure for their own protection

that the electrical ground connections of the

power utility, telephone lines and internal

metallic water pipe system, if present, are

connected together. This precaution may be

particularly important in rural areas.

CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make

such connections themselves, but should

contact the appropriate electrical inspection

authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit

s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la

source d’énergie électrique, des lignes

téléphoniques et des canalisations d’eau

métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés

ensemble. Cette précaution est particulièrement

importante dans les régions rurales.

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number

(REN) assigned to each terminal device

provides an indication of the maximum number

of terminals allowed to be connected to a

telephone interface. The termination on an

interface may consist of any combination of

Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter

de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit

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avoir recours à un service d’inspection des

installations électriques, ou à un électricien,

selon le cas.

AV I S : L’indice d’équivalence 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 interface téléphonique

peut consister en une combination de quelques

dispositifs, à la seule condition que la somme

d’indices d’équivalence de la sonnerie de tous

les dispositifs n’excède pas 5. L’indice

d’équivalence de la sonnerie de ce matériel est

de 0.7.

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Contents

Welcome...............................................................13

Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer .... 13

Front Panel Overview ....................................................... 15

Back Panel Overview........................................................ 18

VAIO Action Setup...............................................21

Presetting i.LINK® devices.............................................. 22

Changing the Window Design of Sony Software............. 23

VAIO® AV Applications.......................................25

MovieShaker™................................................................. 27

PictureGear™ ................................................................... 31

OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.0 ................................................... 33

Smart Capture™ ............................................................... 40

VisualFlow™.................................................................... 51

DVGate™ ......................................................................... 52

Configuring your VAIO

Digital Studio™ Computer..................................55

Hard Disk Drive Partition................................................. 55

Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive .............................. 55

i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility ................................... 56

Enabling Ethernet ............................................................. 58

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System, Application and

Driver Recovery CD(s)........................................ 59

Using the System Recovery CD(s) .................................. 59

Using the Application Recovery CD(s) ........................... 60

Using the Driver Recovery CD........................................ 61

Using the VAIO Support Agent.......................... 63

Using the Quick Fix Wizard ............................................ 64

Using Common Solutions................................................ 65

Using Support Central...................................................... 67

Software Applications protected

by VAIO Support Agent .................................................. 70

Troubleshooting ................................................. 71

Topics............................................................................... 71

Notes on Use.................................................................... 82

For Answers to Your Software Questions ....................... 87

Resources ......................................................................... 90

Specifications ..................................................... 93

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Your

new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use

functionality. This User Guide contains information about the applications

included with your system, contact information for software vendors, and

the specifications for your computer.

Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your

Computer

Before you get started, find the best location for your new computer. Here are

some things to consider when planning your workspace:

❑

Stable work surface — Use a stable work surface large enough to support

the computer and other peripheral equipment.

Ventilation — Leave at least eight inches of space on the left and back sides

of your computer to enable proper ventilation.

Placement of the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices — Place

your keyboard, mouse, and other input devices so that your arms and hands

are in a relaxed, comfortable position. The keyboard should be directly in

front of you. Adjust the level of the keyboard so that your lower arms are

parallel to the floor. Keep your wrists in a relaxed position when you are

using the keyboard—not angled up or down. Use the palmrest only briefly,

for resting. While typing, never use the palmrest or rest your hands on the

table. Position the mouse at the same level as the keyboard. Hold the mouse

with a relaxed hand, and use your whole arm to move it. Take breaks during

sessions with your computer. Excessive use of the mouse or a joystick may

strain muscles or tendons.

❑

Furniture and posture — Sit in a chair with good back support and

armrests. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor. A

footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit with relaxed, upright

posture—avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward.

Viewing angle of the display — Position the display 18 to 26 inches

directly in front of you, with the top of the screen at or a little below eye

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level. Use the display’s tilting feature to find the best position. You can

reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the proper

position.

❑

Lighting — Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare

and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on

the display. You can also purchase accessories for your display that help

reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness.

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Welcome

Front Panel Overview

The front panel of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows access to the

DVD, CD-RW, and diskette drives. It also includes Universal Serial Bus (USB)

and i.LINK® ports to connect USB devices, compatible digital equipment, or

other peripheral devices.

✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only 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 the documentation that came with your i.LINK-compatible device for

information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting

i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk

Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.

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Front panel (PCV-RX370DS/PCV-RX380DS)

DRIVE

DVD drive

Reads data from a DVD or CD.

CD-RW drive

Reads data from a CD and writes data to a CD-R or CD-RW disc.

Floppy disk drive

Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk.

Floppy disk drive access indicator light

Lights in green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk.

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DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive access indicator light

Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives.

Hard disk drive access indicator light

Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk.

Power switch and indicator light

Turns on/off the computer.

The indicator light is blue while the power is on and red when the computer is in

standby mode.

DVD eject button

Ejects a disc from the DVD drive.

CD-RW eject button

Ejects a disc from the CD-RW drive.

Floppy disk eject button

Ejects a floppy disk.

Universal Serial Bus (USB) port (2)

Connection for a USB device.

i.LINK 4-pin port (IEEE1394)

Connection for a compatible digital device.

✍ For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front

and back panels. The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin

i.LINK port is located on the back.

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Back Panel Overview

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 (PCV-RX370DS/PCV-RX380DS)

KEYBOARD MOUSE

USB NETWORK

ACT

LINK

SERIAL

PRINTER

i.LINK

S400

HEADPHONES GAME

LINE IN

MIC

MONITOR

DVI

LINE TELEPHONE

Mouse port

Connection for a PS/2 mouse.

PS/2® Keyboard port

Connection for a VAIO Smart™ Keyboard.

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Ethernet port

10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface.

(The port marked with

(Network) is for LAN connections only.)

Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (2)

Connection for a USB device.

Printer port

Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner.

Serial port

Connection for a compatible serial device, such as a digital still camera.

i.LINK 6-pin port (IEEE1394)

Connection for a compatible digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycam^®

Camcorder.

Game port

Connection for a game or MIDI device.

Headphones jack

Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones.

Line In jack

Connection for an audio device.

Microphone jack

Connection for a microphone (optional).

Monitor port

Connection for a standard CRT display.

Line jack

Connection for the supplied modem cable to the wall jack.

AC Input port

Connection for the supplied power cord.

DVI (LCD) Monitor port

Connection for an LCD monitor.

Telephone cable jack

Connection for the phone cable to the computer.

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VAIO Action Setup

VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer’s Shortcut keys

(S Keys) and i.LINK^®interface. The programmable S Keys come with the

following applications as their default settings:

❑

S1 — Outlook Express

S2 — Internet Explorer

S3 — Media Bar

S4 — PictureGear

S5 — DVgate Motion

S6 — Help/Demo

All six buttons are reprogrammable.

✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only 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 the documentation that came with your i.LINK-compatible device for

information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting

i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk

Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.

To change the settings of the S Keys

From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to VAIO Action Setup, and

then click on VAIO Action Setup.

✍ You can also double-click

on the Windows taskbar to open VAIO Action Setup.

Click the S Key you want to change.

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.

✍ You may also use the drag and drop feature to place any application into the list box.

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The Confirmation Application Name window appears showing you the

application you have selected. Click Next.

You may now type a new name and description, if desired. Then click Finish.

Presetting i.LINK® devices

You can preset your i.LINK-equipped devices to perform desired functions, such

as automatically starting DVgate™ applications or connecting two VAIO

computers.

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To preset your i.LINK device to perform a desired function

From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to VAIO Action Setup, and

then click on VAIO Action Setup.

Click i.LINK.

Click the Advanced Setting tab.

Click the Enable i.LINK launcher function checkbox and click Apply.

Connect the device to your computer with your i.LINK cable.

Turn on the device.

The VAIO Action Setup dialog box appears.

Click OK.

To modify the device name, click the current device name in the list box and

click Modify device name.

Type the desired name and click Apply.

10 To assign an application, click Modify.

The Select Application dialog box appears.

11 Select the desired application and click Next.

12 Click Next to confirm the application name.

The Input Application Name dialog box appears. You may change the name

and description of the application you want to launch.

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13 Click Finish to complete this step.

The next time the device is connected and turned on, the assigned application will

launch automatically.

Changing the Window Design of Sony Software

To change the window design

From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click on Control Panel.

Click UI Design Selector.

Click << or >> and select the desired design.

Click Apply.

The “UI Design Selector” window design changes. The window design for

your Sony software will match the “UI Design Selector” window.

To try another selection, click << or >> and then click OK.

The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design

displays.

✍ You may use the feature with UI Design Selector-compatible software only.

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VAIO® AV Applications

Your VAIO computer comes with a collection of audio and video (AV)

applications that make it easy to use advanced multimedia formats. This section

describes these VAIO AV applications.

DVgate™

Sony Electronics, Inc.

DVgate software makes it easy to edit digital videos. You can grab and edit digital video

clips, and then assemble them into a polished home video everyone will enjoy. You can

also use DVgate software to capture individual frames from digital video clips, and then

save them as graphic files. Enhance your Web page, send family and friends your favorite

stills, create your own wallpaper—the possibilities are endless.

Media Bar™

Sony Electronics, Inc.

Media Bar software is your all-in-one solution for audio/video playback. Media Bar

software handles all common computer multimedia formats, and controls certain Sony

devices. Media Bar software encompasses audio/video library cataloging and playlist

management, in addition to digital video quality control and effects features. Media Bar

seamlessly integrates a variety of new media formats with an easy-to-use software

interface.

MovieShaker™

Sony Electronics, Inc.

Sony’s original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions,

background music, and text. Just import your video clips and “shake” with a click of the

mouse. Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends.

OpenMG™ Jukebox

Sony Electronics, Inc.

OpenMG Jukebox software enables you to import digital audio files by downloading from

Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) services over digital networks, such as the Internet.

You can record audio CDs onto your hard drive in a variety of formats.

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PictureGear™

Sony Electronics, Inc.

PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the

images stored in any directory on your computer. Thumbnail views provide quick

reminders of your pictures. Brighten, contrast, enhance, resize, crop, and color-correct

your pictures. Create panoramic views, animations, screen savers, wallpaper, and even

HTML photo albums.

Smart Capture™

Sony Electronics, Inc.

Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e-mail. Smart Capture

manages the i.LINK® connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam

Camcorder, or other cameras that support the i.LINK interface. Smart Capture allows you

to capture and compress video or still images that you can save or share via e-mail.

Captures are low resolution, making it ideal for e-mail. For high-quality captures, use

DVgate.

✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only 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 the documentation that came with your i.LINK-compatible device for

information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting i.LINK-

compatible PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive,

confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.

VisualFlow™

Sony Electronics, Inc.

VisualFlow is a state-of-the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for

Memory Stick® media. It displays any still picture, movie or sound files stored in a

Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. VisualFlow not only plays a

selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of files by other applications like

PictureGear, Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows Explorer.

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MovieShaker™

This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any

knowledge of film editing. In a few simple steps, motion pictures can be

combined with special effects, still images, and music files, and then saved in a

format compatible with most computers.

Main Window

Working Panel

Editing trays

Clip tray

Help

Product tray

Trash

Importing Images and Sound Clips

Click

(File Import) or

(DV Import).

Find the file you want to add.

Select the file.

Click Open. The file is added to the Clip tray.

✍ Importing lengthy image or sound files may cause the MovieShaker software to stop

responding.

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Create a Movie using Shaker

After adding clip(s) to the Clip tray, you can create a short movie using the

Shaker feature. Shaker randomly selects clips from the Clip tray to create a

30-second scene.

Click the Shaker tab.

Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray.

Shaker tray

Click

. A thirty second scene is automatically generated and

saved to the Product tray.

To preview, switch the Work Panel to Product tray mode and press play.

✍ Scenes created with Shaker begin with a black frame and after processing are placed

in the first available slot on the Product tray. Limit the number of scenes placed on the

Product tray to 5 or less. MovieShaker software may stop responding if too many

scenes are placed on the Product tray.

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Editing Clips and Scenes

You can edit your movie by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and

contrast, and modifying the length of clips.

Working Panel

Sound

Color

Monitor

Speed

Effect Palette

Trim Palette

Play

Effect Knobs

Adding effects to a scene or a clip

Double-click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel.

Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray.

Drag the Effect you want to add from the Effects tray to the Effects palette

on the Working Panel.

✍ To preview an Effect, click the Play button on the Working panel window. Your clip

plays the new effect on the Effect tray monitor.

See Help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and

scenes.

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Saving a Movie

Verify that the clip(s) you want to save is on the Product tray. See Help for

more details on saving movies.

Click Export.

Select the format in which you want the document to be saved.

Click Next.

Locate the folder to which you want the file saved.

Name the file.

Click Save.

Exporting movies may take a long time to complete—“Save movie as DV”

(Digital Video) takes the longest and Quick-Save is the fastest. MovieShaker

software can play AVI files up to 65 MB in length.

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PictureGear™

PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all

the images stored in any directory on your computer. Thumbnail views provide

quick reminders of your pictures. Brighten, contrast, enhance, resize, crop, and

color-correct your pictures. Create panoramic views, animations, screen savers,

wallpaper, still pictures from MPEG, and even HTML photo albums.

Managing Your Pictures

Use the collection feature to manage your pictures.

Click the Folder tab and browse to locate your pictures.

Select the pictures you want to have in a collection.

From Collection menu, select Create New Collection.

Enter a name for the collection and then click OK.

Creating a Photo Album

Select the pictures you want to use to make an album.

From the Utilities menu, select Album Maker.

Choose the type of Album you want and click OK.

Now add more pictures, frames, text, and effects.

When you are finished, select Create Album in File menu or click the Create

Album icon on the toolbar.

Designate the folder where you want to save the Album.

Enter the Target Album name, select Thumbnails and click OK.

The new album can be viewed using most internet browsers.

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Using Panorama Maker

Panorama Maker stitches a group of still images into a 360 degree panoramic

picture. The source images should be the same size and overlap 20%.

How to stitch a panoramic picture:

Gather the source images into the same folder or collection.

Select the images you want to use.

✍ Sony recommends creating your panoramic picture with 12 landscaped or 16 portrait

pictures.

From the Utilities menu select Panorama Maker.

Select the correct lens and click Okay. (If 35mm lens is selected, the prompt

does not appear. To select a different lens, click on the lens icon.)

Click the panoramic icon, near the bottom of the window.

Click Full Stitch.

Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG

Select the MPEG file.

From the Movie/Sound menu, select Scene Break Down.

Then select Movie Stitch, to create a panoramic picture.

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OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.0

OpenMG Jukebox is a software application that utilizes Sony Corporation’s

copyrights by preventing unauthorized distribution of digital audio files.

OpenMG Jukebox software lets you play and record audio CDs and import

digital audio files while maintaining the copyright information of the contents.

When you record an audio CD with OpenMG Jukebox, it is encoded in ATRAC3

format onto your computer’s hard drive. You can download digital audio files

from Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) services. The imported data can be

played on your computer or transferred to external devices or media. OpenMG

Jukebox converts your existing MP3 and WAV format audio files into OpenMG

format (WAV format audio files are converted into ATRAC3 format or changed

into OpenMG MP3 format).

Your VAIO computer ships with OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 installed. Other external

devices that are compatible with OpenMG Jukebox may contain an earlier

version of the software (Version 1.0, 1.1, or 1.2). Do not install an earlier

version of OpenMG Jukebox on your computer, as this may cause the software

to work improperly or damage your audio files.

Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) Services

EMD allows you to download music files via the Internet. To use Internet

services that are compatible with OpenMG Jukebox, you need:

❑

Access to the Internet from your computer. Sign up with an Internet Service

Provider (ISP) and configure your computer for Internet access before using

EMD services.

An EMD service provider. Consult the provider for information about

service.

✍ To protect your personal data, Sony uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), an encryption

protocol for communication between your browser and Sony’s World Wide Web

(WWW) server. If you are accessing the Internet from an enterprise Local Area

Network (LAN), you may not be able to use SSL due to the proxy server of the LAN.

Contact your network administrator for more information.

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Starting OpenMG Jukebox 2.0

From the Start button on the Windows taskbar, point to Programs, point to

OpenMG Jukebox, and then click on OpenMG Jukebox.

The CDDB® Music Recognition Service Registration wizard appears.

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete registration.

✍ To register with CDDB, you need Internet access from your computer. For more

information regarding CDDB registration, click on the Help button.

When you have registered with CDDB, the “Set OpenMG Jukebox as the

Application for playing Audio CD” dialog box appears. You can set

OpenMG Jukebox as the default application for playing audio CDs by

selecting the appropriate checkbox.

Click OK. The OpenMG Jukebox window appears.

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OpenMG Jukebox main window

http://www.cddb.com

Feature tabs

Changes the screen view according to

the selected feature.

Internet address drop-down list

Displays Internet addresses, if available.

You can click on the “Go to URL link”

button to immediately connect to Web site.

Player control buttons

File list view

Controls playback functions, such as play,

pause, stop, fast forward and reverse.

Displays the contents of the folder selected

in the file tree view.

Playlist drop-down list

Displays available playlists and audio files

of the current feature tab.

Tutorial tab

Opens and closes the Tutorial feature.

File tree view

Displays the folders available on your

computer.

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Recording a CD

You can record songs from audio CDs and import them to playlists in OpenMG

Jukebox.

✍ When you record from an audio CD on your CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive for the first time,

the “CD Drive Optimization” dialog box appears. Click Start to verify your CD-RW/

DVD-ROM drive. After the verification is performed, recording begins.

Insert an audio CD into your system’s CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive.

Click the CD tab.

Use the drop-down lists to select the Bit Rate, CD drive, and Record To

destination.

CD tab window

You can select specific tracks on your CD by removing the checkmark from

the tracks you don’t want to record. You can clear all selected tracks by

clicking in the empty checkbox next to Select All, and then select the tracks

you want to record.

Click

Rec to Jukebox to begin recording. When the recording is

finished, the new playlist appears in the File tree view of the Playlist

window. You can change to this feature view by clicking on the

Playlist tab.

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✍ You can display the name of the CD and its songs by clicking on the CD Info button.

Transferring Songs (Check-in/Check-out)

You can transfer songs between the playlists of your OpenMG Jukebox and

external devices or media. For more information on using your external devices

or media, see the documentation that came with the product.

These instructions are for using the Check-in/Check-out 1 step mode. For

information on using 2 step mode, see “Changing the check-in/check-out

settings” in the OpenMG Jukebox Help menu.

Check-out

Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer.

Click on the Check-in/Out tab to display the Check-in/Out tab window. Your

computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media

and lists the content information in a new panel on the right side of the

Check-in/Out tab window.

Check-In/Out tab window

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Select the playlist that has the song that you want to check out. The songs in

the playlist are shown in the Playlist view panel located in the center of the

Check-In/Out tab window.

From the Playlist view panel, select the song to be checked out. To check out

more than one song at a time, hold down the Ctrl key and click on the

additional songs.

Click

(Out), or drag the song to the desired position in the song list

of the external device or media. Check-out begins.

✍ To cancel Check-out, click

(Stop), or click Cancel in the Processing dialog box that

is displayed during the Check-out process.

Check-in

✍ The songs that you transfer to external devices or media can only be checked in to the

hard drive of the same computer from which the songs were checked out.

Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer

Click on the Check-in/Out tab to display the Check-in/Out tab window. Your

computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media

and lists the content information in a new panel on the right side of the

Check-in/Out tab window.

Select the song to be checked in from the song list of the external device or

media. To check in more than one song at a time, hold down the Ctrl key and

click on the additional songs.

Click

(In), or drag the song(s) to the Playlist view panel. If you want to

check in all of the songs in the external device or media, click

Check-in begins.

(In All).

✍ To cancel check-in, click

(Stop), or click Cancel in the Processing dialog box

that is displayed during the Check-out process.

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For more information about using OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 software, go to the

online OpenMG Jukebox Help. You can access the online help file using either

of the following instructions:

❑

Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar, point to Programs, point to

OpenMG Jukebox, and then click on OpenMG Jukebox Help.

❑

From the OpenMG Jukebox Help menu, select OpenMG Jukebox Help.

Additional Features

❑

OpenMG Jukebox Tutorial — The features of OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 are

described in the Tutorial. The user friendly interface guides you directly to

the OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 features.

OpenMG Jukebox Backup Tool — You can back up and restore all of the

music, graphics and information data managed by OpenMG Jukebox. You

must be connected to the Internet to use the OpenMG Jukebox Backup Tool.

Import audio files in various formats — You can import audio files with

various formats, such as MP3 or WAV standards. You can also import audio

files that comply with the Microsoft® Windows Media™ Technologies

(WMT) standard, identified by .asf or .wma extensions. Manage your audio

files through the Playlist feature of OpenMG Jukebox 2.0.

❑

Manage imported songs on the Playlist — Additional features are

available when you register your imported songs through the Playlist feature

of OpenMG Jukebox. You can manage your music by creating your own list

of songs categorized by genre or artist, displaying your song list in the

Playlist feature, and arranging your songs in a customized order using the

Playlist folders. Edit your music by combining multiple songs into a single

song, or divide one song into two, by using the Combine and Divide features.

❑

Simple mode — The main OpenMG Jukebox window in simple mode is a

smaller, compact version of the full mode view. This can be useful when you

want to listen to songs with OpenMG Jukebox while using other software, or

whenever you feel that full mode view is intrusive. The design of the main

OpenMG Jukebox window in simple mode can be changed by adding a new

“skin” which enhances the window’s appearance. The Simple mode feature

allows you to perform playback operations only.

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Smart Capture™

Smart Capture is a Sony-designed application that manages the i.LINK

connection between your computer and an i.LINK-compatible digital camera or

camcorder. You can capture and enhance video or still images to share with your

family and friends over the Internet or through e-mail.

✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only 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 the documentation that came with your i.LINK-compatible device for

information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting i.LINK-

compatible PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive,

confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.

Smart Capture main window

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Mode indicator

Help button

Displays the current mode (Still or Net

Movie).

Connects you directly to the online Smart

Capture help.

Mode dial

Capture button

Switches Smart Capture from Still mode to

Net Movie mode with a single click of your

mouse.

Captures your individual still images in the

same manner as a camera. You can select

different characteristics for the Capture

button when capturing a Net Movie.

Options button

Application Switch drop-down list

Switches between the Still image and Net

movie modes, using a drop-down list.

Displays the configuration options

available for either Still or Net Movie mode.

Effects button

Displays the special effects that you can

apply to your pictures or video clips.

Image window

Displays the still or video image from your

digital camera or camcorder

Using Still mode

From the Start button, point to Programs, point to Smart Capture, and then

click on Smart Capture. The Smart Capture main window appears.

Connect your i.LINK-compatible digital camera or camcorder to your

computer with an i.LINK cable. An image appears in the Smart Capture

main window.

✍ The Smart Capture main window opens with a blue screen image, indicating that there

is no data input from a digital camera or camcorder. When you connect your digital

camera or camcorder to your system with an i.LINK cable and turn it on, an image

appears in the main window. Some cameras and camcorders need to have a recording

media inserted before an image can be displayed in the Smart Capture window.

Consult the manual that came with your digital camera or camcorder for more

information.

Check that the Mode dial is set to Still. Click on the Mode dial to switch

between Still mode and Net Movie mode.

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Click on the Options button to view the available options for your still image

capture. The Still Image Options window appears.

Still Image Options window

The Still Image Options window has four tabs:

❑

Capturing Mode: — You can choose between Normal, Self-timer or

Panorama Capture modes.

❑

Image Size: — Select the image size, horizontal by vertical in pixels.

Image Quality: — Set the quality of your pictures as they are being

saved by selecting Fine, Standard or Economy image quality.

❑

Destination: — Select a file destination for your pictures.

Click on the Effects button to select a special image effect. The Effect

Setting window appears. Use the drop-down list to view and customize the

available effects.

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Effect Setting window

✍ You can use a different special effect for each picture, or you can remove all special

effects by clicking on the No Effects button.

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Capturing a picture in Still mode

Use your digital camera or camcorder to locate the image you want to

capture. When you see the desired image in the Smart Capture window, click

on the Capture button. The Still Viewer window appears. You can capture

one picture or several pictures at a time.

Still Viewer window

Click on the arrows or drag the scroll bar to view the pictures. As each image

is captured, it displays in the Still Viewer window with a balloon for your

comments and an identifying number in the viewer’s queue.

Managing pictures in Still mode

From the Still Viewer window, you can perform various functions using the task

buttons:

❑

Delete — Discard any or all of your still images by clicking on the Delete

button. Select a single image or all and the image(s) is “torn” and removed

from the Still Viewer window.

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❑

Upload — Send your still images online to the ImageStation Web site to

share with your family and friends. ImageStation stores your still images

online when you register for this free service. See “Using ImageStation™.”

Mail — E-mail your still images to your family and friends. Click on the

Mail button and your e-mail application launches with a new message

window containing the still image.

Save — Click on the Save button to save your still image in a variety of

formats, to a location of your choice.

✍ You must be connected to the Internet before attempting to upload or e-mail your still

images or videos.

Using Net Movie mode

From the Start button on the Windows taskbar, point to Programs, point to

Smart Capture, and then click on Smart Capture. The Smart Capture main

window appears.

Connect your i.LINK-compatible digital camcorder to your computer with

an i.LINK cable. An image appears in the Smart Capture main window.

Check that the Mode dial is set to Net Movie. Click on the Mode dial to

switch between Still mode and Net Movie mode.

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Click on the Options button to view the available options for your movie

capture. The Recording Options window appears.

Recording Options window

The Recording Options window has three tabs:

❑

Format: — You can adjust the compression rate for your movies in

MPEG1 format or choose the AVI option for no compression. You can

also set the maximum recording time for your movie capture.

❑

Destination: — Select a file destination for your movies when

recording video clips.

Capture Button: — Set the characteristics of the Capture button. You

can start and stop recording by pressing the Capture button (this is the

default characteristic). You can select Anti-Ground Shooting, which

allows recording to occur only while the Capture button is pressed.

Recording will stop when you release the button.

Click on the Effects button to select a special image effect. The Effect

Setting window appears. Use the drop-down list to view and customize the

available effects.

✍ You can remove all special effects by clicking on the No Effects button.

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Capturing a movie in Net Movie mode

Use your digital camcorder to locate the view(s) you want to capture. When

you see the desired view in either the Smart Capture window or your

camcorder’s viewfinder, press the Capture button to begin recording your

movie. The Movie Player window appears.

Click on the Capture button when you have finished recording your movie

and the first frame of your movie appears in the Movie Player window. You

can record a movie for approximately thirty seconds. The Movie Player

feature will automatically stop recording when this time limit is reached.

✍ If you have set the Capture button to use the Anti-Ground setting, you must press and

hold the Capture button to continue recording.

Movie Player window

You can review your movie from the Movie Player window by using the

play, pause and stop buttons. Click on the arrows or drag the scroll bar to

view your movie. Each frame is displayed with an identifying number in the

queue.

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Managing your movie in Net Movie mode

From the Movie Player window, you can perform various functions using the task

buttons:

❑

Delete — Discard any frame or the entire movie by clicking on the Delete

button. The frame or movie is removed from the Movie Player window.

❑

Upload — Compress and send your movies online to the ImageStation Web

site to share with your family and friends. ImageStation stores your movies

online when you register for this free service. See “Using ImageStation™.”

❑

Mail — E-mail your movies to family and friends. Click on the Mail button

and your e-mail application launches with a new message window

containing the movie.

Save — Click on the Save button to compress and save your movie in a

variety of formats, to a location of your choice.

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 Web-based service. You must be

connected to the Internet before uploading your pictures or movies with Smart

Capture and ImageStation.

Uploading with Movie Player

✍ Sony recommends that your movie file size not exceed 254 MB if compressed, or 2 GB

if not compressed. Large movie files take longer to upload to the ImageStation Web

site.

Click on the Upload Button in Movie Player. The Compression Settings

when Uploading window appears.

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Select the compression rate and press the Start Compression button. The

ImageStation Login window appears. See steps 2 - 4 in the next section,

“Uploading with Still Viewer” for further uploading information.

Compression Settings when Uploading window

Uploading with Still Viewer

Click on the Upload button in Still Viewer. The ImageStation Login window

appears.

ImageStation Login window

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For first time users, the ImageStation registration wizard guides you through

the initial registration process. Follow the onscreen instructions. If you are

already a registered member, provide your login name and password. The

Image Uploader window appears.

Image Uploader window

From the Still Viewer or Movie Player window, click on the Upload button to

transfer your pictures or movies to the ImageStation Web site. The Image

Uploader windows displays your Internet connection and upload status.

Click on

to see thumbnail previews of your pictures or movies.

✍ The ImageStation preview feature is available when you upload two or more pictures

or a movie. No preview is shown if a single picture is being uploaded.

Go to http://www.imagestation.com to view your uploaded pictures or

movies. Follow the onscreen instructions to access your ImageStation

account. The ImageStation Web site may ask you to complete a full login

again, if your current session is not active.

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VisualFlow™

VisualFlow is a Sony state-of-the-art multimedia browser designed specifically

for Memory Stick media. It displays any still picture, movie or sound files stored

in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. VisualFlow

plays a selected movie or sound file, and enables playback of files by other

applications like PictureGear™, PictureToy™, Memory Stick Slideshow and

Windows® Explorer.

To use VisualFlow

From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to VisualFlow, and then click

on VisualFlow.

✍ If your system is Memory Stick-compatible, the VAIO Action Setup may be configured

to launch the VisualFlow browser upon insertion of a Memory Stick media. In this

case, VisualFlow starts automatically when a Memory Stick media is inserted.

Click on an icon in the View section on the main toolbar to select a display

layout.

Click on an icon in the Sort section on the main toolbar to select a sorting

method.

Placing your cursor on the left end of the main toolbar activates the current

Memory Stick properties.

Placing your cursor on the right end of the main toolbar activates a

secondary toolbar with more functions.

Click on an image to show a normal view centered on the screen.

Double-clicking an image shows an enlarged view.

The movie file starts playback when the view is enlarged. Click again on the

movie files to restore the view to normal.

✍ While an image is enlarged, the Launch toolbar appears at the bottom of the window.

Any associated application can be activated from this point.

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DVGate™

Connecting a digital video camera recorder

Before connecting a digital video camera recorder to your computer, turn off the

power on the camera. After connecting the camera, turn the power back on. You

do not need to turn off the computer when connecting a camera.

Using DVgate™ software with a digital video camera recorder

When capturing clips

❑

Do not use DVgate software when the connected digital video device is in

Timer Recording mode, as this could produce a malfunction in the device.

Captures larger than 2 GB (9 minutes and 30 seconds) are automatically

continued in a second file.

You can record stereo audio (stereo 1) while capturing video or you can add

audio on the stereo 2 track after capturing the video data.

You cannot use different audio modes on the same tape. You should perform

a separate capture for each audio mode you wish to use.

DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. You should not

use disk compression if you are planning to work with DVgate.

Title data is saved in the flash memory of a digital video camera and is not

transferred to tape by DVgate software.

To avoid interruption of capture sessions, you should disable the screen

saver.

The drop frame compensation feature does not provide accurate

compensation adjustments for tapes recorded in LP mode.

For tapes that include a mixture of both SP and LP mode, the information

displayed by the capture progress indicator may not be accurate.

Make sure the video head of your digital video device is properly cleaned.

Anomalies that you see in captured data could be due to dust or other

particles on the video head.

❑

The last frame captured is one frame before your selected [OUT] point. The

frame you see immediately after clicking the [OUT] button is not captured.

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When recording AVI files to tape

❑

Do not use DVgate software when the connected digital video device is in

Timer Recording mode, as this could produce a malfunction in the device.

✍ You can record only AVI files. MPEG files cannot be recorded.

❑

To avoid recording problems, such as a single frame appearing in multiple

frames, close other applications on your system while recording.

❑

You cannot use different audio modes on the same tape. If you have AVI files

that use different audio modes, they cannot be recorded at the same time, but

must be recorded separately.

❑

Do not attempt to work with AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB.

DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. Do not use disk

compression if you are planning to work with DVgate.

❑

In order to maximize recording capabilities, video and audio data are not

available while you are recording.

If DVgate software indicates that frames have been dropped, close all open

applications, or defragment your hard drive.

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Configuring your VAIO

Digital Studio™ Computer

Hard Disk Drive Partition

In order to improve the performance of the DVgate™ software, the hard disk

drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions, C and D. The

DVgate™ software saves files to the D partition. This prevents large video

captures from consuming the available space on your C partition. To maintain

optimum DVgate™ performance, you should defragment your D partition

regularly.

Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive

If you encounter frame dropping while recording digital video onto your hard

disk drive, defragmentation may be necessary.

To defragment your hard disk drive

Deactivate your screen saver, if applicable.

From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to

System Tools, and then click on Disk Defragmenter.

Run Disk Defragmenter.

✍ It may take more than a couple of hours to complete defragmentation, depending on

the data capacity and utilization of your computer’s hard disk drive(s).

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i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility

Your VAIO computer includes a 4-pin i.LINK port on the front of the system and

a 6-pin i.LINK port on the back of the system.

✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only 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 the documentation that came with your i.LINK-compatible device for

information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting

i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk

Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.

A 6-pin i.LINK port can

❑

supply power from the computer to the connected device if the device is

equipped with a 6-pin connector, and

❑

supply 10V to 12V.

The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts.

A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected device.

The following Sony i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for

use with your computer: VMC-IL4415, VMC-IL4435, VMC-IL4615,

VMC-IL4635, VMC-IL6615, and VMC-IL6635. Sony computer supplies,

accessories, and peripherals can be purchased from your local retailer or by

accessing the Sony VAIO Direct Web site (http://vaio.sonystyle.com), or by

calling 1-888-315-7669 (toll free).

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Configuring your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer

To connect an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device

❑

Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK port. Plug the i.LINK cable connector

into this port.

Connecting an i.LINK device

✍ Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition uses an i.LINK communication standard

that is not compatible with the Sony VX1000 camcorder. See the manual that came

with your i.LINK-equipped device for more information on installation and use.

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Enabling Ethernet

Your computer comes with a preinstalled Ethernet interface. To enable faster

startup, your computer may ship with this function disabled. You can enable

Ethernet connectivity by following the instructions below.

Warning: Your 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. Using other cables or a telephone cable may result in an

electric current overload and can cause a malfunction, excessive heat or fire

in the port. For help on connecting to a network, see your network

administrator.

To enable the Ethernet connection

Click on My Computer icon on the desktop.

Click on Control Panel, and then click on System.

Click the Device Manager tab.

Click on the Network Adapters category, and then select "Realtek RTL8139

(A/B/C/8130) PCI Fast Ethernet NIC."

Click the Properties button.

Remove the checkmark from the option "Disable in this hardware profile."

Click OK.

Close the Control Panel window.

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System, Application and

Driver Recovery CD(s)

System Recovery CD(s)

Sony Electronics

The System Recovery CD program allows you to restore the software titles that shipped

with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. It can be used only to restore

the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased.

Application Recovery CD(s)

Sony Electronics

The Application Recovery CD program allows you to reinstall individual applications.

Use it to restore corrupted or erased files.

Driver Recovery CD

Sony Electronics

The Driver Recovery CD program allows you to reinstall individual device drivers. Use it

to restore corrupted or erased files.

Using the System Recovery CD(s)

You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they become

corrupted or are erased. You may not need to recover the entire contents of your

hard drive. If you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling a

software title may correct the problem.

✍ Use the Application Recovery CD program to reinstall individual applications.

Full Restore with Format

The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and then restores all

the original software.

You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have

created since you started to use your computer. You must reinstall any

applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it.

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To use the System Recovery CD(s)

✍ You need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System

Recovery CD(s).

Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive.

✍ The System Recovery utility boots from the DVD-ROM drive. It must be in the drive

when you turn on the computer.

Shut down your computer.

Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer.

Click OK to signify you have read and accepted the Microsoft End-User

License Agreement.

When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions

to complete the recovery process.

✍ Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs. If you have more than

one System Recovery CD, insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program.

You are prompted to insert the next CD(s) once the information from the first CD has

been installed.

The recovery process takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete.

After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD(s), you may be prompted

to insert your Application Recovery CD(s) after restarting Windows. Use the

Application Recovery CD(s) to complete the full recovery of your system.

Using the Application Recovery CD(s)

The Application Recovery CD utility allows you to reinstall 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. You may not need to reinstall the entire

contents of your hard drive.

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System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s)

✍ If you need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer, use the

System Recovery CD(s).

You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD utility. If you have

any questions on using the Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer

Support.

To use the Application Recovery CD(s)

Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all

applications.

When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD in

the DVD-ROM drive. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically.

When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen

instructions to complete the recovery process.

✍ Your system may include one or more Application Recovery CDs. If you have more

than one Application Recovery CD, insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery

utility. You may be prompted to insert the next CD(s), depending on the application

you wish to restore.

Using the Driver Recovery CD

The Driver Recovery CD utility allows you to reinstall individual drivers and

repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased. You can

reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with

your computer, hardware, or software application. VAIO Support Agent, an

application repair utility, uses a vault feature on the Driver Recovery CD during

its software healing process.

✍ A list of software titles that are protected by VAIO Support Agent can be located in the

section, “Using the VAIO Support Agent” If you need to reinstall all of the software

titles that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD

You must be in Windows to run the Driver Recovery CD utility.

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To reinstall drivers with the Driver Recovery CD

Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all

applications.

When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD in the

DVD-ROM drive. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to view the

contents of the Driver Recovery CD. Select the appropriate driver.

To repair software applications using VAIO Support Agent

The Driver Recovery CD utility has an information vault that contains the

original characteristics for the preinstalled software applications that are

protected by VAIO Support Agent. See “Using the VAIO Support Agent” for

instructions on how to fix your software problems.

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Using the VAIO Support Agent

Using the VAIO Support

Agent

VAIO Support Agent helps you repair your own software problems without the

assistance of a support analyst. VAIO Support Agent's advanced diagnostic

technology identifies and tracks characteristics of your software applications,

Internet configuration, and operating system components. These diagnostics

protect and store information in a retrievable format that allows you to restore

your software to a previous working state. The software and operating system

items you can fix are those identified by Sony as protected by VAIO Support

Agent.

VAIO Support Agent has three features to help you fix your software problems:

Quick Fix Wizard, Common Solutions, and Support Central. This section briefly

describes these three features.

VAIO Support Agent main screen

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Using the Quick Fix Wizard

The Quick Fix Wizard automatically checks your system when a problem occurs

and brings your software back to a previous working state.

Click the Quick Fix Wizard button.

Quick Fix Wizard: Begin Support.com Diagnostics screen

When the Welcome screen appears, click Next.

If you know which software is causing the problem, click Diagnose and fix

my software. If you are unsure of what is causing the problem, click

Diagnose and fix problems in the following area and select the items you

want VAIO Support Agent to examine.

Click Next to continue.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

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Using the VAIO Support Agent

Using Common Solutions

Common Solutions offers automated, One-Click Fixes to repair common

software problems. These solutions can integrate information such as knowledge

base articles and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). You can run One-Click

Fixes directly from VAIO Support Agent or from a web browser.

Click the Common Solutions button.

Common Solutions: Browse for SupportActions screen

Click the arrows next to the SupportAction categories to expand and collapse

the list.

Select a SupportAction from the list.

Click Run, or double-click the selected SupportAction.

✍ You cannot undo One-Click Fixes.

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Using Support Central

Support Central uses Internet resources to help you self-service your software.

Support Central searches the Internet for answers to your questions, additional

information from knowledge-based systems, and the latest software updates for

your protected software. Support Central also lets you contact live support agents

for additional information and interaction.

Connect to the Internet.

Click Support Central. The Support Central Welcome page appears.

The Welcome page displays the available security levels for your current

Support Central session. Select the desired security option, and then click

Enter Portal.

✍ You must have Internet access to use Support Central.

Support Central: Welcome

First-time users will be asked to register with Support Central. Follow the

onscreen registration instructions.

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Using the VAIO Support Agent

✍ Support Central retains your registration information, so you are only required to

recovered your system using the System Recovery CDs, Support Central may require

another registration.

Support Central: Registration

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 if you are finished.

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Support Central: Current Issues

When you log on to Support Central with a new issue, or if you do not have

any open issues, the Support Wizard appears. You can begin searching on the

new issue.

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Using the VAIO Support Agent

Support Central: Support Wizard

✍ For more information on using VAIO Support Agent, see the online help.

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Software Applications protected by VAIO

Support Agent

In addition to the software listed below, your system’s drivers, basic network

settings and modem settings are protected by the VAIO Support Agent utility.

Utilities

❑

VAIO Action Setup

Applications

❑

Adobe® PhotoDeluxe® Home Edition

Adobe® Premiere LE

DVgate™

PictureGear™

MovieShaker™

DVD Express

Media Bar™

OpenMG™ Jukebox

SoundForge® XP

Direct CD™

Easy CD Creator™

✍ The VAIO Support Agent utility may ask you to use the Driver Recovery CD during the

healing process.

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Troubleshooting

This section describes how to solve common problems you may

encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple

solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer

Support.

Topics

Topic: 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 diskette is not in the diskette drive (unless you are using a

bootable diskette).

❑

Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly.

If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Universal Power Supply

(UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working.

❑

Check that the display is plugged into a power source and turned on. Check

that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly. See the

manual that came with your display for details.

❑

Check that the computer is not in standby mode.

Topic: My files are corrupted or deleted and I want to recover applications that

came with my computer

See “Using the Application Recovery CD(s)” in this manual.

Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted and I want to recover drivers that

came with my computer

See “Using the Driver Recovery CD” in this manual.

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Topic: My computer or software program stopped responding

Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to close the application that has stopped responding.

In the Close Program dialog box, scroll down until you locate the message

“Not responding” next to an application.

Select this application and click End Task. Windows attempts to close the

application. If the attempt is unsuccessful, a second dialog box appears.

Select End Task again.

❑

If you are unable to “unlock” the application, repeat the above steps but

select Shut Down when the Close Program dialog box appears.

❑

If the above steps fail to “unlock” your computer, try the following steps:

Save any unsaved work, if possible.

Press Alt+F4.

Select Restart.

Click OK.

❑

If you cannot restart as described in the preceding steps, you can restart the

computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete or by pressing the power switch for

more than six seconds.

✍ Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete twice consecutively may result in the loss of changes made

to files that are currently open.

❑

Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support.

See the contact information in this manual.

Topic: Why does Windows lock up during shutdown?

The Windows® operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons,

including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or nonresponsive

hardware. For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help.

From the Start menu, select Help. Microsoft Help and Support appears.

Click on Troubleshooting and continue clicking on the subject(s) for which

you want information.

When you find the appropriate information, close the Help and Support.

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Topic: How do I change the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional?

You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility (CMOS

Setup Utility). To access System Setup:

From the Start menu, select Shut Down. From the drop-down list, select

Restart.

When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard.

Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen.

Select “I/O Device Configuration” and use the arrow keys to highlight

Parallel Port Mode.

✍ You can toggle between the Normal (bi-directional), EPP, ECP, and ECP+EPP options

using the directional arrow keys.

When the desired setting displays, press the Escape key.

Topic: My DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive tray does not open

❑

Use the eject button

Make sure the computer is turned on.

Press the Eject button on the drive.

❑

Use the My Computer icon

Click the My Computer icon on the Windows^®desktop.

Right-click the DVD-ROM or CD-RW icon.

Select the Eject option from the pop-up menu.

✍ Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your CD media. Adhesive labels may come off

while the CD media is in use in your optical drive(s) and may cause damage to the

unit.

Topic: I cannot play a CD

❑

After inserting your CD, wait a few seconds for it to be detected before

trying to access it.

❑

Make sure you place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up.

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Make sure the software is installed according to the program’s instructions.

If your drive reads some CDs, but not others, check the shiny side of the disc

for dirt or scratches. You may also need to clean the disc drive lens with an

appropriate cleaner.

Topic: 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-

ROM drive in your VAIO Digital Studio^™Computer. The region code is

listed on the disc’s packaging. Region code indicators such as “1” or “ALL”

are labeled on some DVDs to indicate what type of player can play the disc.

Unless a “1” or “ALL” appears on the DVD or on the packaging, you cannot

play the disc on this computer.

❑

If you hear audio but cannot see video, your computer’s video resolution

may be set too high. For best results, change the screen area to 800 x 600

using 16-bit color. To change this setting:

Click the My Computer icon on your desktop.

Click Control Panel.

Click Display.

Click the Settings tab.

Change the screen area and color.

Click OK.

❑

If you see video but cannot hear audio, check all of the following:

Make sure your DVD player’s mute setting is off.

Check the master volume setting in the audio Mixer.

Check the volume settings on your computer speakers.

Check the connections between your speakers and the computer.

Check the Windows^®Control Panel > System > Device Manager to see

that the drivers are installed properly.

❑

A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to “hang” while it tries to

read the disc. If necessary, remove the disc and check that it is not dirty or

damaged.

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Topic: I want to play a CD with Microsoft Windows Media Player™

When you insert a music CD, the Media Bar™ software automatically launches

to play your CD. When the Media Bar is running, the Windows Media Player

does not have access to the CD. Close Media Bar to use Microsoft Windows

Media Player. If you do not hear any music, check all your volume controls.

Topic: When I click an application icon, a message such as “You must insert

the application CD into your drive” appears and the software does not start

❑

Some titles require specific files that are located on the application’s CD-

ROM. Insert the disc and try starting the program again.

❑

Check to make sure you inserted the CD-ROM with the label side facing up.

Topic: Why doesn't my CD-RW drive record at the highest speed?

Sony recommends using 8x CD-RW or 12x CD-R for PCV-RX380DS, or

4x CD-RW or 8x CD-R media for PCV-RX370DS.

If you are using other non-8x media for PCV-RX370DS or non-12x media for

PCV-RX380DS and have difficulty with formatting, change the write speed from

either 8x for PCV-RX370DS or 12x for PCV-RX380DS to a lower setting. If you

must use other media and are having difficulty formatting non-4x CD-RW media

for PCV-RX370DS or non-8x CD-RW media for PCV-RX380DS, change the

write speed from 4x for PCV-RX370DS or 8x for PCV-RX380DS to a lower

setting.

From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to Adaptec Easy CD Creator,

and then click on Create CD.

Click on Audio, and then click on Audio CD.

From the Tools menu, click on CD Drive Properties. The CD Drive

Properties dialog box appears.

From the Write Speed drop-down list, select 1x, 2x, or 4x.

Click Close.

Topic: How do I change the video resolution of my display?

From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

Click the Display icon and select the Settings tab.

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Move the Display area slider to change the resolution.

Click OK.

Topic: Why is there no sound in any application?

There are independent controls for your system volume.

❑

Check that the speakers are plugged into the HEADPHONES jack.

If the speakers have a mute button, make sure it is off.

If the speakers are powered by batteries, check that the batteries are inserted

properly and that they are charged.

❑

If the speakers use an external power source, make sure that the power cord

is plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip.

❑

If the speakers have their own volume control, check the volume level.

If the program you are using has its own volume control, check that the

volume is turned up.

❑

Check the volume controls in the application, in the audio mixer, and in

Windows. There is a volume control

icon on the Windows taskbar. Click

the icon and slide the level bar up to increase the volume.

❑

Check that the Mute check box is not selected in the Windows volume

control

If you connected headphones to the computer, you will not hear sound from

the speakers.

Topic: My modem connection is slow

The computer’s modem uses Lucent 1648 technology/V.90. Many factors

influence modem connection speed, including telephone line noise 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 your Internet Service Provider, check the following:

❑

Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line

noise.

If your problem is fax-related, check that there are no problems with the fax

machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems.

For optimum performance, ensure you are calling an Internet Service

Provider number that is V.90-compliant.

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If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider,

check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems.

If you have a second phone line available, try connecting the modem to this

line.

Topic: My modem does not work

❑

Check that the phone line is plugged into the LINE jack.

Check that the phone line is working. You can check the line by plugging in

an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone.

❑

Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct.

Verify that the software you are using is appropriately configured to

recognize and interact with the Sony computer modem. Call the software

publisher if you do not know how to configure the software to recognize the

modem. All programs preinstalled by Sony are compatible.

❑

If you suspect your modem is not functioning, you can perform a simple test

to find out.

Click the My Computer icon on your desktop.

Click Control Panel.

Click Modems.

Click the Diagnostics tab.

Select COM3.

Click More Info.

If your modem is functioning, a More Info dialog box will display. If your

modem is not functioning, an error message will appear.

Topic: How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing?

Click the My Computer icon on your desktop.

Click Control Panel and then click Modems.

Click Dialing Properties.

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Select the Tone dial or Pulse dial option next to “Dial using.”

Click OK.

Topic: My microphone does not work

Check that the microphone is plugged into the MIC jack.

Topic: My microphone is too sensitive to background noise

If you find there is too much background noise when you record sound, you

should adjust the microphone gain by following these steps:

Right-click the speaker icon (Volume) in the lower-right Windows^®task

tray.

Click Open Volume Controls.

The Volume Control screen appears.

In the Options menu, select Properties.

The Properties screen appears.

Change the setting for “Adjust volume for” from Playback to Recording,

then click OK.

Decrease the microphone level.

If available, click the Advanced button under Microphone Balance.

The Advanced Controls for Microphone screen appears.

Deselect the check box for 1 Microphone Boost, then click the Close button.

Close the Recording Control window.

Topic: My mouse does not work

❑

Check that the mouse is plugged into the MOUSE port.

There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism. To clean the mouse,

follow these steps:

Turn off your computer and turn the mouse upside down.

Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning

clockwise the ring that covers the mouse ball.

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Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into your hand.

Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and

inside the mouse ball socket.

Return the mouse ball to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover.

Secure the cover by turning the ring counter-clockwise.

Topic: My mouse needs to be set up for left-hand use

Click the My Computer icon on your desktop.

Click Control Panel, and then click Mouse.

The Mouse Properties dialog box appears.

In the Buttons tab, select Left-Handed under the Button Configuration

options.

Click Apply, then OK.

Topic: My keyboard does not work

Check that the keyboard is plugged into the KEYBOARD port.

Topic: I cannot find the Windows^®taskbar

❑

Check that the taskbar is not hidden or shrunken.

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

Topic: Why is my system running slowly?

❑

The system responsiveness varies depending on 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. The computer has four

memory slots. For memory upgrades, use only PC-800 Rambus RIMM

modules in pairs. For information on installing memory, please see the

online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio™

Computer.

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Topic: My i.LINK^®device does not appear on the desktop

Turn off and disconnect your device.

Reconnect your device.

Then turn on the power.

Topic: My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from

a power saving mode

When this occurs, follow the procedures below to reset the printer connection:

Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, and then select

Properties.

Click the Device Manager tab.

Select Refresh, and then click OK.

The printer should now function properly.

Topic: How do I enable my Ethernet interface?

Click on My Computer icon on the desktop.

Click on Control Panel, and then click on System.

Click the Device Manager tab.

Click on the Network Adapters category, and then select "Realtek RTL8139

(A/B/C/8130) PCI Fast Ethernet NIC."

Click the Properties button.

Remove the checkmark from the option "Disable in this hardware profile."

Click OK.

Close the Control Panel window.

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Troubleshooting

Topic: How do I install a printer?

✍ Always check the printer manufacturer's website for the latest drivers for Windows

Me™ before proceeding. Some printers do not function properly without updated

drivers for Windows Me.

✍ If the printer has a USB connection, do not follow the steps below. Contact the

manufacturer of your printer for updates or other information that will resolve the

problem.

From the Start menu, select Settings > Printers.

Click Add Printer.

Click Next.

Select Local Printer and click Next.

Select the appropriate manufacturer and model and click Next.

✍ If the printer is not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk

with a Windows Me Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for

the disk or CD and click OK.

If the printer is not included on the list and no drivers are included with the printer,

choose a driver for a printer that the printer emulates (acts like). Refer to the manual

that came with your printer for specific emulation information.

Select LPT1 and click Next.

Click Yes to have Windows-based programs use this as the default printer.

Click Next.

Click No and then click Finish.

✍ If prompted for a path to the windows files, use C:\Windows\Options\Cabs.

To Reach Sony

For further assistance, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).

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Notes on Use

On the Power Source

❑

Your computer operates on 100–120 V AC 50/60 Hz only.

The total power draw of installed add-on cards must not exceed the

specifications for the power supply. Do not overload the system by installing

add-on cards that draw excessive current. The system is designed to provide

2 amps (average) of 5 V power for each card in the system not to exceed a

total of 10 amps. The total from +5 V current draw in a fully-loaded system

(with all the add-on card slots filled) must not exceed 10 amps. If you add

components to the system that draw current from the power supply, the

maximum combined +3.3 V and +5 V output must not exceed 70 watts.

❑

Plug all the power cords for your computer and its peripheral equipment into

the same AC supply line. AC derived from different supply lines may result

in voltage differences that can cause unstable operation or unwanted weak

currents at the time of connection.

❑

Do not share the AC outlet with any other power-consuming equipment,

such as copying machines or shredders.

You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. This device prevents

damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that

may occur during an electrical storm.

❑

If you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations, you may

want to purchase an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS). This device

contains both a surge protector and a battery backup. The surge protector

prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges. The battery

backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss.

The power control button on the front panel does not turn off the system AC

power. To remove power from the system, you must shut down the computer

as described in the User Guide and then unplug the AC power cord from the

wall outlet or power strip.

❑

Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.

Do not operate the system with the cover removed. Always reinstall the

cover before turning on the system.

❑

To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

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❑

Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the

computer for a long time.

Before touching anything inside the computer, turn the system off and let it

cool for ten minutes. This will ensure that the processor heat sink will not be

hot.

❑

Do not attempt to open the power supply. There are no user-serviceable parts

in the power supply. To avoid personal injury or damage to your equipment,

refer the repair or replacement of the power supply to qualified personnel

only.

On Disposal 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, call 1-888-4SONY-PC

(1-888-476-6972).

Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries.

The lithium battery may explode if mistreated. Do not disassemble it or

dispose of it in fire.

Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery. Using a type of

battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion.

On Handling the Computer System

❑

Do not place your Sony computer in a location subject to:

❑

Heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts

Direct sunlight

Excessive dust

Mechanical vibration or shock

Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded

Ambient temperature of more than 95ºF (35ºC) or less than 50ºF (10ºC)

High humidity, moisture, or rain

❑

Do not place electronic equipment near your computer. The computer’s

electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction.

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❑

Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not

place your computer on loose surfaces (such as rugs or blankets) or near

materials (such as curtains or draperies) that may block its ventilation slots.

Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer.

Clean the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with

a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring

powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as it may damage the finish of

your Sony computer.

❑

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, keyboard, or mouse,

shut down your computer and then unplug it. You may want to have the

computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

The computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference

to radio or TV reception. Should this occur, relocate the computer a suitable

distance away from the set.

Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables; otherwise,

problems may result.

❑

Do not use cut or damaged connection cables.

Always switch the power off before connecting your computer to peripheral

equipment; otherwise, damage may occur to the integrated circuits in your

computer.

❑

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 multiple phone lines or a

private branch exchange (PBX).

❑

If the telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and

determines that your computer is responsible for the problem, the telephone

company may bill you for the service call. If you do not disconnect your

computer when it is adversely affecting the telephone line, the telephone

company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the

problem.

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Troubleshooting

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 Computer System

❑

The procedures described in the online manual, Upgrading and Maintaining

Your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer, assume familiarity with the general

terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety

practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying

electronic equipment.

Disconnect the system from its power source and from any

telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you open the system

or follow any of the procedures described in the online manual, Upgrading

and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer. Failure to do so

may result in personal injury or equipment damage.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, add-on cards, and

other components. Follow the procedures described in the online manual,

Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer, only at

an ESD workstation. If such a station is not available, do not work in a

carpeted area, and do not handle materials that produce or hold static

electricity (for example, cellophane wrappers). Ground yourself by

maintaining continuous contact with an unpainted metal portion of the

chassis while performing the procedure.

❑

When removing a slot cover, be careful not to damage components on the

system board or add-on cards. You may need to temporarily remove add-on

cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove.

On Handling a CRT 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. When the computer returns to

normal temperature, the screen returns to normal.

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❑

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.

You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images.

The screen becomes warm during operation. This is normal and does not

indicate a malfunction.

On Using the Hard Disk Drive

❑

Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock.

Do not move the computer during operation.

Do not subject the computer to sudden changes in temperature.

Do not turn off the power while the computer is accessing the hard disk

drive.

On Handling Diskettes

❑

Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette.

Keep diskettes away from magnets.

Keep diskettes away from direct sunlight and other heat sources.

On 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.

On Cleaning CD or DVD Media

❑

Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Proper

care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability. Do not use solvents

such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray,

as they may cause damage to the disc.

❑

For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the

surface from the center out.

If the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with water, wring it out well,

and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out. Wipe off any

remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth.

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Troubleshooting

For Answers to Your Software Questions

Sony Service Center

For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC

(1-888-476-6972). This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original

date of purchase.

Acrobat® Reader, Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Home Edition, Adobe Premiere®

LE (Adobe Systems Incorporated)

Web site

phone

fax

http://www.adobe.com/

206-675-6126 (fee-based support)

206-628-5737

e-mail

hours

[email protected]

M - F, 6 AM - 5 PM PT

America Online® (America Online)

Web site

phone

http://www.aol.com/

800-827-6364

hours

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

CompuServe® 2000 (CompuServe Interactive Services)

Web site

phone

http://www.compuserve.com/

800-848-8990

hours

M - F, 8 AM - 1 AM, Sat - Sun, 10 AM - 10 PM

DirectCD, Easy CD Creator™ (Adaptec, Inc.)

Web site

phone

http://www.adaptec.com

408-945-8600

hours

M - F, 8AM - 5 PM PT

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EarthLink TotalAccess™(EarthLink Network, Inc.)

Web site

phone

e-mail

hours

http://help.earthlink.net/techsupport/

800-395-8410

[email protected]

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

McAfee VirusScan® (Network Associates, Inc.)

Web site

phone

e-mail

hours

http://support.mcafee.com

408-988-3832

[email protected]

M - F, 9 AM - 5 PM CT

Netscape Communicator® (Netscape Communications, Corp.)

Web site

phone

http://help.netscape.com

888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972)^*

hours

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

* Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.

PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro (ArcSoft, Inc.)

Web site

http://www.arcsoft.com

http://www.photoisland.com

phone

e-mail

hours

510-440-9901

[email protected]

M - F, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM PT

Quicken® 2001 Basic (Intuit, Inc.)

Web site

phone

http://www.intuit.com/support/

900-555-4688

hours

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Sony Applications (Sony Electronics, Inc.)

Web site

phone

http://www.sony.com/pcsupport

888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972)^*

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

hours

* Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.

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Sound Forge® (Sonic Foundry)

Web site

phone

fax

http://www.sonicfoundry.com/support/

608-256-5555

608-256-7300

e-mail

hours

[email protected]

M - F, 8 AM - 7 PM CT

Tomb Raider® 5 (Eidos Interactive)

Web site

phone

http://www.eidosinteractive.com/support/

415-547-1244

hours

M - F, 9 AM - 5PM PST

Windows® Millennium Edition Operating System, Internet Explorer,

Outlook® Express, Word 2000 (Microsoft Corporation)

Web site

phone

http://www.sony.com/pcsupport

888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972)^*

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

hours

* Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.

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Resources

Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have

questions about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources

for answers, in the following sequence:

Quick Start

Contains information on how to set up your computer quickly

and easily.

VAIO Digital Studio™ User

Guide

The User Guide (this manual) contains information on how to

get the most from your computer, find help, and solve common

problems. Also includes product specifications.

Online (Electronic)

Documentation

The User Guide is available electronically on your hard drive.

Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO

Digital Studio™ Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are

also available online. To access online documentation, click the

Start button, point to Help Center, and then point to the desired

document.

Manuals and online help

files that may accompany

your preinstalled software

Most manuals for preinstalled software are located on your

hard disk drive as online help files. You can access online help

files from the Help menu in a specific application. A printed

manual is available for some applications.

VAIO Support Agent

VAIO Support Agent can be accessed from the Windows

desktop. Using advanced diagnostic technology, Sony's VAIO

Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your applications,

network settings, and other important software settings. When

your software is protected, you can use VAIO Support Agent to

repair software problems by restoring your software to any of

the previously protected states.

Knowledge Database

Provides instant access to information on commonly

encountered problems. Enter a description of your problem and

the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding

solutions online. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database

at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport

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Sony Fax-on-Demand

Software Updates

This service provides you with answers to commonly asked

questions. You can use this automated service to request a list

of available topics and then select the topics that you want to

receive. To contact the Sony fax-on-demand service, call 1-

888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). (Requires a fax machine or

fax software.)

You can download the latest software updates and software

patches for your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates

on the Sony PC Support web page at

http://www.sony.com/pcsupport

VAIO System Reference

Manual

Provides detailed technical information about your computer's

hardware. This document is available from Sony's website at

http://www.sony.com/pcsupport

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Specifications

Model

PCV-RX370DS

PCV-RX380DS

1.30 GHz Intel® Pentium® 4 1.50 GHz Intel® Pentium® 4

Processor

60 GB^†

80 GB^†

Hard Disk Drive

C / D Partition

(Approximate)

C = 16GB / D = 44GB

C = 16GB / D = 64GB

128 MB PC-800 Rambus RIMM, expandable to 512 MB

16 MB 32 MB

Standard

Memory

Video RAM

MPEG

“Sony Tuned” MPEG Digital Video supports full-screen video

playback

nVIDIA® GeForce2 MX (AGP 4x) Graphics Acceleration

Analog Devices SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio

3.5” 1.44 MB FDD

Graphics

Sound Capabilities

Diskette Drive

CD-RW Drive

32X max. CD-ROM reading

8X max CD-R writing

32X max. CD-ROM reading^‡

12X max. CD-R writing

32X max. CD-R reading

8X max. CD-RW writing

20X max. CD-RW reading

32X max CD-R reading

4X max CD-RW writing

20X max CD-RW reading

16X max. DVD-ROM (40X max. CD-ROM)

DVD-ROM Drive

Modem

Lucent 1648 technology/V.90 compatible data/fax

modem (REN 0.7)^††

Hard disk drive bay

Expansion Capabilities

USB ports (2)

i.LINK (4-pin) port

Connection Capabilities

(Front)

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Model

PCV-RX370DS

PCV-RX380DS

USB ports (2)

PS/2® keyboard port

Mouse port

Connection Capabilities

(Rear)

VGA Monitor port

LCD monitor (DVI) port

Serial port

Parallel (printer) port

Game/MIDI port

Headphones

Line In

Microphone

i.LINK (6-pin) port

Modem line jack(RJ-11)

Phone line jack(RJ-11)

10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet LAN jack (RJ-45)

VAIO Smart™ keyboard

PS/2® wheel mouse

Stereo speakers (PCVA-SP1) with AC adapter

Power cord

Supplied Accessories

Modem cable

i.LINK cable

90-day limited service. See Warranty Card.^‡‡

Service

‡‡

90-day parts/labor standard. See Warranty Card.

268 watts maximum

Limited Warranty

Power Requirements

Voltage

100-120 V~3.9A

8.0”(w) x 14.2”(h) x 14.6”(d) (203mm x 360mm x 371mm)

28.7lbs (13kg)

Dimensions

Weight

50ºF to 95ºF (+10ºC to 35ºC)

Operating Temperature

* GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application

performance.

† GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary.

‡ The CD-RW/CD-R/CD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes/s.

Data on a CD-RW is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 8X at the innermost track to 20X

at the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 14X(2100 kbytes/s).

Data on a CD-R/CD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 13X at the innermost

track to 32X at the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 22.5X(3375 kbytes/s).

Data on a CD-RW/CD-R is written at a constant transfer rate of 2X, 4X, 8X (max for CD-RW), or

12X depending on the speed you select.

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**The DVD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 1350 kbytes/s.

Data on a DVD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 6.6X at the innermost track to

16X at the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 11.3X(15255 kbytes/s).

††Maximum speed for faxing is 14.4 kbytes/s. Your modem is capable of downloading at 56 kbytes/s

using K56flex technology or V.90. Your phone service, online service, or Internet Service Provider,

however, may not support this technology or operate at this speed.

‡‡Certain restrictions apply

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Index

condensation and 85

disposing of battery 83

lithium battery 7

removing cover 82

shutting down 82

starting

adding additional hardware

precaution 83

adjusting voltage settings 82

air circulation 84

Application Recovery CD 59,

problems with 71

upgrading 85

applications

connectors

launching

power cords 82

precautions 84

customer assistance

support options 90

digital video camera recorder

using 52

disconnecting power cords 82

diskettes

problems with 75

battery

disposing 83

cables 84

CD tray

opening

problems with 73

CD-RW drive 17

CD-RW drives

troubleshooting 73

cleaning

handling 86

displaying the taskbar

problems with 79

displays

problems with 71

setting up 13

disposal of lithium battery 7

Driver Recovery CD 61

computer 83

mouse 78

computer

adjusting voltage settings 82

cleaning 83

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DVD-ROM drive,

troubleshooting 74

DVgate software 25

using 52

interference 84

keyboard 13

troubleshooting 79

launching applications

problems with 75

line IN port 19

lithium battery

disposal 7

eject button, for floppy disk 17

electronic

documentation 90

equipment 83

floppy disk drive 16

games/MIDI port 19

glare 14

safety precautions 7

locations, choosing 13

losing power 82

Media Bar 25

microphones

troubleshooting 78

minimizing glare 14

modem

handling diskettes 86

hard disk 85, 86

defragmenting 55

partition 55

troubleshooting 76

mouse 13

hardware

adding additional

precaution 83

troubleshooting 71, 79

help 90

cleaning 78

troubleshooting 78

MovieShaker 25

online

i.LINK

help 90

support options 90

opening

presetting devices 22

i.LINK devices, connecting 58

input devices

setting up 13

installing additional hardware

precaution 83

applications

problems with 75

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CD tray

problems with 73

Smart Capture 26

OpenMG Jukebox 25

palmrest 13

phones

service precautions 84

PictureGear 26

power cords 82

disconnecting 82

power fluctuations or loss 82

power indicator

on system unit 16, 17

power settings 82

power source, precautions 82–

Sony Fax-on-Demand service

Sony Multimedia Computer

Display

problems with 71

Sony Online Support

options 90

speakers

precaution 83

Specifications 93

starting your computer

problems with 71

surge protectors 82

system

troubleshooting 71

System Recovery CD 59

power switch 16, 17

printer port (bad connection) 19

problem solving 71

taskbar

problems viewing 79

technical support

support options 90

telephone jack 18

Topics 71

radio interference 84

reducing glare 14

removing computer cover 82

screens

troubleshooting 71

turning off your computer 82

turning on and off the

computer 16, 17

turning on your computer

problems with 71

TV interference 84

reducing glare 14

selecting

locations 13

serial port (bad connection) 19

setting up your computer

ergonomic location 13

shutting down your computer

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upgrading your computer 85

UPS (Uninterrupted Power

Supply) 82

VAIO Action Setup 21

VAIO AV Applications 25

VAIO Support Agent 63

ventilation 13, 84

viewing the taskbar

problems with 79

VisualFlow 26

voltage settings 82

window design 23

Windows taskbar

problems viewing 79

work surfaces 13

100

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