Sony Personal Computer PCV RX540 User Manual

VAIO Digital Studio™  
Computer User Guide  
PCV-RX540  
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Locating Controls and Connectors  
Locating Controls and  
Connectors  
Front Panel Overview  
The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical and floppy  
disk drives. It also includes Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports to  
connect compatible 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 compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an  
i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.  
Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device for  
information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting  
compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive,  
confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.  
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Front panel  
DRIVE  
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Optical drive 1  
See the Specifications sheet for more information.  
Optical drive 2  
See the Specifications sheet for more information.  
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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Optical 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 the computer on/off.  
The indicator light is blue while the power is on and red when the computer is in  
Stand by mode.  
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Optical drive 1 eject button  
Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1.  
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Optical drive 2 eject button  
Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2.  
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Floppy disk eject button  
Ejects a floppy disk.  
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (2)  
Connection for a compatible 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  
KEYBOARD MOUSE  
USB  
MONITOR  
PRINTER  
i.LINK  
S400  
HEADPHONES  
SERIAL  
LINE IN  
MIC  
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LINE TELEPHONE  
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Mouse port  
Connection for a PS/2® mouse.  
Keyboard port  
Connection for a PS/2® keyboard.  
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (2)  
Connections for compatible USB devices.  
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Ethernet port  
10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface.  
(The port marked with  
(Network) is for LAN connections only.)  
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Monitor port  
Connection for a CRT display.  
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Printer port  
Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner.  
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i.LINK 6-pin port (IEEE1394)  
Connection for a compatible digital device.  
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Serial port  
Connection for a compatible serial device.  
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Headphones jack  
Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones.  
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Line jack  
Connection for an audio device.  
Microphone jack  
Connection for a microphone (optional).  
Modem line jack  
Connects the supplied modem cable to the wall jack.  
AC Input port  
Connection for the supplied power cord.  
Telephone jack  
Connection for a phone cable (optional) to the computer.  
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 compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an  
i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.  
Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device for  
information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting  
compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive,  
confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.  
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VAIO Action Setup  
VAIO Action Setup  
VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computers Shortcut  
keys (S Keys) and i.LINK® interface.  
Shortcut Keys  
The programmable S Keys are linked with the following applications as their  
default settings:  
S1 — Outlook® Express  
S2 — Internet Explorer  
S3 — Sonic Stage  
S4 — PictureGear™  
S5 — MovieShaker™  
S6 — Help/Demo  
You can reprogram the S keys to launch other applications.  
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 compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an  
i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.  
Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device for  
information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting  
compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as an optical or hard disk  
drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.  
Changing the settings of the S Keys  
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Click Start in the Windows Taskbar and select All Programs.  
Select VAIO Action Setup, then click VAIO Action Setup.  
You can also double-click  
the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the Windows  
taskbar, to launch VAIO Action Setup.  
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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. Click Next.  
You may now type a new name and description, if desired. Click Finish.  
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To Preset i.LINK Devices  
You can preset your compatible i.LINK devices to perform desired functions,  
such as automatically starting DVgatesoftware or connecting two VAIO®  
computers.  
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 compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an  
i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.  
Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device for  
information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting  
compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive,  
confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.  
Presetting your i.LINK device to perform a desired function  
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Click Start in the Windows Taskbar, select All Programs, then click VAIO  
Action Setup.  
The VAIO Action Setup windows appears.  
Click i.LINK.  
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Click the Advanced Setting tab.  
Click the Enable i.LINK launcher function checkbox, then click Apply.  
Connect the device to your computer with your i.LINK cable.  
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VAIO Action Setup  
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Turn on the device.  
The VAIO Action Setup dialog box appears.  
Click OK.  
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To modify the device name, click the current device name in the list box and  
click Modify device name.  
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Type the desired name, then click Apply.  
10 To assign an application, click Modify.  
The Select Application dialog box appears.  
11 Select the desired application, then 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.  
13 Click Finish.  
The next time the device is connected and turned on, the assigned application will  
launch automatically.  
To Change the Sony Software Window Design  
You can select from different window designs for your Sony software and create  
your own personal computing environment.  
Changing the window design  
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From the Start menu, select the Control Panel.  
Click Other Control Panel Options.  
Click UI Design Selector.  
Click << or >> and select the desired design.  
Click Apply.  
The UI Design Selectorwindow design changes. The window design for  
your Sony software will match the UI Design Selectorwindow.  
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To try another selection, click << or >>, then click Apply.  
When you have made your selection, click OK. The UI Design Selector  
closes and the Sony software window design displays.  
You may only use this feature with compatible UI Design Selector software.  
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Configuring Your VAIO  
Computer  
Hard Disk Drive Partition  
To maintain optimum system performance, you should defragment your  
computers D partition regularly.  
In order to improve the performance of Sony audio/video software applications,  
the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions, C  
and D. Some Sony software applications save files to the D partition. This  
prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C  
partition.  
Defragmenting your hard disk drive  
If you encounter frame dropping while recording digital video onto your hard  
disk drive, defragmentation may be necessary.  
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Deactivate your screen saver and close other open applications, if applicable.  
Click Start in the Windows Taskbar and select All Programs.  
Point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then select Disk  
Defragmenter.  
The Disk Defragment dialog box appears.  
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Select Action from the menu bar and click Analyze.  
It may take more than a couple of hours to complete defragmentation, depending on  
the data capacity and utilization of your computers hard disk drive(s).  
i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility  
Your VAIO computer may include either 4-pin or 6-pin, or both types, of i.LINK  
ports.  
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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 compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an  
i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.  
Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device for  
information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting  
compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as an optical 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  
calling 1-888-315-7669 (toll free).  
Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device  
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Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK  
device and on your computer. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into this port.  
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Plug the other end of the cable into the corresponding 4- or 6-pin i.LINK  
port on your computer.  
See the instructions that came with your i.LINK device for more information on  
installation and use.  
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Configuring Your VAIO Computer  
To Enable Ethernet Connectivity  
Your computer comes with a preinstalled Ethernet interface. To enable faster  
start-up time, your computer may ship with this function disabled. You can  
enable Ethernet connectivity by following the instructions below.  
Enabling the Ethernet connection  
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Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel.  
From the Pick a Category list, select Performance and Maintenance.  
The Performance and Maintenance dialog box appears.  
From the Pick a Control Panel icon, select System.  
The System Properties dialog box appears.  
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Select the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button to view the  
installed system hardware.  
The Device Manager dialog box appears.  
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Click the unfold button in the Network Adapters category to reveal all  
installed network devices. Select Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast  
Ethernet NIC.”  
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From menu bar, select Action and then click Properties.  
Select Use this device (enable).”  
Click OK.  
Close the Device Manager dialog box.  
10 Close System Properties dialog box.  
11 Close Performance and Maintenance dialog box.  
Caution: 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.  
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System, Application and  
Driver Recovery CD(s)  
System Recovery CD(s)  
Sony Electronics Inc.  
The System Recovery CD utility enables you to restore the operating system and software  
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 Inc.  
The Application Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual applications.  
Use it to restore corrupted or erased files.  
Driver Recovery CD  
Sony Electronics Inc.  
The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual device drivers. Use it  
to restore corrupted or erased files.  
To Use the System Recovery CD(s)  
You can reinstall the operating system and software applications that shipped  
with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. If you experience a  
problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device  
driver may correct the problem.You may not need to recover the entire contents  
of your hard drive.  
Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall individual applications.  
When you use the System Recovery CD(s), you are prompted to complete the  
Windows registration process.  
Full restore with format  
The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and then restores all  
the original software applications.  
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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.  
Using the System Recovery CD(s)  
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Insert the System Recovery CD in your computers optical drive.  
The System Recovery utility starts from the optical drive. The first CD must  
be in the drive when you turn on your computer.  
If your system is equipped with two optical drives, inset the Driver Recovery CD into  
the upper optical drive.  
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Turn off your computer.  
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Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer.  
Type the letter Oto signify you have read and accepted the Microsoft End-  
User License Agreement.  
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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 approximately 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 full restoration of your system.  
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System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s)  
To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)  
The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual software  
applications if they become corrupted or are erased. Reinstalling an individual  
software application may correct a problem that you are experiencing with your  
computer or specific application. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents  
of your hard drive.  
If you need to reinstall all of the software 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 about using the Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony  
Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC.  
Using the Application Recovery CD(s)  
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Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, save and close all  
open applications.  
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When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD  
into your computers optical drive. The Application Recovery utility loads  
automatically.  
If your system is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD  
into the upper optical drive.  
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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 software  
application you wish to restore.  
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To Use the Driver Recovery CD  
The Driver Recovery CD utility enables 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, peripheral hardware, or software application.  
If you need to reinstall all of the software applications that shipped with your  
computer, use the System Recovery CD(s).  
You must be in Windows to run the Driver Recovery CD utility.  
Reinstalling several device drivers with the Driver Recovery  
CD  
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Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all  
applications.  
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When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the  
optical disc drive.  
If your system is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Driver Recovery CD into  
the upper optical drive.  
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Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel. The Control  
Panel window appears.  
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Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. The System  
Properties dialog box appears.  
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From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager.  
Click to select the unknown device or the device that requires the driver  
installation. The unknown device(s) is identified by a yellow question mark.  
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System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s)  
Device Manager window  
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From the Action menu, click Uninstall. This removes the device driver from  
your system. Click OK. Repeat for each device driver as necessary.  
Restart your computer. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off  
Computer, and then click Restart.  
When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device  
driver(s) from the Driver Recovery CD.  
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For Answers to Your Software Questions  
Sony Service Center  
For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC  
service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.  
Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Acrobat eBook Reader, Adobe  
Photoshop® Elements, Adobe Premiere LE (Adobe Systems Inc.)  
Web site  
phone  
fax  
206-675-6126 (fee-based support)  
206-628-5737  
e-mail  
hours  
M - F, 6:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. PST  
America Online® (America Online Inc.)  
Web site  
phone  
800-827-6364  
hours  
7 days a week, 24 hours a day  
EverQuest (Sony Online Entertainment)  
Web site  
phone  
email  
858-537-0898  
hours  
M - F, 8:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. PST  
Norton Anti-Virus(Symantec Corp.)  
Web site  
phone  
*
800-927-3991; 900-646-0007  
M - F; 6:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. PST  
hours  
* Support from 800-927-3991 is fee-based per incident. Support from 900-646-0007 is fee-based per  
minute. Online support is free of charge.  
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PC-Cillin® 2000 (Trend Micro, Inc.)  
Web site  
phone  
949-387-7800  
hours  
M - F 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. PST  
PhotoPrinter2000 Pro (ArcSoft Inc.)  
Web site  
phone  
e-mail  
hours  
510-440-9901  
M - F, 8:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. PST  
Quicken 2002 (Intuit Inc.)  
Web site  
phone  
*
900-555-4932; 800-644-3193  
M - F, 5:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. PST  
hours  
* Support from 900-555-4932 is fee-based. Support from 800-644-3193 is automated and free of  
charge.  
RealPlayer®, RealJukebox(RealNetworks Inc.)  
Web site  
phone  
email  
206-674-2680  
hours  
M - F, 8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. PST  
Sat. - Sun, 7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. PST  
Sony Applications (Sony Electronics Inc.)  
Web site  
phone  
888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972)  
7 days a week, 24 hours a day  
*
hours  
* Support from 1-888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.  
Sony Style Connect (E-Solutions)  
Web site  
phone  
888-584-4467  
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Tomb Raider® Chronicles (Eidos Interactive)  
Web site  
phone  
415-547-1244  
hours  
M - F, 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. PST  
Windows® XP Operating System, Internet Explorer, Outlook® Express,  
Word (on selected models)  
(Microsoft Corporation)  
Web site  
phone  
888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972)  
7 days a week, 24 hours a day  
*
hours  
* Support from 888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.  
WordPerfect® (Corel Corp.) (on selected models)  
Web site  
phone  
716-871-2325  
hours  
M- F, 8:30 A.M. - 7:30 P.M. ET  
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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:  
The QuickStart contains information on how to set up your  
computer quickly and easily.  
VAIO QuickStart  
The User Guide contains information on how to get the most  
from your computer, find help, and solve common problems. It  
also includes product specifications.  
VAIO Computer  
User Guide  
The User Guide is available electronically on your hard drive.  
Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO  
Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are also available  
online.  
Online (Electronic)  
Documentation  
To access online documentation:  
1. Click the Start button and point to VAIO Help and Support  
Center.  
2. Click on the VAIO User Guide.  
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 within the specific application. A  
printed manual may be available for some applications.  
Software Application  
manuals and online  
help files  
This 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  
This service provides you with answers to commonly asked  
questions. You can use this automated service to request a list  
of available topics. Select the topics that you want to view. To  
contact the Sony fax-on-demand service, call 1-888-4-SONY-  
PC (1-888-476-6972). (Requires a fax machine or fax  
software.)  
Sony Fax-on-Demand  
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:  
Software Updates  
This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical  
information about your computer's hardware. This document is  
available from Sony's website at:  
VAIO Computer  
System Reference  
Manual  
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