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Sony PCV-RZ30C User's Guide

1. Handling floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other heat sources 1The VAIO W series computer is not equipped with a floppy disk drive You can purchase a floppy disk drive separately Page 219 Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for your VAIO computer This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to access this information for maximum results Immediate Help and Support Help and Support Resources Page 220 Immediate Help and Support You can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your hard copy guides and supplements or by accessing the online Computer User Guide and the individual software Help files Your computer is supplied with these support options VAIO Computer Quick Start The Quick Start contains information on how to set up your computer quickly and easily You can find instructions on how to plan an ergonomic work space connect power cords cables and peripheral devices register your computer with Sony and establish a dial up connection to the Internet The Quick Start can also provide troubleshooting support if problems occur VAIO Computer User Guide The online User Guide provides information about configuring maintaining and upgrading your computer
2. If you are not able to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site contact a customer service representative at 1 800 488 7669 For more information about hard disk drive recovery 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center click VAIO Recovery Options Page 174 Using the Sony Computing Support Web site For detailed information about installing additional hard disk drives see the System Reference Manual You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport 4 Your computer must be connected to the Internet to access the Sony Computing Support Web site From the Sony support Web site 1 Click on Computers amp Peripherals and then click to select the appropriate model series from the submenu 2 Click the link for your computer model number The model specific support page appears 3 Under Documentation click System Reference Manual or System Reference Guide A Observe the proper safety precautions when you upgrade your Sony computer See Before upgrading your computer Page 175 Installing an additional hard disk drive 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices 3 Remove the side panel See Removing the side panel 4 Configure the jumpers on the new drive as a slave
3. Composite video In jack Connection for a digital video or stereo A V dubbing cable optional S video In jack Connection for an S video cable optional 11 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable optional to the computer 12 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the speaker power cable Page 11 13 S P DIF optical out port Connection for a digital audio or optical device 14 Ethernet port Connection for a 1OBASE T 100BASE TX 1000BASE TX Ethernet The port marked with BS Network is for LAN connections only 15 TV Out S Video video jack Connection for an S video cable optional 16 Monitor DVI port Connection for a DVI monitor 17 VHF UHF port Connection for a coaxial cable supplied 18 Modem line jack Connection for the modem supplied cable to the wall jack 1 This monitor port may have a cover indicating that it is not available for use On some models the monitor port location may be in a different location 2 On some locations the monitor port location may be in a different location 3 This feature is available on selected models See the specifications sheet for information on your computer s hardware configuration Page 12 About the Remote Control Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with the remote control The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback select channels and set viewing preferences This section describes the basic
4. E Hah Quality Stasdard Pray Lorg Pury O pxtres Select a merre nt AGS Meson ue 405 SW P ooh I Co DO Yies HOO Vaes Type a title for your DVD in the DVD Title box This text appears in the title window of your completed DVD In the Select a theme area select a theme from the pull down menu Click a theme icon to select the background image and background music Your selected menu theme appears in the preview window Clear the Muting check box to hear the background music The music becomes part of your DVD regardless of this setting In the Select Type area make sure to select the Video check box and clear the Pictures check box Under the Video check box select one of the three quality options High Quality video requires more storage space on your DVD Click Capture Video When the message Upon completion of video capture it is not possible to change the picture quality Are you sure you want to continue appears click OK Capture Video Page 84 l 00092168 OvO ies HOO Uses 11 Select the Automatic Capture option and the Rewind tape check box With these settings the Click to DVD software rewinds the tape and then captures all the video clips on the tape 12 Click Capture To stop capturing at any time click Stop Capture The Click to DVD software rewinds the tape in your DV device and begins capturing all the video clips on the tape After all the clips are captured they ap
5. A window displays the progress of your DVD project for preview When finished the Preview window appears 2 In the Preview window view your finished DVD The Preview window has controls that enable you to navigate through the video content on your DVD Preview window controls Page 87 Top Menu Full Screen ey t Enter 4 a il Ha b gt 44 bb 3 After previewing the DVD click Close After viewing your DVD you can make further changes by returning to the Create Menu feature To burn your DVD l The Click to DVD software program begins burning your DVD When your DVD project is complete click Create DVD to begin burning the project to a DVD disc At the message prompt Insert a recordable DVD disc into the drive and click OK to continue insert a blank DVD R a DVD RW a DVD R or a DVD RW disc into your DVD RW or DVD RW drive and then click OK A Creating a DVD can require several hours to complete Interrupting the DVD creation process can result in an unusable DVD disc Sony recommends that you do not use other software applications on your computer while Click to DVD software is burning your DVD While the Click to DVD program is creating a DVD you may see your computer s hard disk drive access indicator flash repeatedly This is normal behavior 3 When Click to DVD software finishes burning the DVD click No The DVD RW or DVD RW drive tray opens The DVD is now ready for use in a home DVD pl
6. If you press Pause during the recording process When you play a Video Capsule for a few seconds from the end of the film roll using the scroll bar you may not be able to see a displayed image The computer s response may decrease when you attempt to play a Video Capsule while recording a TV program using Giga Pocket Giga Pocket may interrupt or stop playback to allocate system resources for the timer recording event if there are other applications running simultaneously If this occurs wait until Giga Pocket finishes recording before playing the Video Capsule The timer recording may fail due to an Event buffer of audio overflow error in the following circumstances The input cable coaxial or video cable is disconnected after recording starts Page 45 You record a TV channel that has no broadcast content You record video content from an old video tape with poor signal quality The on screen display may shift and split under some circumstances If this occurs switch the TV Recording deck and the playback deck or switch the channel The recording proceeds even if the on screen display shifts Giga Pocket does not operate properly if used concurrently with other video applications such as DVgate or MovieShaker software Page 46 Using the TV Program Web site 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar point to All Programs point to Giga Pocket and then select Zap2it You can also go directly to the Web site at http
7. Transferring music files to your VAIO computer You can transfer music to your VAIO computer from many different sources Audio CDs Put your CD into your optical drive and check in songs to your computer s hard drive From external devices using a USB cable Connect your external device such as a Network Walkman or CLIE Handheld to your VAIO computer and check in the songs to your computer s hard drive MagicGate Memory Stick media For computers with a built in Memory Stick media slot transfer songs to and from a MagicGate Memory Stick media Electronic Music Distribution EMD services on the Internet Download songs from the Internet to your computer s hard drive using Electronic Music Distribution services Analog records or casettes Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to bring music from these sources into your computer 1 Equipment compatibility may vary See the documentation supplied with the device for details 2Use of an EMD service requires Internet access and separate subscription to the EMD service The SonicStage software supports only EMD services compatible with OpenMG technology Refer to the online Help within the SonicStage software for details Page 92 Using SonicStage Software SonicStage software is a digital music management system You can play music on your computer create custom audio CDs and much more Play and record music from audio CDs Play your audio CDs and r
8. www sony com vaiotv Timer Recording requires an Internet connection See the section To set up your Internet Electronic Program Guide service for information on setting up for first time use Internet Electronic Program Guide Web site Me tat Vew fevertes Took Heb Ou O x 2 OD Pa gyrate Grea O 2 a hetn vinings aod cond EFG no TV Ustrgs fw ATST Droadtana San Joe Lineup Spm AlCategoies All Statons GO Download ACRE Settings Click Here JHous Mon Sept The appearance of the online channel guide Web site its contents and the accuracy of the TV listings are controlled by the TV listing provider and may change without notice Pay per view channels can be accessed when making payments directly to the appropriate TV program provider You can schedule up to 100 timer recordings using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder From the online channel guide click on the REC icon PAHZHto select the program you wish to record The Timer Recording Wizard begins and the New Timer Recording Set Channel and Start Date and Time window appears Timer recordings create virtual containers for the recorded content that are called Video Capsules Accessing the Giga Pocket Help For more information about Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs 2 Select Giga Pocket Help and click Giga Pocket Help Page 47
9. 2 Connect the TV coaxial cable supplied to the double connection end of the splitter adapter Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port on the back panel of your computer 3 Connect a third TV coaxial cable optional to the double connection end of the splitter adapter Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port on the rear of your TV monitor or display To connect in CATV mode Option 2 TV coaxial cable TV coaxial cable optional supplied Splitter optional fe Cable service access wall outlet l gt en Me lt TV coaxial cable optional Connecting to a standard antenna air Page 32 You can connect your Giga Pocket system to an indoor outdoor antenna system using Option 1 or 2 from the previous section Connecting to standard cable access CATV Depending on the type of antenna system in your home your connection may require a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer optional to connect your computer and the indoor outdoor antenna system If you are connecting to an indoor outdoor antenna you may need to reorient the antenna for best reception Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable optional to your antenna outlet Connect the other end to a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer optional 2 Connect the TV coaxial cable supplied from the combiner transformer to the VHF UHF port on the back panel of your computer Option 2 1 Connect both ends of the antenna s twin l
10. 3 Ch 4 etc matches the Input channel listed in the Giga Pocket TV Setup dialog box If you are not sure of the type of cable connection to use Standard HRC or IRC contact your cable provider for information Page 39 4 Click Next The wizard displays a dialog box that enables you to customize the channel listings 5 Click Auto Scan You can view the channel reception in the pop up TV Setup Monitor window TV Setup Wizard Customize the channel listing Esp TY Setup Wizard x Customize the Channel listing By clicking on any channel in the list you can verify the picture on the monitor windows Afte channels are scanned an OK mark shows up in the list Auto Scan for channels with signal It may take a few minutes to complete scanning Note Please scan when all channels are available You must have an intemet connection set up You can click t i the Download all Channel Settings icon in the EPG Esting Go to Web Site site The channel names are also downloaded The channel listing only saves the channels that have an OK maik in the Signal colam Channel list Channel number Channel name Signal a Add Ci CHO01 c2 CH002 OK c3 CHO03 OK Auto Scan Select channel to modify and click on Peiforning to scan the channel me yoda C20ch 7 C125ch Modify t_ lt Back Next gt Cancel Help If your computer is connected to the Internet you can click
11. Manager is displayed on the task tray If not displayed please run the Timer Recording Manager and display an icon on the task tray Additional information about the Timer Recording Wizard Timer recording requires approximately 30 seconds pre recording preparation time prior to beginning each recording session Please keep this in mind when setting up multiple back to back recording sessions Giga Pocket software stops the current timer recording pauses to prepare and then begins the next timer recording according to the set start time The length of your first Video Capsule is approximately 30 seconds shorter than the actual time set You may experience some timing problems with multiple recording sessions when the second timer recording is preset as a daily or weekly recorded event The first timer recording may end as early as 60 seconds sooner than the set stop time Scheduled daily or weekly timer recording sessions do not occur if your hard disk drive does not have sufficient space Giga Pocket software does not allow a new Video Capsule to be created if there is less than 100 MB of free space on the hard disk drive These scheduled events resume at their scheduled time as hard disk drive space becomes available Approximately three minutes before Giga Pocket begins a timer recording and during a timer recording you must avoid Starting up or using other software applications Setting up changing or deleting t
12. See the configuration instructions supplied with your drive 5 Detach the power and drive cables from the original hard disk drive that is preinstalled in your computer 6 Unlock the drive holder from the chassis by pulling the drive holder tab up at a slight angle 7 Slide the drive holder out Removing the drive holder 8 Slide the new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive bay 9 Secure the drive to the drive holder with screws through the holes on each side of the drive holder Attaching the drive screws Your new hard disk drive is supplied with the necessary screws Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder 10 Align the drive holder with the tracks on the inside of the chassis Slide the drive holder in completely Page 176 11 Push down on the drive holder tab to lock the drive into position 12 Connect the second drive connector to the new drive Orient the connector to align pin 1 on the red side of the ribbon cable with pin 1 on the new drive 13 Connect the second power connector to the new drive following the instructions supplied with the drive Replacing the drive holder 14 Replace the side panel See Replacing the side panel 15 Reconnect the power cord to your computer Page 177 Identifying the additional hard disk space When you initialize the new hard disk it must be configured as an extended partition in Window
13. Web Camera Setting window E Web Camera Setting C Format Common Basic Capturing Interval Web Camera Dats Folder C Documents and Setting J User Appication Dats So Browse M Dialup Setting Recommended Dial up Setting We tecommend you to performs this setup in case of Dial up The Web Camera Setting window has six tabs Basic Select a folder destination to store your images and choose your dial up setting Capturing Interval Set your Web camera to capture images at intervals or whenever there is movement Send Set image upload preferences Capturing Format Select the image size in pixels and adjust the image quality Common Enable or disable the sound and animation effects enable or disable sample movie sound and enable or disable automatic dialup connection for uploading images Cam Mic Selection Select your primary camera and microphone 4 Click each tab to view options and set preferences To apply effects to an image see Applying effects to your still images and movies Page 149 Applying effects to your still images and movies You can add effects to real time images or movies displayed in the Finder Window You can use a different effect for each picture Effect Selection BB Effect Selection 1 Click Select Effect near the bottom of the window to open the drop down list of effects Click to select digital zoom effect or no effect from the l
14. When your program has completed or you wish to end the Video Capsule click Stop To pause your recording session click Pause Click on it again to resume recording Using the Slip Play feature While a program is being recorded on the TV Recording deck you can watch that same program from the beginning using the Playback deck You can begin using Slip Play to view your recording beginning approximately ten seconds after your recording session begins 1 From the menu bar click Functions 2 Select Start Slip Play Additional information about Giga Pocket Giga Pocket can be used for external video recording Depending on conditions not all video images can be recorded or displayed Video input from game consoles may not be recorded or displayed in Giga Pocket When you input an image from a video player device such as a VCR that is connected to your computer the following images may not record or display The still images of a paused playback screen A screen without images such as a blue screen The menu screens of the attached video player device The Giga Pocket software s displayed image or images from a prerecorded Video Capsule may be interrupted or distorted under the following circumstances If you change the channel on an attached video player device If you switch input during the analog input from an attached video player device If you attempt to play back a damaged video tape
15. remove any cables add on cards or other components to access the memory module slots 5 Remove the memory module from its anti static package handling it by the the edges 6 Locate the notch on the bottom edge of the module to align it over the open memory slot 7 Firmly insert the bottom edge of the memory module into the slot 8 Press down evenly against the module s upper corners The end latches snap into position holding the module in place A To avoid damaging a memory module slot move the end latches slightly outward to relieve pressure The module clicks into place 9 Reinstall any components or add on cards you may have removed 10 Replace the side panel See Replacing the side panel Page 170 About the Lithium Battery The lithium battery starts to weaken after several years and the system settings such as the date and time stored in CMOS RAM may become inaccurate Replace the lithium battery when this occurs A There is danger of the battery exploding if it is replaced incorrectly Replace the battery only with a CR2032 type lithium battery Replacing the lithium battery 1 Write down any changes you may have made to the settings in the BIOS Setup utility 2 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 3 Unplug your computer and the peripheral devices 4 Remove the side panel See Removing the side panel 5 If necessary remove any cables add on cards or ot
16. Color Audio High Quality Stereo I Convert while Recording Page 62 Converting Video Capsules 1 From the Giga Pocket gt CLIE Converter dialog box click the Setting button The Settings dialog box appears Enter your desired settings and click OK 2 Start Giga Pocket Explorer as follows 1 4 The conversion process may take time depending on the settings selected Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select All Programs Select Giga Pocket and then click Giga Pocket Explorer Resize the Giga Pocket Explorer window so that the Giga Pocket gt CLIE Converter dialog box is visible Click on the Cabinet icon to display the contents in the list area Drag the Video Capsule from the Giga Pocket Explorer window and drop it in the list area of the Giga Pocket gt CLIE Converter main dialog box The Video Capsule automatically converts into a video file During conversion the Convert to CLIE dialog box appears displaying the conversion status When conversion is complete the dialog box automatically closes To convert multiple Video Capsules hold down the Ctrl key while selecting Video Capsules in Giga Pocket Explorer Drag and drop all selected capsules to the Giga Pocket gt CLIE Converter main window Page 63 Transferring converted video files to a Memory Stick media 1 Insert a Memory Sticke media into the Memory Stick media slot on your computer 2 From the Giga Pocket gt CLIE C
17. Giga Pocket cabinets available to client computers on your network 1 Create the playlists or cabinets using the appropriate software 2 Stop the VAIO Media software if it is running 3 Restart the VAIO Media server software The music playlists and video cabinet contents are updated when the server software is started To view images and video or listen to music 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and then point to All Programs 2 Point to VAIO Media and then click VAIO Media The VAIO Media main menu window appears VAIO Media main window client computer VAIO Media Main Menu View photos Video Watch video wp TV Watch TV To display the menu please move the cursor to the left end of the screen 6006 to move the cursor to select the item 3 Click the type of content you want to view or listen to Music Photo Video or TV VAIO Media software searches for an available VAIO Media server computer on your network If more than one VAIO Media server is found the Please select a server screen appears Select your desired VAIO Media server computer from the list If only one VAIO Media server is found on your network the Playlists window music the Folders window images or the Video Cabinets window video appears depending upon the type of content you selected These windows display lists of playlists image folders or video cabinets available on the VAIO Media server Playli
18. RW or DVD RW drives to write data to a DVD R disc until the disc is full but you cannot erase or overwrite any existing data Certain software applications and disc formatting might permit the addition of information to a DVD R disc that already contains data DVD R for General media is appropriate for both video and data DVD burning DVD R for general media is not the same as DVD R for Authoring media DVD R for Authoring discs are a special media made for commercial DVD production and equipment DVD RW DVD Rewritable media can be written to erased and written to again Using this media with your DVD RW or DVD RW drives you can record information to the same disc repeatedly however you must erase existing data on the disc before each recording session Certain software applications and disc formatting might permit the addition of information to a DVD RW disc that already contains data DVD RW media is appropriate for both video and data DVD burning DVD R DVD R Recordable media can be written to once and cannot be erased You can use your DVD RW or DVD RW drives to write data to a DVD R disc until the disc is full but cannot erase or overwrite any existing data DVD R media is appropriate for both video and data DVD burning DVD RW DVD RW Rewritable media can be written to erased and written to again Using this media with your DVD RW or DVD RW drive you can record information to the same disc repeatedly however you m
19. Timer Recording Wizard With the Timer Recording Wizard you can set adjust and cancel the timer recording settings Page 48 Using the Timer Recording Wizard 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar select All Programs then select Giga Pocket 2 Select Timer Recording Wizard The Timer Recording Wizard dialog box appears Timer Recording Wizard 3 Select the desired option from the Select Timer Recording Settings menu and click Next Follow the on screen instructions Click Help for assistance New Timer Recording Set Channel and Start Date and Time 2 New Timer Recording Set Channel Start Date and Time Ch 1 CHOOT gt 7 24 2002 M EE rs e e i eae Stet eeoralig Amaesbeme statine Bowel stat Wine lon mecoraing WES 4 Verify that the information is correct and click Next The programming station and time information is Page 43 6 automatically programmed into the appropriate Timer Recording Wizard fields You can set the stop time for your timer recording and select the recording mode The stop time is automatically programmed into the Timer Recording Wizard Verify the stop time choose a recording mode and then click Next Recording Mode Description Standard Play SP Standard recording mode MPEG 1 MPEG 2 and AVI High Quality HQ Image quality is improved but recording requires more space on the hard disk drive as compared to using SP or LP recording modes MPEG 1 MPEG 2
20. and animation effects enable or disable sample movie sound and enable or disable automatic dialup connection for uploading images Cam Mic Selection Select your primary camera and microphone 4 Click each tab to view options and set preferences To apply effects to an image see Applying effects to your still images and movies To capture an image in Still mode 1 Use your digital camera or camcorder to locate the image you want to capture When you see the desired image in the Finder Window click Capture You can capture a single image or several image at once Your captured images are stored as thumbnails in the display list area Image and thumbnail Page 146 i 2 Click the thumbnail images or arrows to the right of the Finder Window to view the images As you capture each image it appears in the Finder Window Page 147 Capturing video clips using Movie mode To set Movie mode preferences 1 Start Network Smart Capture software and connect your compatible i LINK digital camera or camcorder to your computer with an i LINK cable optional 2 Click Movie 3 Click Change Setting to view the available options for your movie capture Movie Clip Setting window BS Movie Clip Setting Basc Capturing Format Common Cam Mic Selection Movie Dip Folder C Documents and Setting User appiecation Data So The Movie Clip Setting window has four tabs Basic Select a folder destination fo
21. appear on your desktop 3 Drag the desired music files onto the Music icon Drag the contents of a CD or DVD that you want to back up onto the DISC Backup icon Drag the desired data files onto the Data icon Drag n Drop CD DVD icons 4 Insert a blank recordable CD or DVD and click the arrow icon A progress windows displays as the data is written to the CD or DVD media 1Use the appropriate CD or DVD media for each recording session Page 79 To access Drag n Drop CD DVD software Help 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to Drag n Drop CD DVD and then click Drag n Drop CD DVD Help Page 80 Using RecordNow Software If your VAIO computer is equipped with a DVD RW or DVD RW drive you can copy files to DVD recordable media using the preinstalled RecordNow software 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to VERITAS Software point to RecordNow and then click RecordNow The RecordNow main window appears RecordNow main window T VERITAS RecordNow Welcome to RecordNow t Make on Exact Copy fg Make an exact copy of a d Make a Music Disc Droste a musi disc for Mako a Dato Disc Create 8 dsc to store Page 81 To access RecordNow software Help 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to VERITAS Software point to RecordNow and then click RecordNow Help Page 82 Using Click to DVD Softwa
22. 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 visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport A 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 Page 216 About Handling the Computer System Your computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this occurs relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the TV or radio equipment Do not place 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 95 F 35 C or less than 50 F 10 C High humidity moisture or rain Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The computer s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction 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 c
23. be installed in order to burn Video Capsules to recordable DVD media 1 From the Giga Pocket Explorer main window select the Video Capsules you want to burn onto a DVD 2 On the Giga Pocket Explorer Toolbar click Make DVD 3 The Click to DVD software launches Follow the on screen instructions Page 58 Exporting Video Capsules You can export your Video Capsules as MPEG 1 MPEG 2 or AVI file formats for viewing on external media 1 In the list area right click the Video Capsule you want to export A shortcut menu appears 2 Select Export The Export dialog box appears Export dialog box Export d ee poi Converting into MPEG2 Converting into MPEG2 Converting into MPEG1 J ANI in Video Camera 3 Enter an output name for the file you want to export and specify the location for the exported file You can select the option Delete Video Capsule after export If you do not want to delete the Video Capsule after export leave the option disabled 4 In the section Export Video Capsule As select to convert to an AVI MPEG 1 or MPEG 2 format 5 Click Run to begin exporting Some conversion formats may not be available depending on the recording mode that was used to create the Video Capsule Additional information about using Giga Pocket Explorer Video Capsules that are recorded using High Quality HQ or Standard Play SP mode can be converted and exported as MPEG 1 MPEG 2 and AVI
24. box appears If the volume control for the microphone is visible skip to step 6 4 Select the Options menu and click Properties The Properties dialog box appears 5 In the section Show the following volume controls select the Recording option Click OK 6 From the Recording Control dialog box decrease the microphone volume level by moving the slider bar down 7 Close the Recording Control dialog box and then close the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window Page 209 About Using Peripheral Equipment How do I install a printer Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on your computer s front back or side panels If your printer has a USB IEEE 1394 or infrared connection contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that may be required for proper installation Check the printer manufacturer s Web site for the latest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with installation Some printers do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems To install your printer follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Add a Printer 3 From the Add Printer Wizard click Next 4 Select Local Printer then click Next 4 Place a check mark in the box for Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer if you are installing a recently manufactured
25. data storage media Some digital cameras store pictures on Memory Stick or other media You can copy your photos from the storage media directly to your computer s hard disk drive From a scanner A scanner is a device that takes a picture of your still images and stores them as files on your computer The Windows XP operating system is compatible with many popular scanners For scanners not supported by the Windowse XP operating system follow the instructions in the documentation supplied with your scanner From a commercial film developer Many companies that develop traditional film can provide a CD ROM or floppy disk containing digital copies of your photos Consult your film developer for details Page 107 Editing still images You can use preinstalled software to perform traditional editing tasks such as resizing cropping and altering colors You can add your own creative touch by customizing and combining multiple photos into albums calendars or labels using PictureGear Studio software Page 108 Using PictureGear Studio Software PictureGear Studio software has easy to use features that enable you to quickly load images from a digital camera or camcorder print high quality photos create custom labels and design personalized photo albums or binders to share with family and friends Fy Photo albums binders and photo collections can only be viewed or edited using PictureGear Studio software To share a PictureGe
26. enables quick and easy access to your local TV listings You can use the Internet Electronic Program Guide service with your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder for a one click set up of timer recordings and record your favorite TV programs Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder must be set up and configured correctly before you can use the Internet Electronic Program Guide service You must read and accept the User Agreement before accessing the Internet Electronic Program Guide Web site first time only The Internet Electronic Program Guide service is available only to users in the United States 1 Unauthorized duplication of audio or video files is a violation of applicable laws Page 67 To set up your Internet Electronic Program Guide service You must be connected to the Internet before setting up your Internet Electronic Program Guide service Sony recommends using Microsofte Internet Explorer as your Web browser to access the Internet Electronic Program Guide service To set up Internet Electronic Program Guide service follow these steps l Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and point to All Programs Point to Giga Pocket then click TV Program Web site Microsofte Internet Explorer launches and you are directed to the Internet Electronic Program Guide Web site The Terms of Use window appears Click I accept to continue The Welcome and Registration window appears Internet Electronic Program Guide Welcom
27. functions of your remote control Remote control Sol S El Sa amp fe 5 S 1 MUTE button Press to turn off the sound Press again to restore the sound 2 Channel number buttons 1 9 Press to select specific channels Press the ENT button to activate channel selection JUMP button Press to go to the previous channel Press again to return to the current channel ENT button Press to activate channel selection See Channel number buttons Page 13 3 SIZE button Press to view the current software in full screen size Press again to return the view to its original size 4 AUDIO button Press to view available sound mode options on the monitor display 5 DVD angle button Press to change the camera angle during DVD playback See the DVD player software for details This function is not available for other software DVD Subtitle button Press to turn on off subtitles or to change the subtitle language during DVD playback See the DVD player software for details This function is not available for other software DISPLAY button During DVD playback in full screen mode press to show the settings window When using Giga Pocket software press to display the TV Recording deck and playback deck screens Press again to hide these views TV VIDEO button Press to change the on screen image from the TV Recording deck to external video equipment such as your VCR Note You cannot change the i
28. is not moving properly try using the mouse on another mousing surface or using a mouse pad If you are using a trackball mouse there may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps Save and close all applications and turn off your computer 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 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 The mouse driver s may not be working properly To recover your mouse drivers see the online guide VAIO Recovery Options for more information To access VAIO Recovery Options follow these steps Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and click Help and Support From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu click VAIO Recovery Options Page 198 How do I set up my mouse for left hand use 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box appears 3 From the Buttons tab select Switch primary and secondary buttons under the Button Configuration options 4 Click Apply then click OK Page 199 Why doesn t my key
29. is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive unless you are using a bootable floppy disk Confirm that a CD is not in an optical drive unless you are using a bootable CD Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working Verify that the monitor is plugged into a power source and turned on If your system has a built in monitor confirm that it is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the system is turned on Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Confirm that the computer is not in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard 1Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with a floppy disk drive You can purchase this equipment separately Page 180 About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive unless you are using a bootable floppy disk Confirm that a CD is not in an optical drive unless you are using a boo
30. later can be used as VAIO Media servers for video content Still image files Supports still image files in JPEG GIF BMP PNG and TIFF formats TV broadcast VAIO computers equipped with Giga Pocket features are able to stream a live TV signal to other computers connected to your network Page 137 System Requirements To begin sharing multimedia content through the network activate the VAIO Media software on the server and register client computers to the server Server system requirements The VAIO Media server requires VAIO computers running Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Edition operating systems VAIO Media does not support other computers or environments You must connect the server and client computers through a wired network with ethernet cables or a wireless local area network WLAN Only a VAIO computer with Giga Pocket software ver 5 5 or later can act as a VAIO Media Video Server Client system requirements All client computers must be VAIO computers running Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Edition operating system VAIO Media does not support other computers or environments All client computers must be connected to the same network with a server using a hub ethernet cables or a wireless LAN All clients computers must have VAIO Media software ver 2 0 or later installed before attempting to register Network requirements The VAIO Me
31. printer with Plug and Play capability 5 Select the appropriate port usually LPT1 and then click Next 6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model 7 Follow the on screen instructions to print a test page and complete printer installation If the printer is not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows XP 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 an alternate printer driver that your printer may emulate Refer to the manual that came with your printer for specific emulation information 1 The location of the connection ports for peripheral equipment may vary depending upon your computer s hardware configuration Page 210 About Using Peripheral Equipment How do I install a printer Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on your computer s front back or side panels If your printer has a USB IEEE 1394 or infrared connection contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that may be required for proper installation Check the printer manufacturer s Web site for the latest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with installation Some printers do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems To install your printer follow these steps 1 C
32. then select Change the screen resolution 3 Click the Settings tab 4 Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to the desired levels 5 Click Apply and then click OK If you see video but cannot hear audio check all of the following 1 Verify that your DVD player s mute feature is turned off 2 Check the master volume setting in the Audio Mixer 3 Check the volume settings on your computer speakers 4 Check the connections between your speakers and the computer 5 Verify that drivers are installed properly by following these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems The System Properties dialog box appears 3 Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to view installed drivers A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it tries to read the disc If necessary remove the disc and check that it is not dirty or damaged The preinstalled CD or DVD software may not be working properly To recover this software see the online guide VAIO Recovery Options for more information To access VAIO Recovery Options follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu click VAIO Recovery Options 1The VAIO W series computer uses 1280 x 768 for the default video resolution setting Page 196 Abo
33. this to move the picture to a new folder Delete Use this to remove the picture from the photo collection Rotate Use this to change the picture s position Trim Use this to crop the picture or capture a specific area Click Finish Importing to save the imported pictures in a photo collection Page 112 Organizing your digital photo collections You can organize and manage your imported pictures on your computer s hard drive or from your ImageStation account To organize your photos with the PhotoCollection feature 1 Click PhotoCollection from the PictureGear Studio software s main window A list of available photo sources is displayed on the left with the selected source s contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the right PhotoCollection window OPhotoColtection joj x Photos in the Sample folder S Nee ei 1O Preto Server 001 p9 002 bg 003 pg 004 Jpg aS 005 pg 008 ing KS pg 003 pg 0g 2 From the thumbnail view click to select pictures Hold down the Ctrl key while clicking to select several pictures Press the CtrI A keys to select all of the photos in a folder Manage your pictures with these additional tools and features Rotate Use this to change the picture s position View Use this to enlarge a thumbnail view Slideshow Use this to place the selected pictures into an organized slide show customizing the Slideshow settings with the icon toolbar at the to
34. 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 devices to your system such as an optical or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 153 Connecting an i LINK IEEE 1394 device 1 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 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the corresponding 4 or 6 pin i LINK port on your computer 4 See the instructions that came with your i LINK device for more information on installation and use Page 154 About the Memory Stick Media Slot Your VAIO computer is equipped with a Memory Stick slot that supports certain types of Memory Sticke media About Memory Stick media Memory Sticke media are a compact portable and versatile data storage media designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible devices The following types of Memory Stick media are available but compatibility with your computer can vary MagicGate Memory Sticke media Provides copyright protection with authentication and encryption using Sonye MagicGate
35. Eunctions Yiew Settings Help act a avo a im i al HID The current television broadcast is displayed based on the selected channel Page 43 Using the TV Recording deck and Playback deck Giga Pocket features two decks on the main interface window the TV Recording deck and the Playback deck TV Recording deck detail Elapsed time from the Video Capsule name beginning of the recording Sound mode Recording mode Channel Recording time Use the TV Recording deck to view programs and record Video Capsules You can use the Playback deck of your Giga Pocket to play back a prerecorded Video Capsule Playback deck detail Elapsed time from the Video Capsule name beginning of the playback Sound mode Recording mode Video Capsule time length Page 44 Recording a Video Capsule Giga Pocket stores recorded images as Video Capsules The Video Capsules provide file recording information which can be viewed through Giga Pocket Explorer Manage your Video Capsules with Giga Pocket Explorer 4 You cannot record a program into a previously recorded Video Capsule All new content is recorded into a new Video Capsule 1 Select your program by switching to the appropriate channel Use the channel buttons located at the bottom of the Giga Pocket window or use the right and left direction arrows on your keyboard 2 Click Record F located at the bottom of the window to begin recording your Video Capsule 3
36. Go to Web Site and download channel listings from the iEPG listing site 6 Connect to the Internet 7 Click Go to Web Site and download channel listings by clicking Download all Channel Settings 8 Click Next For the first time setup you are prompted to set your Giga Pocket Server password TV Setup Wizard Giga Pocket Server password Page 40 9 Type in a password and click Finish Setting up your display monitor When using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder set your display settings as follows Colors Use the default factory settings 32 bit Screen area Set your video resolution to 1024 x 768 pixels If you change the default settings you may experience poor image quality on your display Fa Microsoft Windowse XP operating system supports a single Giga Pocket user at any given time Even if a different user logs on using the fast switch feature Giga Pocket is not available to any other user account For more information see the Giga Pocket Help Page 41 Giga Pocket Giga Pocket enables you to watch a TV program on your computer display while recording it onto your hard disk drive Using the Giga Pocket Slip Play feature you can view a program from the beginning even while it is being recorded Page 42 Starting Giga Pocket 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar point to All Programs point to Giga Pocket then click Giga Pocket The Giga Pocket window appears Giga Pocket window
37. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with a utility program that enables you to recover your computer s operating system and preinstalled software For more information about hard disk drive recovery 4 Your VAIO computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer s operating system and preinstalled software 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center click VAIO Recovery Options Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end user license agreement Page 4 Planning An Ergonomic Work Space Before you set up your new computer find the best location for your new computer and plan your work space There are several ergonomic factors to consider when you arrange your work space 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 yo
38. I M Sn Thank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO computer Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy to use functionality The information provided here is designed to help you to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your system View the Electronic Flyer which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer View the VAIOs Computer Specifications which lists your computer s hardware specifications and preinstalled software information Page 1 Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO computer Your new high performance multimedia computer combines state of the art computer functionality with the latest audio video and information technology features Unpacking your Computer Planning An Ergonomic Work Space Page 2 Unpacking your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown depending on the system configuration you purchased For details on the accessories supplied with your computer see the online Specifications sheet Com puter and supplied accessories System unit Speakers PCVA SP4 with Speaker power cable Power cord Modem cable Ee Video Adapter Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories Remote control 1 FE AA batteries 2 Infrared receiver 1 Manuals VAIO Computer Quick Start Provides basic information on setting up and re
39. Menu and Video Menu Click Next and Previous to move through multiple chapter windows To create a menu To change the windows of your DVD click Create Menu Create Menu Page 86 E Cluck to DVD Hew Project 334 Stant Crore Wore gt san i Create Menu Tie Menu Tonis C Pet OVO tee Change OVO ste iot setorgn Gachgrouns Mytic o CIange Merny ie bed totay HOw do 1 enter Menu Y5e tea Tet 290172708 OND Uses HOO Uses From the Create Menu window you can modify the automatically created windows Click Title Menu and Video Menu at the left of the window to move between the title window and the chapter windows Click Theme to change the background image for the windows Click Background Music to change the background music for the windows Click any text in the windows or in the boxes surrounded with dotted lines to change the text descriptions of the windows Click Text to change the text properties of the windows When viewing chapter windows click Chapter to change which chapters on the DVD appear in the chapter windows and to change the thumbnail images that represent chapters in the chapter windows To preview your DVD Before you can preview your video content the video must be converted to DVD format Depending on the speed of your computer and the length of the video it may take some time before the preview feature is available 1 Click Preview to see the contents of your DVD
40. Microsofte Windowse system recognizes the CD and a window may appear asking you to select an action Click Cancel to close this window When SonicStage software is running and an audio CD is inserted an Internet connection to the CDDBe service is automatically launched to retrieve artist and track information An error message is displayed if there is no Internet connection Follow these steps to disable this function 1 Click Menu 2 Select CD Settings 3 Clear the Start playing the CD automatically check box Start SonicStage software When the Main Window appears click Reconing gt Fl The Recording Assistant Window appears Select the CD icon in the Source box and then select the Music Drive icon in the Target box Click the Jump to Record Window button The Record Window appears Click ESSA to view the List Area of the Record window To select specific files on your CD click to check or clear the check marks of the tracks on the CD A check mark indicates you have selected that track for recording Record Window A A A dow Drive O21 mm Zod v mow v mow az T joo con la a Hide List a Urthe D ENa L He we p Click CD Info in the lower left corner of the Record Window to launch the CDDB service which names your CD and its song titles Not all audio CDs support the CD Info button Click Change CD Recording Format in the Record Window to select a different recording fo
41. Studio software 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar point to All Programs 2 Point to SonicStage Mastering Studio and click SonicStage Mastering Studio Page 103 To access the SonicStage Mastering Studio software Help 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar point to All Programs 2 Point to SonicStage Mastering Studio and click SonicStage Mastering Studio Help Page 104 To access the SonicStage Mastering Studio Tutorial 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar point to All Programs 2 Point to SonicStage Mastering Studio and click Tutorial Page 105 About Still Images Photos The Microsoft Windowse XP operating system and the multimedia software preinstalled on your VAIO computer make it easy to import edit print and customize your still images Page 106 Transferring still images to your VAIO computer There are a variety of ways to bring still images into your computer using a digital camera or a traditional film camera Digital camera and Universal Serial Bus USB cable Many digital cameras can connect directly to your computer using a USB cable The Windows XP operating system enables you to import pictures from many USB digital cameras 4 If your digital camera does not have a USB connection or is not supported by the Windows XP operating system refer to the documentation supplied with your camera for details on how to connect your camera to your computer and transfer images Memory Sticke or other
42. This support resource offers a variety of available topics enabling you to quickly view specific information using context sensitive search features To access the online manual 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu click VAIO User Guide Specifications The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer To view this online information 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu click VAIO User Guide 3 Locate the link in the text View the VAIO2 Computer Specifications Preinstalled software Help files Each preinstalled software application provides online Help within the software that describes the software s features In these Help files you can find tutorials that teach you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support should problems occur To access software Help files 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs A submenu appears listing all preinstalled software applications 2 Click the desired software application The software s main window appears 3 From the menu bar click Help The Help file appears 1 You can locate the online Help for Sony software applications by pointing to the individual application s icon and selecting Help from the submenu Page 221 Help and Sup
43. V Auto Capturing window When the capture finishes view the results in the Auto Capture Results window Confirm the displayed contents and click OK To save the Scene List click Save Type in the file name and click Save Transferring video content to your computer l Start DVgate Plus software Click Cancel to close the Mode Select Guide Confirm that the Output Mode is active If you see Capture Mode click Go to Output Mode Click HDD Output Device From the Clip List select the clips you want To select multiple clips by clicking them while holding down the Ctrl key To rearrange clip order by dragging the clip to the desired location in the Clip List To select continuous clips in the list 1 Click the desired first clip in the list 2 Hold down the Shift key while clicking the desired last clip All clips between the first and last clips are selected Click File Output Settings Choose your settings in the File Output Settings window For more details on these settings see the DVgate Plus software Help Click OK Page 128 9 Click Output 10 When the Confirm window appears click OK Page 129 Using DVgate Software DVgate Plus software provides complete control over all aspects of capturing editing and exporting digital video To access the DVgate software s Help 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to DVgate and click DVgate Help Page 130 Startin
44. Vgate software does not support hard disk compression Do not use disk compression if you are planning to work with DVgate software When you are using DVgate software do not use any other software that may attempt to access the DV device or other software that plays movies Do not use DVgate software while the external device is in reserve standby mode or while it is recording Writing to a file on a network is not supported The use of more than one monitor is not supported If you use more than one monitor the zoom feature does not display DVgate Plus does not support using Windows XP Fast User Switching and Remote Desktop If another user logs on with Fast User Switching DVgate Plus software shuts down If this occurs the user must log on again and restart the operation from where the shutdown occurred Files cannot be saved to the root directory of an NTFS formatted hard disk drive after logging onto Windows XP operating system as a user with limited access Select any directory other than the root directory to save the files Keep the video head of your DV device properly cleaned Irregularities that you may see in your captured data can be due to dust or other particles on the video head Video that is copy protected cannot be captured Page 134 About Networks VAIO Media software brings networking capability to your preinstalled multimedia software Depending on the software preinstalled on your system you
45. a Pocket Explorer main window Giga Pocket Explorer mr Video Capsules Tener Recording Yew Tool Network Help FeHOBUE ESB44 9 Gigs Pocket Demo Movie Using the Giga Pocket Explorer Toolbar functions From the Giga Pocket Explorer toolbar you can Launch Giga Pocket Oro play a selected Video Capsule or Playlist Launch Timer Recording Wizard Ejo set up timer recordings Launch Click to DVD software g burn Video Capsules to DVD recordable media See Click to DVD software Help for more details Launch DVgate Plus software 2 to edit your Video Capsules Launch Giga Pocket Help R obtain further assistance Change the display views for your video contents and edit recording information Accessing the Click to DVD Help For additional information about using Click to DVD software features follow these steps to access the Click to DVD Help 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar point to All Programs 2 Point to Click to DVD and click Click to DVD Help Page 56 Accessing the Click to DVD Help For additional information about using Click to DVD software features follow these steps to access the Click to DVD Help 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar point to All Programs 2 Point to DVgate Plus and click DVgate Plus Help Page 57 Recording Video Capsules onto recordable DVD media You can record Video Capsules to DVD R DVD RW media with the Make DVD feature Fy The Click to DVD software must
46. ail Auto Capture Manual Capture Batch Capture Still Capture g ae am ip Soi Output feature detail Movies Still Images IP till Images DVgate Plus Clips For details on how to connect your digital video camera to your computer refer to the documentation supplied with camera or the online VAIO Computer User Guide To access the DVgate Plus software Help 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to DVgate Plus and click DVgate Plus Help Page 127 Starting DVgate Plus software 1 2 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs Point to DVgate Plus and click DVgate Plus To capture digital video automatic mode l 10 11 12 13 14 After starting DVgate Plus software click Cancel to close the Mode Select Guide Confirm that the Capture Mode is active If you are in Output Mode click Go to Capture Mode Click DV Device Selection Select the Auto Capture tab Review the tape s contents using Review Tape and External Device Control Select a format for the files in the Capture Settings window To display the Capture Settings click the Settings menu and select Capture Click Capture To change the file destination folder click Browse and select the desired folder Type the file name the software adds the second half of the file name as a 3 digit number Click OK Video capture begins Progress is displayed in the D
47. and AVI Long Play LP Image quality is reduced but recording requires less space on the hard disk drive as compared to using HQ recording mode MPEG 1 New Timer Recording Set Stop Time and Recording Mode 2 New Timer Recording Set Stop Time and Recording Mode chi CHo 0772472002 08 09PM Stearic TRUE S Gt atopy ire Eotiel Stop line Tor eecoraitagy WSS Ter 95979 38 MB My Cabinet x From the New Timer Recording Set Details dialog box you can customize the timer recording schedule Select how often you want to record the program New Timer Recording Set Details Page 50 2 New Timer Recording Set Details 07 24 08 09 PM Ch 1 CHOO1 E 7 Select a date for the recorded program to be automatically deleted from your hard disk drive using the Expiration date of Video Capsule drop down list Ao To maintain adequate space on your hard disk drive Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder enables you to set an expiration date for your Video Capsules to be automatically deleted 8 Click Decide to review your setting preferences The New Timer Recording Confirm dialog box appears Click Next New Timer Recording Confirm 452 z p 9 Hew Timer Recording Confirm 9 The New Timer Recording Completed dialog box appears Click Finish Page 51 New Timer Recording Completed dialog box Set New Timer Recording Back to the first window Please make sure that an icon of Timer Recording
48. ar Studio software creation either print your creation or use the Export feature to send it to another computer See the section To export a photo album To access the PictureGear Studio software s Help 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to PictureGear Studio and click PictureGear Studio Help Page 109 Starting PictureGear Studio software 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to PictureGear Studio and click PictureGear Studio The PictureGear Studio main window appears PictureGear Studio main window PictureGear Studio Page 110 Importing photos Capture and import the pictures from your digital camera or camcorder to your computer You can select your favorite pictures and place them in folders for future use When you initially connect your digital camera camcorder or insert a Memory Stick media Windows XP operating system may attempt to recognize the device or media An identification window may appear To continue using PictureGear Studio software you can close this window as follows Windows XP identification window Memory Sticke media CARD 1 F This disk or device contains more than one type of cS content What do you want Windows to do A Print the pictures using Photo Printing Wizard E View images using VisualFlow Import Photo using PictureGear Studio PhotoCollection Open fold
49. ayer or on a computer with a DVD drive and DVD player software 1Do not click Create DVD at this stage as this starts the DVD burning process You are not able to make any changes to your video content once the DVD has been created Page 88 To save the DVD on your computer s hard drive Save your DVD project to your computer so that you can edit its contents or create additional copies later 1 Click Menu 2 Select Save Project type a name for your project in the File name field 3 Click Save Page 89 Additional Information For best results before capturing video clips Configure your computer so capturing is not interrupted Exit all other open applications and disable screen savers On VAIO computers equipped with Giga Pocket features cancel any scheduled timer recording sessions For best results while Click to DVD software is capturing clips Do not connect or disconnect i LINK or USB cables Do not turn on or turn off i LINK or USB devices that are connected to your computer Do not attempt to access the Internet or other network services Do not start additional software programs Page 90 About Recording and Playing Music The Microsoft Windows XP operating system and the multimedia software preinstalled on your VAIO computer make it easy to import export organize play back and burn music CDs 1 Unauthorized duplication of audio files is a violation of applicable laws Page 91
50. back the file Page 155 Inserting a Memory Stick media 1 Use your fingertip to pull open the upper front panel cover as shown Opening the front panel 2 Insert the Memory Sticke media into the Memory Stick media slot Inserting the Memory Stick Media Insert Memory Stick in this direction 3 If the media does not insert easily remove it from the slot and verify that it is not upside down or backwards Carefully reinsert the Memory Stick media but do not force it into the slot Page 156 Removing a Memory Stick media A small portion of the Memory Stick media remains extended when it is inserted into the Memory Stick media slot 1 Press the extended portion of the Memory Stick media to release it from the Memory Stick slot The media extends further enabling you to grasp it 2 Remove the Memory Stick media from the slot carefully Removing the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media A Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the media access indicator light is on The media or its data may become damaged Page 157 Protecting data on Memory Stick media Memory Stick media contain a write protect tab The write protect tab prevents accidental changes to information recorded on your Memory Stick media When you slide the write protect tab to the LOCK position your Memory Stick media is write protected You cannot delete copy or save information on the media while the write protect tab
51. ble optional S video cable optional Connecting the infrared receiver 1 Connect the infrared receiver cable to a USB port located on either the front or back panel of your computer Place the infrared receiver unit in a position that enables it to communicate with your remote control The infrared receiver must be visible in a line of sight with your remote control in order to function properly Page 36 Connecting the infrared receiver back panel Infrared receiver supplied Page 37 Setting Up Giga Pocket Software Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder software features and functions are detailed in this section enabling you to begin viewing or recording TV programs Page 38 To set up TV viewing When you start Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder for the first time you are automatically prompted to set the video input source for watching TV or cable TV CATV programs on your computer Starting Giga Pocket for TV Setup For first time setup l Verify that the computer time and date settings as displayed in the taskbar are correct To adjust these settings 1 Right click with your mouse A shortcut menu appears 2 Select Adjust Date Time and a dialog box appears 3 Correct the date and time if necessary 2 Click Start in the Windows taskbar point to All Programs point to Giga Pocket point to All Software and then click TV Setup The TV Setup Wizard appears TV Setup Wizard S TV Setup Wizard x Cu
52. board work properly Check that the keyboard is securely plugged into the keyboard port Save and close all open applications Turn off your computer wait approximately 10 seconds and then restart your computer 1The VAIO W series computer has a built in keyboard Page 200 About the Modem Why is my modem connection slow Many factors can influence modem connection speed such as Telephone line noise Incompatibility with other telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems Internet Service Providers ISP connection capability may vary If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your ISP check the following Contact your telephone company and ask them to verify that your telephone line is free from 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 verify that your ISP point of presence POP telephone number is compliant with V 90 standards Ifyou are having a problem connecting with your ISP check that they are not experiencing technical problems Try connecting your modem through another telephone line if available Page 201 About the Modem Why is my modem connection slow Many factors can influence modem connection speed such as Telephone line noise Incompatibility with other telephone eq
53. can share still images music video and live television to other VAIO computers on your network 1 For a listing on the preinstalled software on your computer see the online or hard copy specifications sheet Page 135 Network media servers You can set up one or more computers to act as media servers to store and deliver your multimedia files across a wired or wireless network Ao VAIO Media software is available on certain VAIO computer models Page 136 Using VAIO Media Software To share music video and photos with the VAIO Media system set up one computer on your network as a media server and install the VAIO Media client software on other computers Computers on the network with the VAIO Media client software can then view the multimedia content stored on the VAIO Media server computer VAIO computers with Giga Pocket preinstalled are able to stream live television to other machines on your network A VAIO com puter network Your VAIO Media server computer can store and deliver Music files Supports music files in MP3 WAV OpenMG ATRAC3_ and WMA formats Use SonicStage software ver 1 5 or higher to create playlists of music to share on your network Video files Supports Video Capsule files created by Giga Pocket software ver 5 0 or later Video Capsules in MPEGi1 LP MPEG2 SP or MPEG2 HQ formats are supported Only VAIO computers preinstalled with Giga Pocket software ver 5 5 or
54. cording session can stay open until the disc is full Although the space on the disc may be used efficiently a disc written to incrementally may not be compatible with all DVD drives Non appendable writing All data is written to the disc at one time and the writing session is closed even if there is more space available on the disc You can not add more data to the disc Non appendable discs are more compatible with different DVD drives 4 A video DVD is always non appendable The table below describes the writing method for different media types for appendable and non appendable writing Writing Method Media Type Appendable Non appendable DVD R Multi border Disc at once DVD RW Restructured overwrite Disc at once DVD R Multi session Disc at once DVD RW Single session Disc at once Page 77 Using Windows XP to create a CD or DVD 1 Insert a blank CD R or CD RW disc into your CD RW DVD RW or DVD RW drive If the CD Drive window appears click Take no action 2 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and then click My Computer Locate the files and folders you want to copy to the CD 3 Point to select a file or folder or select several files or folders by holding down CTRL while pointing to each of the files you want 4 Under File and Folder Tasks click Copy this file Copy this folder or Copy the selected items If the files are located in My Pictures under Picture Tasks click Copy to CD or Copy all items to CD Ski
55. dia network must meet one of the following network requirements Use Ethernet that is built into the VAIO computer 10BASE T 100BASE TX Use a wireless LAN interface IEEE 802 11a or IEEE 802 11b Configure each client computer to use a hub or an access point on the network Page 138 Setting up the client computers From the server side you must initialize the installer program and copy it to each client computer in the network To distribute the installer program 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and point to All Programs Point to VAIO Media point to Install VAIO Media to other VAIO PCs and then click Get Installer A file download message box appears Click Save Select a location to save the file VM25Inst exe When saving the installer program to a specific location browse through the network and save the file to a client computer You can also save the file to a blank storage media such as a CD R CD RW or Memory Stick media for transfer and set up of the program on each client computers The VM25Inst exe file is 19 MB in size Verify your storage media s capacity before attempting to save the program To register client computers You can only register one client computer at a time If more than one client computer is actively seeking registration the server computer registers only one client computer at a time You must restart the registration process for the other client Begin the client compu
56. e Microsoft Windows Mediae Technologies WMT standard identified by asf or wma extensions Manage your audio files through the Playlist feature of SonicStage software Manage imported songs on the playlist Additional features are available when you register your imported songs through the Playlist feature of the SonicStage software 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 SonicStage window viewed in Simple mode is a smaller compact version of Full mode This may be convenient when you want to listen to music with SonicStage software while using other applications or whenever you feel the Full mode view is intrusive The Simple mode feature enables you to perform playback operations only Page 101 Using SonicStage Mastering Studio Software SonicStage Mastering Studio software enables you to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes to save to your computer s hard drive From your computer you can burn the songs to CD R or CD RW discs or create audio files in WAV format 1 Unauthorized duplication of audio files is a violation of applicable laws Page 102 To start SonicStage Mastering
57. e and Registration window Welcome To see TY listings enter your Z click Continue Continue REGISTERED USERS Fill out the fields below to get your customized listings To create Username customized T Password listings z Go Register Login In the Welcome section enter your 5 digit zip code and click Continue The Choose Your Provider window appears listing all TV providers or TV services available in your area Select your TV provider and then click Confirm Channel Lineup The Confirm Lineup window appears listing available channels by number and name Click Yes if the channel lineup is correct Otherwise click No and repeat steps 3 and 4 until you locate the correct channel lineup Your TV listings appear in table format organized by time and channel Click Download All Channel Settings to set your channels The Channel Information Converter window appears if this is the first time you have used this download feature Click OK Close all Giga Pocket applications before downloading your TV listings If you are using set top box STB mode you do not need to click Download All Channel Settings Verify the channel settings and click OK Your personal channel settings appear whenever you access the Internet Electronic Program Guide Web site If your TV provider adds new channels or changes existing channels an Update icon appears next to Download All Channel Settings Click Update to add th
58. e computer s clock setting is changed right before the preset recording time Before changing the computer s clock setting verify that there are no timer recordings set to begin Close the Time Recording Manager before changing the computer s clock setting Restart Timer Recording Manager after you have changed the time setting Ifa different user logs on using the fast switch or switch user features the Timer Recording feature is not available to another user account The Timer Recording Manager icon appears in the taskbar of the first user to log on Accessing the Giga Pocket Help For more information about Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and select All Programs 2 Select Giga Pocket Help and click Giga Pocket Help Page 55 Giga Pocket Explorer The Giga Pocket Explorer application serves as a file manager for your Video Capsules Video Capsules and saved Playlists are managed in Cabinets Giga Pocket Explorer enables you to play back Video Capsules using Giga Pocket You can import MPEG files that were created with compatible Sony applications and export Video Capsules as AVI or MPEG files Using Giga Pocket Explorer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar point to All Programs point to Giga Pocket point to Giga Pocket Explorer The Giga Pocket Explorer main window appears 2 Click on the desired Cabinet to see a list of saved Video Capsules and Playlists Gig
59. e new or updated channels to your personal channel setting Page 68 Your new VAIO computer has audio and video software that makes it easy for you to create and edit videos still images and music files This section describes your VAIO multimedia software Depending on the system configuration purchased your computer may not include all of the software described in this section Your computer s visual presentation of the VAIO AV applications may vary from those shown in this manual Multimedia Overview About Recordable CD and DVD Media and Playback Equipment Copying Data to Recordable CD and DVD media Using Drag n Drop CD DVD Software Using RecordNow Software Using Click to DVD Software About Recording and Playing Music Using SonicStage Software Using SonicStage Mastering Studio Software About Still Images Photos Using PictureGear Studio Software About Preinstalled Image editing Software About Video Editing Using DVgate Plus Software Using DVgate Software About Networks Using VAIO Media Software Using Network Smart Capture Software Page 69 Multimedia Overview The preinstalled multimedia software give you a wide range of creative capability such as Listening to music Creating music CDs Copying music from CDs and put them on your computer Transferring music from your computer to differe
60. e online help to enable you to make the most of your still images 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to Adobe point to Photoshop Elements and then click Adobe Photoshop Elements To access the Adobe Photoshop Elements software s Help 1 Start Adobe Photoshop Elements software 2 From the Help menu click Help Contents Page 122 Using Microsoft Paint software Microsoft Paint software provides basic image editing features To start Microsoft Paint software 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to Accessories and then click Paint To access Microsoft Paint Help l Start the Microsoft Paint software 2 From the menu click Help Page 123 About Video Editin The multimedia software preinstalled on your VAIO computer makes it easy to import and edit videos from compatible digital video DV devices or MICROMV cameras that have an i LINKe connector You can edit your video creations export them back to your video camera or save them as files on your computer or storage media DVgate and DVgate Plus software give you advanced and powerful video import and export features precise editing capabilities and preserves the quality of your digital data The Video Editing Process Import your video into your computer Export your video back to your camera Page 124 Transferring video content to your VAIO computer Before you ca
61. e sound driver s may not be working properly To recover your sound drivers see the online guide VAIO Recovery Options for more information To access VAIO Recovery Options follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu click VAIO Recovery Options For PCV W series models only Adjust the volume control dial located on the left panel to adjust speaker volume The speakers continue to produce sound even when headphones have been connected If you want to use your own headphones instead of the supplied speakers adjust the volume control dial located on the left panel to mute the sound from the built in stereo speakers Page 206 About Using a Microphone Why doesn t my microphone work properly Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack Page 207 About Using a Microphone Why doesn t my microphone work properly Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack Page 208 Why is my microphone so sensitive to background noise If you find there is too much background noise when you record sound you should adjust the microphone by following these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices then click Sounds and Audio Devices 3 From the Audio tab locate the Sound recording section and click Volume The Recording Control dialog
62. ead cable to the screw type grips on the combiner transformer 2 Connect the TV coaxial cable Supplied from the combiner transformer to the VHF UHF port on the back panel of your computer To connect in standard antenna mode air Option 1 Antenna system Air TV coaxial cable optional VHF UHF RF Com biner Transformer a optional Option 2 TV coaxial cable E supplied 300 ohm Twin lead cable Antenna optional VHF UHF port system Air Your VAIO Computer is supplied with certain audio and video cables Depending on your in home cable access you may require extra cables adapters or connection equipment not supplied with your computer Connecting with a cable or satellite set top box STB You can connect your Giga Pocket system to cable service access that uses a set top box cable or satellite Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable optional to your cable service access Connect the other end to the In jack on the back panel of your set top box STB 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable optional to the Out jack on your STB Connect the other end to the single connection end of a splitter adapter optional 3 Connect a third TV coaxial cable supplied to the double connection end of the splitter adapter Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port on the back panel of your computer Page 33 4 Connect a fourth TV coaxial cable optional to the double connection end of the spl
63. ecord audio tracks to your computer Combine music tracks into Playlists and check them out to portable music devices Create custom audio CDs Create custom audio CDs from SonicStage Playlists mixing tracks from different sources and artists Make backup copies of your audio CDs Use SonicStage software s Backing Up Audio CDs utility to create backup copies of your audio CDs Use Playlists to organize and manage your music Organize your music with SonicStage software s Playlist feature Create lists of songs sorted by artist or genre Download music from Electronic Music Distribution EMD services on the Internet Use Electronic Music Distribution services to download music tracks from the Internet include them in your Playlists and check them out to your portable digital music devices Import audio files onto your computer Import MP3 and WAV audio files onto your computer to add them to Playlists and record to CD Turning your computer into a karaoke system Use the Vocal Canceler effect to suppress the vocal track from most music during playback Enjoy a Visualizer light show during music playback Enjoy the visual effects while your music plays 1 Unauthorized duplication of audio files is a violation of applicable laws 2This feature is available only on computers that have a CD RW drive Page 93 Starting SonicStage software 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point t
64. ect the photos you want to include in your album from available folders click List Photo List window Photo List a x These are the photos in the Photo Folder You can select the photos from here to create an Album Sample Selected Photo s 0 20 Select All Clear Selection Create the Album wth the selected photo s Close 4 Click Create the Album with the selected photo s after making your picture selections Select Design window Page 115 7 P j 4 CaP Fs GA D 7 3a 3 r e d a A S a Harara kg a R 5 Click to select a design layout for your album Use the scroll bar to view all available album designs Select Layout window 6 Click to select a page layout for your album Use the scroll bar to view all available layout designs Scroll through your album using the book icons at the bottom of the window Album preview window Page 116 Click Edit Album to make changes to your album Customize your album by adding more pictures pages decorations or comments or by deleting pages Click Edit Page to customize a page in your album You can customize with your own drawing stamps or other decorations Click Save Enter a name for your album and click OK Page 117 Sharing your digital albums To share your albums with friends and family you can use three export formats Export the album as a Flash F
65. eft panel to adjust speaker volume The speakers continue to produce sound even when headphones have been connected If you want to use your own headphones instead of the supplied speakers adjust the volume control dial located on the left panel to mute the sound from the built in stereo speakers Page 205 About the Speakers Why is there no sound in any application Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack If your speakers have a mute button verify that it is turned off If your speakers are powered by batteries verify that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If your speakers use an external power source verify that the power cord is plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip If your speakers have volume control check the volume level You cannot hear sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer If the software application you are using has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in the Windowse operating system using these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select Control Panel 2 Select Sounds Speech and Audio Devices then click Adjust the system volume 3 From the Volume tab adjust the Device volume by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level Verify that the Mute option is not selected Check that the Mute check box is not selected in the Windows volume control Th
66. elect multiple clips Hold down the Ctrl key while clicking on several files Your selected clips appear in the Assemble list in the DVgate Assemble window In the Assemble list clips are combined in the order they appear starting from the first clip To rearrange the clip order Drag clips to different positions in the list To remove a clip from the list Click to select a clip and then click DELETE To copy a clip 1 Click to select a clip 2 Click Copy on the Edit menu and then click the location on the list where you want the copy to be placed 3 Click Insert on the Edit menu To trim your video clips 1 Double click a clip The clip opens in the DVgate Assemble Clip window 2 Drag the slider in the middle of the window to the point in the clip where your chosen scene begins 3 Click BEGIN 4 Drag the slider to the point in the clip where your chosen scene ends 5 Click END 6 Click OK to save your changes and close DVgate Assemble Clip window When you have set the order of your clips and trimmed them to include only the scenes you want you can preview the entire finished movie by clicking PREVIEW ALL in the DVgate main window Click OUTPUT ALL to save your finished movie to your hard disk drive Select a file destination for your movie type a file name and then click Save if you intend to export your movie to your DV device later be sure to select AVI file avi in the Save as type box before
67. er Recording Manager icon located in the Windowse taskbar Review your scheduled timer recordings and make any desired changes or cancellations 2 Click Hide to return the icon to the taskbar You do not have to be connected to the Internet to use the Timer Recording Manager feature Additional information about the Timer Recording Manager When creating a timer recording it is important to remember the following information The timer recording function is disabled if you turn your computer off Your computer should be in Stand by or Hibernate mode if the system is not in active use Disable screensavers and any other applications that may access your computer s hard disk drive during the timer recording If you are using a set top box STB make sure it is turned on and set to the channel you want to record When you set up a timer recording using Giga Pocket software always use the Timer Recording Manager If the Timer Recording Manager is not set up the recording does not start even if you set the timer recording settings with the Timer Recording Wizard Fa Your computer s default setting enables Timer Recording Manager to start automatically when the computer is started The timer recording starts a few seconds earlier than the specified recording start time Under certain circumstances a daily or weekly timer recording may not be executed the second and subsequent times A timer recording may fail if th
68. er for information on how to configure the software in order to recognize the modem If it appears that your modem is not functioning properly check the device status 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options 3 From the Modems tab click to select your modem 4 Click Properties The Modem Properties window appears 5 Review the information in the Device status section If your modem is not working properly click the Troubleshoot button The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears 6 Follow the on screen instructions to resolve the problem The modem driver s may not be working properly To recover your modem drivers see the online guide VAIO Recovery Options for more information To access VAIO Recovery Options follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu click VAIO Recovery Options Page 203 How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch tone dialing 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Phone and Modem options 3 From the Dialing Rules tab click Edit The Edit Location dialog box appears 4 Select the Tone or Pulse option Click OK Page 204 About the Speakers Why is there no sound in any application Check that the speakers are plugged into t
69. er to view files using Windows Explorer Take no action Play A usina Windas hladia Planar Mi Cancel Click Cancel to close the window Select Take no action and then click OK The window closes To import photos with the Import Photo feature 1 Connect your digital camera or camcorder to your computer or insert your Memory Sticke media into the appropriate slot 2 Select Import Photo using PictureGear Studio PhotoCollection to proceed directly to the PhotoCollection Import window 3 Click Import Photo Your connected digital camera camcorder or Memory Sticke media is displayed in the Select Device window Select Device window PhotoColtection Page 111 4 Click List to view all pictures that are located on the device or media Make your selections and click Import Selected Photos Specify Folder window CS E inita Screen Osek Specify a Hider to meort photos m Start importing Wag Mote Category import nto anew fider Photo Fokter Nene My Vecetion import nto on existing Maser Photo Fobier Nene 5 Select a folder option If you are importing to a new folder type in the folder name before clicking Start Importing Adjust window OP hotelollection The Adjust window displays an enlarged version of the picture on the right and thumbnail versions on the left Use any of the following buttons to adjust your picture Save Use
70. files MPEG 2 files need a specific system environment for playback A VAIO computer that has Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder installed A VAIO computer that has a DVD ROM or DVD RW drive If you wish to play your Video Capsule in a different system environment you can convert and export your Video Capsule using MPEG 1 format Video Capsules that are recorded using Long Play LP mode can be converted and exported as MPEG 1 files You can convert an imported MPEG file into a Video Capsule only if the file was created using DVgate Assemble or other VAIO AV applications Page 59 Using Network Cabinets Giga Pocket Explorer enables you to connect to Video Capsules in network cabinets located on other computers in the network These network cabinets can be accessed through the Giga Pocket Explorer main window when you are connected to the network Connecting to Network Cabinets 1 On the Giga Pocket Explorer menu select Network and then Connect Disconnect The Connect Disconnect Server dialog box appears Connect Disconnect Server dialog box Connect Disconnect Server Server list Connected Server exer meer 2 Select the server you want to connect to from the Server list on the left side 3 Click Connect to add the selected server to the Connected Server list then click OK The server is connected 4 To disconnect repeat step 1 then select the server you want to disconnect from the Connected Ser
71. full login again if your current session is not active Page 151 Configuring Your VALO i This section provides basic information about managing your computer s hard disk drive performance using i LINK devices Memory Stick media PC Cards and changing default settings Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in this section depending on the system configuration purchased To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer see the online specifications sheet About i LINK Compatibility About the Memory Stick Media Slot Page 152 About i LINK Compatibility Your VAIO computer may be equipped with a 4 pin and or a 6 pin i LINK port depending on the system configuration purchased A 4 pin i LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i LINK device A 6 pin i LINK port can supply power 10V to 12V to a connected i LINK device if the device is equipped with a 6 pin connector To view the hardware configuration for your computer see the online specifications sheet A The total power supplied by the 6 pin i LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts For PCV W series models only Your PCV W series computer has two 4 pin i LINK ports available to connect your digital devices The 4 pin i LINK ports do not supply power to a connected i LINK device 4 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may
72. g DVgate software 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to DVgate and click DVgate To capture digital video 1 Select IMPORT Auto from the MODE list in the DVgate window and click SCAN The DVgate software scans your tape and creates a list of video clips for capture 4 You can manually select video clips to be captured while viewing playback of your tape in the Monitor window For details refer to DVgate Plus software Help 2 If necessary edit the list of video clips To delete a clip Select it and then click DELETE To change the clip capture order Drag the individual clips to different locations on the list 3 To capture all the video clips on the IN OUT list click CAPTURE ALL To capture an individual clip click to select it in the IN OUT list window and click CAPTURE 4 In the Save as a file window type a name for the file and choose a location to save your video clips The default save location is on drive D 5 Click Save Page 131 Editing your digital video content DVgate software enables you to combine your captured video clips into a single movie You can also trim the beginning and end of each clip so you only include the scenes you want l Click Start and then click All Programs Point to DVgate and click DVgate Assemble Click ADD In the ADD dialog box select the video clip files you want to include in your combined movie and click Open To s
73. gistering your computer The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support safety guidelines and owner s information Microsofte Windowse XP guide Explains how to use the basic features of the latest Windows operating system Online Documentation VAIO Computer User Guide Contains features and specifications of your computer It also includes information on the applications included with your system how to contact software vendors and solve common problems To access the online User Guide 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu click VAIO User Guide Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Included within the online VAIO User Guide this section contains information on setting up and using the Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder equipment and software applicatiqngye 3 The Internet Electronic Program Guide iEPG service information describes new Sony technology that is used with the Internet to locate record and set up timed recordings of your favorite TV programs Specifications This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer To access this online information 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Help And Support 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu click VAIO User Guide 3 Locate the link in the text View the VAIO Computer Specifications
74. grades use the correct memory module for your computer s configuration See the online Specifications sheet for details about the amount of memory installed in your computer You can purchase additional memory modules accessories and peripheral equipment from your local retailer A Observe the proper safety precautions when you add or remove the memory in your computer See Before upgrading your computer Page 168 Removing a memory module l om Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer and all peripheral devices Remove the side panel See Removing the side panel Gently place the unit on its side If necessary remove any cables add on cards or other components to access the memory module slots Locate the memory module s you wish to remove Push down on the latches located on both sides of the module to gently eject it from the slot Grasp one edge of the module and lift it out Store the module in a static free bag A Gently handle the memory module by the sides only Avoid touching the pins located at the bottom edge of the module Removing Installing memory Page 169 Installing a memory module 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices 3 Remove the side panel See Removing the side panel 4 Gently place the unit on its side If necessary
75. h the label side facing up Install your CD or DVD software according to the manufacturer s instructions If your drive reads some DVDs or CDs but not others check the shiny side of the disc for dirt or scratches The preinstalled CD or DVD software may not be working properly To recover this software see the online guide VAIO Recovery Options for more information To access VAIO Recovery Options follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu click VAIO Recovery Options Page 195 Why isn t my DVD playing properly If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player application it may be that the region code of the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the region code setting of your optical drive A region code is listed on the disc packaging Region code indicators such as 1 or ALL are labeled on some DVDs to indicate the type of player that can play the disc Unless a 1 or ALL appears on the DVD or on its packaging you cannot play the disc on this system If you hear audio but cannot see video your computer s video resolution may be set too high To improve video resolution verify that your screen area is set to 1024 x 768 using 32 bit color preset factory default To verify or change your video resolution 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel 2 Select Appearance and Themes
76. have scheduled This program also enables you to modify timer recordings Timer Recording Wizard The Wizard interface guides you through setting up a timer recording schedule You can program one time recordings and set up daily or weekly recurring recording schedules Giga Pocket Explorer The Giga Pocket Explorer program functions as your video file management system and stores recorded Video Capsules as well as modified Playlists Giga Pocket Explorer contains export import functions for file format conversions Giga Pocket Server The Giga Pocket Server enables multiple computers on a network to use certain Giga Pocket software functions CLIE Converter The CLIE Converter is a plug in application that enables the conversion of Video Capsules into gMovie format You can change the format your Giga Pocket contents and transfer them onto a Memory Sticke media for viewing with your Sony CLIE Handheld Accessing the Giga Pocket Help For more information about Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder follow these steps Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and select All Programs Select Giga Pocket Help and click Giga Pocket Help A Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder maintains information about the software and Video Capsules on your computer s drive D in a folder named D Giga Pocket V5 This folder and its contents are not designed for your direct maintenance Please do not move modify or delete the Giga Pocket Folder or any of it
77. he Headphones jack If your speakers have a mute button verify that it is turned off If your speakers are powered by batteries verify that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If your speakers use an external power source verify that the power cord is plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip If your speakers have volume control check the volume level You cannot hear sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer If the software application you are using has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in the Windowse operating system using these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select Control Panel 2 Select Sounds Speech and Audio Devices then click Adjust the system volume 3 From the Volume tab adjust the Device volume by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level Verify that the Mute option is not selected Check that the Mute check box is not selected in the Windows volume control The sound driver s may not be working properly To recover your sound drivers see the online guide VAIO Recovery Options for more information To access VAIO Recovery Options follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu click VAIO Recovery Options For PCV W series models only Adjust the volume control dial located on the l
78. he interior hardware configuration of your system may vary from the illustrations depending on the computer purchased To view the specific hardware configuration for your system see the online specifications sheet 4 You may need to temporarily remove add on cards or other components that may be near the slot cover you plan to remove A Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add on cards and other components Follow the procedures described here 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 Always turn the power off before you open the system or connect your computer to peripheral equipment Otherwise damage may occur to the integrated circuits in your computer Page 161 About Opening the System Unit Removing the side panel 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices 3 Place the system unit on its side 4 Locate the two tabs on the back edge of the right side panel 5 Press up on these tabs and slide the side panel towards you 6 Lift the side panel up and set aside Removing the side panel A If you remove the side panel immediate
79. her components to access the lithium battery 6 Gently push the battery holder s tab away from the battery and remove the battery from the holder 7 Install the new battery with the plus side facing the battery holder tab Installing a lithium battery Holder tab Battery holder 8 Replace the side panel See Replacing the side panel The values stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values Run the Setup utility to reset the date time passwords and other changes you may have made to the BIOS settings If you do not wish to customize your BIOS settings do not run the Setup utility A 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 To locate a Service Center near you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Page 171 Resetting the computer s date and time To reset your computer s date and time 1 Double click the time readout displayed in the Windowse Taskbar Notification area The Date and Time properties window appears 2 From the Date amp Time tab change the settings as desired Click Apply and then click OK Page 172 About Hard Disk Drive Installation Your computer comes with an available internal bay to hold a second standard 32 inch hard d
80. htopeFlower Stow sef mse Return to Edt Atan Screen 5 An export completion message window appears displaying the file name and file size Click Return to Edit Album Screen Page 119 Designing Postcards and other customized products Use PrintStudio to design original postcards calendars art and labels using your favorite still images 1 Click PrintStudio from the PictureGear Studio software s main window PrintStudio window PrintStudio 5 x Select the work you would ike to create Seal Name Card Card Start Creating Start Creating Start Creating 2 Select the item you want to create and click Start Creating 3 Make selections for the pictures design layout and custom decoration for the item you want to create 4 Set the number of copies to be printed and select a connected printer Click Print Use the appropriate paper when creating postcards labels or business cards Page 120 About Preinstalled Image editing Software Your VAIO computer has other image editing software preinstalled depending on the system configuration purchased For details on your preinstalled software titles see the online or hardcopy specifications sheet Page 121 Using Adobe Photoshop Elements software Adobee Photoshope Elements software is an image editing software that is preinstalled on certain VAIO computers It has a wide assortment of tools for enhancing your images and offers extensiv
81. ight is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives 9 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk 10 S video In jack Connection for an S video cable optional Composite video In jack Connection for a video cable optional Composite audio L In jack Connection for an audio cable optional Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable optional 11 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1 12 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2 13 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator Reads and writes data from and to a Memory Sticke media The access indicator light is amber when reading or writing data 14 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive 15 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports 4 Page 8 Connections for compatible high full low speed USB devices 16 i LINK 4 pin S400 port IEEE 1394 Connection for a compatible digital device i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 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 condition
82. ile This creates a swf file that you can view using Microsoft Internet Explorer Export as a Light Package This creates a compressed file that you can view on a computer Export as a Full Package This creates an uncompressed file to be saved to recordable media such as a CD R CD RW or Memory Sticke media To export a photo album 1 With a a photo album open click Export Select Format window PhotoAlbum 9 x Select Format Light Peckage Ful Pechace Oota wil be sewed as the Flash format fe which Date in the Atum wil be saved with compression Date in the Aum wil be saved without you Cah ew fhe Adum by fepine esch pate to pachage ieh ty Corner e san The Me ste wll become N Seber ably srol The Fish temet Se can be wewed by internet The compressed sire wll be ideal for weaning on Select the f you would he to beck wp and pess Egtorer te computer Select the f you are concerned De dete to someone unng pome mage about the Ge sire 2 Click to select an export format Select Folder window PhotoAlbum J x Entel Screen Bek Pheese select the fider where you are to export he the Folder to Eaport C Oocumente and Se tings My Documents My Abume o fas tote So 3 Click Browse and navigate to the destination folder Enter a file name 4 Click Export A progress window appears briefly Finish Exporting window Page 118 The Se wes crested Fie to be Sued SDoownents end Settmestsony ADe s
83. imer recordings All activities that may access the hard disk drive such as copying files Accessing the Giga Pocket Help For more information about Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and select All Programs 2 Select Giga Pocket Help and click Giga Pocket Help Page 52 Timer Recording Manager The Timer Recording Manager keeps track of all scheduled TV recordings Your computer settings by default are set to start Timer Recording Manager automatically when the computer is turned on Timer recordings are being performed when the Timer Recording Manager icon O timer Recording Manager is visible in the Windows taskbar The timer recording does not start unless the Timer Recording Manager application is available For the Timer Recorder Manager application to be available your computer should be in Stand by or Hibernate mode if the system is not in active use You can schedule up to 100 programs at a time for timer recording with the Timer Recording Manager Microsoft Windowse XP operating system supports a single Giga Pocket user at any given time If a different user logs on using the fast switch feature the Timer Recording feature is not available to another user account The Timer Recording Manager icon appears in the taskbar of the first user to log on Page 53 Using the Timer Recording Manager 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar select All Programs selec
84. in the LOCK position When you slide the tab to the un LOCK position you can write to or modify your Memory Stick media s contents Locking the Memory Stick Media Page 158 U ij Maintaini VALO i In the future you may want to increase the functionality of your VAIO computer This section describes how to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on your system For more information on upgrading your computer see your model s System Reference Manual You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Overview About Opening the System Unit About Add on Card Installation Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 159 Overview The upgrading procedures described in this section assume that you are familiar with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Page 160 Before upgrading your computer Disconnect the computer from its power source and from telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the unit or follow any procedures described in this section A Failure to disconnect your computer from its power source may result in personal injury or equipment damage Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features mentioned in this section T
85. ine User Guide 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu click VAIO User Guide Page 184 How do I change the video resolution of my display 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel 2 Select Appearance and Themes and then select Change the screen resolution 3 Click the Settings tab 4 Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to the desired levels 5 Click Apply and then click OK Page 185 About Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems you may encounter when using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder functions Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you contact Sony Customer Support Page 186 Why can t I see an image or an image that is displayed properly when I am using a VCR Some images from an externally connected video player device or a video game console may not display or are not displayed correctly These images include Images from a playback screen that is in pause mode Menu screens of the connected video player device The end of the film roll being played back using the scroll bar Video output from a video game console Video output from a VCR using a coaxial cable Giga Pocket cannot record or display all video images from this source Page 187 Why does my Giga Pocket viewing window or the i
86. ing Manager Giga Pocket Explorer CLIE Converter Glossary Internet Electronic Program Guide Service 1 Unauthorized duplication of audio or video files is a violation of applicable laws Page 28 About Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder is a unique set of tools that enhance your VAIO computer s capabilities Giga Pocket gives you a wide range of video viewing recording and playback capabilities such as Watching and recording television programs from your computer Viewing and recording TV programming simultaneously Setting and managing daily weekly timer recording schedules Managing Video Capsules recorded video contents on your computer Recording personal video content from a videotape Playing your Video Capsules on other computers Operating Giga Pocket functions with a remote control device Sharing Giga Pocket features and functions with other computers on a network Transforming Video Capsules into gMovie format for viewing on your CLIE handheld 4 For an explanation of Giga Pocket terms see the Glossary Page 29 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder includes Giga Pocket This application enables you to watch TV programs on your computer s display and record them onto the hard disk drive as Video Capsules for later playback Timer Recording Manager The Timer Recording Manager keeps track of all TV program recordings you
87. instances If this should occur switch the TV Recording deck and the playback deck or try switching the channel Your timer recording continues even if the on screen display has shifted or split Page 191 Why did Giga Pocket stop allowing me to create new Video Capsules You cannot create a new Video Capsule when the remaining free space on your hard disk drive reaches approximately 100 MB Delete any unnecessary Video Capsules or files to increase the free space on your hard drive Page 192 About Using the Optical Disc Drive s Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features listed in this section To view the specific hardware configuration for your system see the online specifications sheet Page 193 Why doesn t my optical drive tray open To use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is turned on 2 Press the Eject button on the drive To use the My Computer icon 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select My Computer 2 Right click the appropriate optical drive icon 3 Select Eject from the shortcut menu 4 Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your CD or DVD media Adhesive labels may come off while the CD or DVD media is in use in your optical drive s and may cause damage to the unit Page 194 Why can t I play a DVD or CD media After inserting your CD or DVD wait a few seconds for the system to detect it before trying to access it Confirm that the disc is in the tray wit
88. isk drive Some models such as Configure to Order CTO systems may already have a second hard disk drive installed Your system can support ATA 33 ATA 66 or ATA 100 hard disk drives Sony recommends using an ATA 100 hard disk drive to take full advantage of your system s features 4 The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal hard disk drive is active Page 173 Replacing the original hard disk drive If you replace the original factory installed hard disk drive your system cannot restore the drive partitions operating system or original software using the preinstalled Hard Drive Recovery utility The Hard Drive Recovery utility is a quick and easy to use program that can restore your system if it becomes unstable or stops working properly To enable you to recover your system with the VAIO Recovery utility you can purchase a Partition Recovery CD Assembly Partition Recovery ASSY to restore your system Follow these steps to order the Partition Recovery CD Assembly 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Go to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at http servicesales sel sony com 3 In the section Search by Model for Accessories type in your computer model and click List Parts and accessories 4 From the list of accessories locate the Partition Recovery ASSY and click the option Add to Cart 5 Click Continue to Check Out and follow the on screen instructions to complete your purchase
89. ist 2 Use Previous Page or Next Page to view the sample effects and click the sample to select it 3 Click Properties to adjust settings for the effect you select 4 Click OK To remove an effect Select No Effect from the drop down list Page 150 Using the ImageStation online service ImageStatione is an online service that allows you to store your images and movies on the Internet to share with family and friends The ImageStation service requires an Internet connection and registration for the Web based service You must be connected to the Internet before uploading your images or movies with Smart Capture and ImageStation programs To upload images and movies to the ImageStation Web site l Click the ImageStation icon on the right side of the window The ImageStation Login window appears For first time users the ImageStation registration wizard guides you through the initial registration process Click Sign Up Now and follow the on screen instructions If you are already a registered member type your login name and password and then click Login Fy It is recommended 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 Go to http www imagestation com to view your uploaded pictures or movies Follow the on screen instructions to access your ImageStation account The ImageStation Web site may ask you to complete a
90. it is adversely affecting the telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem 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 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 Page 217 About Handling a Monitor Display DVD playback and certain video related software may not function correctly when your monitor is set to a high refresh rate If your monitor does not play back video content properly try setting the display to a lower refresh rate 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 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 ca
91. itter adapter Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port on the rear of your TV monitor or display To connect in STB mode Option 1 TV coaxial cable Set top box STB optional Cable service access wall outlet TV coaxial cable optional Splitter optional TV coaxial cable TV coaxial cable supplied optional VHF UHF port VHF UHF port Option 2 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable Supplied to your cable service access Connect the other end to the In jack on the back panel of your set top box STB 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable optional to the Out jack on your STB unit Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port on the rear of your TV monitor or display 3 Connect one end of the stereo A V dubbing cables with triple RCA jacks optional to the Video Out and Audio OUT L R jacks on the back panel of your STB unit matching the plug and jack colors 4 Connect the other RCA jacks of the stereo dubbing cable into the Audio R IN Audio L IN and Composite video IN jacks on the back panel of your computer matching the plug and jack colors To connect in STB mode Option 2 Page 34 Stereo A V dubbing cables with triple RCA plugs optional Audio R IN Audio L IN Composite Video Audio OUT L R VHF UHF port Page 35 To set up additional equipment This section illustrates how to set up additional equipment with the Giga Pocket Personal Video Reco
92. k When using SonicStage software plress to change from the music drive hard disk drive to the CD 12 CHANNEL button Press to change channels automatically no number input required Note This function is available for Giga Pocket software only 13 VOLUME button Press to raise or lower the volume 14 REC button Press to begin recording Page 15 REC MODE button Press to select the recording mode REC STOP button Press to stop recording Note The REC REC MODE and REC STOP functions are available for Giga Pocket software only 15 PLAY STOP button Press to stop playback PLAY button Press to begin playback PAUSE button Press to pause playback 16 MENU button Press to display the root menu during DVD playback Press again to minimize the window See the DVD player software for details When using Giga Pocket software press to display Video Capsule listings When using SonicStage software press to display Playlists When using VAIO Media software press to display the main menu 17 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to navigate Press ENTER to select 18 RETURN button Press to return to the previous screen Note This function is not available for Giga Pocket software 4 For more details about the function buttons on your remote control see the Giga Pocket Help To set up the remote control Insert two AA batteries Supplied into the remote contr
93. lick Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Add a Printer 3 From the Add Printer Wizard click Next 4 Select Local Printer then click Next 4 Place a check mark in the box for Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer if you are installing a recently manufactured printer with Plug and Play capability 5 Select the appropriate port usually LPT1 and then click Next 6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model 7 Follow the on screen instructions to print a test page and complete printer installation If the printer is not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows XP 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 an alternate printer driver that your printer may emulate Refer to the manual that came with your printer for specific emulation information 1 The location of the connection ports for peripheral equipment may vary depending upon your computer s hardware configuration Page 211 The connected printer does not function properly when the computer resumes from a power saving mode Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds and then turning it back on If your printer does not resume normal operations try
94. ly after you shut down your computer the components may be too hot to touch Wait until the internal parts of the system unit cool down before you attempt to remove the side panel Page 162 About Opening the System Unit Removing the side panel 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices 3 Place the system unit on its side 4 Locate the two tabs on the back edge of the right side panel 5 Press up on these tabs and slide the side panel towards you 6 Lift the side panel up and set aside Removing the side panel A If you remove the side panel immediately after you shut down your computer the components may be too hot to touch Wait until the internal parts of the system unit cool down before you attempt to remove the side panel Page 163 Replacing the side panel 1 Place the system unit on its side 2 Align the tabs on the side panel to the tracks on the chassis frame 3 Gently slide the side panel onto the chassis until the tabs lock the panel into place Replacing the side panel Page 164 About Add on Card Installation Your computer may have one or more open expansion slots depending on the model configuration An expansion slot enables you to install add on cards to expand the functionality of your system The length of the add on card should not exceed 9 05 inches Add on card configuration varies by m
95. mages played back from a Video Capsule appear distorted or corrupted There are some situations where screen or image distortion may occur such as When you change the channel on the video player device If there is a damaged section on your video tape When using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder set your display settings as follows Colors Use the default factory settings 32 bit Screen area Set your video resolution to 1024 x 768 pixels If you use other settings you may experience poor image quality on your display Page 188 Why does my system seem to slow down when I play a Video Capsule Your computer may respond slower if you try to play back a Video Capsule while recording a TV program with Giga Pocket During a timer recording Giga Pocket may interrupt or stop your Video Capsule playback to prioritize your computer s resources for the timer recording If this occurs wait until the timer recording session has completed and then play back the Video Capsule Page 189 Why did I get the error message Event buffer of audio overflow The timer recording may fail in certain situations such as The coaxial cable input is disconnected after recording has started The TV channel has lost broadcast signal during the recording session Video content being recorded has poor signal quality Page 190 Why did my on screen display shift or split Your on screen display may shift or split in rare
96. n on your display s setting requirement see the instructions supplied with your display Check your display setup in the Microsofte Windowse operating system before starting up Giga Pocket software For more information refer to the operating system manual Do not change the display setup while Giga Pocket is running or your system may operate improperly Hard disk drive When the available free space on your hard disk approaches 100 MB you are not able to create a new Video Capsule Delete unnecessary Video Capsules or files in order to increase available space on your hard disk drive If you directly delete move or rename a file in the D Giga Pocket folder Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features may not work properly Network Microsofte Windowse XP operating system supports a single Giga Pocket user at any given time Even if a different user logs on using the fast switch feature Giga Pocket is not available to any other user account For more information see the Giga Pocket Help Microsoft Windows XP operating system supports a single Giga Pocket user at any given time If a different user logs on using the fast switch feature the Timer Recording feature is not available to another user account The Timer Recording Manager icon appears in the task tray of the 1st user to log on Page 215 About Disposing of the Lithium Battery Dispose of the lithium battery properly In some areas the disposal of lithium
97. n start creating your video on your VAIO computer you need to transfer it from your DV device to your computer Digital Video device and i LINKe cable Many digital video devices can connect directly to your computer using an i LINK cable The Windowse XP operating system enables you to import video from your DV device Memory Sticke or other data storage media Some DV devices store pictures on Memory Stick or other media You can transfer your video from the storage media directly to your computer s hard disk drive Page 125 Using DVgate Plus Software DVgate Plus software enables you to transfer video content from your DV device to your VAIO computer You can format your video into movies and then save it on your computer s hard drive or record it back to your to your digital video camera DVgate Plus software s flow From your DV device to your VAIO computer Movies Video From your VAIO computer to file or back to the DV device Movies and files Clips I a O a Uas 3 ph lp Video data ws 78 Video Page 126 DVgate Plus software main features Capture and Output features Capture Feature a ae 5 dp es Auto Capture mode Captures all of the video content Manual Capture mode Captures selected scenes Batch Capture mode Divides the video content into scenes before capture Still Capture mode Captures still images Output Feature lz o i os c i Ty a M G78 Capture Modes det
98. n use a screen saver to prevent residual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction About handling an LCD monitor 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 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 Do not leave the LCD in direct sunlight as this may damage the screen Use caution when using the computer near a window Do not exert pressure on the LCD or scratch the surface as this may cause the screen to malfunction The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology On occasion you may see tiny black or colored points on the LCD This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Avoid rubbing the screen as this can damage the LCD Use a soft dry cloth to clean the display 1The PCV W series models have a built in LCD monitor Page 218 About Recording and Data Storage Media Handling CD or DVD media Do not touch the surface of the di
99. nd Effect button Displays the menu where you can adjust the Vocal Canceller settings 4 Import button Displays the Import window where you can import audio files from the hard disk drive to the Music Drive 11 Visualizer button Displays or hides the Visualizer window where you can view images synchronized to the audio file s sound 5 Content Area Playlist view Page 95 Displays the playlists in the Categorized List you selected Double click a playlist to view its tracks 12 Internet button Displays or hides the Internet window where you can download or stream audio files via EMD services 6 Categorized List Tree view Displays the playlists stored in the Music Drive by artist name genre format etc Helps you locate your audio files 13 Internet address drop down list Playlist view Displays Internet addresses associated with the currently selected song 7 Menu button Displays the SonicStage software s main menu 14 Switch to Edit Area button Switches the Content Area to the Edit Area Page 96 Recording from a CD You can record songs from audio CDs and add them to playlists in SonicStage software When you record from an audio CD from your optical drive for the first time the CD Drive Optimization dialog box appears Click Start to verify your optical drive After the verification is performed recording begins To record music from a CD l Insert an audio CD into your computer s optical drive The
100. ng DVD R for general media is not the same as DVD R for Authoring media DVD R for Authoring discs are a special media made for commercial DVD production and equipment DVD RW DVD Rewritable media can be written to erased and written to again Using this media with your DVD RW or DVD RW drives you can record information to the same disc repeatedly however you must erase existing data on the disc before each recording session Certain software applications and disc formatting might permit the addition of information to a DVD RW disc that already contains data DVD RW media is appropriate for both video and data DVD burning DVD R DVD R Recordable media can be written to once and cannot be erased You can use your DVD RW or DVD RW drives to write data to a DVD R disc until the disc is full but cannot erase or overwrite any existing data DVD R media is appropriate for both video and data DVD burning DVD RW DVD RW Rewritable media can be written to erased and written to again Using this media with your DVD RW or DVD RW drive you can record information to the same disc repeatedly however you must erase existing data on the disc before each recording session Certain software applications and disc formatting might permit the addition of information to a DVD RW disc that already has data on it DVD RW media is appropriate for both video and data DVD burning CD R CD Recordable media can be written to once and canno
101. nput source while recording 6 REW and FF buttons Press to rewind or fast forward PREV and NEXT buttons Press to move back to the previous screen or forward to the next screen 7 TITLE button The function of this button may vary between DVDs See the DVD player software instructions for details 8 CANCEL button When using Giga Pocket software press to close an error message dialog box The window returns to its original size when displayed in full screen mode Note This function is not available for other software Page 14 9 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode Note You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running 10 MODE switch Set the switch from 1 to 3 to change the remote control s control between computers The target computer s remote control software determines the assigned number Note The default setting is 1 if you are using a single computer 11 MENU button Press to view a shortcut menu of available software applications Press again to hide this menu Note For Giga Pocket software the Select Video Capsules window displays Press the button again to hide this window START button Press to start the selected software CLOSE button Press to close the current software FUNCTION button When Giga Pocket software is selected with the Menu button press to switch from the TV recording deck to the playback dec
102. nt external devices Viewing and editing your still images Creating calendars labels and different art with your still images Saving your pictures into binders albums or onto the Web Saving your pictures onto CDs or DVDs Creating interactive DVDs Backing up data on CDs or DVDs Editing your video content Saving your video content onto DVDs Sharing your multimedia between computers and across networks 4 Unauthorized duplication of audio or video files is a violation of applicable laws Page 70 About Recordable CD and DVD Media and Playback Equipment Selecting the appropriate CD or DVD media The following section is intended as general information for using your DVD RW or DVD RW drive with appropriate CD or DVD media You can find suggestions for selecting blank recording media understanding different disc formats and identifying compatible playback equipment 4 If your VAIO computer does not have a recordable optical drive you cannot create CDs or DVDs This table can help you identify the appropriate media to use with your recordable optical drive Drive Type Video and Data DVD Music and Data CDs DVD R for General DVD RW DVD R DVD RW CD R CD RW DVD RW Yes Yes No No Yes Yes DVD RW Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Recordable CD and DVD media types DVD R for General DVD Recordable media for general use also known as DVD R G can be written to one time only and cannot be erased You can use your DVD
103. o SonicStage and then click SonicStage SonicStage Welcome Welcome to SonicStage 3 The CDDBe registration window appears Follow the on screen instructions to register with the CDDBe service The Confirm the setup of SonicStage dialog box appears 4 Click Yes to continue pain The CDDBe Compact Disc Database Music Recognition Service registration wizard enables you to register with the CDDB service You need Internet access from your computer to register and use this service For more information regarding CDDB registration click the Help button To access SonicStage software Help 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to SonicStage and then click SonicStage Help SonicStage features and controls Page 94 eRe a v 000540 frare hye DE IS 1 OOO NOW as lhowa parea ACHINE at nemtaed polars tabrengren fa h f h h i Nostakgo E E EE E g R BR KeyrodSench E Ladan ua Mem wfe pom e 1 Recording Assistant button Records or transfers audio files 8 Volume Control buttons Controls the volume for playing audio files 2 Source icons Changes the window depending on the selected feature 9 Equalizer button Adjusts the sound quality and registers new settings 3 Playback Area Playlist view Depending on the selected source lets you do different things Play pause stop fast forward and reverse with the Player buttons 10 Sou
104. odel Some models such as Configure to Order CTO systems may contain preinstalled add on cards A Observe the proper safety precautions when you add cards to your Sony computer See Before upgrading your computer Page 165 Installing an add on card 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices 3 Remove the side panel See Removing the side panel 4 Locate an available expansion slot Remove the slot cover s screw and then remove the slot cover A 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 or other components that may be next to the slot cover you want to remove Removing the slot cover 5 Install the add on card by inserting it into the expansion slot and secure it with the screw from the expansion slot cover Installing an add on card 6 Attach any internal cables that the card requires See the instructions supplied with the add on card 7 Replace the side panel See Replacing the side panel Page 166 8 Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices 9 Turn on the computer Page 167 Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory may vary depending on the system configuration you purchased Your computer may ship with all available memory slots filled For memory replacement or up
105. ol as shown Inserting batteries into the remote control Page 16 4 Under normal use the AA batteries may last up to six months If your remote control does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced If your remote control is not being used for extended periods of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Page 17 About the Keyboard Your VAIO keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions VAIO Keyboard Number Function Volume Lock Volume Capital Lock Mute Standby Scroll 74 Fe Lock Numeric Keypad Directional arrows Windows Applications KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform certain tasks The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next Volume Control q A Press a button to increase or decrease the volume of the speakers Mute aX Press the button to turn off the volume of the speaker Press the Mute button again to restore sound Standby Press the button to place the computer in Standby mode Press the Power button or any key briefly to resume normal operation Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad The Num Lock indicator lights Press the Num Lock key again to deactiva
106. only one optical drive you must swap the original CD for a blank CD R disc when requested to do so in the middle of the copying process dy Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and point to All Programs Point to SonicStage and click the SonicStage Backup Tool Insert the music CD into the optical drive you use to read CDs Depending upon your computer model this could be a CD ROM drive CD RW drive a DVD ROM drive a DVD RW drive or a Combo Drive On computer models that have both a read only optical drive CD ROM or DVD ROM and an optical writing drive CD RW or DVD RW put the CD into the read only optical drive Select your CD drive in the Retrieve from drive list On computer models that have both a read only optical drive CD ROM or DVD ROM and an optical writing drive CD RW or DVD RW select the optical writing drive in the Write to drive list Click Start If a Reading complete message appears remove the original source CD from the optical writing drive and insert a blank CD R disc Click OK Page 100 Additional features SonicStage Backup Tool You can back up and restore music graphics and information data managed by SonicStage software You must be connected to the Internet to use the SonicStage Backup Tool Import audio files in various formats You can import audio files in various formats such as the ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus_ MP3 or WAV standards You can also import audio files that comply with th
107. onverter main window click to select the videos you want to transfer to the Memory Stick media 3 Click Send To The Send To dialog box appears 4 Select Using Memory Stick as the transfer destination Click OK During transfer the Forwarding dialog box appears displaying the transfer status When transfer is complete the GP2CLIE window appears Click OK Your converted video files can be played back on CLIE Handhelds that support the use of a Memory Stick media Transferring converted video files using the HotSynce operation You can transfer your converted video files directly to your CLIE Handheld when you launch a HotSync operation 1 From the Giga Pocket gt CLIE Converter main window click to select the videos you want to transfer using the HotSync operation 2 Click Send To The Send To dialog box appears 3 Select Using HotSync as the transfer destination Designate a user name if applicable to your handheld s configuration Click OK 4 The Send to HotSync message box appears Follow the on screen instructions and click OK 4 For more information about the HotSync operation see the information supplied with your CLIE Handheld Accessing the CLIE Converter Help For more information about using the CLIE Converter plug in application follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to Giga Pocket point to Help and then click CLIE Converter Help Page 64 Glossar
108. p of the Slideshow window Print Use this to set up your photos and select paper to make prints Page 113 Creating electronic binders You can add comments to your favorite photos add custom backgrounds clip art and stamps or showcase your own drawing talent Add remove or change your designs to create your own unique photo art l Click Binder from the PictureGear Studio software s main window A list of binder styles is displayed on the left When you add your pictures to a binder they appear as thumbnails on the right Binder window Binder 4 You can create your own custom binder styles by clicking Create Title 2 Select a binder style and then click New Page Available photo sources are displayed as thumbnails 3 Click a photo to select it An information form appears 4 Fill in your information and click OK The art palette window appears To create an original page with art or stamps use the decoration features on the right by clicking on the desired feature and applying it to your photo 5 Click Save to add the new page to your binder Page 114 Creating digital photo albums Organize your memorable photos in an electronic photo album You can share your custom photo albums with friends and family 1 Click PhotoAlbum from the PictureGear Studio software s main window PhotoAlbum window Albumis in Category My Abun 2 Click New Album The Select Photo area appears 3 To sel
109. p to step 6 If your files are located in My Music under Music Tasks click Copy to audio CD or Copy all items to audio CD Skip to step 6 5 In the Copy Items dialog box click the read write drive icon and then click Copy 6 Under Other Places click My Computer and then click the CD RW or DVD RW drive Windows displays the temporary area that holds the files until they are copied to the CD 7 Confirm that the files and folders you want to copy are displayed under Files Ready to Be Written to the CD 8 Click Write to CD under CD Writing Tasks The CD Writing Wizard starts 9 Follow the on screen instructions in the wizard to complete writing the files or folders to the CD When the writing process is finished the wizard displays a check box that enables you to copy another CD To create additional copies click Yes write these files to another CD insert a blank CD R or CD RW disc and then click Next 1The read write drive letter designation may vary depending your system s hardware configuration Page 78 Using Drag n Drop CD DVD Software Drag n Drop CD DVD software easily creates data CDs and DVDs as well as music CDs Music DISC Backup and Data are the main features for Drag n Drop software 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and click All Programs 2 Point to Drag n Drop CD DVD and then click Drag n Drop CD DVD Drag n Drop CD DVD software starts and three Drag n Drop CD DVD icons Music Disc Backup and Data
110. pear in the clip tray at the bottom of the window Each captured clip becomes a chapter on your finished DVD You can then select the chapters that appear in the chapter windows Capturing continues until the end of the tape or a blank segment of tape is reached To edit your video content To edit your captured clips click Edit Video The Edit Video window appears ClicktoDUD 270122300 HOO Uted In the Edit Video window your video clips appear in playback order In this window you can Delete unwanted clips by dragging them to the Recycle Bin Page 85 Drag clips to a new position to change the playback order Divide a clip into two separate clips 1 Click to select a clip 2 Move the slider to the point where you want to divide the clip 3 Click Divide Delete unwanted sections of clips by dividing a clip and dragging the unwanted portion to the Recycle Bin Combine two clips into one by clicking the Combine button between two clips To set up your DVD 1 Once you have edited and arranged your video clips click Create DVD from the feature buttons located at the top of the window The Create DVD window appears Create DVD D Chick to DVD Hew Project Jax Croate Morn j m Menu 2 Hep OVD Morn Tasks How 60 croate a Mara fee erry wo VideoMenu Preiew 39022368 OVD Used HOD Used 2 To view the title and chapter windows of your DVD click the Title
111. port Resources If the information provided with your VAIO computer does not provide an immediate solution or you would like to get direct support try these help and support resources Software Help and Support The contact and support information for the preinstalled software on your system is located in the online specifications sheet Software support is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software discussed in this section depending on the system configuration you purchased To view the specific software preinstalled on your computer see the online specifications sheet Sony Computing Support Web site Online help and support are available 24 hours a day seven days a week when you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site You can access the Web site at http www sony com pcsupport The Sony Computing Support Web site provides Information about your specific model computer such as hardware and software specifications upgrade and maintenance procedures safety and legal information quick solutions to common problems An automated tutorial library that contains interactive easy to understand lessons on using your computer s hardware and software features Links that enable you to quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations arrange for repairs or check repair status review warranty information e mail yo
112. r 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 turn off the computer 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 Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use the computer for a long time 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 Page 214 About Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder The information in this section provides guidelines to follow when using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Display setup Always set up your display as follows when you use Giga Pocket Color quality Use factory default settings 32 bit Screen resolution Set to 1024 x 768 pixels Using other display settings may cause an improper screen image or an incorrect recording by Giga Pocket software pai Some displays may require the screen resolution to be set to 1280 x 1024 pixels For informatio
113. r your movies when recording video clips Capturing Format Adjust the image quality reduce image noise and set the maximum recording time for your movie capture Common Enable or disable the sound and animation effects enable or disable sample movie sound and enable or disable automatic dialup connection for uploading images Cam Mic Selection Select your primary camera and microphone 4 Click each tab to view options and set preferences To apply effects to an movie see Applying effects to your still images and movies You can remove all special effects by clicking the No Effects button To capture video content in Movie mode 1 Use your digital camcorder to locate the view s you want to capture When you see it in either the Finder Window or your camcorder s viewfinder click Record to begin recording your movie 2 Click Stop when you have finished recording your video The first frame of your movie appears in the Data list to the right of the Finder Window Network Smart Capture automatically stops recording according to the recording time set in the Movie Clip Setting window 3 You can review your movie in the Finder Window by double clicking the movie thumbnail in the data list Page 148 Capturing Web camera images To set Web camera mode preferences 1 Start Network Smart Capture software 2 Click Web camera 3 Click Change Setting to view the available options for your image capture
114. rd stock or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterning Avoid surfaces such as mirrors smooth glass or magazines that have half tone printing Page 23 Connecting the Telephone and Modem cables 1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack 2 Plug the modem cable supplied into the Modem line jack located on the back panel of your computer 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the wall jack To connect the telephone and modem cables CRE SSR SAsRs eR RAMS L gt A Your computer has a protective sticker oS covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel Connect 10BASE T 100BASE TX or 1000BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port Using other cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the Ethernet port For help on connecting to a network see your network administrator Page 24 Connecting the Power Cords 1 Plug the power cord into the back of the computer 2 Plug both the display and power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip To connect the power cords m OF Page 25 Turning On Your Computer When you start your system for the first time your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that prompts you to restart your computer Respond to this prompt immediately 1 Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power 2 Press the power switch on the displa
115. rder System Connecting a VCR or camcorder with an audio cable Your VAIO computer has both audio and video connection capability You can locate the connections behind the bottom panel on the front of the system unit You can connect a VCR or camcorder using the audio jacks and video ports 1 Connect a dual audio cable optional to the L and R audio jacks located on the either the front or rear panels of your computer 2 Connect the other ends of the dual audio cable to your VCR or camcorder Connecting equipment with an S video or video cable Your VCR or camcorder may have either standard video or S video connection capability Option 1 1 Connect an S video cable optional directly into the S video jack on either the front or back panel of your computer 2 Connect the other end of the S video cable into the appropriate port on your compatible VCR or camcorder 3 Connect an audio cable with double RCA plugs at each end optional into the composite audio L and R jacks Option 2 1 Connect a stereo A V dubbing cable with triple RCA plugs at each end optional directly into the composite video port composite audio L and R jacks located on either the front or back panel of your computer 2 Connect the other ends of the stereo A V dubbing cable into the appropriate jacks on your compatible VCR or camcorder To connect a VCR or camcorder Option 1 Video Cassette Recorder VCR Compatible camcorder Dual audio ca
116. re Use Click to DVD Automatic Mode software to quickly and easily make interactive DVDs For more customized features use Click to DVD software To access Click to DVD software Help 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to Click to DVD and then click to select Click to DVD Help To access Click to DVD Automatic Mode software Help 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to Click to DVD and then click to select Click to DVD Automatic Mode Help Page 83 Starting a video DVD project l Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and point to All Programs Point to Click to DVD and then click to select Click to DVD The Click to DVD New Project Start window appears Connect an i LINKe cable between the digital video device and the computer and set the device to VCR VTR mode For details on how to connect equipment to your computer see the documentation supplied with the device and your online VAIO Computer User Guide If the Digital Video Device window appears follow these steps to start Click to DVD software 1 Click to select Create a DVD with movies and pictures 2 Click OK The Click to DVD New Project Start window appears Click to DVD New Project Start 10 FA cick to DVD Hew Project TES Sirt gt Capture Voco gt gt Project Tasks Select Type Mavsa asss gt My Vacation Abroad Open an existing projec Avice
117. red on the VAIO Media server Page 139 Preparing your multimedia content Use preinstalled software to prepare your multimedia content for sharing across the network using VAIO Media software To prepare your multimedia content Music files Use SonicStage software ver 1 5 or later to create playlists of music files on your VAIO Media server computer The VAIO Media Music Server software automatically makes SonicStage software playlists available to the client computers on your network Image files Use Photo Server Content Manager to store image files VAIO Media Photo Server software recognizes JPEG BMP GIF and TIFF file formats Video files Use Giga Pocket software ver 5 0 or later to create cabinets of Video Capsules on your VAIO Media software server computer The VAIO Media Video Server software automatically makes Video Capsule cabinets available to the client computers on your network VAIO Media Console software starts the appropriate VAIO Media servers VAIO Media Music Server VAIO Media Photo Server or VAIO Media Video Server software Page 140 Starting VAIO Media Console 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then point to All Programs 2 Point to VAIO Media point to Server Administration and click Console Your VAIO Media server computer is now available to serve multimedia content to the VAIO Media client computers on your network To make additional SonicStage playlists or
118. restarting your computer Page 212 Notes ON USS The information in this section provides basic procedures for handling your system and common peripheral devices and using storage media About the Power Source About Disposing of the Lithium Battery About Handling the Computer System About Handling a Monitor Display About Recording and Data Storage Media Page 213 About the Power Source Before opening your computer turn the system off and let it cool down for 10 minutes This protects you against internal components that may be too hot to handle Your computer operates on 100 120 V AC 50 60 Hz only Plug all the power cords for your computer and its peripheral equipment into the same AC supply line AC derived from different supply lines may result in voltage differences that can cause 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 Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup The surge protector prevents damage to you
119. rmat and bit rate m ee age 9 When recording the audio tracks on a CD you can 1 Click the Record All button to record all the tracks on a CD 2 Click the Rec Selection button to record the specific tracks you checked in the List Area 10 When the Select Playlist window appears select either Create a New Playlist or Add to Playlist and then click Start Rec When the recording is finished the playlist appears in the Playlist window Page 98 Transferring songs Check In Check Out Use SonicStage software to transfer audio files between the playlists stored in the Music Drive on your computer and external devices or media Transferring files from the Music Drive to the external device or media is called check out while transferring files from the external device or media to the Music Drive is called check in To check out songs to an external device 1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer 2 Start SonicStage software 3 When the Main Window appears click Recoring gt Fl Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and the Check In Out Window appears 4 Click v ShowLat Wing view the List Area of the Check In Out window Check In Out window amp q 1 4 Music Drive co Devices Meda Music Drive JA Joe Jaia ee Checkin Al v 000 v 0000 Myt NaCO Untitled Unknown E Mtia BE Sae 5 00 5 Unititiedt Untitied S 5 Select
120. rt 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 The mouse driver s may not be working properly To recover your mouse drivers see the online guide VAIO Recovery Options for more information To access VAIO Recovery Options follow these steps Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and click Help and Support From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu click VAIO Recovery Options Page 197 About the Mouse and Keyboard Why doesn t my mouse work properly Confirm that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port If you are using a USB mouse verify that the mouse is plugged securely into the appropriate USB port Save and close all open applications Turn off your computer wait approximately 10 seconds and then restart your computer If you are using an optical mouse use an appropriate surface to ensure proper mouse tracking A good mouse surface requires a certain amount of detail or texture to enable mouse tracking Use surfaces such as plain paper card stock or fabric that do not have a lot of repetitive patterning Avoid surfaces such as mirrors smooth glass or magazines Avoid possible damage to easily scratched surfaces by using a mouse pad Avoid surfaces that may damage or soil your optical mouse Dirt or damage may cause the mouse to malfunction If the cursor
121. s NT file system NTFS format 1 Log on to Windowse as Administrator 2 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then right click My Computer A shortcut menu appears 3 Select Manage The Computer Management window appears 4 Under the file directory on the right go to Storage and then select Disk Management 5 Right click on the newly installed unformatted hard disk Disk label identified with red marking From the shortcut menu select Initialize Disk 6 Click on the Unallocated area of the disk and then right click to display a shortcut menu 7 Select New Partition The New Partition wizard appears 8 Follow the wizard s on screen instructions to complete the process The Windowse XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format Page 178 CO This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems You can also find helpful information on how to use your computer s hardware features and preinstalled software Your computer may not be equipped with all of the features or software discussed in this section depending on the system configuration purchased About VAIO Computer Functions About Using the Optical Disc Drive s About the Mouse and Keyboard About the Modem About the Speakers About Using a Microphone About Using Peripheral Equipment Page 179 About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start Verify that the computer
122. s and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK devices to your system such as an optical or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 9 About the Back Panel 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 N o gt on e ro i S lelo 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS 2 mouse 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS 2 keyboard 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device such as a printer or scanner 5 Monitor port Connection for a standard display 3 la Sle 5 Page 10 6 i LINK 6 pin S400 port IEEE 1394 Connection and power for a compatible digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycame camcorder 7 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports 4 Connections for compatible high full low speed USB devices 8 Microphone jack Connection for a microphone optional Headphones jack Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones Line In jack Connection for an audio device 9 Monitor port Connection for a standard display 10 Composite audio R Out jack Connection for an audio or stereo dubbing cable optional Composite audio L In jack Connection for an audio or stereo dubbing cable optional
123. s contents Any alteration to this folder or its contents may cause your Giga Pocket software and Video Capsules to stop working properly Page 30 Setting Up Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder This section illustrates how to set up the cables and connections for your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder system The hardware configuration of your computer may vary from the illustrations shown To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer see the online specifications sheet Page 31 To set up TV connections The best method of connecting your computer system TV monitor or display and cable service access depends on the type of cable connection available in your home Your VAIO Computer is supplied with certain audio and video cables Depending on your in home cable access you may require extra cables adapters or connection equipment not supplied with your computer Connecting to standard cable access CATV Option 1 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable supplied to your cable service access 2 Connect the other end of the TV coaxial cable to the VHF UHF port on the back panel of your computer To connect in CATV mode Option 1 VHF UHF port Cable service access wall outlet z TV coaxial cable supplied Option 2 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable optional to your cable service access Connect the other end to the single connection end of a splitter adapter
124. saving your movie Page 132 Transferring a finished movie to your digital video camera After you have created a movie you can export it back to your compatible DV device 1 Confirm your DV device is set to recording mode On certain models this is called VCR or VTR mode 2 Turn on your DV device and insert a tape 3 From your VAIO computer click Start and then click All Programs 4 Point to DVgate and then click DVgate 5 Select EXPORT Auto from the MODE list in the DVgate window 6 In the DVgate AVI file list window click ADD If the DVgate AVI file list window is not open click List on the Window menu 7 In the ADD dialog box select the movie file you want to export and click Open The ADD dialog box closes and your selected movie appears in the Record list in the DVgate AVI file list window 8 Click RECORD ALL 9 Click OK The Output dialog box closes and recording to your DV device begins For more detailed information see the DVgate Plus software Help Page 133 Additional Information Connect the DV device to your VAIO computer using an i LINK cable Only one DV device can be connected to your computer at a time The Windowse XP operating system default settings may display the Digital Video Device window each time you connect a DV device You can 1 Select DVgate or DVgate Plus to control the DV device and then click OK 2 Click Cancel to close the Digital Video Device window D
125. sc 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 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 integrity 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 Using Memory Stick media MagicGate Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO media are the only media that support MagicGate technology Currently Sonye SonicStage and OpenMG software are not compatible with the new Memory Stick PRO media Sony suggests using only the MagicGate Memory Stick media to store and transfer any data created with SonicStage and OpenMG software Currently the Memory Stick slot on VAIO computers does not support the high speed data transfer or access control features of the new Memory Stick PRO media Visit the Customer Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport regularly for the latest information on the new Memory Stick PRO media
126. stomize the Channel isting By clicking on any channel in the list you can verily the picture on the monitor window After channels are scanned an OK mark shows up in the list Auto Scan for channets with signal It may take a few minutes to complete scanning Note Please scan when al channels are avaible You must have an intemet conection set up You can cick Goto Web Site the Download all Charmel Settings icon in the iEPG Esting ste The channel names ace also downloaded The channel listing only saves the channels that have an OK mark in the Signal colum Add Select channel to modify and click on the Modly ce Delete bution Mody c13 CHO13 OK 5 Delete ris renia nk cor ae 3 Depending on your cable service access select Standard CATV Standard antenna or set top box STB 1 Standard CATV C1 C125 without STB For this connection you must use a coaxial cable directly without an STB to your computer The default setting for this connection option is STD Depending on your local connection requirements HRC and IRC are also available 2 Standard antenna 2 69 Select this option if you connect an aerial antenna s coaxial cable directly to your computer for watching TV programs 3 STB Set top box Select this option if the broadcast signal is received from a set top box STB such as a digital cable box or a satellite cable box Make sure that the Input channel on your STB Ch
127. sts window listing available playlists and a folder of playlists Page 141 VAIO Media la Playlists CF Musi Click the playlist image folder or video cabinet you want to view or listen to Playlists window When you click a playlist on the Playlist window it displays a list of the music files on the playlist and the first music file on the playlist begins playing Folders window When you click a folder on the Folders window it displays thumbnail images of the image files in that folder Click an image thumbnail to view the image file Video Cabinets window When you click a folder on the Video Cabinets window it displays a list of Video Capsules in the cabinet Click a Video Capsule on the list to view it Page 142 Using Network Smart Capture Software Network Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your VAIO computer and a compatible i LINK 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 See the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting i LINK interface compatible peripherals to your computer such as an optical drive or hard disk drive make sure they are compatible with your computer s Microsoft Windowse operating system and verify the required operating conditions of the devices To view
128. t Giga Pocket and then click All Software 2 Click Timer Recording Manager The Timer Recording Manager dialog box appears Windows Stand by button Places the Windows operating system into Stand by mode when the preset timer recording is set to begin or if a Video Capsule is set to expire Windows automatically starts and performs the appropriate action Interrupt Current Recording button Stops the current timer recording Use this option when you wish to end the current recording session Timer Recording List Displays a list of timer recordings that have been performed as well as pending timer recordings If a daily weekly timer recording is set only the current recording session is shown 4 The total number of timer recordings displayed does not exceed 100 Timer Recording Manager dialog box Operation Timer Recording Settings Help Windows Stand by Double click on a recorded timer recording to play it back on Giga Pocket 3 Click Hide to restore Timer Recording Manager to the taskbar If you turn off your computer the timer recording function is disabled Page 54 Viewing your selected program recording schedule You can easily view the programs you have selected to record using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder The Timer Recording Manager feature enables you to change or cancel your timer recording at any time To view your scheduled timer recordings follow these steps 1 Double click on the Tim
129. t be erased Certain software applications and disc formatting might permit the addition of information to a CD R disc that already has data on it CD R media is appropriate for both music and data CD burning CD RW CD Rewritable media can be written to erased and written to again Certain software applications and disc formatting might permit the addition of information to a CD RW disc that already has data on it CD RW media is appropriate for music and data CD burning Incompatible DVDs and CDs You cannot use these CD or DVD media for recording data or music CD ROM compact disc read only media DVD R for Authoring Page 73 DVD RAM DVD ROM Media compatibility with different equipment varies between manufacturers If you experience difficulty with recording data or playing a disc try a different disc or a different brand of media Additional Information CD and DVD format is Universal Disk Format UDF with Joliet UDF is a file system standard Joliet is an extension to the ISO 9660 standard which enables CDs and DVDs to use long filenames and Unicode characters in a Windows operating system environment A DVD ROM drive cannot record data to a CD or DVD A DVD ROM drive cannot read multi border and multi session discs DVD R and DVD R drives cannot read appended data Page 74 About Compatible Playback Equipment Compatibility between CD or DVD media and playback equipment may vary Not all DVD pla
130. table CD Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working Verify that the monitor is plugged into a power source and turned on If your system has a built in monitor confirm that it is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the system is turned on Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Confirm that the computer is not in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard 1Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with a floppy disk drive You can purchase this equipment separately Page 181 Why did my computer or software stop responding You can try to locate and close the software application that has stopped responding 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 From the Applications tab locate the application that has the status message Not responding 3 Select the application that has a Not Responding status and click End Task Windows attempts to close the application If your computer does not respond or the application does not close try the following steps 1 Save any open files if possible 2 Press the Alt F4 keys The Turn Off Computer window appears 3 Click Restart If your computer still does not respond and
131. tal erasing of your video data Slip play This feature allows you to view delayed video playback While your recording is in progress you are able to view the recording from the beginning Snapshot A snapshot is a miniature view displayed on the film roll in Giga Pocket Playlist Builder and the preview monitor in Giga Pocket Explorer Stand by mode Stand by mode is a power saving mode that is set up by using the Windowse operating system Your computer stays in this power saving mode until approximately 5 minutes before the timer recording is due to begin STB Refers to set top box otherwise known as a cable box Thumbnail A thumbnail is a miniature view on recorded Video Capsules or in playback by Giga Pocket The main thumbnail is displayed in calendar view or in the Giga Pocket Explorer list area Timer recording A timer recording is a preset video recording event Video Capsule A Video Capsule is a virtual container that holds the video images recorded with Giga Pocket Recorder A Video Capsule is created on your computer hard disk drive and managed with Giga Pocket Explorer Page 65 Accessing the Giga Pocket Help For more information about Giga Pocket follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to Giga Pocket point to Help and then select Giga Pocket Help Page 66 Internet Electronic Program Guide Service Internet Electronic Program Guide is a free online service that
132. te the numeric keypad Directional Arrows The Up Down Left and Right arrow keys move the pointer on the screen Applications 5 The Applications key displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button Windows V oe a AO The key with the Microsoft Windowse logo displays the Start menu Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking Start on the taskbar INDICATORS FUNCTION Page 18 Num Lock The Num Lock indicator lights when the numeric keypad is activated When the indicator is off the directional arrow and correction keys on the numeric keypad area are active Caps Lock The Caps Lock indicator lights up to advise you that the keyboard is set to type letters in uppercase When the indicator is off the letters appear in lower case as you type Scroll Lock The Scroll Lock indicator lights up to advise you that your screen s scrolling pattern has changed When the indicator is off the screen scrolls normally This function is not available with all software applications Page 19 setting Up Your CompDuYUter Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section The location of the controls ports and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown See the online specifications sheet for your system s specific hardware configuration Connecting a Display Monitor Connecting the Speakers Connecting
133. technology Authentication ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media Protected content can be recorded and transferred in an encrypted format that prevents unauthorized duplication or playback You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media Memory Stick PRO media Provides MagicGate copyright protection and high speed data transfer features when used with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices VAIO computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only Currently high speed data transfer and the MagicGate technology features such as authentication and encryption are not available You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media Memory Sticke media Provides data storage only The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate technology or high speed data transfer You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media Currently Sonye SonicStage and OpenMG software are not compatible with the new Memory Stick PRO media Sony suggests using only MagicGate Memory Stick media to store and transfer any data created with SonicStage or OpenMG software Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport regularly for the latest information on Memory Sticke media 4 Memory Stick media do not support video file playback directly from the media Copy the video file to your hard disk drive and then play
134. tem environment A DVD ROM drive cannot record data to a CD or DVD A DVD ROM drive cannot read multi border and multi session discs DVD R and DVD R drives cannot read appended data Page 72 About Recordable CD and DVD Media and Playback Equipment Selecting the appropriate CD or DVD media The following section is intended as general information for using your DVD RW or DVD RW drive with appropriate CD or DVD media You can find suggestions for selecting blank recording media understanding different disc formats and identifying compatible playback equipment 4 If your VAIO computer does not have a recordable optical drive you cannot create CDs or DVDs This table can help you identify the appropriate media to use with your recordable optical drive Drive Type Video and Data DVD Music and Data CDs DVD R for General DVD RW DVD R DVD RW CD R CD RW DVD RW Yes Yes No No Yes Yes DVD RW Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Recordable CD and DVD media types DVD R for General DVD Recordable media for general use also known as DVD R G can be written to one time only and cannot be erased You can use your DVD RW or DVD RW drives to write data to a DVD R disc until the disc is full but you cannot erase or overwrite any existing data Certain software applications and disc formatting might permit the addition of information to a DVD R disc that already contains data DVD R for General media is appropriate for both video and data DVD burni
135. ter registration process after you have loaded the VM2SInst exe file on a client computer Add the file to the client computer and run the VM25Inst exe file l Restart the client computer when you have loaded the file VAIO Media software appears in the Start menu Click Start on the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs Point to VAIO Media and then click VAIO Media On the client computer perform the following steps 1l From the Access Control Settings tab select the check box Access this computer from other devices connected to the network 2 Select the option Register devices accessing this computer recommended 3 Click Register 4 Click Start Registration 4 If you would like to use a confirmation number to register your computer leave the check box selected Stand by mode is automatically canceled five minutes after clicking Start From the server computer accept the new client As the server and client computers recognize each other the server computer generates a 4 digit number for the client Type this number on the client machine Each client computer has a unique number that cannot be used by the other clients on the network If the registration process is cancelled no number is generated and the registration process must start over for that client computer Restart the client computer A new icon VAIO Home Network appears on the desktop The installation is complete and users can access media files sto
136. the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem cables Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Registering your Computer Page 20 Connecting a Display Monitor 1 Plug the display s cable into the monitor port 2 If necessary plug the display s cable into the rear of the display To connect a display To connect a DVI display Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency Page 21 Connecting the Speakers 1 Plug the cable attached to the back of the left speaker into the L Out jack on the back of the right speaker 2 Plug the cable attached to the back of the right speaker into the Headphones jack located on the back panel of your computer 3 Plug the jack end yellow of the speaker power cable into the DC In jack yellow on the back of the right speaker 4 Plug the jack end black of the speaker power cable into the DC Out jack located on the back panel of your computer To connect the speakers Page 22 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 1 Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer 2 Plug the mouse cable into the mouse port on the back of the computer To connect the keyboard and mouse To use an optical mouse An optical mouse requires an ideal surface texture in order to provide precision pointing and tracking Use surfaces such as plain paper ca
137. the Network Smart Capture software Help 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then point to All Programs 2 Point to Network Smart Capture and then click Network Smart Capture Help 1 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 Page 143 Starting Network Smart Capture software 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then point to All Programs 2 Point to Network Smart Capture and then click Network Smart Capture The Network Smart Capture main window appears Network Smart Capture opens with a preinstalled video clip in the Finder Window indicating 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 recording media inserted before an image can be displayed in the Finder Window See the documentation supplied with your digital camera or camcorder for more information Network Smart Capture main window P t 1 Finder Window Displays images in real time 8 Select Effect Saves an image to your hard disk 2 Help Displays Help 9 Change Setting Set preferences 3 Data list Displa
138. the playlist that contains the track that you want to check out The tracks in the playlist are shown in the Playlist view panel 6 Click the track to select it or select several tracks by holding down CTRL while pointing to each of the tracks you want 7 Click Check Out gt begin the check out process To cancel check out click Stop To check in songs 4 You must check songs back into the same computer where the songs were checked out 1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and the Check In Out Window appears 2 Click Showt Ving view the List Area of the Check In Out window 3 Select a track from the song list of the external device or media To check in more than one track at a time hold down the Ctrl key and click the additional songs 4 Click Check In j or drag the tracks onto the Playlist view panel to begin the check in process If you want Rage 99 amp check in all of the tracks in the external device or media click the Check In All button To cancel check out click Stop To make a backup copy of an audio CD On computer models equipped with a CD recording device you can use the Backing Up Audio CDs utility to make a backup copy of an audio CD On computer models that have both a read only optical drive and an optical writing drive you can make a copy with one click On computer models with
139. uipment such as fax machines or other modems Internet Service Providers ISP connection capability may vary If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your ISP check the following Contact your telephone company and ask them to verify that your telephone line is free from 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 verify that your ISP point of presence POP telephone number is compliant with V 90 standards Ifyou are having a problem connecting with your ISP check that they are not experiencing technical problems Try connecting your modem through another telephone line if available Page 202 Why doesn t my modem work properly Your modem may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts If your modem is not functioning properly check the following Check that the telephone line is plugged into the modem line jack Check that the telephone line is working properly You can verify the line by plugging in an external device such as a standard telephone or fax machine and listening for a dial tone Check that the access telephone number POP is correct All software applications that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your computer s modem If you have installed other software contact the software publish
140. ur computer may not be equipped with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls ports and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section To view the specific connection capabilities for your system see the online specifications sheet About the Front Panel About the Back Panel About the Remote Control About the Keyboard Page 6 About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives On certain models the front panel also provides access to Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder jacks and ports a Memory Stick media slot and the Universal Serial Bus USB and i LINKe ports that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices Front panel eloo on Se 3 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3 5 inch floppy disk 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk 5 Power indicator Light is blue while the power is on 6 Power switch i Bl R Sla Page 7 Turns the computer on and off 7 Stand by indicator Light is red when the computer is placed in Stand by mode 8 Optical drive access indicator L
141. ur question or comments to the Sony Customer Information Services Center check pricing and availability for products accessories and parts as well as purchase online access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base a database that contains answers to many frequently asked questions Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your issue you can contact a Sony Support representative directly Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center have this basic information readily available 1 VAIO computer system type 2 Model number 3 Serial number Mi WMI Ae gt Example Serial 3000001 4 Operating system Page 222 5 Hardware feature or software application that has a problem See Help and Support Resources for the appropriate software contact information 6 Brief description of the issue For VAIOe computers purchased in the U S and Canada contact a Sony Support representative at 1 888 476 6972 i The serial number is located on the back panel of your computer The serial number is on a white barcode label Page 223
142. ur 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 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 Page 5 Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with the controls ports and jacks on your computer Yo
143. urtains 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 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 does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Ifthe 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
144. ust erase existing data on the disc before each recording session Certain software applications and disc formatting might permit the addition of information to a DVD RW disc that already has data on it DVD RW media is appropriate for both video and data DVD burning CD R CD Recordable media can be written to once and cannot be erased Certain software applications and disc formatting might permit the addition of information to a CD R disc that already has data on it CD R media is appropriate for both music and data CD burning CD RW CD Rewritable media can be written to erased and written to again Certain software applications and disc formatting might permit the addition of information to a CD RW disc that already has data on it CD RW media is appropriate for music and data CD burning Incompatible DVDs and CDs You cannot use these CD or DVD media for recording data or music CD ROM compact disc read only media DVD R for Authoring Page 71 DVD RAM DVD ROM Media compatibility with different equipment varies between manufacturers If you experience difficulty with recording data or playing a disc try a different disc or a different brand of media Additional Information CD and DVD format is Universal Disk Format UDF with Joliet UDF is a file system standard Joliet is an extension to the ISO 9660 standard which enables CDs and DVDs to use long filenames and Unicode characters in a Windows operating sys
145. ut the Mouse and Keyboard Why doesn t my mouse work properly Confirm that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port If you are using a USB mouse verify that the mouse is plugged securely into the appropriate USB port Save and close all open applications Turn off your computer wait approximately 10 seconds and then restart your computer If you are using an optical mouse use an appropriate surface to ensure proper mouse tracking A good mouse surface requires a certain amount of detail or texture to enable mouse tracking Use surfaces such as plain paper card stock or fabric that do not have a lot of repetitive patterning Avoid surfaces such as mirrors smooth glass or magazines Avoid possible damage to easily scratched surfaces by using a mouse pad Avoid surfaces that may damage or soil your optical mouse Dirt or damage may cause the mouse to malfunction If the cursor is not moving properly try using the mouse on another mousing surface or using a mouse pad If you are using a trackball mouse there may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps Save and close all applications and turn off your computer 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 Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand Using a piece of tape remove any dust or di
146. ver list on the right 5 Click Disconnect then click OK The server is disconnected Accessing the Giga Pocket Help For more information about Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and select All Programs 2 Select Giga Pocket Help and click Giga Pocket Help Page 60 CLIE Converter The CLIE Converter is a plug in application that enables the conversion of Video Capsules into gMovie format You are able to convert your Giga Pocket _ contents and HotSynce onto a Memory Sticke media for viewing with your Sony CLIE Handheld In order to use the CLIE Converter plug in application make sure you have install all required software for the CLIE handheld 4 The Sony CLIE Handheld personal entertainment organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld computing experience Powered by the Palm operating system the CLIE handheld is ready to deliver music and video with amazing clarity For more information on this exciting device go to the Sony Style Web site at http sonystyle com vaio clie Page 61 Starting CLIE Converter 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to Giga Pocket point to Plug ins and then click CLIE Converter The Giga Pocket gt CLIE Converter dialog box appears Giga Pocket gt CLIE Converter main En Giga Pocket gt CLIE Converter Current Settings Save To C Documents and Settings E Video 120 x 92
147. y The most common terms for Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder software are defined below Cabinet A cabinet acts as a container for Video Capsules in Giga Pocket Explorer A network cabinet is located on other computers in a network environment CATV Refers to Community Access Television otherwise known as cable television Clip A clip is a Video Capsule when it is stored in a Playlist Cut A cut is a selected scene taken from a previously recorded Video Capsule Expiration date A Video Capsule is stored on the hard disk drive for a preset period of time When this time has expired the Video Capsule is automatically deleted Film roll During Video Capsule playback a snapshot view of the scenes are captured on a film roll You can scroll freely through the film roll to view different scenes GOP Group of Pictures GOP are the smallest unit of measure for the images captured on a Video Capsule A single GOP is approximately 0 5 to 1 second in length HotSynce Registered trade name for the method of linking between a handheld device and a larger computer such as a desktop or notebook computer Management information Management information contains the creation date of Video Capsules and their thumbnails This information is required for preview MPEG file A file that contains compressed moving pictures using the MPEG standard with mpg as the file name extension Safety Tab Removing the safety tab from a Video Capsule prevents acciden
148. y to turn on the power 3 Press the power switch on the right speaker to turn on the power To turn on your computer Page 26 Registering your Computer Take advantage of Sony s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer Sony Customer Support Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer Limited warranty Protect your investment See the Limited Warranty Card for more details 4 You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the unit Follow the on screen instructions to complete the registration process If you are not able to register your computer during the first session you are provided with additional registration opportunities later Page 27 Giga Pocket P LVideo R j Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder is a suite of interactive Sony audio and video components that are designed to create capture and play back video files derived from television and your personal videos Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder hardware and software applications are not available on all VAIO computers See your computer s online specification sheet for details on your system configuration About Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Setting Up Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Setting Up Giga Pocket Software Giga Pocket Timer Recording Wizard Timer Record
149. yers can play back video DVDs created on your computer Some DVD players can play back DVD R G media but are incompatible with DVD RW media Some DVD players can only read certain brands of DVD R or DVD RW media Some older computer CD ROM drives cannot read data CD R and CD RW discs Some older computer DVD ROM drives cannot read certain DVD discs Determining equipment media and format compatibility This table provides general information to help you determine the appropriate media formats and equipment for playing different media For specific information about product compatibility see the documentation supplied with the specific media and equipment Playback Equipment Media and Format Compatibility Video DVD Music CD Data DVD Data CD Computer DVD drive Varies Yes Varies Yes Computer CD drive No Yes No Yes DVD player Varies Varies No No Audio CD player No Varies No Varies Page 75 Copying Data to Recordable CD and DVD media You can copy files to recordable media using your computer s CD RW DVD RW or DVD RW drive For detailed information on your system s hardware configuration see the specification sheet Page 76 Adding data to a data DVD When creating a data DVD you can choose to keep the writing session open and make a disc appendable which means you can keep adding information to the disc Appendable writing You can add more data to a disc as long as space is available on the disc The re
150. you cannot restart shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds If the software application continues to stop responding or causes your computer to stop responding contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider A Pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds may result in the loss of data from files that are currently open Page 182 Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons including incompatible or conflicting drivers damaged files or non responsive hardware For troubleshooting information you can search Windows Help 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems A list of specific problem topics appears on the right side of the dialog box 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter Follow the on screen instructions according to your specific situation Page 183 Why is my system running slowly The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that are open and running Close any applications that you are not currently using Increasing the system memory may also help For information on installing memory please see the online VAIO User Guide To access the onl
151. ys thumbnails of captured images 10 Capture Records the image in the Finder window 4 Display Image Page 144 Opens captured images in the Finder window 11 Web Camera Captures still images according to specified settings 5 Save As Saves an image to your hard disk 12 Movie Mode Captures video 6 Send the selected images Enables you to send images or movies by e mail to ImageStatione Web site or to upload them to a photo server 13 Still Mode Captures still images 7 Delete Deletes captured images You must be connected to the Internet before attempting to upload or e mail your still images or videos Page 145 Capturing still images using Still mode The following information tells you how to set preferences and capture a still image To set Still mode preferences 1 Start Network Smart Capture software and connect your compatible i LINKe digital camera or camcorder to your computer with an i LINK cable optional 2 Click Still 3 Click Change Setting to view the setting options for your still image capture Still Image Setting B amp Still Image Setting Banc Captusing Format Common Cam Mic Selection Stil Image Folder C Documents and Settings User Appication Data So The Still Image Options window has four tabs Basic Select a folder destination for your images Capturing Format Select the image size in pixels and adjust the image quality Common Enable or disable the sound

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