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1. Depending on the selected source lets you do different things Play pause stop fast forward and reverse with the Player buttons 10 Sound 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 49 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 50 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
2. 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 appear 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 39 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 ER Clock ve DUD Hew Project 33x Oo oeme e C comem O m Menu Hep OVD Meru Tasks 7 ow 6
3. 8 i LINK 6 pin S400 port IEEE 1394 Connection for a compatible digital device 9 Serial port Connection for a compatible serial device such as a digital still camera 10 Headphones jack Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones Line In jack Connection for an audio device Microphone jack Connection for a microphone optional 11 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable optional to the computer 12 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable to the wall jack 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 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 12 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 Applicatio
4. 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 it is adversely affecting the telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the pro
5. Page 78 Transferring video content to your VAIO computer Before you can 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 79 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 80 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 im
6. 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 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 wri
7. Fy Photo albums binders and photo collections can only be viewed or edited using PictureGear Studio software To share a PictureGear 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 63 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 64 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 Pho
8. It has a wide assortment of tools for enhancing your images and offers extensive 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 76 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 77 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
9. Change Setting Set preferences 3 Data list Displays thumbnails of captured images 10 Capture Records the image in the Finder window 4 Display Image Page 98 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 ImageStation 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 99 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 a
10. From the right speaker plug the jack connector into the Headphones jack located on the back panel of your computer 2 From the right speaker insert the AC adapter plug into a grounded AC wall outlet or surge supressor To connect the speakers PCV RS310 series model Page 17 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 PCV RS310 series model 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 card stock or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterning Avoid surfaces such as mirrors smooth glass or magazines that have half tone printing Page 18 Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables 1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack and plug its cable into the telephone jack located on the back panel of your computer 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 modem cable into the wall jack To connect the telephone and modem cables PCV RS310 series model L gt A Your computer has a protective sticker oS covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel Connect only 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port Using ot
11. OK 2 Click Cancel to close the Digital Video Device window DVgate 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 88 About Networks VAIO Media software brings networking capability to your preinstalled multimedia s
12. Page 72 The Se wes crested Fie to be Sued SDoownents end Settmestsony ADe shtopeFlower 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 73 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 74 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 75 Using Adobe Photoshop Elements software Adobee Photoshope Elements software is an image editing software that is preinstalled on certain VAIO computers
13. and owner s information Microsoft Windows XP Guide Explains how to use the basic features of the latest Windows operating system Online Documentation VAIO Computer User Guide Contains information on the hardware and preinstalled software applications included with your system To access the online manual 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 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 Click the Welcome link 4 Locate the link in the text View the VAIOe Computer Specifications Hard Disk Drive Recovery Page 3 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 menu click VAIO Recovery Options Other Software Library contai
14. as Listening to music Creating music CDs Copying music from CDs and put them on your computer Transferring music from your computer to different 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 24 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
15. audio files in various formats such as the ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus_ MP3 or WAV standards You can also import audio files that comply with the 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 55 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
16. currently using Increasing the system memory may also help For information on installing memory please see the online VAIO User Guide To access the online 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 130 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 131 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 132 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 133 Why c
17. 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 your question or comments to the Sony Customer Information Services Center check pricing and availability for products accessories a
18. ee Checkin Al v 000 v 0000 Myt NaCO Untitled Unknown E Mtia BE Sae 5 00 5 Unititiedt Untitied S 5 Select 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 age 53 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
19. in WAV format 1 Unauthorized duplication of audio files is a violation of applicable laws Page 56 To start SonicStage Mastering 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 57 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 58 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 59 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 60 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 documentati
20. 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 136 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
21. 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 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 145 About Using a Microphone Why doesn t my microphone work properly Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack Page 146 About Using a Microphone Why doesn t my microphone work properly Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack Page 147 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 Cli
22. necessary remove any cables add on cards or other components to access the memory module slots Remove the memory module from its anti static package handling it by the the edges Locate the notch on the bottom edge of the module to align it over the open memory slot Firmly insert the bottom edge of the memory module into the slot Press down evenly against the module s upper corners The 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 Reinstall any components or add on cards you may have removed Replace the cover See Replacing the cover Page 116 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 l 2 6 T Write down any changes you may have made to the settings in the BIOS Setup utility Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices Remove the cover See Removing the cover If necessary remove any cables add on cards or other components to acce
23. 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 27 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 r
24. the functionality of your system The length of the add on card should not exceed 9 05 inches Add on card configuration varies by model 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 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 cover See Removing the cover 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 installing the slot cover 5 Install the add on card by inserting it into the expansion slot and securing it with the screw from the expansion slot cover Installing an add on card Page 113 Attach any internal cables that the card requires See the instructions supplied with the add on card Replace the cover See Replacing the cover Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices Turn on the computer Page 114 About Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory may vary depending on the system
25. verification is performed recording begins To record music from a CD l Insert an audio CD into your computer s optical drive The 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 tit
26. video cabinets available on the VAIO Media server Playlists window listing available playlists and a folder of playlists Page 95 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 96 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 th
27. 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 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 41 Top Menu Full Screen a t Enter 44 gt gt ad bp 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 1 When your DVD project is complete click Create DVD to begin burning the project to a DVD disc 2 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 The Click to DVD software program begins burning your DVD 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 Whe
28. 0 croate amp Mark foe ery om Video Menu 25022260 DD Used HOD Used 2 To view the title and chapter windows of your DVD click the Title 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 40 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
29. Click New Album The Select Photo area appears 3 To select 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 69 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 70 Photoatbum J x 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 71 Sharing your digital albums To share your albums with friends an
30. 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 135 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 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
31. Hew Project TES Sirt gt Capture Voco gt gt Project Tasks Select Type Mavsa asss gt My Vacation Abroad Open an existing projec Avice 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 38 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
32. 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 See the online specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories System Unit Speakers Modem Cable Power Cord Manuals VAIO Computer Quick Start Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support safety guidelines
33. O computers preinstalled with Giga Pocket software ver 5 5 or 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 91 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 b
34. ages Output Feature lz o i os c i Ty a M G78 Capture Modes detail 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 81 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 dig
35. an 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 with 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 134 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 b
36. ange Setting to view the available options for your image capture 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 103 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 eff
37. appears 4 Select the Tone or Pulse option Click OK Page 143 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 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 clic
38. ars 3 From the Buttons tab select Switch primary and secondary buttons under the Button Configuration options 4 Click Apply then click OK Page 138 Why doesn t my keyboard 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 139 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 140 A
39. at 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 127 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 Sa
40. at have a CD RW drive Page 47 Starting SonicStage software 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to 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 48 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
41. blem 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 155 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 can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a ma
42. bout Hard Disk Drive Installation Your computer comes with an available internal bay to hold a second standard 3 5 inch hard disk 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 Fy The hard disk drive access indicator is lit when either internal hard disk drive is active Page 119 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 Sony Direct Accessores 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 th
43. bout 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 141 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 i
44. ce 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 154 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 curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer
45. ck 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 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 148 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 Sel
46. computer and any peripheral devices 3 Remove the cover See Removing the cover 4 Configure the jumpers on the new drive as a slave 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 Release the drive holder from the chassis by removing the drive holder screw 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 to the holes in the Drive holder 9 Secure the drive to the drive holder with screws through the holes on each side of the drive holder Attaching the drive screws 4 Your new hard disk drive is supplied with the necessary screws Do not overtighten these screws when SBGYEID 2 the new drive to the drive holder 10 Realign the drive holder with the tracks on the inside of the chassis and slide the drive holder in completely 11 Reinsert the drive holder screw and tighten to lock the drive holder back 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 cover See Replacing the cover 15 Reconnect the power cor
47. configuration you purchased Your computer may ship with all available memory slots filled For memory replacement or upgrades use the correct memory module for your computer s configuration See the online Specifications sheet for details about the amount and type 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 Removing 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 cover See Removing the cover 4 Gently place the unit on its side If necessary remove any cables add on cards or other components to access the memory module slots 5 Locate the memory module s you wish to remove 6 Push down on the latches located on both sides of the module to gently eject it from the slot 7 Grasp one edge of the module and lift it out Store the module in a static free bag Removing Installing memory PCV RS310 series model Latch Installing a memory module Page 115 10 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices Remove the cover See Removing the cover Gently place the unit on its side If
48. d family you can use three export formats Export the album as a Flash File 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 Flash Fie Licht Peckege Ful Pechace Outs wil be saved as the Flash format Se which Date in the Akum wil be saved with compression Date in the Aburn wil be saved without you Can ew the Aum by Gepine esch pace to package beh Yy cemere sero The te site wil become Con shar ebly smal 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 bport C Oocuments and Settings My Documents My Abume Pile to be Saved 3 Click Browse and navigate to the destination folder Enter a file name 4 Click Export A progress window appears briefly Finish Exporting window
49. d to your computer Page 123 Identifying the additional hard disk space When you initialize the new hard disk it must be configured as an extended partition in Windows 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 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 124 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 Usi
50. d with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door After pushing the eject button wait for the drive to stop reading the CD It may take a few moments for the drive tray to eject Gently push the drive tray in when closing the optical drive door Do not force the door or handle roughly e After closing the drive door wait a few moments for the drive to begin reading the CD Page 8 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 and jacks on your computer Your system may vary based on the configuration you purchased Back panel PCV RS320 series model 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 2e keyboard 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device such as a printer or scanner 5 Monitor port Connection for a standard display Page 9 6 i LINK 6 pin S400 port IEEE 1394 Connection for a compatible digital device 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 DVI port Connection for a DVI m
51. djust 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 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 100 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 101 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 Settin
52. e option Add to Cart 5 Click Continue to Check Out and follow the on screen instructions to complete your purchase 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 menu click VAIO Recovery Options Page 120 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 have an active Internet connection to access the Sony Computing Support Web site From the Sony support Web site 1 Click on Computers amp Peripherals Desktops and 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 Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you upgrade your Sony computer See Before upgrading your computer Page 121 Installing an additional hard disk drive 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your
53. e required operating conditions of the devices To view 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 97 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
54. e 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 22 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 23 Multimedia Overview The preinstalled multimedia software give you a wide range of creative capability such
55. e 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 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 The 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 Al
56. ead appended data Page 28 About Compatible Playback Equipment Compatibility between CD or DVD media and playback equipment may vary Not all DVD players 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 29 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 30 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
57. 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 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 137 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 appe
58. ect 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 149 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 proc
59. ects Click to select digital zoom effect or no effect from the list 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 104 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 ImageS
60. eeding 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 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 150 The connected printer does not function properly when the computer resumes from a power savin
61. efore attempting to register Network requirements The VAIO Media 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 92 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 regi
62. em 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 26 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 formatti
63. es you want to include in your combined movie and click Open To select 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 la
64. f the following buttons to adjust your picture Save Use 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 66 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 custo
65. 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 157 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 158 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 This support resource offers a variety of available topics enabling you to quickly view specific information using context sensitive
66. g 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 restarting your computer Page 151 Notes ON USS The information in this section provides basic procedures for handling your system and common peripheral devices using storage media and locating upgrade procedures A support resource listing is also provided to help you locate the appropriate support options 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 152 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 s
67. g window has four tabs Basic Select a folder destination for 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 102 Capturing Web camera images To set Web camera mode preferences 1 Start Network Smart Capture software 2 Click Web camera 3 Click Ch
68. grams 2 Point to DVgate and click DVgate Help Page 84 Starting 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 85 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 fil
69. he installation is complete and users can access media files stored on the VAIO Media server Page 93 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 94 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
70. her 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 19 Connecting the Power Cords 1 Plug the power cord connector into the AC Input port located on the back panel of the computer 2 Plug both the display and computer power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip To connect the power cords PCV RS310 series model Page 20 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 button on the computer to turn on the power 2 Press the power button on the display to turn on the power 3 Press the power button located on the side of the right speaker to turn on the power To turn on your computer Page 21 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 th
71. ile 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 Skip 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 32 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
72. it 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 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
73. it number Click OK Video capture begins Progress is displayed in the DV 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 82 9 Click Output 10 When the Confirm window appears click OK Page 83 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 Pro
74. k 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 144 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
75. les Not all audio CDs support the CD Info button Click Change CD Recording Format in the Record Window to select a different recording format and bit rate m a 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 52 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
76. lfunction 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 156 About Recording and Data Storage Media Handling CD or DVD media Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not drop or bend the disc Do not use adhesive labels to identify the disc The label may come off while the disc is in
77. 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 recording 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 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 31 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 f
78. mizing the Slideshow settings with the icon toolbar at the top of the Slideshow window Print Use this to set up your photos and select paper to make prints Page 67 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 68 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
79. 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 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 54 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
80. mpatible 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 107 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 108 U j Maintai VAIO 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 Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Overview About Opening the System Unit About Add on Card Installation About Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 109 Overview Th
81. n 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 player 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 42 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 43 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 44 About Recording and Playing Music The Microsoft Windows XP operating system and the multimedia software preinstalled on your VAIO computer make it easy to im
82. nd 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 160 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 161
83. ng a Microphone About Using Peripheral Equipment Page 125 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 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 126 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 th
84. ng 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 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
85. ning 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 your wrists in a relaxed position when you are using the keyboard not angled up or down Use the palmrest only briefly for resting While typing never use the palmrest or rest your hands on the table Position the mouse at the same level as the keyboard Hold the mouse with a relaxed hand and use your whole arm to move it Take breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the mouse or a joystick may strain muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat
86. ns 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 deactivate 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 13 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 ligh
87. o connect compatible peripheral devices Front panel 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 button The power button turns the computer on off 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is in Stand by mode 7 i LINK 4 pin S400 port IEEE 1394 Page 7 Connection for a compatible digital device 8 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1 9 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2 10 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk 11 Power indicator VAIO Light is blue when the computer is on The light turns off when the computer is in Standby mode or turned off 12 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data 13 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports 2 Connections for compatible high full low speed USB devices 4 For your convenience your computer includes USB and i LINK ports on both the front and back panels The 4 pin i LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6 pin i LINK port is located on the back Additional information Your computer is equippe
88. oftware Depending on the software preinstalled on your system you 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 89 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 VAIO Media software is available on certain VAIO computer models Page 90 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 VAI
89. on supplied with your camera for details on how to connect your camera to your computer and transfer images Memory Sticke or other 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 61 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 62 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
90. 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 Ad Pt This section is intended to familiarize you with the controls ports and jacks on your computer Your 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 Keyboard Page 6 About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives It also includes access to the Universal Serial Bus USB and i LINKe ports that enable you t
91. on your network To make additional SonicStage playlists or 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
92. onitor 10 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable optional to the computer 11 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable to the wall jack 12 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the speaker power cable 13 S P DIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital audio or optical device 14 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE T 100BASE TX Ethernet interface The port marked with 55 Network is for LAN connections only 15 Monitor port Page 10 Connection for a standard display 1 On some models this monitor port may have a cover and is not available for use 2A DVI monitor port is available on selected models only 3 The speaker DC out jack is used to provide power to audio stereo speakers Audio stereo speakers which require a speaker power cable may be purchased separately 4Onsome models the monitor port may be in a different location Back Panel PCV RS310 series model 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 2e keyboard 4 Ethernet port Connection for a 1OBASE T 100BASE TX Ethernet interface The port marked with 575 Network is for LAN connections only 5 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports 2 Page 11 Connections for compatible high full low speed USB devices 6 Monitor port Connection for a display 7 Printer port Connection for a parallel device such as a printer or scanner
93. port export organize play back and burn music CDs 1 Unauthorized duplication of audio files is a violation of applicable laws Page 45 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 46 Using SonicStage Software SonicStage software is a digital music management system Yo
94. s 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 publisher 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 142 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
95. se taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to VERITAS Software point to RecordNow and then click RecordNow Help Page 36 Using Click to DVD Software 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 37 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
96. 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 159 Help and Support Resources If the information provided with your VAIO computer does not provide an immediate solution or you would like to get
97. ss the lithium battery Gently push the battery holder s tab away from the battery and remove the battery from the holder Install the new battery with the plus side facing the battery holder tab Installing a lithium battery PCV RS320 series model Holder tab Battery holder Installing a lithium battery PCV RS310 series model Page 117 Replacing the lithium battery PCV RS310 series model Remove the old battery and install the new battery with the plus side up Replace the cover See Replacing the cover 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 Resetting the computer s date and time 1 Double click on the time readout displayed in the Windowse tasktray The Date and Time Properties window appears 2 From the Date amp Time tab change the settings as desired Click Apply then click OK Page 118 A
98. stration process for the other client Begin the client computer 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 T
99. tation account The ImageStation Web site may ask you to complete a full login again if your current session is not active Page 105 Configuring Your VALO C i This section provides basic information about managing your computer s i LINK devices 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 Page 106 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 vary depending on the software applications operating system and co
100. ter be sure to select AVI file avi in the Save as type box before saving your movie Page 86 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 87 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
101. 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 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 33 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 34 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 35 To access RecordNow software Help 1 Click Start in the Window
102. to Printing Wizard E View images using VisualFlow Import Photo using PictureGear Studio PhotoCollection Open folder 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 65 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 Specify a Hider to ergort photos ince nto snam bisar Photo Foker Nene My Vecetion Import nto a existing Maser Photo Folter 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 heteLotlecthon The Adjust window displays an enlarged version of the picture on the right and thumbnail versions on the left Use any o
103. ts 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 14 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 the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Registering your Computer Page 15 Connecting a Display Monitor Plug the display s cable into the monitor port If necessary plug the display s cable into the back of the display To connect a display PCV RS310 series model Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency Page 16 Connecting the Speakers The right and left speakers are attached The right speaker has a speaker wire that ends in a jack connector and an AC power cord that supplies power to both speakers 1
104. tten 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 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 25 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 syst
105. u 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 record 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 th
106. uch 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 your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss The power control button on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power To remove power from the system you must 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 153 About Disposing of the Lithium Battery Dispose of the lithium battery properly In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Servi
107. 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 Handling floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away
108. ve 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 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 128 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 129 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
109. ways 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 110 About Opening the System Unit Removing the cover 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 Position the system unit so that the back panel is facing towards you 4 Unscrew the three cover release screws located on the edges of the back panel and set aside Removing the release screws PCV RS310 series model 5 When the screws are removed the cover is released Slide the cover towards the back of the unit to remove it Removing the cover A If you remove the cover 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 cover Page 111 Replacing the cover 1 Carefully align the cover to the chassis frame The cover should align evenly against the chassis 2 Slide the cover firmly onto the unit sliding it forward until the cover snaps into place 3 Replace the release screws Replacing the cover amp Page 112 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

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