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  • Page 1 VAIO® User Guide...

  • Page 2: Notice To Users

    Owner’s Record The model number and serial number are located on the back of your Sony VAIO computer. Record the serial number in the space provided here. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony Service Center.
  • Page 3 The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center. Caution - The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser...

  • Page 4: Regulatory Information

    N0. 26 AWG ou plus gros. For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476- 6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada. Sony Customer Support can be reached at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport...
  • Page 5 Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company.
  • Page 6 In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1- 888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800- 961-7669 in Canada. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.
  • Page 7 INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Ter- minal Equipment Technical Requirements docu- ment(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the userís satisfaction.
  • Page 8 VAIO® User Guide installations électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas. AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface. La terminaison d’une interface téléphonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs, à...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Choosing an Ergonomic Location 11 Front Panel Overview 12 Back Panel Overview 14 VAIO® Action Setup 17 Presetting i.LINK® devices 18 Sony Digital Media Park Applications 21 Movie Shaker 22 PictureGear™ 25 Using a Digital Video Camera Recorder 26 Configuring your VAIO® Computer 29...
  • Page 10 VAIO® User Guide System and Application Recovery CD(s) 33 Using the System Recovery CD(s) 33 Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 35 Troubleshooting 37 Topics 37 Notes on Use 47 For Answers to Your Software Questions 52 Resources 54 Specifications 57...

  • Page 11: Welcome

    Welcome Thank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. This User Guide contains information about the applications included with your system, contact information for software vendors, and the specifications for your computer.

  • Page 12: Front Panel Overview

    You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness. Front Panel Overview The front panel of your VAIO Computer provides access to the diskette and CD-RW drives. Front Controls (PCV-J120...
  • Page 13 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. Floppy disk drive access indicator light Lights in green while reading/writing data from/to a floppy disk. Power switch and indicator light Turns the computer on/off. The indicator light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in standby mode.

  • Page 14: Back Panel Overview

    VAIO® User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of your computer contains the connectors for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel help locate and identify the connectors on your computer. Back Controls and Connectors (PCV-J120)
  • Page 15 Ethernet connector 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface. The connector marked with i.LINK 6-pin (IEEE1394) connectors (2) Connects a digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycam AC Input connector Connects the supplied power cord. Empty PCI Slot For a PCI Add-On Card (optional).
  • Page 16 VAIO® User Guide...

  • Page 17: Vaio® Action Setup

    S6 — Help/Demo All six buttons are reprogrammable. To change the S Key settings From the Start menu, select Programs > VAIO Action Setup > VAIO Action Setup. You can also double-click Click the S Key you want to change.

  • Page 18: Presetting I.link® Devices

    You can preset your i.LINK-equipped devices to perform desired functions, such as automatically starting DVgate™ applications or connecting two VAIO computers. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.
  • Page 19 Sony software will match the “UI Design Selector” window. To try another selection, click << or >> and then click OK. UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays. You may use the feature with UI Design Selector-compatible software only.
  • Page 20 VAIO® User Guide...

  • Page 21: Sony Digital Media Park Applications

    Sony Digital Media Park Applications Your VAIO® computer comes with a collection of applications that make it easy to use advanced multimedia formats. This section describes the Digital Media Park applications and the digital video capabilities. Media Bar™ Media Bar software is your all-in-one solution for audio/video playback. Media Bar software handles all common computer multimedia formats, and controls certain Sony devices.

  • Page 22: Movie Shaker

    VAIO® User Guide Movie Shaker This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing. In a few simple steps, motion pictures can be combined with special effects, still images (pictures), and music files and then saved in a format most computers can play.

  • Page 23: Editing Clips And Scenes

    Click the Shake tab. Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray. Shaker tray Click saved to the Product tray. To preview, switch the Work Panel to Product tray mode and press play. Scenes created with Shaker begin with black frame and after processing are placed in the first available slot on the Product tray.

  • Page 24: Saving A Movie

    VAIO® User Guide Adding effects to a scene or a clip Double-click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel. Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray. Drag and drop the Effect you want to add from the Effects tray to the Effects palette on the Working Panel.

  • Page 25: Picturegear

    PictureGear™ PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on your computer. Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures. Brighten, contrast, enhance, resize, crop, and color-correct your pictures. Create panoramic views, animations, screen savers, wallpaper, still pictures from MPEG, and even html photo albums.

  • Page 26: Using A Digital Video Camera Recorder

    VAIO® User Guide Gather the source images into the same folder or collection. Select the images you want to use. We recommend 12 landscaped or 16 portrait pictures. From the Utilities menu select Panorama Maker. Select the correct lens and click Okay. (If 35mm lens is selected the prompt, does not appear;...
  • Page 27 Using a Digital Video Camera Recorder You cannot use different audio modes on the same tape. You should perform a separate capture for each audio mode you wish to use. DVgate does not support hard disk compression. You should not use disk compression if you are planning to work with DVgate.
  • Page 28 VAIO® User Guide...

  • Page 29: Configuring Your Vaio® Computer

    (IEEE1394) Compatibility Your VAIO computer includes two 6-pin i.LINK connectors on the back panel of the system. A 6-pin i.LINK connector: can supply power from the computer to the connected device if the device is equipped with a 6-pin connector, and supplies 10V to 12V.
  • Page 30 The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK connector cannot exceed 6 watts. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.

  • Page 31: Enabling Ethernet

    To connect an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK connector. Plug the i.LINK cable into this connector. Connecting an i.LINK device See the manual that came with your i.LINK (IEEE1394)-equipped device for more information on installation and use. Enabling Ethernet Your computer comes with a preinstalled Ethernet interface.
  • Page 32 VAIO® User Guide Select “Realtek RTL8139 (A/B/C/8130) PCI Fast Ethernet NIC” under the Network Adapters category. Click Properties. Click Enable Device and then click OK. Click Close. Warning: Your computer has a protective sticker located on the rear panel. Connect only 10Base-T and 100Base-TX cables to the Ethernet port.

  • Page 33: System And Application Recovery Cd(S)

    If you choose the Full Restore without Format option, you may need to reinstall applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it. If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer Support.
  • Page 34 You need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System Recovery CD(s). Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-RW drive. The System Recovery utility boots from the CD-RW drive. It must be in the drive when you turn on the computer.

  • Page 35: Using The Application Recovery Cd(S)

    To use the Application Recovery CD(s) Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applications. When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the CD-RW drive. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically.
  • Page 36 VAIO® User Guide...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. Topics Topic: My computer does not start Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on.
  • Page 38 VAIO® User Guide Select this application and click End Task. Windows attempts to close the application. If the attempt is unsuccessful, a second dialog box appears. Select End Task again. If you are unable to “unlock” the application, repeat the above steps but select Shut Down when the Close Program dialog box appears.
  • Page 39 From the Start menu, select Shut Down. From the drop-down list, select Restart. When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard. Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen. Select “I/O Device Configuration” and use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode.
  • Page 40 VAIO® User Guide Topic: I want to play a CD with Microsoft Windows Media Player When you insert a music CD, the Media Bar™ software automatically launches to play your CD. When the Media Bar is running, the Windows Media Player does not have access to the CD.
  • Page 41 Topic: Why is there no sound in any application? There are independent controls for your system volume. Check that the speakers are plugged into the HEADPHONES connector. If the speakers have a mute button, make sure it is off. If the speakers are powered by batteries, check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged.
  • Page 42 Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct. Verify that the software you are using is appropriately configured to recognize and interact with the Sony computer modem. Call the software publisher if you do not know how to configure the software to recognize the modem.
  • Page 43 Topic: My microphone is too sensitive to background noise If you find there is too much background noise when you record sound, you should adjust the microphone gain by following these steps: Right-click the speaker icon (Volume) in the lower-right Windows tray.
  • Page 44 Increasing the system memory may also help. The computer has two memory slots. For memory upgrades, use only 3.3V 64-bit PC-100 SDRAM DIMM modules. For information on installing memory, please see the online document, Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO® Computer. ® Topic: My i.LINK device does not appear on the desktop Turn off and disconnect your device.
  • Page 45 Topic: My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode When this occurs, follow the procedures below to reset the printer connection: Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, and then select Properties. Click the Device Manager tab. Select Refresh, and then click OK.

  • Page 46: To Reach Sony

    VAIO® User Guide Select the appropriate manufacturer and model and click Next. If the printer is not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows Me Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD and click OK.

  • Page 47: Notes On Use

    Notes on Use On the Power Source Your computer operates on 100V–120V AC 50/60 Hz only. If you are operating this computer outside of North America or Japan, please verify that the local AC specifications match before plugging in the computer. The total power draw of installed add-in cards must not exceed the specifications for the power supply.

  • Page 48: On Disposal Of The Lithium Battery

    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 49: On Moisture Condensation

    Your computer, keyboard, and mouse consist of high-precision electronic parts. Do not drop them or bump them against other objects. Your Sony computer will not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX).
  • Page 50 Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO® Computer (PCV-J120). Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage.

  • Page 51: On Handling Diskettes

    On Using the Hard Disk Drive Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock. Do not move the computer during operation. Do not subject the computer to sudden changes in temperature. Do not turn off the power while the computer is accessing the hard disk drive.

  • Page 52: For Answers To Your Software Questions

    VAIO® User Guide For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476- 6972). This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. ® Acrobat...
  • Page 53 2000 Basic (Intuit, Inc.) Web site http://www.intuit.com/support/ phone 900-555-4688 hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Sony Applications (Sony Electronics, Inc.) Web site http://www. sony.com/pcsupport phone 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972) hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.

  • Page 54: Resources

    VAIO® User Guide Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in the following sequence: Quick Start VAIO Computer User Guide Online (Electronic)
  • Page 55 You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics and then select the topics that you want to receive. To contact the Sony fax-on- demand service, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). (Requires a fax machine or fax software.)
  • Page 56 VAIO® User Guide...

  • Page 57: Specifications

    C = 8G / D = 12G † 128 MB PC-100 SDRAM, expandable to 512 MB Shared with system memory “Sony Tuned” MPEG Digital Video supports full-screen video playback Intel 810 Yamaha AC-XG Audio 3.5” 1.44 MB FDD 24X max. CD-ROM reading 4X max.
  • Page 58 VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Model Supplied Accessories Service Limited Warranty Power Requirements Voltage Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature * GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. † 127 MB available. 1 MB allocated to video RAM.

  • Page 59: Index

    Index AC input connector 15 adding additional hardware precaution 48 adjusting voltage settings 47 air circulation 48 Application Recovery CD 33, applications launching problems with 40 battery disposing 48 cables 49 CD tray opening problems with 39 CD-ROM drive 13 CD-ROM drives troubleshooting 39 choosing locations 11, 48...
  • Page 60 VAIO® User Guide European power settings 47 floppy disk drive 13 Front Panel 12 games/MIDI connector 15 glare 12 handling diskettes 51 hard disk 50, 51 hardware adding additional precaution 48 troubleshooting 37, 44 headphones connector 15 help 54 i.LINK devices, connecting 30...
  • Page 61 TV interference 49 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector 15 upgrading your computer 50 (Uninterrupted Supply) 47 VAIO Action Setup 17 ventilation 11, 48 viewing the taskbar problems with 44 voltage settings 47 Wheel Mouse 18 window design of Sony soft-...
  • Page 62 VAIO® User Guide Windows taskbar problems viewing 44 work surfaces 11...

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