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Sony VAIO PCV-J100 Quick Start Manual

Sony VAIO PCV-J100 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 ® VAIO QuickStart PCV-J100...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome............3 Features ...............3 Unpacking Your Computer .........4 Computer and Supplied Accessories ........4 Manuals................4 Recovery CDs ..............5 Other ..................5 Setting Up Your Computer .........6 Using the Wheel Mouse.............11 Registering Your Computer .....12 Using the Standby Function ........13 Standby Mode Indicators ...........14 Shutting Down Your Computer ........15 Using the Power Button on the Keyboard ......15 About the Power Switch ............15...

  • Page 3: Welcome

    (IEEE1394) with which you can easily connect digital camcorders. Digital Media Park™ — this suite of Sony original applications includes PictureGear, ™ Smart Capture, DVgate,™ and Media Bar.™ Using the i.LINK connector, you can capture, view, and share both still and video images, then catalog everything for fast and easy storage and retrieval.

  • Page 4: Unpacking Your Computer

    VAIO PCV-J100 QuickStart Preinstalled software titles — all the software on your computer is preinstalled, configured, and ready for you to use right out of the box. Communications — access popular online services, browse the Internet, send faxes, and more.

  • Page 5: Recovery Cds

    System Recovery CD(s) — allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased accidentally. It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased.

  • Page 6: Setting Up Your Computer

    VAIO PCV-J100 QuickStart Setting Up Your Computer This section illustrates how to set up and install your computer and peripherals. Connecting a Display: Plug the display cable into the MONITOR connector. If necessary, plug the display cord into the rear of the display.
  • Page 7 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting the Speakers: Plug the cable attached to the right speaker into the R OUT connector on the back of the left speaker. Plug one end of the speaker cable into the INPUT connector on the back of the left speaker.
  • Page 8 VAIO PCV-J100 QuickStart Connecting the keyboard and mouse: Plug the keyboard cable into the PS/2® KEYBOARD connector on the back of the computer. Plug the mouse cable into the MOUSE connector. PCV-J100 connecting the keyboard and mouse...
  • Page 9 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting the phone line and power cords: Unplug your phone from the wall jack, and plug it into the TELEPHONE jack on the computer. Plug the phone cable that came with your computer into the LINE jack on the computer, and then plug the other end of the cable into the wall jack.
  • Page 10 Press the power switch on the display to turn on the power. Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power. Turning on your PCV-J100 computer You may sign up for Internet access with a Sony preferred Internet service provider.

  • Page 11: Using The Wheel Mouse

    Setting Up Your Computer Using the Wheel Mouse For information on the Wheel Mouse, see MouseWare Help: From the Start menu, select Programs > MouseWare. Click MouseWare Help. The MouseWare Help program will launch. To set up the mouse for left-handed use: Click My Computer on your desktop.

  • Page 12: Registering Your Computer

    Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form. The computer automatically transfers your registration information using your built-in modem and a toll-free telephone number or a local number. You may sign up for Internet access with a Sony preferred Internet Service Provider.

  • Page 13: Using The Standby Function

    Using the Standby Function Using the Standby Function When you are finished using your computer, you can put it in standby mode rather than turn it off completely. Putting the computer in standby mode saves energy and allows a quick return to normal computer use. You can use any of the following three methods for activating the standby mode.

  • Page 14: Standby Mode Indicators

    VAIO PCV-J100 QuickStart Click Power Management. On the Power Schemes tab, select an option in the Power schemes drop-down list. Choose settings for the power scheme you have selected. To save the settings under a name that is not offered in the Power schemes pulldown menu, choose your settings and then click Save As.

  • Page 15: Shutting Down Your Computer

    Shutting Down Your Computer Shutting Down Your Computer When you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time, use the following procedure to shut down the computer. To avoid loss of data, do not use the power switch to shut down the computer. To shut down your computer If you plan to shut down your computer for a short period of time, you may want to use standby mode instead.

  • Page 16: About The Software On Your Computer

    VAIO PCV-J100 QuickStart About the Software on Your Computer ® Your VAIO computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section provides an overview of the software titles inlcuded with your computer.
  • Page 17 In other words, you can save, rename, move or “delete” files right on your CD-RW as if it were a giant floppy disk. ™ DVgate Sony Electronics Sony Electronics DVgate makes editing digital video easy and fun. ™ EarthLink TotalAccess EarthLink Network, Inc. An Internet Service Provider that supplies access, information, and assistance to its customers, introducing them to the Internet.
  • Page 18 This image management software displays images from your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica camera. The images appear in a convenient light-table format, so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder.
  • Page 19 You can also print from a printer attached to either computer. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer's Shortcut keys and i.LINK interface.

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