Sony MicroTower manual Computer Basics, Contents

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Contents

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Computer Basics

71

Using the Keyboard

71

Changing the Function of the Programmable Buttons

73

Using the Mouse

74

Setting Up the Mouse for Left-Hand Use

75

Using the DVD-ROM Drive

76

Using the Diskette Drive

77

Other Information

79

Notes on Use

79

On the Power Source

79

On Disposal of the Lithium Battery

80

On Handling

81

On Installation

81

On Moisture Condensation

82

On Upgrading the System

82

On Using the Hard Disk Drive

83

On Handling Diskettes

83

On Handling CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Discs

83

On Cleaning CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Discs

83

Limited Warranty Statement

85

Index

87

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Contents Vaio MicroTower User Guide Owner’s Record Safety InformationFCC Part Regulatory Information Telephone Consumer Protection Act Contents Vaio MicroTower User Guide Getting Started With Vaio SpaceComputer Basics ContentsViii About the User Guide WelcomePage Choosing a Location for Your Computer Setting Up Your Vaio MicroTowerVaio MicroTower User Guide Setting Up Your Vaio MicroTower Connecting the Sony Multimedia Computer DisplayConnecting a Display, Speakers A Microphone To remove the palmrest Connecting the Optional PalmrestConnecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Phone Line and Phone Connecting the Power Cords Connecting Enables You To For Details Connecting PeripheralsIf your system includes the Sony Multimedia Computer Display Connecting a Television Audio/Video OutCable From Display Back of TV Cable From Display Back of TV Audio splitter not included Connecting a Printer Connecting a Joystick or Midi Instrument To connect an i.LINK IEEE-1394 device Connecting an i.LINK IEEE-1394 Equipped DeviceTo connect an S/PDIF device Connecting an S/PDIF Equipped Digital Audio DeviceTo connect an S-Link Control A1 device Connecting an S-Link Control A1 Equipped DeviceConnecting a Universal Serial Bus Device Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Peripheral Starting Your Computer Registering Windows Registering Your Computer To take the computer out of standby mode Using the Standby ModeStandby Mode Indicators To put the computer in standby modeTo shut down your computer Shutting Down Your ComputerTo start Vaio Space Starting Vaio SpaceCenter Name and Icon Contains Description Vaio Space CentersGetting Started With Vaio Space Navigating through Vaio SpaceTo go to a center within Vaio Space Button Function Vaio Space ControlsOther Software Center Functions Action Procedure Using the Software CenterTo launch the Software Center Program Description Using the Audio-Video CenterTo launch the Online Center Using the Online CenterCategory Description Using Tool Center Tools Using the Tool CenterTo exit Vaio Space Using the Help CenterExiting Vaio Space To launch the Help CenterPage Getting Help Vaio MicroTower User Guide Getting Help Calling SOSTo place a call to SOS Vaio MicroTower User Guide Options Descriptions My software program locks up or crashes TroubleshootingMy computer won’t start My computer locks upCannot play a CD-ROM disc Vaio MicroTower User Guide My DVD-ROM drive tray won’t openCannot play a DVD-ROM disc My speakers have no sound My modem doesn’t work Vaio MicroTower User Guide My modem connection is slowMy microphone doesn’t work My mouse doesn’t work Can’t find the Windows taskbar Vaio MicroTower User Guide My keyboard doesn’t workUsing the System Recovery CDs Vaio MicroTower User Guide To use the System Recovery CDs Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM driveTo use the Application Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDsPage Upgrading and Maintaining Your Vaio MicroTower To insert an add-in board Inserting an Add-in BoardUpgrading and Maintaining Your Vaio MicroTower Adding Memory To install memoryAlign the Dimm over the socket To replace the lithium battery Replacing the Lithium BatteryUpgrading and Maintaining Your Vaio MicroTower Installing an Internal Hard Disk Drive Upgrading and Maintaining Your Vaio MicroTower Vaio MicroTower User Guide Upgrading and Maintaining Your Vaio MicroTower Vaio MicroTower User Guide To remove the left-side panel Removing the Left-Side PanelTo remove the bottom panel Removing the Bottom PanelTo remove the front panel Removing the Front PanelTo detach the diskette drive Detaching the Diskette DriveTo replace the diskette drive Replacing the Diskette DriveTo replace the bottom panel Replacing the Bottom PanelTo replace the front panel Replacing the Front PanelTo replace the left-side panel Replacing the Left-Side PanelKey Description Using the KeyboardVaio MicroTower User Guide Key Description Computer Basics Changing the Function of the Programmable ButtonsLight Off Term Description Using the MouseTo set up the mouse for left-hand use Setting Up the Mouse for Left-Hand UseTo use the drive Using the DVD-ROM DriveTo use the diskette drive Using the Diskette DrivePage Other Information On the Power SourceOn Disposal of the Lithium Battery On Handling On InstallationOther Information On Upgrading the System On Moisture CondensationOn Handling CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Discs On Using the Hard Disk DriveOn Cleaning CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Discs On Handling DiskettesPage Limited Warranty Statement Vaio MicroTower User Guide Index Vaio MicroTower User Guide Index SOS Index