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VAIO MX Computer User Guide

Resources

Check these sources for answers to your questions about your computer or the preinstalled software:

VAIO® QuickStart	The QuickStart contains information on how to set up your
	computer quickly and easily.

VAIO® Computer User Guide

The User Guide contains information on how to get the most from your computer, find help, and solve common problems.

(Note: The User Guide is not available in hard copy for all models.)

VAIO® MX	The VAIO MX Getting Started Guide contains information on
Getting Started Guide	setting up and using the special audio, video, and software
	features and functions of your computer.

Online (Electronic) Documentation

The User Guide is available electronically on your hard drive. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are also available online.

To access online documentation:

1.Click Start and point to VAIO Help and Support Center.

2.Click on the VAIO User Guide.

Software application manuals and online help files

Most manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive as online help files. You can access online help files from the Help menu within the specific application. A printed manual may be available for some applications.

Knowledge Database	This database provides instant access to information on
	commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of your
	problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the
	corresponding solutions online. Access the Sony Knowledge
	Database on the Sony Computing Support Web site at
	http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

Sony Fax-on-Demand	This service provides you with answers to commonly asked
	questions. You can use this automated service to request a list
	of available topics. Select the topics that you want to view. To
	contact the Sony fax-on-demand service, call 1-888-4-SONY-
	PC (1-888-476-6972). (Requires a fax machine or fax
	software.)

Software Updates	You can download the latest software updates and patches for
	your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on the
	Sony Computing Support Web site at
	http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

VAIO Computer

System Reference

Manual

This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your computer's hardware. This document is available on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

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Contents Vaio MX Computer User Guide Page Contents Troubleshooting System, ApplicationIndex Welcome Vaio MX Computer User Guide Locating Controls and Connectors Front Panel OverviewDVD-RW drive MiniDisc driveLCD display screen Play buttonPower button and indicator light MagicGate Memory Stick media access indicator lightMuting button PC Card slotBack Panel Overview Mouse portKeyboard port Ethernet portPrinter port Serial portMonitor port Audio Out jackRemote Control Overview Remote ControlPower button Cancel buttonDVD button TV/VIDEO buttonVolume buttons Video Rec Mode buttonPlay Mode button Channel buttonsAdditional System Capabilities To Use Memory Stick Media SlotInserting a Memory Stick media Opening the lower front panelRemoving a Memory Stick media Locking the Memory Stick MediaTo Use PC Card Slot Inserting a PC cardRemoving a PC card Inserting a PC cardVaio MX Computer User Guide Changing the Settings of the S Keys Shortcut KeysSetting the Internal Timer To select the timer’s launch applicationTo set up the timer start To Change the Sony Software Window Design Changing the window designVaio MX Computer User Guide Overview of Preinstalled Software Vaio AV ApplicationsMovieShaker Using PhotoCapture DigitalPrint SoftwareDigitalPrint main browser window PhotoCapture window Enter Photo Folder Name dialog boxCapture Pictures from Video window PhotoCapture editing windowUsing PhotoCollection PhotoCollection windowUsing PhotoDecor Printer and Paper selection windowPhotoDecor-New PhotoDecor window Using PhotoAlbum PhotoAlbum New Album windowUsing LabelMaker Label New Label windowDesign Edit window Connecting a digital video camcorder DVgate SoftwareTo use DVgate software with a digital video camcorder Installing the DVgate plug-in for Adobe Premiere software To install the DVgate plug-inTo use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape DVgate Software MovieShaker Software Creating movies with MovieShaker softwareMovieShaker main window To use the Shake feature To import images and sound clipsShake tray window To add effects to a scene or a clip Effect tray window Effect button selectedTo add text effects to a scene or clip Effects Tray Text button selectedTo save a movie Export windowUsing ImageStation online service with MovieShaker software ImageStation Login windowTo upload MovieShaker files Image Uploader window PictureGear Software Managing your picturesPictureGear main window Creating a photo album PIctureGear Album Maker dialog boxCustom Album dialog box Custom album Completed dialog boxSmart Capture Software Smart Capture main windowUsing Still Mode Mode indicator Help buttonMode dial Capture button Options button Image windowEffect Settings window Still Image Options windowTo capture a picture in Still mode To manage pictures in Still modeStill Viewer window Using Net Movie Mode Recording Options windowTo capture a movie in Net Movie mode Movie Player windowUsing ImageStation with Smart Capture software To manage your movie in Net Movie modeTo upload with Movie Player To upload with Still ViewerVaio MX Computer User Guide Using VisualFlow software VisualFlow SoftwareVisualFlow main window Vaio MX Computer User Guide Hard Disk Drive Partition Defragmenting your hard disk driveConnecting an i.LINK IEEE1394 device Link IEEE1394 CompatibilitySystem, Application and Driver Recovery CDs To Use the System Recovery CDsFull restore with format Using the System Recovery CDsTo Use the Application Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDsTo Use the Driver Recovery CD Reinstalling device drivers with the Driver Recovery CDTopics Topic My computer does not startTopic My computer or software application stopped responding Topics Topic My optical drive tray does not open Topic I cannot play a DVD or CDTopic I cannot play a MiniDisc Topic I cannot play a DVD Topic How do I change the video resolution of my display? Topic Why is there no sound in any application?Topic My modem connection is slow Topic My modem does not work Topic My microphone is too sensitive to background noise Topic My mouse needs to be set up for left-hand use Topic My microphone does not workTopic My mouse does not work Topic Why is my system running slowly? Topic How do I install a printer?Topic My keyboard does not work Topic I cannot find the Windows taskbarTo contact Sony for technical support Power source Disposal of the lithium battery Handling the computer systemMoisture condensation Upgrading the computer systemHandling a CRT display Handling an LCD displayUsing the hard disk drive Handling floppy disksHandling CD or DVD media Cleaning CD or DVD media Cleaning MiniDisc mediaProtecting MiniDisc media contents Handling MiniDisc mediaDVDit! for Vaio Sonic Solutions For Answers to Your Software QuestionsPC-Cillin 2000 Trend Micro, Inc Sony Service Center Web site Phone SONY-PC Hours Days a week, 24 hours a dayResources Index Drcd 62 DVD Index Vaio MX Computer User Guide Index Page