Sony XAV-C1 manual My LCD does not display anything, Pointer moves across the screen on its own

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VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide

1Turn off the computer.

2Remove the floppy disk drive, PC card, and any other peripheral devices from the computer.

3Turn the computer on again.

4Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS setup menu screen appears.

5Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.

6Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key. The message “Load default configuration now?” appears.

7Check that [Yes] is selected, then press the Enter key.

8Press the arrow keys to select Exit (Save Changes) and then press the Enter key. The message “Save configuration changes and exit now?” appears.

9Check that [Yes] is selected, then press the Enter key. The computer restarts.

My LCD does not display anything

❑Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer is on.

❑Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and that it is charged.

❑The computer may be in LCD (Video) Standby mode. Press any key to activate the display.

❑The video output may be directed to an external display. Press Fn+F7 until video output appears on the LCD.

The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly

Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image. See the manual supplied with your display for more information.

The pointer moves across the screen on its own

This is called a “drift” and is not a malfunction. The pointer stabilizes if you do not touch the pointing device for a few seconds.

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Contents Vaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Safety Information Owner’s RecordRegulatory Information Declaration of ConformityFCC Part Telephone Consumer Protection Act United States Telephone Consumer Guidelines CanadaIndustry Canada Notice Avis DE L’INDUSTRIE Canada Page Contents Connecting Peripheral Devices Vaio PictureBook Notebook User GuideUsing the Smart Utilities ContentsXii Welcome Ergonomic Considerations Vaio C1 PictureBook Computer User GuideWelcome Page Locating the Controls and Connectors FrontMonitor connector LeftBottom Using Your C1 PictureBook ComputerRight To remove the AC adapter Connecting a Power SourceUsing the AC Adapter Using Battery Power To insert the battery packBattery Indicator Light Status Meaning To remove the battery pack Starting Your C1 PictureBook Computer Shutting Down Your C1 PictureBook Computer Registering Windows Registering Your Computer Using the Keyboard Key DescriptionUsing Your C1 PictureBook Computer Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Combination FunctionLight Off IndicatorsIndicator Function Combinations/Functions Feature Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeyUsing the Pointing Device Action DescriptionPointing device cover supplied To insert a diskette Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo connect the floppy disk drive Vaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide To remove a diskette Using PC Cards To insert a PC cardPC card To remove a PC card To use infrared communication with another computer Using Infrared Communication DevicesTo use infrared communication with a digital still camera Infrared port Degrees System Suspend Mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal Mode To activate System Suspend modeSystem Hibernation Mode To activate System Hibernation modePage Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line To connect a printer Connecting a PrinterConnecting Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display To connect a computer displayTo select a display Connecting Peripheral Devices To remove the VGA adapterTo connect a projector Connecting an External USB Mouse To connect an external mouseConnecting the CD-ROM Drive To connect the CD-ROM driveTo insert a CD-ROM Gently press on the CD-ROM drive lid until it clicks shut Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder To connect a digital video camera recorderDisplaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen To display the Sony Notebook Setup screenVaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Tab Descriptions Customizing Your C1 PictureBook Computer Controlling Power ManagementPower Management Profiles Icon DescriptionPower Management Commands Vaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Icon DescriptionTo activate PowerPanel Customizing Your C1 PictureBook Computer Icon DescriptionTo activate BatteryScope Displaying Battery InformationActivating BatteryScope Battery icon Battery status Battery Icon DescriptionsDisplaying Detailed Battery Information To customize the BatteryScope toolbar and alarm systemTo use the PPK Setup screen Using the Programmable Power Key with Other Keys Using the internal timerSelecting the Display Mode Display mode FunctionUsing the Dual Display Function Selecting dual display modeCustomizing the virtual desktop Setting the colors and resolution for each displayReleasing the dual display setting Adjusting the pointing device sensitivity Changing the Pointing Device settingsUsing the Press-select function Using the scroll/zoom functionPage Using Smart Capture Capturing a still imageCapture button To close Still Viewer Using the Smart UtilitiesTo exit Smart Capture Attached still image Capturing a video clip Vaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide To end Movie Player To play back captured video clipsTo end Smart Capture Vaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Using the Smart Utilities Vaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide To record your voice Using Smart WriteTo insert an image Using Smart Publisher Using Smart Label To create a voice memoTo import images using the camera Getting Help Vaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide My computer won’t start TroubleshootingGetting Help My LCD does not display anything Pointer moves across the screen on its ownMovements of the displayed images are awkward not smooth My computer locks upMy software program locks up or crashes Cannot play a CD-ROMMy speaker has no sound When I press Fn+F3, I see the message Sound DisabledMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette My modem does not workCannot use DV devices and messages appear on the screen My modem connection is slowMy mouse does not work Image in the viewfinder of Smart Capture is grainy My PC card is not workingGame images or video images are not clear Smart Write and Smart Label do not start Getting Help Images captured with the camera are not clearCamera does not show any images Using the System and Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDsPage Using the Application Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CDsOn the Power Source On Handling the LCD ScreenOn Installation On HandlingOn Handling Diskettes On Moisture CondensationOn Upgrading the System On Handling CD-ROMsVaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide On Cleaning CD-ROMs On Using BatteriesOn Maintenance Page Limited Warranty Statement C1 PictureBook Computer WarrantyVaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Limited Warranty Statement Garantie RestreinteVaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Battery Limited Warranty Page Index Setup screen 43 starting 12 troubleshooting Keyboard 16-18,20 Navigation keys Connecting Network IndexPower setting USB