Sony PCV-LX1 5

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Sony VAIO Desktop User Guide

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	magnetic bracelets
Audio/video
	Audio and picture distortion may occur if this equipment is positioned in close proximity to any
	equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation.
Connectivity
	To disconnect your VAIO desktop completely from the mains voltage, unplug the power cable.
	Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible.
Optical disc
	The use of the optical instruments supplied with your VAIO desktop can cause eye hazard. As the laser
	beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt any disassembling process. For servicing,
	refer to qualified personnel only.
	There is visible and invisible radiation when the optical disc drive is open: avoid direct exposure to the
	laser beam.

Contents

Page Read this first Notice Page Safety information Owner's record Warnings Page Regulatory information Disposing of batteries Welcome Documentation pack Printed documentation Online documentation Customizing your VAIO desktop Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs Online Help Quick Start Your Sony VAIO desktop and its accessories Ergonomic considerations Position of the keyboard and mouse Position and viewing angle of the monitor Furniture and posture Lighting Ventilation – Using your VAIO desktop Locating controls and connectors Front panel Back panel LCD overview Adjusting the viewing angle Starting your computer Shutting down your computer Registering your computer Using the keyboard Page Page Combinations and functions with the Windows® key Combinations and functions with the Fn key Indicators Using programmable power keys (PPK) Using the mouse Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROMdrive outwards. Use the hinges to secure the disc 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently Using the CD-RWfunction Using the DVD function Using PC Cards Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Page Using Memory Sticks™ Inserting a Memory Stick™ Removing a Memory Stick™ Using power saving modes Using Standby mode Using Hibernate mode open Power Options in the Control Panel open in the To activate Hibernate mode manually, use one of these two methods: Save your work Connecting peripheral devices Connecting an external display Connecting an external computer display Connecting a projector Connecting external speakers Connecting an external microphone Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) floppy disk drive Connecting a printer Connecting an i.LINK™ device Connecting a digital video camera recorder Connecting two VAIO computers Connecting to a network (LAN) Getting help Sony's support options Printed documentation supplied with your VAIO desktop Online user guides supplied with your documentation CD-ROM Other sources of information Troubleshooting About the computer and software Press <F1> to continue, <F2> to enter setup <F2 Exit <F5 Setup Defaults <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete Close Program <Ctrl <Delete End My computer or software program is not responding To end the application that has stopped responding, proceed as follows: 1 Press <Ctrl>+<Alt><Delete Not responding End Task Help 2Click Troubleshooting About the display About CDs and diskettes Compact Disc Eject Audio Mixer Device Manager Device Manager System the System Properties dialog box, click on the Device Manager tab About sound About peripherals Printers Click Add Printer Local Printer Yes Finish 2Click the Device Manager tab Refresh About digital video captures and DVgate Precautions Adding and removing memory damage performing the procedure protects the module from ESD Removing a memory module Page Adding or changing a memory module Viewing the amount of memory Other precautions On handling the hard disk On handling the LCD screen On using the power source On handling your computer Page On handling diskettes On handling compact discs On handling the Memory Stick™ Specifications Page Page Index