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Getting help

Sony VAIO Desktop User Guide

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	Getting help explains the support options available to you, and offers basic troubleshooting tips.
	Precautions provides facts and advice about using your VAIO desktop.
	Specifications lists details on your computer, drivers and accessories.
	Glossary refers to terms used in this manual.

2The Software Guide:

	About the software is a short description of the features of the software pre-installed on your
	system.
	Customizing your VAIO desktop explains how to make your system and power management
	settings.
	Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMsdescribes how to perform a system and application
	recovery.

3Consult the Online Help files of the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting.

4Refer to the Microsoft Quick Start manual for more information on Windows®.

5Go to http://www.club-vaio.sony-europe.com to find online tutorials about your favourite VAIO software.

Other sources of information

	VAIO-Link website, which you can access if you have any problems with your computer:
	http://www.vaio-link.com
	VAIO-Link Response Centre: Before contacting the VAIO-Link Response Centre, try to solve the
	problem by reading the user guides and help files supplied with the peripherals or software.
You will need to set up and configure your VAIO's internal modem before you can make use of these communication features.

Contents

Page Read this first Notice Energy Star® Environmental information - Eco info Safety information Owner's record Warnings Audio/video equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation Connectivity Never install modem or telephone wiring during a severe lightning storm Be cautious when installing or modifying telephone lines Regulatory information Disposing of batteries Welcome Documentation pack Printed documentation Online documentation 2The Software Guide: About the software Customizing your VAIO desktop Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs Your Sony VAIO desktop and its accessories Ergonomic considerations Position and viewing angle of the monitor Furniture and posture Lighting Ventilation – And finally – Using your VAIO desktop Front panel Back panel 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 the shortcut keys Using the mouse Using the CD-RWand DVD-ROMdrives Reading and writing CDs Playing DVDs Page Using the modem Using the correct phone plug Expansion capabilities Using power saving modes Using Standby mode go to Performance and Maintenance in the Control Panel and open Power Options go to in the and open To activate Standby mode manually, use one of these two methods: Using Hibernate mode Press the Standby button on the keyboard Operation returns to the same state as before Using the Memory Stick™ Why Memory Stick™ Compactness Capacity Security Versatility Reliability Generic Memory Stick™ MagicGate Memory Stick™ OpenMG/SonicStage the PC from CDs, the Internet and/or other sources and media Copyright protection the permission of the person who created the work Compatible devices Inserting a Memory Stick™ Removing a Memory Stick™ Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a projector Connecting an external microphone Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device Connecting a printer Connecting an i.LINK™ device Connecting a digital video camera recorder Connecting two VAIO computers Connecting to a network 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 Exit <F9 Get Default Values Load default configuration now Yes My computer locks up <Ctrl <Delete Task Manager Press <Alt>+<F4 The Turn off computer box appears box appears Select Restart Windows® locks up during shutdown Mouse Properties Buttons Switch primary and secondary buttons About the display About CDs and floppy disks Clean the disc with an appropriate cleaner I cannot play a DVD-ROM listed on the packaging of the disc Appearance and Themes Display - Settings to 800 x 600 using 8-bitcolour My floppy disk drive cannot write to a disk protected Check that the disk is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD-ROM Insert the disc and try starting the program again About sound About peripherals 2 Under Printer Tasks, click Add a printer Add Printer Wizard Finish 1Click on Start and then Printers and Faxes Refresh About digital video captures and DVgate Upgrading your VAIO computer Opening the side cover Position the main unit so the back panel is facing you Locate the tab on the upper right side of the rear panel Lift the side cover away from the unit and set it aside and pull it back until the side cover releases Inserting a PCI add-onboard Adding memory Page Installing a new memory module Page 11Reinstall the power supply and any add-oncards or components you removed 12Reinstall the power supply by following these steps: Replace the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis 13Replace the side cover as described in Closing the side cover (page 74) Viewing the amount of memory Closing the side cover Precautions On handling the hard disk On using the power source On handling your computer On handling floppy disks On handling compact discs On handling Memory Sticks™ Specifications Page Page Page Glossary