Contents
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Read this first
Notice
Trademarks
ENERGY STAR®
Environmental information
Safety information
Warnings
❑Magnets
❑Magnetic bracelets
Audio/video
Connectivity
❑Never install modem or telephone wiring during a severe lightning storm
Regulatory information
Disposing of batteries
Welcome
Documentation pack
Printed documentation
Online documentation
Using partitioned drives
VAIO-Link
Customer Service Guide
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 connectors
Starting your computer
Shutting down your computer
Using the keyboard
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Combinations and functions with the Windows® key
Combinations and functions with the <Fn> key
Indicators
Using the shortcut keys
Setting up the monitor
Connecting the monitor
Using the mouse
Using the CD and DVD drives
Writing CD/DVDs
Playing DVDs
Using the floppy disk drive
Inserting a floppy disk
Removing a floppy disk
Using the modem
Expansion capabilities
Using the Memory Stick™
Why Memory Stick™
Generic Memory Stick™
MagicGate Memory Stick™
❑the logo printed on it
❑and a protruding dot located on the back
MagicGate
SonicStage
Compatible devices
Audio:
Other:
Write-protectinga Memory Stick™
Inserting a Memory Stick™
Removing a Memory Stick™
Using the Net MD drive (depending on your model*)
Volume level when playing a MiniDisc
Inserting a MiniDisc
Removing a MiniDisc
Using power saving modes
Using Standby mode
To activate Standby mode manually, use one of these two methods:
Use the Standby button:
Press the Standby
button at the top of the keyboard
The computer goes into Standby mode, indicated by the umber light
Using Hibernate mode
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Connecting peripheral devices
Connecting an external display
Connecting a projector
Connecting a TV
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
Software Guide
About the software
Other sources of information
Troubleshooting
About the computer and software
<F1
<F2
Press <F1> to continue, <F2> to enter setup
<F2
Exit
<Delete
Task Manager
Shut Down
Turn Off
Adding memory
If your computer locks up while playing a
My computer or software program is not responding
To end the application that has stopped responding, proceed as follows:
1Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete
If you have not changed the default settings, you will enter the Task Manager
Windows® locks up during shutdown
To search Windows® Help for troubleshooting information, proceed as follows:
1From the Start menu, select Help and support
2Click Fixing a problem
3Use the browse and search functions to find a solution
About the display
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2Click Appearance and Themes, then Taskbar and Start Menu
Taskbar and Start Menu Properties
Screen Resolution
About CDs and floppy disks
I cannot play a DVD-ROM
❑If you see the video but cannot hear sound, check all of the following:
❑Make sure the mute setting is off in your DVD player software
Check the master volume setting in the
Volume Control
3Select Properties
Recordings
Desktop CD/DVD recording
About sound
About the modem
About peripherals
2Under 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
About i.LINK™ devices
Sharing
Upgrading your VAIO computer
Opening the side cover
5Position the main unit so the back panel is facing you
7Lift the side cover away from the unit and set it aside
Inserting a PCI add-onboard
Adding memory
Installing a new memory module
5Locate the notch on the bottom edge of the memory module (1)
8Reinstall the power supply and any add-oncards or components you removed
9Reinstall the power supply by following these steps:
❑Replace the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis
10Replace the side cover as described in Closing the side cover (page 78)
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 the LCD screen (if applicable)
On handling floppy disks
On handling compact discs
On handling Memory Sticks™
Glossary