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Getting help

Sony VAIO Desktop User Guide

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When I double-click an application icon, a message such as 'You must insert the application CD into your drive' appears and the software does not start

❑Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD-ROM. Insert the disc and try starting the program again.

❑Make sure you place the disc in the tray with the label side facing upwards.

The recording and reading speed of DVD+/-RWs is slow

Generally, the speed of a DVD+/-RW is slower than that of a CD/DVD-ROM, CD-R or DVD+/-R. The speed can also vary depending on the type of format.

Contents

Page Read this first Notice Trademarks ENERGY STAR® Environmental information Safety information Warnings Connectivity ❑Never install modem or telephone wiring during a severe lightning storm ❑Be cautious when installing or modifying telephone lines ❑Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Optical disc drive Regulatory information Disposing of the internal memory backup battery Welcome Documentation pack Printed documentation Online documentation Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs 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 Page Page 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 TV function Copyright protection Starting to use Giga Pocket To connect terrestrial or cable TV to your computer, proceed as follows: of the computer Plug the other end in the TV wall socket type of cable supplied with the external device S-Videooutput as this will result in higher quality video Using the remote control Page Page Page Page Using the optical mouse Using the DVD drives What (re)writable DVD formats can I use What (re)writable CD formats can I use Writing CDs and DVDs Playing DVDs Connecting a TV (page 63) Go to Control Panel Click Appearance and Themes and then Display Display Properties 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 OpenMG Copyright protection the permission of the person who created the work Compatible devices Write-protectinga Memory Stick™ Inserting a Memory Stick™ Removing a Memory Stick™ Using PC Cards Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Using power saving modes Using Standby mode Using Hibernate mode To activate Hibernate mode manually, use one of these two methods: Save your work From the Start menu on the Windows® taskbar, select Turn Off Computer Turn Off Computer <Shift Connecting peripheral devices Notes on connecting Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices Connecting an external display Device Settings Select Output Device Connecting a projector Connecting a TV 1Go to Control Panel 2Click Appearance and Themes Display Select Secondary Display under Full Screen Device Connecting an external microphone Connecting a printer Connecting a USB printer Connecting an i.LINK™ device Connecting a digital video camera recorder Connecting two VAIO computers Connecting to a network Click Properties 6 Under Device Usage, select Use this device (enable) , select Click OK to close the Properties window The Ethernet connection is now enabled Getting help Sony's support options Sony documentation Other sources of information Troubleshooting About the computer and software <F10 Save and Exit Save configuration changes and exit now <Delete Task Manager My computer locks up Applications End Task Restart Alternatively, press <Alt>+<F4> to get to the Turn off computer screen If this still fails, proceed as follows: 1If possible, save any unsaved work 2Press <Alt>+<F4 The Turn off computer box appears box appears About Giga Pocket About the display Screen resolution About discs and floppy disks I cannot play a DVD ❑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 volume settings under Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices Page About sound About the modem About peripherals Buttons Switch primary and secondary buttons 2Under Printer Tasks, click Add a printer Add Printer Wizard Finish Printer Tasks Set printer properties Sony 3Select I/O Device Configuration, then press the <Enter> key Parallel Port Mode About digital video captures and DVgate About i.LINK™ devices Upgrading your VAIO computer Opening the side cover Inserting a PCI add-onboard expansion slot, as shown: 8Replace the side cover as described in Closing the side cover (page 101) Upgrading memory Page Adding / replacing a memory module Locate the notch on the bottom edge of the memory module automatically, as shown: 8Reinstall any add-oncards or components you removed 9Replace the side cover as described in Closing the side cover (page 101) 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 LCD screens On handling floppy disks On handling compact discs On handling Memory Sticks™ Page Glossary