Sony PCV-W10 OWNERS RECORD

VAIO Computer User Guide

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Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge. Subscriptions to online service

providers may require a fee and credit card information. Financial services may require prior

arrangements with participating financial institutions.

Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain

software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to U.S. customers

only.

Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, MovieShaker, DVgate, Handycam, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick

logo, SonicStage, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of

Sony.

Intel and Celeron are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation. Microsoft,

Windows, the Windows logo and Windows XP are trademarks or registered trademarks of the

Microsoft Corporation. PS/2 is a registered trademark of the IBM Corporation.

All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an international program that

promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The program backs

the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy

consumption. It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. The

targeted products are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers.

Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations. ENERGY STAR is a U .S.

registered trademark of the Environmental Protection Agency.

OWNER’S RECORD

The model number and serial number are located on the back of your Sony VAIO® computer. Record

the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in a secure location. Refer to the

model and serial numbers when you call your Sony Service Center.

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation

has determined that this product meets the ENERGY

STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

Model Number: PCV-W10

Serial Number:

Contents

Main Page Contents Page Page Page Page About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition Defragmenting your hard disk drive i.LINK Compatibility Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) device VAIO Action SetupO Action Setup Changing the settings of the S keys Page Changing The Sony Software Window Design Changing the window design Using The Memory Stick Media Slotk Media Slot Page Page Using The PC Card Slot Page Page Page Using The System Recovery CD(s) System recovery options Using the System Recovery CD(s) Page Using The Application Recovery CD(s)pplication Recovery CD(s) Reinstalling software applications Reinstalling device drivers Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) Page Page Page About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Why did my computer or software application stop responding? Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? I cannot find the Windows taskbar. Why is my system running slowly? About Using The Optical Disc Drivehe Optical Disc Drive Why doesnt my optical drive tray open? Why cant I play a DVD or CD media? Why isnt my DVD playing properly? Why doesn't my optical drive (CD-RW/DVD) record to CD-RW media? About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? How do I use headphones while my speakers are connected? About The Modem Why is my modem connection slow? How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing? Why doesnt my modem work properly? About Using A Microphone Why doesnt my microphone work properly? Why is my microphone so sensitive to background noise? About The Mouse And Keyboard To use an optical mouse (USB) To use a standard mouse (USB) Why doesnt my mouse work properly? How do I set up my mouse for left-hand use? About Using Peripheral DevicesPeripheral Devices How do I install a printer? Why doesnt my connected printer function when the computer resumes from a power saving mode? Page Page About The Power Source About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery About Handling The Computer System dling The Computer System About moisture condensation About the hard disk drive About The LCD Screen (Built-in Display) About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk MediaFloppy Disk Media Page Page Immediate Help And Support Page Software Help And Support Page Page Contacting Sony For Help And Support Page NOTICE OWNERS RECORD Safety Information and Caution Page Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity FCC Part 68 Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada) DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE AVIS DE LINDUSTRIE CANADA End-User License Agreement For Sony Software GRANT OF LICENSE This License grants the following rights: DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS, RESTRICTIONS, RIGHTS, AND LIMITATIONS Page HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES PROHIBITION ON EXPORT U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS End-User License Agreement For Sony Software EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY ON SONY SOFTWARE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Page Index A B C D I K L M O T