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Notice to Users
Safety Information and Caution
Owner’s Record
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Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
FCC Part
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of United States
Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada
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INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA
Notice to Users
AVIS L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel homologué
installations électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas
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Contents
Contents Welcome
VAIO Action Setup
Configuring your VAIO Computer
System and Application Recovery CDs
Troubleshooting
Specifications Index
Using the System Recovery CDs 33 Using the Application Recovery CDs
Welcome
Choosing an Ergonomic Location
Front Panel Overview
Front Controls PCV-J120
Front Panel Overview
1 Floppy disk drive
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Back Panel Overview
Back Controls and Connectors PCV-J120
1 PS/2 mouse connector
Back Panel Overview
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VAIO Action Setup
To change the S Key settings
Presetting i.LINK devices
To preset your i.LINK device to perform a desired function
Changing the Window Design of Sony Software
To change the window design
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Sony Digital Media Park Applications
Media Bar
DVgate
PictureGear
Importing Images and Sound Clips
Movie Shaker
Create a Movie using Shaker
Editing Clips and Scenes
Saving a Movie
Adding effects to a scene or a clip
PictureGear
Using Panorama Maker
Managing Your Pictures
Creating a Photo Album
Using a Digital Video Camera Recorder
Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder
Using DVgate
When capturing clips
When recording AVI files to tape
Using a Digital Video Camera Recorder
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Configuring your VAIO Computer
Hard Drive Partition
Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive
i.LINK IEEE1394 Compatibility
The following Sony i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for use with your computer VMC-IL4615, VMC-IL4635, VMC-IL6615, and VMC- IL6635. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripheral equipment can be purchased from your local retailer, through the Sony VAIO Direct Web site http//vaio.sonystyle.com, or by calling 1-888-315-7669 toll free
To connect an i.LINK IEEE1394 device
Enabling Ethernet
To enable the Ethernet connection
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4 Click Properties 5 Click Enable Device and then click OK
6 Click Close
The System Recovery utility options
System and Application Recovery CDs
Using the System Recovery CDs
To use the System Recovery CDs
Using the Application Recovery CDs
To use the Application Recovery CDs
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Troubleshooting
Topics
Topic My computer does not start
Topic My computer or software program stopped responding
Topic Why does Windows lock up during shutdown?
Topic My CD drive tray does not open
Topic I cannot play a CD
Topic I want to play a CD with Microsoft Windows Media Player
Topic Why doesnt my CD-RW drive record at the highest speed?
Topic How do I change the video resolution of my display?
Topic Why is there no sound in any application?
Topic My modem connection is slow
Topic My microphone does not work
Topic My modem does not work
Topic How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing?
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Topic My mouse needs to be set up for left-hand use
Topic Why is my system running slowly?
Topic My keyboard does not work
Topic I cannot find the Windows taskbar
Topic How do I enable my Ethernet interface?
Topic How do I install a printer?
To Reach Sony
Notes on Use
On the Power Source
On Disposal of the Lithium Battery
On Handling the Computer System
On Moisture Condensation
On Upgrading the System
On Handling a CRT Display
On Using the Hard Disk Drive
On Cleaning CD Media
On Handling Diskettes
On Handling CD Media
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For Answers to Your Software Questions
Sony Service Center
McAfee VirusScan Network Associates, Inc
Maintaining Your VAIO Computer PCV-J120 and the
Resources
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Resources
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Specifications
Specifications
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B battery
Index
O online
T taskbar
Windows taskbar problems viewing work surfaces
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