Getting Help | Sony XAV-C1 specs

Getting Help

Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in the following sequence:

1	VAIO C1	Contains a complete list of the items that ship with
	PictureBook	your computer, product specifications, software
	Computer Read	support information, and the most up-to-date
	Me First	information on using your computer.
	Me First

2	VAIO C1	Explains how to use your C1 PictureBook Computer
	PictureBook	and connect peripheral devices.
	Computer User
	Guide

3Online User Guide

This electronic document contains additional information on the preinstalled software titles. You can access this guide from the Windows Start menu by selecting Programs/VAIO Documentation.

4Manuals and online help files that may accompany your preinstalled software

Most of the manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive as online help files. You can access the online help files from the Help menu in the specific application. A printed manual is available for some applications.

5Knowledge Database

Provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport

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Sony XAV-C1 manual Getting Help

Contents

Vaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Owner’s Record Safety Information Declaration of Conformity Regulatory Information FCC Part Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Telephone Consumer Protection Act United States Industry Canada Notice Avis DE L’INDUSTRIE Canada Page Contents Vaio PictureBook Notebook User Guide Connecting Peripheral Devices Contents Using the Smart Utilities Xii Welcome Vaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Ergonomic Considerations Welcome Page Front Locating the Controls and Connectors Left Monitor connector Bottom Using Your C1 PictureBook ComputerRight To remove the AC adapter Connecting a Power SourceUsing the AC Adapter To insert the battery pack Using Battery Power Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning To remove the battery pack Starting Your C1 PictureBook Computer Shutting Down Your C1 PictureBook Computer Registering Windows Registering Your Computer Key Description Using the Keyboard Using Your C1 PictureBook Computer Combination Function Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Light Off IndicatorsIndicator Function Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations/Functions Feature Action Description Using the Pointing Device Pointing device cover supplied To insert a diskette Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo connect the floppy disk drive Vaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide To remove a diskette To insert a PC card Using PC Cards PC card To remove a PC card To use infrared communication with another computer Using Infrared Communication DevicesTo use infrared communication with a digital still camera Infrared port Degrees To activate System Suspend mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal Mode System Suspend Mode To activate System Hibernation mode System Hibernation ModePage Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line To connect a printer Connecting a PrinterConnecting Peripheral Devices To connect a computer display Connecting an External Display To select a display Connecting Peripheral Devices To remove the VGA adapterTo connect a projector To connect an external mouse Connecting an External USB Mouse To connect the CD-ROM drive Connecting the CD-ROM Drive To insert a CD-ROM Gently press on the CD-ROM drive lid until it clicks shut To connect a digital video camera recorder Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Vaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Tab Descriptions Icon Description Controlling Power ManagementPower Management Profiles Customizing Your C1 PictureBook Computer Vaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Icon Description Power Management Commands Customizing Your C1 PictureBook Computer Icon Description To activate PowerPanel To activate BatteryScope Displaying Battery InformationActivating BatteryScope To customize the BatteryScope toolbar and alarm system Battery Icon DescriptionsDisplaying Detailed Battery Information Battery icon Battery status To use the PPK Setup screen Using the internal timer Using the Programmable Power Key with Other Keys Display mode Function Selecting the Display Mode Selecting dual display mode Using the Dual Display Function Customizing the virtual desktop Setting the colors and resolution for each displayReleasing the dual display setting Using the scroll/zoom function Changing the Pointing Device settingsUsing the Press-select function Adjusting the pointing device sensitivityPage Capturing a still image Using Smart Capture Capture button To close Still Viewer Using the Smart UtilitiesTo exit Smart Capture Attached still image Capturing a video clip Vaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide To end Movie Player To play back captured video clipsTo end Smart Capture Vaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Using the Smart Utilities Vaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide To record your voice Using Smart WriteTo insert an image Using Smart Publisher To create a voice memo Using Smart Label To import images using the camera Getting Help Vaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide My computer won’t start TroubleshootingGetting Help Pointer moves across the screen on its own My LCD does not display anything Cannot play a CD-ROM My computer locks upMy software program locks up or crashes Movements of the displayed images are awkward not smooth My modem does not work When I press Fn+F3, I see the message Sound DisabledMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette My speaker has no sound Cannot use DV devices and messages appear on the screen My modem connection is slowMy mouse does not work Image in the viewfinder of Smart Capture is grainy My PC card is not workingGame images or video images are not clear Smart Write and Smart Label do not start Getting Help Images captured with the camera are not clearCamera does not show any images Using the System Recovery CDs Using the System and Application Recovery CDsPage To use the Application Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDs On Handling the LCD Screen On the Power Source On Handling On Installation On Handling CD-ROMs On Moisture CondensationOn Upgrading the System On Handling Diskettes On Using Batteries Vaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide On Cleaning CD-ROMs On Maintenance Page C1 PictureBook Computer Warranty Limited Warranty Statement Vaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Garantie Restreinte Limited Warranty Statement Vaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Battery Limited Warranty Page Index Setup screen 43 starting 12 troubleshooting Index Keyboard 16-18,20 Navigation keys Connecting Network Power setting USB