Sony PCV-MXS20 Bedienungsanleitung

VAIO® MX Computer User GuidePCV-MXS20

VAIO MX Computer User Guide10Back Panel OverviewThe back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. The back pan

Back Panel Overview115 Printer portConnection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner.6 i.LINK 6-pin port (IEEE1394)Connection for a compa

VAIO MX Computer User Guide12Remote Control OverviewThe functions of the VAIO® MX Computer can be controlled using the remote control (supplied). The

Remote Control Overview131 Power buttonPress to turn the computer on or off.2 DVD buttonPress to control a DVD player. 3 TV/VIDEO buttonPress to start

VAIO MX Computer User Guide146ContinuedDirection (center) buttonPress in the arrow directions to locate desired content, such as a song or Video Capsu

Remote Control Overview158ContinuedAudio Select buttonPress to select audio mode.EQ buttonPress to adjust your equalizer.Angle buttonSee the Media Bar

VAIO MX Computer User Guide16Additional System CapabilitiesTo use the Memory Stick media slotYour VAIO® MX computer is designed to support the Sony Ma

Additional System Capabilities173 If the media does not insert easily, remove it from the slot and verify that it is not upside-down or backwards. Car

VAIO MX Computer User Guide18To use PC card slotYour computer has a card bus PC card slot that supports Type I or Type II PC (PCMCIA) cards. You do no

Additional System Capabilities194 When the message “Safe to Remove Hardware” appears, push the PC card Eject button on the front panel of the system u

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21VAIO Action SetupVAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your VAIO® keyboard's Shortcut keys (S keys) and your computer's internal time

VAIO MX Computer User Guide226 The Confirmation Application Name window appears. Click Next.7 You may now type a new name and description, if desired.

To Change the Sony Software Window Design23To Change the Sony Software Window DesignYou can select from different window designs for your Sony softwar

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25VAIO AV ApplicationsYour VAIO® computer has a preinstalled collection of audio and video (AV) applications that make it easy to use advanced multime

VAIO MX Computer User Guide26Overview of Preinstalled Software DigitalPrintSony Electronics Inc.This image management software makes it fun and easy t

Overview of Preinstalled Software27Smart CaptureSony Electronics Inc.Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e-mail. Smart Capt

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DigitalPrint Software29DigitalPrint SoftwareDigitalPrint is designed to creatively manage your digital pictures. With its easy-to-use features, you ca

3ContentsWelcome...5Locating Controls And Connectors ...7Fr

VAIO MX Computer User Guide302 Click the camera icon to open the Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box. You can enter a name for a new folder or click Se

DigitalPrint Software313 Click Capture to capture still images. You can preview a thumbnail version of your pictures in the selection view window.4 Se

VAIO MX Computer User Guide32Using PhotoCollectionYou can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using your computer and home printer.1 Clic

DigitalPrint Software336 Click Print All to print all pages, or click “Print the selected page only” to print a specific page of photos.Using PhotoDec

VAIO MX Computer User Guide342 Select the desired folder. From the thumbnail view, click to select the pictures you want to decorate. The PhotoDecor e

DigitalPrint Software352 Click Create New Album. The Select Photo window appears.3 Select the photos you want to include in your album from the availa

VAIO MX Computer User Guide362 Click an icon to select a media type. A new window opens.3 Click the paper layout icon. The Select Design window appear

DVgate Software37DVgate SoftwareConnecting a digital video camcorderTurn off the power to your digital video camcorder before connecting it to your co

VAIO MX Computer User Guide38To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape❑ Do not use DVgate™ software when the connected digital video device i

MovieShaker Software39MovieShaker SoftwareMovieShaker™ software can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any previous knowledge of film

VAIO MX Computer User Guide4Configuring Your VAIO Computer...63Hard Disk Drive Partition ... 63i.LINK (I

VAIO MX Computer User Guide40Creating movies with MovieShaker softwareUsing your imported clips, you can create a short movie using the Shake feature.

MovieShaker Software41Using the Shake feature1 Click the Shake tab. The Shake tray appears2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shake pattern tray

VAIO MX Computer User Guide42Adding effects to a scene or a clip1 Double-click or drag the desired clip or scene to move it to the Story Board tray.2

MovieShaker Software43Adding text effects to a scene or clip1 Double-click or drag the clip or scene to move it to the Story Board tray.2 Click the Te

VAIO MX Computer User Guide44Saving a movie1 Verify that the movie or clips you want to save are located on the Story Board tray. 2 Click the Export b

MovieShaker Software45Using ImageStation online service with MovieShaker softwareImageStationSM is an online service that allows you to store your pic

VAIO MX Computer User Guide466 When the ImageStation application on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your files are uploaded to the We

PictureGear Software47PictureGear SoftwarePictureGear™ software is a digital image management application that allows you to view all the images store

VAIO MX Computer User Guide48Creating a photo album1 Click the Folder tab in the main window and browse to locate your pictures.2 Select the pictures

PictureGear Software496 Click the “Customize the design” button to add pictures, frames, text, and effects.7 Click Save to designate the location wher

5WelcomeThank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. The i

VAIO MX Computer User Guide50Smart CaptureSmart Capture is a Sony application that manages the i.LINK® connection between your computer and a compatib

Smart Capture51The Smart Capture main window opens with a blue screen image, indicating that there is no data input from a digital camera or camcorder

VAIO MX Computer User Guide525 Click the Options button to view the available options for your still image capture. The Still Image Options window app

Smart Capture53To capture a picture in Still mode1 Use your digital camera or camcorder to locate the image you want to capture. When you see the desi

VAIO MX Computer User Guide54Using Net Movie Mode1 From the Start button in the Windows taskbar, select All Programs, select Smart Capture, and then c

Smart Capture55❑ Destination — Select a file destination for your movies when recording video clips.❑ Capture Button — Set the characteristics of the

VAIO MX Computer User Guide563 You can review your movie from the Movie Player window by using the play, pause, and stop buttons. Click the arrows or

Smart Capture57Using ImageStation with Smart Capture softwareImageStationSM is an online service that allows you to store your pictures and movies on

VAIO MX Computer User Guide58To upload with Still Viewer1 Click the Upload button in Still Viewer. The ImageStation Login window appears. 2 For first-

VisualFlow Software59VisualFlow SoftwareVisualFlow™ software is a Sony state-of-the-art multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® med

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VAIO MX Computer User Guide604 Click an icon in the Sort section on the main toolbar to select a sorting method.5 Placing your cursor on the left end

Additional Software Information61Additional Software InformationVAIO Edit ComponentsVAIO® Edit Components is a software plug-in for Adobe® Premiere® t

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63Configuring Your VAIO ComputerHard Disk Drive PartitionTo maintain optimum system performance, you should defragment your computer’s D partition reg

VAIO MX Computer User Guide64i.LINK (IEEE1394) CompatibilityYour VAIO computer may include either 4-pin or 6-pin, or both types, of i.LINK ports.A 6-p

i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility65Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device1 Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device a

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67System, Application,And Driver Recovery CDsSystem Recovery CD(s)Sony Electronics Inc.The System Recovery CD utility enables you to restore the opera

VAIO MX Computer User Guide68To Use the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and restores all the original s

To Use the System Recovery CD(s)69Using the System Recovery CD(s)Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files. A blue screen appears dur

7Locating Controls And ConnectorsFront Panel OverviewThe front panel of your VAIO® MX computer enables access to the optical drive, MiniDisc drive, Me

VAIO MX Computer User Guide70To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual software app

To Use the Driver Recovery CD71To Use the Driver Recovery CDThe Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and repair soft

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73TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions,

VAIO MX Computer User Guide74My computer or software application stopped responding.You can try to locate and close the software application that has

Troubleshooting752 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on the right side

VAIO MX Computer User Guide76I cannot play a DVD.If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player application, it may be that the re

Troubleshooting77I cannot play a DVD or CD.❑ After inserting your optical disc, wait a few seconds for it to be detected before trying to access it.❑

VAIO MX Computer User Guide78Why is my computer operating improperly after downloading the CD-burning feature of RealJukebox® software?Sony does not g

Troubleshooting792 Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click “Adjust the system volume.”3 From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by

VAIO MX Computer User Guide81 DVD-RW driveReads data from DVD or CD media. Writes data to a DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, or CD-RW media.2 MiniDisc drivePlays

VAIO MX Computer User Guide80My modem does not work.Your modem may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. If your modem is not functioning p

Troubleshooting81How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing?1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel.2 Click Print

VAIO MX Computer User Guide82My mouse does not work.❑ Check that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port.❑ Save and close all open applicati

Troubleshooting83I cannot find the Windows® taskbar.The Windows taskbar may be hidden or minimized. ❑ Use the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by poin

VAIO MX Computer User Guide84❑ If your printer has a USB, IEEE1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information or update

Notes on Use85Notes on UseThe power source❑ Your computer operates on 100–120 V AC 50/60 Hz only. ❑ Plug all the power cords for your computer and its

VAIO MX Computer User Guide86Disposal of the lithium batteryDispose of the lithium battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of lithium batteries

Notes on Use87❑ The computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception. Should this occur, relocate the co

VAIO MX Computer User Guide88❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, add-on cards, and other components. Follow the upgrading procedur

Notes on Use89❑ Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen. This is not a malfunction. When the compu

Locating Controls And Connectors913 DVD-RW eject buttonEjects a disc from the DVD-RW drive.14 MiniDisc media eject buttonEjects a MiniDisc media from

VAIO MX Computer User Guide90Handling MiniDisc media❑ Attach the labels supplied with MiniDisc media, in the designated location.❑ Do not break open t

Support Resources91Support ResourcesCheck these sources for answers to your questions about your computer or the preinstalled software:VA I O ® Q u i

VAIO MX Computer User Guide92Sony Fax-on-Demand This service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions. You can use this automated service

93IndexAAC Input port 11adding additional hardwareprecaution 85adjusting voltage settings 85air circulation 86Audio In jack 11Audio Out jack 11audio p

VAIO MX Computer User Guide94DDigitalPrint software 29LabelMaker 35PhotoAlbum 34PhotoCapture 29PhotoCollection 32PhotoDecor 33disconnecting power cord

Index95installing additional hardwareprecaution 85interference 87Internal Timer 22setting application launch 22start setting 22JJog Dial 59Kkeyboard 8

VAIO MX Computer User Guide96printerinstallation 83Printer port 11problems with 81Rradio interference 87recover applications 73recover drivers 73Remot

Index97voltage settings 85Volume control buttons 9Wwindow design 23Windows taskbarlocating 83