Sony VAIO Viao PictureBook Computer Bedienungsanleitung

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101About the Software on Your ComputerYour VAIO® computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This sect

VAIO® Computer User Guide102Software OverviewYour computer may not be supplied with all of the software listed below, depending on the configuration

Software Overview103DigitalPrintSony Electronics Inc.This image management software makes it fun and easy to edit, import, and organize your digital p

VAIO® Computer User Guide104PC-Cillin® 2000Trend Micro, Inc.PC-Cillin provides portable, easy-to-use, real-time antivirus security at your computer’

Software Overview105Sony ScreenBlast™ Sound Forge® (On selected models)Sony Pictures Digital EntertainmentSony ScreenBlast™ Sound Forge® software enab

VAIO® Computer User Guide106WordPerfect Office 2002 StandardCorel Corp.WordPerfect® Office 2002 Standard software includes all the applications you

DVgate application notes107DVgate application notesDigital video capturesIf your system displays the message, “Failed to record to DV deck, please che

VAIO® Computer User Guide108To defragment a partition❑ Click Start on the Windows® taskbar.❑ Click Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then cli

Software Support Information109Software Support InformationAdobe® Acrobat® Reader® (Adobe Systems, Inc.)Adobe® Photoshop® Elements Trial VersionAmeric

11Using Your VAIO PictureBook ComputerThis section describes the following aspects of your new computer:❑ Using the Keyboard❑ Using the MOTION EYE Cam

VAIO® Computer User Guide110Quicken® (Intuit Inc.)QuickTime® (Apple Computer Inc.)RealPlayer (Real Networks, Inc.)Sony Applications (Sony Electronic

Software Support Information111Windows® Operating System (Microsoft Corp.)WinDVD® (InterVideo, Inc.)WordPerfect® Office 2002 Standard (Corel Corp.)Son

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37Using the Recovery CDsThis section provides you with details on your Sony Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs.❑ Application and System Reco

VAIO® C1 Picturebook® Computer Quick Start38Application and System Recovery CDsYour computer comes with the following Application Recovery and System

Using Your Recovery CDs39Using Your Recovery CDsThe following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities. Usi

VAIO® C1 Picturebook® Computer Quick Start40To reinstall device drivers using the Application Recovery CD(s)1 Turn on your computer. If your computer

Using Your Recovery CDs41Using the System Recovery CD(s)The System Recovery CD(s) enables you to format your hard disk drive and restores all original

VAIO® C1 Picturebook® Computer Quick Start42To use the System Recovery CD(s)Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files. A blue screen

Using Your Recovery CDs43After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD(s), you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD(s) a

VAIO® Computer User Guide12Using the KeyboardYour keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but your computer keyboard has additional keys that pe

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121TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions,

VAIO® Computer User Guide122Troubleshooting Your ComputerMy computer does not start.❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and tha

Troubleshooting Your Computer1235 Select Yes and press Enter.6 Select Exit (Save Changes), and then press Enter. The message “Save configuration chang

VAIO® Computer User Guide124My computer stops responding or does not shut down.It is best to shut down your computer using the Turn Off Computer com

Troubleshooting Your Computer125The sound of my computer’s fan is too loud.Use the PowerPanel™ utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting

VAIO® Computer User Guide126Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenMy LCD screen is blank.❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that i

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Pointing Device127Troubleshooting the Mouse and Pointing DeviceMy mouse does not work.❑ If you are using an external mou

VAIO® Computer User Guide128❑ If you cannot restart your computer as described in the step above, press and hold the power button for at least four

Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices129Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral DevicesMy floppy disk drive icon doesn’t app

Using the Keyboard13Functions of the keyboard keysKey DescriptionNumeric keypad area Contains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use the numeric

VAIO® Computer User Guide1302 Select the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button. The Device Manager window appears.3 Double-click the

Troubleshooting i.LINK devices131Troubleshooting i.LINK devicesI cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i.LINK cable.1

VAIO® Computer User Guide132Troubleshooting SoftwareMy software program stops responding or crashes.Contact the software publisher or designated pro

Troubleshooting Software133What software do I use for CD-R/CD-RW software functions?Sony recommends using the preinstalled SonicStage software’s Recor

VAIO® Computer User Guide134Troubleshooting the ModemMy modem does not work.❑ Check that the telephone cable is plugged into the line jack. See “Con

Troubleshooting Audio135Troubleshooting AudioMy speakers have no sound.❑ If the built-in speakers are turned off, press the Fn+F3 keys to turn on the

VAIO® Computer User Guide1361 Right-click the CPU icon on the bottom right of the taskbar, and click “Edit/create profiles. The Profile editor windo

Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media137Troubleshooting Memory Stick MediaI cannot open image files.❑ If the Sony MemoryStick dialog box does not appear

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51Getting HelpSony provides you with several support resources to answer questions about your VAIO® computer or the preinstalled software. Refer to th

VAIO® Computer User Guide14Combinations and functions with the Windows keyOperator keys (Shift, Ctrl, Alt keys)Several keys are always used with at

VAIO® C1 Picturebook® Computer Quick Start524 VAIO Support AgentYou can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and selecting Help and Support. Usin

141IndexAAbout This Computer tab 79AC power setting 82addinghardware 43memory 93peripherals 43printers 68adjustingbrightness 17volume 17Alt key 14Appl

VAIO® Computer User Guide142floppy disk drive 46i.LINK device 62i.LINK optical disc drive 53microphone 69monitor 65multiple telephone lines 40networ

Index143Num Lock 16Scroll Lock 16Insert key 13, 14insertingCD or DVD discs 50floppy disks into drive 46installinghardware 43memory 34peripherals 43JJo

VAIO® Computer User Guide144PDA 75peripheral devicestroubleshooting 129Personal Digital Assistant 75pointing devicereplacing the cover 25troubleshoo

Index145troubleshootingaudio 135drives, PC Cards, and peripheral devices 129general 121LCD screen 126Memory Stick media 137modem 134mouse and pointing

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Using the Keyboard15Indicators + F Displays the Search window to find a file or folder. This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start men

VAIO® Computer User Guide16Indicator lightsCombinations and functions with the Fn keyLight On OffMemory Stick®Data is read from or written to the Me

Using the Keyboard17Combinations/Feature FunctionsFn+ (ESC)StandbyPuts the system into Standby mode, a power management state. To return the system t

VAIO® Computer User Guide18Fn+ only/ (F8)Control AV OutToggles between LCD-only and dual LCD/TV display modes.Select one display at a time to pla

Using the MOTION EYE Camera19Using the MOTION EYE CameraYour computer includes a built-in MOTION EYE™ camera. You can use the camera to shoot still im

VAIO® Computer User Guide2Using Power Saving Modes... 37Normal mode...

VAIO® Computer User Guide205 Adjust the focusing ring.6 Half-press the CAPTURE button on the computer. The image remains still for a few seconds. To

Using the MOTION EYE Camera21If you turn the lens toward you, Smart Capture Premium goes into mirror mode. You can use the mirror mode to take a still

VAIO® Computer User Guide223 Click the Image tab and drag the slider to the left or the right. The level settings increase as the slider is moved to

Using the MOTION EYE Camera23 Notes on using the MOTION EYE camera❑ Do not touch the camera lens, as dirt may accumulate and degrade picture quality.❑

VAIO® Computer User Guide24Using the Pointing DeviceThe pointing device on the keyboard enables you to point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on

Using the Pointing Device25To replace the pointing device coverYou can take off the pointing device cover and replace it with the additional cover sup

VAIO® Computer User Guide26Using the Jog Dial ControlYour computer is equipped with a Jog Dial™ Control and Jog Dial Navigator software, which enabl

Using the Jog Dial Control27Using the Indicate WindowTo scroll through applications, folders, and documents on your computer, you must first select a

VAIO® Computer User Guide28Selecting a modeTo select the Scroll mode 1 Click SCROLL on the Indicate Window.2 Click the Launcher button. The Jog Dial

Using the Jog Dial Control29Selecting a menu itemTo select a menu item in either Scroll or Application mode1 Rotate the Jog Dial™ Control until the me

3Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive...53To connect an i.LINK optical disc drive...53To disconnect an i.LINK

VAIO® Computer User Guide30For more information about Jog Dial Navigator, right-click the Jog Dial Navigator icon on the taskbar, and click Help.

Using Memory Stick Media31Using Memory Stick MediaThis new compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a f

VAIO® Computer User Guide32To insert a Memory Stick media1 Insert with the arrow facing toward the Memory Stick® media slot and the label facing up.

Using Memory Stick Media33Notes on using Memory Stick media❑ When the media’s write-protect tab is set to LOCK, data cannot be recorded or erased.❑ Be

VAIO® Computer User Guide34Using PC CardsYour computer includes a PC Card slot. PC Cards enable you to connect portable external devices, such as an

Using PC Cards35To remove a PC CardIf your computer is turned on, follow these instructions. If your computer is turned off skip to step number 5.1 Cl

VAIO® Computer User Guide36Notes on PC Cards❑ For some PC Cards, if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate power

Using Power Saving Modes37Using Power Saving ModesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of power man

VAIO® Computer User Guide382 Press the power button to return to normal mode.Notes on power saving modes❑ When returning from Hibernate mode (by pre

Connecting a Telephone Cable39Connecting a Telephone Cable You need to connect a telephone cable (not supplied) to take advantage of online services a

VAIO® Computer User Guide4Connecting External Speakers ... 74To connect external speakers ...

VAIO® Computer User Guide40Plugging in Telephone Cable✍ Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telepho

Connecting to a Local Area Network41Connecting to a Local Area NetworkYou can connect your computer to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX-type Local Area Network

VAIO® Computer User Guide421 Click Start, select My Computer, and click My Network Places under the Other Places header.2 Click “Add a network place

43Connecting Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your computer by connecting a variety of peripherals, as discussed in the following sectio

VAIO® Computer User Guide44Connecting the Port ReplicatorYour computer is supplied with a port replicator to enable you to connect additional device

Connecting the Port Replicator45✍ Retail videos played back on a DVD player or VCR and videos received via a digital CS tuner contain copyright protec

VAIO® Computer User Guide46Connecting a Floppy Disk DriveYou can connect an optional floppy disk drive to the USB port on your computer.To connect

Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive47To remove a floppy disk❑ When you finish using the floppy disk, wait until the LED indicator light turns off, and then

VAIO® Computer User Guide48To carry the floppy disk driveFold the floppy disk cable into the compartment on the right side.Notes on handling floppy

Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive49Connecting a PC Card Bus DriveYou can use an optional PC Card Bus drive with your computer. Some PC Card Bus drives dr

5Installing a Memory Module...97Confirming Added Memory Capacity...99About the Software on Your

VAIO® Computer User Guide50To insert a disc1 Press the Eject button. The disc tray slides out.2 Place the disc in the tray with the label side facin

Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive514 Close the tray by pushing it in gently. The Busy indicator on the drive flashes while your computer is reading data

VAIO® Computer User Guide52❑ Do not drop or bend the disc.❑ Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your discs. Adhesive labels may come off while t

Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive53Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc DriveYou can use the supplied i.LINK®* optical disc drive with your compute

VAIO® Computer User Guide543 Insert the straight-shaped, two-prong plug of the VAIO® Computer Peripheral Cable into both the computer’s i.LINK port

Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive551 Close all applications that use the i.LINK optical disc drive, and wait for the drive's BUSY indicator

VAIO® Computer User Guide56To play an audio CDTo play an audio CD, make sure the audio function is turned on. To do this, complete the following pro

Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive57❑ Do not touch the surface of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause reading erro

VAIO® Computer User Guide58Notes on using i.LINK optical disc drives❑ You can use the supplied Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs with an

Connecting a USB Mouse59Connecting a USB MouseYou can connect an optional USB mouse, such as the Sony PCGA-UMS1 series, to your computer. To connect a

VAIO® Computer User Guide6Troubleshooting the LCD Screen ... 126My LCD screen is blank. ...

VAIO® Computer User Guide60Connecting VAIO ComputersConnecting with i.LINKThe preinstalled Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system enables you to us

Connecting VAIO Computers614 Repeat steps 1 to 3 on the second computer. 5 Reboot both computers to install these settings. 6 Connect one end of the i

VAIO® Computer User Guide62Connecting an i.LINK DeviceYour VAIO® computer includes an i.LINK®* S400 (IEEE 1394) port, which you can use to connect a

Connecting an i.LINK Device63Notes on connecting an i.LINK device❑ Only the i.LINK / DV In/Out port on the digital video camera is i.LINK-compatible

VAIO® Computer User Guide64❑ The i.LINK® features available may vary depending on the software applications you use. See the documentation supplied

Connecting an External Display65Connecting an External DisplayYou can connect an external display to your VAIO® C1 PictureBook Computer. For example,

VAIO® Computer User Guide66To connect a projectorYou can use a projector, such as the Sony LCD Projector, as an external display.1 Connect the port

Connecting an External Display67 To connect a TVUse the supplied AV cable to connect your TV monitor to your computer.1 Connect the port replicator to

VAIO® Computer User Guide68Connecting a USB PrinterYou can connect a Windows® compatible printer to your computer to print documents.To connect a pr

Connecting an External Microphone69Connecting an External MicrophoneYou can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone.To conn

7drive” appears, and the software does not start...132I cannot use the DVgate software. ...132My computer

VAIO® Computer User Guide701 Double-click on the Windows® taskbar. The Volume Control window appears. 2 From the Options menu, click Properties. T

Connecting an External Microphone71To adjust the volume when playing, double-click in the task tray located in the bottom right corner of the Deskto

VAIO® Computer User Guide72To set the microphone to echo1 From the Start menu, select Control Panel. 2 Double-click YAMAHA DS-XG.3 Select the Echo t

Connecting an External Microphone73Line Adjust the audio equipment sound volume.CD Audio Adjust the digital sound volume of CD of the optional optical

VAIO® Computer User Guide74Connecting External SpeakersYou can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers.To connect

Expanding Your Computer’s Capabilities75Expanding Your Computer’s CapabilitiesThe following peripheral devices can be connected to your computer, to e

VAIO® Computer User Guide76The Wireless LAN PC CardThe Wireless LAN PC Card, which comes with the Wireless LAN Access Point, can be purchased separa

77Customizing Your VAIO ComputerYou can customize the settings of your computer. The following sections briefly describe how to change your computer’s

VAIO® Computer User Guide78Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup ScreenTo display the Sony Notebook Setup screen:1 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar,

Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen79Sony Notebook Setup tabsTab DescriptionAbout This Computer Display system information, including memory cap

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VAIO® Computer User Guide80Controlling Power ManagementThe PowerPanel™ utility allows you to control the power management of your computer and provi

Controlling Power Management81To customize power management settings1 Right-click the CPU: Performance Profile: AC Power icon on the Windows taskbar

VAIO® Computer User Guide82Icon DescriptionMaximum PerformanceProvides the best system performance while still conserving power.Maximum Battery Life

Controlling Power Management83Power Management commandsPowerPanel™ also provides power management commands that you can use to activate specific power

VAIO® Computer User Guide84Conserving battery powerWhen using the computer with a battery, the LCD display and the hard disk drive can be set to swi

Displaying Battery Information85Displaying Battery InformationYou can display information for the battery on your computer. The following sections bri

VAIO® Computer User Guide86Battery icon descriptionsDisplaying detailed battery informationDouble-click the battery icon on the task tray to display

Displaying Battery Information87Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm systemYou can customize the Battery Information toolbar to suit

VAIO® Computer User Guide88Selecting the Display ModeThis computer uses the ATI video controller. You can select which display is used when the comp

Selecting the Display Mode89Changing the window design of Sony softwareTo change the window design1 Click the Start button, then select Control Panel.

9WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. This user guide provides de

VAIO® Computer User Guide906 To try another selection, click << or >> and then click OK to close the UI Design Selector. ✍ This feature

Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option91Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option (Windows® XP Pro only) After you have ini

VAIO® Computer User Guide92To Change Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date FormatsYou can change the system’s number, currency, time and date formats to

93Adding MemoryIn the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer. See the VAIO® Computer Specification

VAIO® Computer User Guide94Precautions and ProceduresThe procedures described below assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with

Removing a Memory Module95Removing a Memory Module1 Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices. 2 Disconnect the power cord and all cables from

VAIO® Computer User Guide966 Close the cover panel and replace the fastening screw.Removing a Memory Module

Installing a Memory Module97Installing a Memory Module1 Perform steps 1 through 4 as described in the “Removing a Memory Module” section.2 Touch a met

VAIO® Computer User Guide985 Close the cover panel and replace the fastening screw.Installing a Memory ModuleDo not touch any part of the motherboar

Confirming Added Memory Capacity99Confirming Added Memory Capacity1 Turn on the computer.2 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs,