Sony VAIO MX PCV-MXS10, User Manual

Page 1: ...ations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO MX computer Your new high performance multimedia computer combines state of the art computer functionality with the latest audio video and information technology features Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...s The VAIO MX computer is an integrated system that gives you a wide range of functions such as Audio playback and recording options Video viewing and recording features Television playback capabilities Page 2 ...

Page 3: ...erform several audio functions Use the MiniDisc drive to play music from your favorite MiniDisc record to a MiniDisc media integrate seamlessly with the other installed audio devices using MiniDisc media and SonicStage Premium software Page 3 ...

Page 4: ...nology enables secure high speed music data transfers that also support the MagicGate copyright protection technology Using Net MD you can record copyright protected music from the Internet or audio CDs to your own MiniDisc and audio CD media Page 4 ...

Page 5: ... DVD RW and CD R CD RW media and plays your favorite DVDs and CDs This drive also functions as the ideal solution for making backups and archiving data with the ability to store up to 4 7 GB of data on a single DVD R DVD RW media You can store up to 700MB of data on a single CD R CD RW media Save your personal movies videos and still images to share with family and friends Page 5 ...

Page 6: ... and media You can record from the built in equipment such as the FM tuner or optical disc drive and from external analog and digital audio devices such as portable audio devices SonicStage Premium software also includes several standard jukebox features including a Music Visualizer audio CD burning component and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning your audio playback Page 6 ...

Page 7: ...iga Pocket Personal Video Recorder is an interactive collection of audio video hardware and software The unique and versatile Giga Pocket features provide a wide array of television video viewing recording and playback capabilities Page 7 ...

Page 8: ...ieShaker VisualFlow and Media Bar DVD Player These software applications make it easy to use advanced multimedia techniques to develop your personal audio and video creations Using the i LINK ports you can capture view and share both still and video images then catalog everything for fast easy storage and retrieval Page 8 ...

Page 9: ...generation of digital storage media is smaller than a stick of gum Easily deliver information from one Memory Stick media equipped electronic device to another so you can transfer images sounds data and text between cameras computers and more Page 9 ...

Page 10: ...ains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC ...

Page 11: ...ve palm rest converts to a keyboard cover for a sleek look when your keyboard is not in use There are four programmable keys on the keyboard that enable you to launch your favorite applications with the push of a button Page 11 ...

Page 12: ...eo quality Take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software with the Sony high fidelity audio system high powered 3 D graphics and Sony Tuned MPEG digital video playback Page 12 ...

Page 13: ... for you to use right out of the box Communications You have the choice of a variety of popular online services to browse the Internet access e mail send faxes and much more Exceptional performance Your computer includes an Intel processor a 10Base T 100Base TX Fast Ethernet interface and a V 90 data fax modem 1 1 Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions ISP support and go...

Page 14: ...Unpacking Your Computer Computer and basic accessories Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories Page 14 ...

Page 15: ...unctions of the VAIO MX computer and accessories SonicStage Premium software application and Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder equipment and software applications This guide also provides information about the Internet Electronic Program Guide iEPG service You can use this new Internet based Sony technology to locate record and set up timer recordings of your favorite TV programs Safety Informat...

Page 16: ...or are erased System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased Application Recovery CD s Enables you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased Driver Recovery CD Enables you to restore device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased Page 16 ...

Page 17: ...Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end user license agreement Other Packet containing special product offers Page 17 ...

Page 18: ... the mouse at the same level as the keyboard Hold the mouse with a relaxed hand and use your whole arm to move it Take breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the mouse or a joystick may strain muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more c...

Page 19: ...Locating Controls and Connectors Page 19 ...

Page 20: ...ible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as an optical or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required op...

Page 21: ... 8 Power button and indicator light Turns the computer on and off The indicator light is blue when the computer is on and amber when the computer is in Stand by mode 9 PC Card slot A PC card also called a PCMCIA card can be installed using this slot to increase the functions of your system 10 Headphone jack Connection for headphones 11 Microphone jack Connection for a microphone 12 i LINK 4 pin po...

Page 22: ...buttons Increases or decreases the volume 20 MagicGate Memory Stick media slot Reads and writes data to and from a MagicGate Memory Stick media 21 MagicGate Memory Stick media access indicator light The indicator light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use 22 Universal Serial Bus USB port Connection for a compatible USB device Note For your convenience your computer includes USB and ...

Page 23: ...tions operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as an optical or hard disk drive confirm their operating sys...

Page 24: ...tion for a standard CRT display 9 DVI LCD Monitor port Connection for an LCD display 10 Audio Out jack Connection for an audio cable supplied Video S video Out port Connection for a video cable adapter supplied or an S video cable optional 11 Audio In jack Connection for an audio cable supplied Video S video In port Connection for a video cable adapter supplied or an S video cable optional 12 FM a...

Page 25: ... L Connection for an audio device 17 Line OUT jacks R L Connection for an audio device 18 Stereo Speaker terminals R L Connection for the supplied stereo speakers to the computer 19 Telephone cable jack Connection for a phone cable to the computer 20 Modem line jack Connection for a modem supplied cable to the wall jack Page 25 ...

Page 26: ...t Giga Pocket functions and DVD CD ROM player Remote Control 1 Power button Press to turn on the computer 2 DVD button Press to control a DVD player 3 TV VIDEO button Press to start or stop Giga Video Recorder Giga Video Recorder is a feature of the Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder system 4 Channel number buttons Press to select specific channels Press the ENTER button to activate channel selec...

Page 27: ... Press to control the M drive on the computer CD button Press to control the CD ROM drive on the computer MD button Press to control the MiniDisc drive on the computer MS button Press to control the Memory Stick media slot on the computer Video button Press to control video playback DVD button Press to control DVD playback 6 Cancel button Press to close a error message dialog box The window return...

Page 28: ...Press to raise or lower the volume Muting button Press to turn off the sound Press again to restore the sound Channel buttons Press to manually browse available channels 7 Display button Press to display information TV input button Press to select the input source including a television tuner or external input MX Display button Press to view the LCD display on the computer Monitor button Press to ...

Page 29: ...icStage Premium software in Simple mode view Press again to return to full screen view Play Mode button Press to select Play mode Audio Select button Press to select audio mode EQ button Press to adjust your equalizer Angle button See the DVD player software instructions for more information Subtitle button See the DVD player software instructions for more information Title button See the DVD play...

Page 30: ... insert easily remove it from the slot and verify that it is not upside down or backwards Carefully reinsert the Memory Stick media but do not force it into the slot Caution Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the media access indicator light is on The media or its data may become damaged Removing a Memory Stick media A small portion of the Memory Stick media remains extended when it is ins...

Page 31: ...d on your Memory Stick media When you slide the write protect tab to the LOCK position your Memory Stick media is write protected You cannot delete copy or save information on the media while the write protect tab in the LOCK position When you slide the tab to the un LOCK position you can write to or modify your Memory Stick media s contents Locking the Memory Stick Media Page 31 ...

Page 32: ...efully reinsert the PC card but do not force it into the slot Removing a PC card 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows task tray 2 Click to select the name of the card that you want to eject and click Stop The Stop a Hardware Device window appears 3 Click OK 4 When the message Safe to Remove Hardware appears push the PC card Eject button on the front panel of the system uni...

Page 33: ...Setting Up Your VAIO Computer Your computer has many new and exciting features This section contains information on setting up your computer and peripheral devices Page 33 ...

Page 34: ...To Set Up Your Computer This section illustrates how to set up your computer and peripheral equipment Page 34 ...

Page 35: ...f necessary plug the display cable into the rear of the display Connecting a display Caution Do not attempt to connect a CRT and an LCD display to your computer at the same time Your VAIO MX computer does not support the simultaneous use of two different types of monitors Page 35 ...

Page 36: ...display cable into the DVI monitor port 2 If necessary plug the display cable into the rear of the display Connecting a DVI display Note Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency Page 36 ...

Page 37: ...eakers to the computer 3 Press and hold the red tab on the upper left side speaker terminal located on your computer s back panel 4 Using the same speaker wire insert the other lead into the upper left side speaker terminal Release the red tab and gently pull on the wire to set the lead firmly 5 Repeat the above steps to connect the left speaker to the computer To connect the speaker cables to the...

Page 38: ...3 Repeat the above steps to connect the second speaker wire to the other speaker Page 38 ...

Page 39: ...Connecting the keyboard and mouse 1 Plug the keyboard cable into the Keyboard port on the back of the computer 2 Plug the mouse cable into the Mouse port Connecting the keyboard and mouse Page 39 ...

Page 40: ...e into the wall jack Connecting the phone and modem cables Caution Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel Connect only 10Base T and 100Base TX cables to the Ethernet port Using other cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current overload and can cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the port For help on connecting to a ne...

Page 41: ...Connecting the power cords 1 Plug the power cord into the back of the computer 2 Plug both the display and power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip Connecting the power cords Page 41 ...

Page 42: ...Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power Note When you start your system for the first time your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that asks you to restart your computer Please respond to this request immediately To turn on your computer Page 42 ...

Page 43: ...t problems you may be having with your computer Limited warranty Protect your investment See the Warranty Card for more details Note You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the unit Follow the on screen instructions to complete the registration process If you are not able to register your computer during the first session you are provided with additional registration ...

Page 44: ...t to Accessories point to Communications and then click New Connection Wizard The Location Information window appears Location Information window 3 Enter in your information as requested Click OK The Phone and Modem Options window appears Phone and Modem Options window 4 Click to select your dialing location and then click OK The New Connection Wizard appears New Connection Wizard window Page 44 ...

Page 45: ...5 Follow the onscreen instructions to finish setting up your Internet connection Page 45 ...

Page 46: ...r Internet connection if applicable Leave the Windows operating system running Before you set your computer in Stand by mode Save your work Close all open applications End your Internet session if applicable Leave the Windows operating system running Caution The preinstalled Agere Systems Win Modem does not support the Wake On Ring WOR feature of the Microsoft Windows XP operating system For optim...

Page 47: ...s the power button on the remote control To set the computer to enter Stand by mode automatically 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar click Control Panel then select the category Performance and Maintenance The Performance and Maintenance dialog box appears 2 Click the Power Options Control Panel icon The Power Options Properties dialog box appears 3 Select the Power Schemes tab Choose an option ...

Page 48: ...sume from Stand by mode Press the space bar on your keyboard Briefly press the power button on your computer Press the Stand by key on the upper right corner of the keyboard Briefly press the power button on the remote control Page 48 ...

Page 49: ...rnate Mode System hibernate mode enables your computer to store everything in its memory to the hard disk drive before shutting down When you bring the system out of hibernation mode it returns to the previous state Page 49 ...

Page 50: ...ptions Control Panel icon The Power Options Properties dialog box appears 3 In the section Settings for Home Office Desk default Power scheme select the Power Schemes tab 4 Click the System hibernate drop down list and select the period of inactivity before your computer goes into hibernate mode 5 Select the Hibernate tab and verify that Hibernate is enabled with a check mark in the Enable hiberna...

Page 51: ... Down Your Computer When you are ready to stop using your computer for an extended period of time shut down the system Caution To avoid loss of data do not use the Power switch to turn off the computer Page 51 ...

Page 52: ... the power indicator light turns off 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer Note If you plan to turn off your computer for a short period of time you may want to use Stand by mode instead About the Power switch If your system stops responding press and hold the Power switch for more than four seconds to force your system to shut down You may need to repeat this procedure if y...

Page 53: ...VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your VAIO keyboard s Shortcut keys S Keys Page 53 ...

Page 54: ...en click VAIO Action Setup Note You can also double click the VAIO Action Setup icon located in the Windows taskbar to launch VAIO Action Setup 3 Click the S Key you want to change 4 From the Select Application dialog box click the option for the desired type of function The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the right Note You can drag an application to place it into the list bo...

Page 55: ...s taskbar and select All Programs 2 Select VAIO Action Setup then click VAIO Action Setup Note You can also double click the VAIO Action Setup icon located in the Windows taskbar to launch VAIO Action Setup 3 Select the Timer tab on the left side of the VAIO Action Setup window 4 From the Time Setting tab click the Time Schedule Setting icon button 5 Follow the Select Application wizard instructio...

Page 56: ...el Options 3 Click UI Design Selector 4 Click or and select the desired design 5 Click Apply 6 The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window 7 To try another selection click or then click Apply 8 When you have made your selection click OK The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays Note ...

Page 57: ...Configuring Your VAIO Computer Page 57 ...

Page 58: ...efragmenting your hard disk drive If you encounter frame dropping while recording digital video onto your hard disk drive defragmentation may be necessary 1 Deactivate your screen saver and close other open applications if applicable 2 Click Start in the Windows Taskbar and select All Programs 3 Point to Accessories point to System Tools and then select Disk Defragmenter The Disk Defragment dialog...

Page 59: ... the connected device if the device is equipped with a 6 pin connector supply 10V to 12V A 4 pin i LINK port cannot supply power to a connected device Caution The total power supplied by the 6 pin i LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts The following Sony i LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for use with your computer VMC IL4415 VMC IL4435 VMC IL4615 VMC IL4635 VMC IL6615 and VMC IL6635 ...

Page 60: ...alled system hardware The Device Manager dialog box appears 5 Click the unfold button in the Network Adapters category to reveal all installed network devices Select Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC 6 From menu bar select Action and then click Properties 7 Select Use this device enable 8 Click OK 9 Close the Device Manager dialog box 10 Close System Properties dialog box 11 Close Perfo...

Page 61: ...tware on Your Computer Your VAIO computer is ready to help you work play learn and communicate as soon as you turn it on This section provides an overview of the software titles preinstalled on your computer Page 61 ...

Page 62: ... multiple images in multiple sizes on a single sheet of paper PhotoPrinter Pro offers a wide selection of templates including landscape portrait free style mixed sizes custom templates and more The application includes enhancement tools and special effects for improving photos while giving you the ability to add text to any image With PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro you can create business cards handouts ca...

Page 63: ... context sensitive options for important actions from formatting to error correction Task panes consolidate important tasks into a single integrated view enabling you to conduct searches launch and format documents and view the contents of your Clipboard from one location Microsoft Outlook Express Microsoft Corp This messaging tool that takes your e mail and newsgroup communications to new heights...

Page 64: ...or computer digital audio video and network convergence SonicStage Premium Sony Electronics Inc SonicStage Premium is a special jukebox application that supports high quality digital audio playback and recording Recording from external analog and digital audio devices such as CD players and MiniDisc players is also supported SonicStage Premium includes several standard jukebox features including a...

Page 65: ...e erased It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc The Application Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual applications Use it to restore corrupted or erased files Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual device drivers Use it to res...

Page 66: ...ou experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive Note Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall individual applications When you use the System Recovery CD s you are prompted to complete the Windows registration process Page 66 ...

Page 67: ...hen restores all the original software applications Caution You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have created since you started to use your computer You must reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it Page 67 ...

Page 68: ...follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Note Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs If you have more than one System Recovery CD insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the next CD s once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes to complete Aft...

Page 69: ...riencing with your computer or specific application You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive Note If you need to reinstall all of the software that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD s You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD utility If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD s visit http www sony com pcsupport ...

Page 70: ...ication Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Note Your system may include one or more Application Recovery CDs If you have more than one Application Recovery CD insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery utility You may be prompted to insert the next CD s depending on the softwa...

Page 71: ...pted or are erased You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer peripheral hardware or software application Note If you need to reinstall all of the software applications that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD s You must be in Windows to run the Driver Recovery CD utility Page 71 ...

Page 72: ...Properties dialog box appears 5 From the Hardware tab click Device Manager 6 Click to select the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation The unknown device s is identified by a yellow question mark 7 From the Action menu click Uninstall This removes the device driver from your system Click OK Repeat for each device driver as necessary 8 Restart your computer Click Start ...

Page 73: ...hooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support Page 73 ...

Page 74: ... possible 2 Press the Alt F4 keys The Turn Off Computer window appears 3 Click the Restart button If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds may result in the loss of data from files that are currently open If the software application continues to stop responding or causes your computer t...

Page 75: ...ome off while the CD media is in use in your optical drive s and may cause damage to the unit I 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 Verify that the disc is in the tray with the label side facing up Install your optical drive software according to the manufacturer s instructions If your drive reads some DVD or...

Page 76: ... CD into your drive appears and the software does not start Some software applications require specific files that are located on the application s CD ROM Insert the disc and try starting the program again Check to make sure you inserted the CD ROM with the label side facing up Why doesn t my optical drive DVD RW or CD RW record at the highest speed If you are having difficulty formatting DVD RW C...

Page 77: ...at your phone line is free from line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems For optimum performance verify that your ISP point of presence POP phone number is compliant with V 90 standards If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP check that they are not experiencing technical p...

Page 78: ...crophone volume level by moving the slider bar down 7 Close the Recording Control dialog box and then close the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window My mouse does not work Check that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port Save and close all open applications Turn off your computer wait approximately 10 seconds and then restart your computer There may be dust or dirt inside the mou...

Page 79: ...rmation or updates that may be required for proper installation Check the printer manufacturer s Web site for the latest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with installation Some printers do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems To install your printer follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Clic...

Page 80: ...To contact Sony for technical support For further technical assistance call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or access the Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Page 80 ...

Page 81: ...Notes on Use Page 81 ...

Page 82: ...ge to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss The power control button on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power To remove power from the system you must turn off the computer and then unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet or power strip Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Do not operate the sy...

Page 83: ...earest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries The lithium battery may explode if mistreated Do not disassemble it or dispose of it in fire Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery Using a type of battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk o...

Page 84: ...down your computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may resu...

Page 85: ...ught directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least an hour before turning on your computer If any problem occurs unplug your computer and contact your Sony Service Center Page 85 ...

Page 86: ... so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add on cards and other components Follow the procedures described in the online manual Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Computer only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity fo...

Page 87: ...slots on the display Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The image disappears after a period of time You can use a screen saver to prevent ...

Page 88: ...w temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The image disappears after a period of time You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The screen becomes warm durin...

Page 89: ...mputer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock Do not move the computer during operation Do not subject the computer to sudden changes in temperature Do not turn off the power while the computer is accessing the hard disk drive Page 89 ...

Page 90: ...ndling floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other heat sources Page 90 ...

Page 91: ... media Do not use adhesive labels to identify the CD or DVD media The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive and damage the drive Always keep media in a safe storage or carrying case Do not place the media where it will be subject to extreme temperatures moistures and dust Page 91 ...

Page 92: ...plied with MiniDisc media in the designated location Do not break open the shutter on the case Do not place the media where it will be subject to extreme temperatures moistures and dust Always keep media in a safe storage or carrying case Page 92 ...

Page 93: ...hey may cause damage to the disc Use commercially available cleaners or anti static spray For normal cleaning of a CD or DVD media hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the CD or DVD media is badly soiled slightly moisten a soft cloth with water and wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft c...

Page 94: ...aning MiniDisc media Clean the MiniDisc case using a soft dry cloth Do not use solvents such as benzine as they may cause damage to the disc Use commercially available cleaners or anti static spray Page 94 ...

Page 95: ...Protecting MiniDisc media contents Slide open the tab located on the side of the MiniDisc This protects the media contents from being over written Slide the tab closed to resume recording Page 95 ...

Page 96: ...fax 206 628 5737 e mail techdocs adobe com hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PST America Online America Online Inc Web site http www aol com phone 800 827 6364 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc Web site s http www arcsoft com http www photoisland com phone 510 440 9901 e mail techsupport arcsoft com hours M F 8 30 AM 5 30 PM PST DVDit Sonic Solutions Web site http www ...

Page 97: ...00 555 4688 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day RecordNow DX VERITAS Software Corp Web site http support veritas com RealPlayer RealJukebox RealNetworks Inc Web site http service real com rjoptions html e mail http service real com help call html Sony Applications Sony Electronics Inc Web site Online Support http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 1 hours 7 days a week 24 hours...

Page 98: ...rt from 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase WordPerfect Corel Corporation Web site http www corel com support product_specific wp9 htm phone 716 871 23251 hours M F 8 30 AM 7 30 PM CT 1 Support from 1 716 871 2325 is fee based The on line support is free of charge Page 98 ...

Page 99: ...Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Page 99 ...

Page 100: ...Sony Support Options 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 Page 100 ...

Page 101: ...p files from the Help menu within the specific application A printed manual may be available for some applications Knowledge Database This 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 on the Sony Computing Supp...

Page 102: ...f your VAIO MX computer This section describes how to upgrade your computer and perform basic maintenance For more information on upgrading your Sony computer see the computer System Reference Manual You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Page 102 ...

Page 103: ...ves add on cards and other components Follow the procedures described here only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity for example cellophane wrappers Ground yourself by maintaining continuous contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Alwa...

Page 104: ...stration 4 Locate the release tabs on the edge of the side panel Press and hold the tabs while sliding the panel towards you 5 When the side panel releases lift it up and away from the unit Removing the Side Panel Caution If you remove the side panel immediately after you shut down your computer the components may be too hot to touch Wait until the internal parts of the system unit cool down befor...

Page 105: ...to expand the functionality of your system For detailed information on installing add on cards see the System Reference Manual You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Caution Observe the proper safety precautions when you install add on cards to your Sony computer See Upgrading the computer system Page 105 ...

Page 106: ... side and remove the side panel See Removing the side panel 4 Locate the memory module s you wish to remove If necessary remove any cables add on boards or other components to access the DIMM slots 5 Push down on the latches located on each side of the module to release it from the slot 6 Grasp one edge of the DIMM and lift it out carefully Store the module in a static free bag Removing Installing...

Page 107: ...own evenly against the upper corners of the DIMM The end latches snap into position to hold the module in place 10 Reinstall any components or add on cards you removed Caution To avoid damaging the DIMM slot move the end latches slightly outward to relieve pressure The module clicks into place 11 Reinstall the power supply by following these steps Rotate the power supply to its original position a...

Page 108: ...d information on replacing the lithium battery see the System Reference Manual You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Caution There is danger of the battery exploding if it is replaced incorrectly Replace the battery only with a CR2032 type lithium battery For instructions on proper disposal of lithium batteries see Disp...

Page 109: ...ty precautions when you upgrade your Sony computer See Upgrading the computer system Installing an additional hard disk drive 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices 3 Gently place the unit on its side and remove the side panel See Removing the side panel 4 Configure the jumpers on the new drive as a slave...

Page 110: ...ient the connector so that pin 1 on the red side of the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of the new drive 13 Connect the second power connector to the new drive See the instructions that came with your drive Replacing the drive holder 14 Replace the side panel See Replacing the side panel 15 Reconnect the power to your computer To identify additional hard disk space When you initialize the new h...

Page 111: ...with red marking and from the shortcut menu select Initialize Disk 6 Click on the Unallocated area of the drive and then right click to display the shortcut menu 7 Select New Partition The New Partition wizard appears 8 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process Windows XP recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTSF file format Page 111 ...

Page 112: ...ssis frame The side panel should lie flat against the chassis with approximately 3 8 inch of clearance between the front edge of the side panel and the front of the chassis 2 Press the side panel firmly against the unit and slide it forward until the panel snaps into place Replacing the side panel Page 112 ...