Sony PCV-E205 Manual de usuario

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VAIO MìcroTower User Guide□ Sony audio and video quality; D)mamic high-fidelity audio sound system, high-powered 3D graphics (AGP) and “Sony-Tuned” M

Other InformationNotes on UseOn the Power Source□ Your computer operates on 100-120 V AC 50/60 Hz for North American countries.□ The total power dra

On Handling□ Clean the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasi

□ Your computer, keyboard, and mouse consist of high-precision electronic parts. Do not drop them or bump them against other objects.□ Your Sony com

Other Information□ When removing a slot cover, be careful not to damage components on the system board or add-in cards. You may need to temporarily r

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Limited Warranty StatementThe limited warranty on your VAIO MicroTower covers parts and labor against defects in material or workmanship for a period

VAIO MìcroTower Getting StartedIf you do not qualify for on-slte warranty service or choose not to take advantage of any applicabie onsite warranty s

SpecificationsModel PCV-E201SpecificationDescriptionProcessor266 MHz CeleronHard Disk Drive4.3 GBStandard SDRAM32 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MBVideo

m£| M/O MicroTower Getting StartedSpecificationDescriptionSupplied AccessoriesSony 104-key keyboard Sony two-button mouse RJ-11 Phone Cable Power Cord

SpecificationsModel PCV-E203SpecificationDescriptionProcessor300 MHz CeleronHard Disk Drive 6.4 GBStandard SDRAM 48 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MBVide

WelcomeAbout This User GuideThis manual offers a quick introduction and reference to yourSony computer.□ Setting Up Your VAIO MicroTower shows you ho

VAIO MicroTower Getting StartedSpecification DescriptionService90 day on-site service standard. Extendible to one year from original date of purchase

Specifications HiKiModel PCV-E205SpecificationDescriptionProcessor333 MHz Pentium IIHard Disk Drive8.4 GBStandard SDRAM64 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256

VA/O M/croTower Getting StartedSpecificationDescriptionService90 day on-site service standard. Extendible to one year from original date of purchase u

Indexaccessing online support 32 add-in boards 70-71 adding additional hardware 22-29 add-in boards 70-71 precaution 94adding additional software prob

VAIO MìcroTower User Guideprecautions 95 shutting down 34,94 starting 30problems with 61 unpacking 4 upgrading 69,96 connectors 15additional component

Indexindicator lights keyboards? input devices iii setting up 13 INSERT key 86inserting diskettes into drive 91 installing additional hardware 22-29 a

VAIO MicroTower User GuidePpalmrest 13connecting IS phones 17,24 connecting 20 service precautions 96 playing CDs 62plugging in connectors 15 point (d

IndexTtaskbarproblems viewing 65 technical support 32 support options 57 television, connecting 23 text, selecting 86 To 76, 83Tool Center,using 54 tr

□ If you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations, you may want to purchase a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply). This device conta

Computer BasicsUsing the Diskette DriveMost diskettes contain a write-protect tab. The write-protect tab prevents accidental changes to a diskette. Wh

VAIO MicroTower User GuideUnpacking Your ComputerComputer and Supplied AccessoriesSystem UnitKeyboard

WelcomeManuals□ VAIO MicroTower Getting Started describes how to set up your computer, find help, upgrade your computer, and accomplish basic compute

VAIO MicroTower User GuideSoftware InformationAdobe® Acrobat® ReaderAdobe Systems IncorporatedAcrobat Reader software allows you to view, navigate, an

WelcomeCompuServe® Interactive CompuServe Interactive, Inc.CompuServe is the most comprehensive source of organized business and educational Informati

VAIO MicroTower User GuideFirst Aid® 98 CyberMedia, Inc.First Aid helps to intercept crashes, fixes startup problems for Sony pre-installed applicatio

WelcomeMicrosoft® Internet Explorer 4.0Microsoft CorporationInternet Explorer 4.0 delivers the Web the way you want it. It’s safe, easy

VAIO MicroTower User GuideMicrosoft® Works Microsoft CorporationWorks 4.5 provides users with the right set of core tools that allows the

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Notice to Users© 1998 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, In whole or in part, may not be reprod

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Setting Up Your VAIO MicroTowerYour VAIO MicroTower comes with the software titles preinstalled on your hard disk drive. Just follow these simple step

VAIO MìcroTower User Guide□ Furniture and posture—Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are f

Setting Up Your VAIO MicroTowerBack Panel OverviewThe back panel of your computer contains the connectors where you plug in supplied and optional acce

VAIO MicroTower User GuideConnecting the Sony Multimedia Computer DisplayThe Sony Multimedia Computer Display (sold separately) is anintegrated audio/

Connecting a Display, Speakers, and a MicrophoneIf you did not purchase the Sony Multimedia Computer Display, you need speakers and-a microphone to us

Connecting the Optional PalmrestYour computer is equipped with an optional palmrest that you can attach to your keyboard. Follow these steps to connec

Connecting the Keyboard and MouseFollow these steps to connect the keyboard and mouse.1 Use the purple symbol to locate the KEYBOARD connector. Plug

VAIO MicroTower User GuideConnecting the Phone Line and PhoneYou need to connect the phone line and phone to take advantage of onlineservices, the Int

Setting Up Your VAIO MicroTowerConnecting the Power CordsFollow these steps to connect the power cords.1 Plug the power cord into the connector on th

Regulatory InformationDeclaration of ConfonnityTrade Name; SONY Model No.: PCV-E20I, PCV-E203, PCV-E205 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.Address

VAIO MicroTower User GuideConnecting PeripheralsYou can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of the following peripherals.Connecting E

Connecting a Television (Audio/Video Out) *Connecting a television to your computer enables you to send audio and video from the computer to the telev

VAIO MicroTower User GuidePlug the green audio plug from the display cable into the connector on the audio splitter cable O- Then use the red symbol t

Setting Up Your VAIO MicroTower3 Plug the speaker cable into the connector on the audio splitter cableBack of TV

VAIO MicroTower User GuideConnecting a PrinterYou can connect a printer to your computer to print documents from your computer.1 Use the dark grey- s

Setting Up Your VAIO MicroTower WiMConnecting a Joystick or MIDI InstrumentYou can connect a joystick or MIDI instrument to your computer. You can als

VAIO MicroTower User GuideConnecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) DeviceYou can connect a USB device to your computer.□ Use the dark grey symbol to lo

Connecting a Digital Camera or Other Serial Peripheral You can connect other computer peripherals, such as Sony’s digital still camera, to the compute

Starting Your ComputerAfter you connect all the cables and accessories to your computer, you’re ready to turn on the computer.1 Press the power switc

Setting Up Your VAIO MicroTowerRegistering Windows®The first time you turn on your computer, you need to complete a few steps to register and configur

FCC Part 68This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. The ringer equivalence number (REN) and the FCC registration number are printed on t

VAIO MicroTower User GuideRegistering Your ComputerTake advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by regis

Setting Up Your VAIO MicroTowerUsing the Standby FunctionWhen you’re done using your computer, you can put it in standby mode rather than turn it off

VAIO MicroTower User GuideShutting Down Your ComputerWhen you’re ready to turn off your computer for an extended period oftime, use the following proc

Getting Started With VAIO SpaceVAIO Space is Sony’s original utility that organizes the preinstalled applications on your VAIO MicroTower, making it e

VAIO MicroTower User GuideVAIO Space CentersThere are five centers within VAIO Space, as follows:Center Name and Icon Contains DescriptionSoftwareCent

Getting Started With VAIO SpaceNavigating through VAIO SpaceTo go to a center within VAIO Space1 Move the mouse pointer over an icon on the VAIO Laun

VAIO MìcroTower User GuideVAIO Space ControlsButtonFunctionGoes to the previous screen or page in a sequence. Unavailable until you go to ano

Using the Software CenterTo launch the Software Center1 Move the mouse pointer over the Software Center icon on the VAIO Launcher.2 Click the text o

VAIO MicroTower User GuideUsing the Audio-Video CenterThe Audio-Video Center includes the following programs:ProgramAudioDVDDescriptionVideo Plays MP

Using the Video PlayerThe Video Player plays MPEG (.mpg), MPEG2 (.vob) and AVI (.avi) video files.To play a video file '1 Move the mouse pointer

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VAIO MicroTower User Guide Other Video Player FunctionsActionProcedureToggle the sound on and offClick the mute Bi button. (Green light indicates soun

Getting Started With VAIO SpaceTo start the Mixer1 Move the mouse pointer over the Audio-Video Center icon on the VAIO Launcher.2 Click Audio in the

VAIO MicroTower User GuideUsing the CD PlayerYou can play an audio CD at any tíme, as long as you are not currently running a program that requires th

Other CD Player FunctionsGetting Started With VAIO SpaceActionProcedureToggle the sound on and offClick the mute || button.Stop playClick 1^1 (Stop).P

VAIO MicroTower User GuideUsing the Media PlayerThe Media Player lets you play WAV, MIDI, and RMI audio files, as well as AVI and MPEG video files.To

Other Media Player FunctionsGetting Started With VAIO SpaceActionProcedureToggle the sound on and offClick the mute H button.Stop playClick IIB (Stop)

Using the DVD Player*To play a DVD1 Move the mouse pointer over the A-V Center icon on the VAIO Launcher.2 Click DVD in the VAIO Launcher. The DVD P

4»—Primary DVD Player FunctionsGetting Started With VAIO SpaceActionProcedureToggle the sound on and offClick the mute D button.Stop playClick (Stop).

VAIO MicroTower User GuideUsing the Drop-Down PanelThe drop-down panel gives you access to additional DVD features. To access the drop-down panel□ Cli

Getting Started With VAIO SpaceUsing the Right-Click MenuWhen the video window is displayed, you can access additional DVD functions using the right m

VAIO MicroTower User GuideRegistering Windows®...31Registering Your Computer...

VAIO MicroTower User GuideChanging the Default DVD Player Setup OptionsThe DVD Player Setup control panel lets you specify the settings the DVD Player

Getting Started With VAIO SpaceUsing the Online CenterTo launch the Online Center1 Move the mouse pointer over the Online Center icon on the VAIO Lau

VAIO MicroTower User GuideUsing the Tool CenterUsing Tool Center Tools1 Move the mouse pointer over the Tool Center icon on the VAIO Launcher.2 Clic

Getting Started With VAIO SpaceUsing Tool Center OptionsThe Options screen lets you customize the way VAIO Space works. To set VAIO Space options1 Mo

VAIO MicroTower User GuideUsing the Help Centeritn For a complete description of all the help options available, see "Getting Help&q

Getting HelpSony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software, c

VAIO MicroTower User Guide1 Oil Change™(Sony SOS Edition)8 SonyFax-on- DewandThis program is preinstalled on your hard disk, and is a useful companion

Getting HelpCalling SOSThe SOS application enables you to exchange information with a Sony Customer Support Representative (CSR) using your modem and

VAIO MicroTower User GuideWhen the Remote Command Security dialog box appears, select an access level by clicking one of these options:OptionDescripti

Getting HelpTroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you mayencounter when using your computer. Many problems have simplesol

ContentsUpgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO MicroTower...69Inserting an Add-in Board...70

VAIO MìcroTower User GuideMy CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive tray won't open□ Make sure the computer is turned on.□ Press the Eject button on the drive

Getting HelpWhen I double-click an application icon, a message such as "You must insertthe application CD into your CD-ROM drive" appears an

VAIO MicroTower User GuideMy modem connection is slowThe computer’s modem is a 33.6 kbps modem/14.4 kbps FAX modem with K56flex™ technology. Many fact

Getting HelpMy mouse doesn't work□ Check that the mouse is plugged into the MOUSE connector. See “Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse” on page 19

VAIO MicroTower User GuideUsing the System Recovery CDYou can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or accid

Getting HelpTo use the System Recovery CD^ You need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System Recovery CD. Make sure you ha

VAIO MicroTower User GuideUsing the Application Recovery CDThe Application Recovery CD allows you to reinstall individual applications and device driv

Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO MicroTowerIn the future you may want to install additional boards to expand the functionality of your computer. Th

VAIO MìcroTower User GuideInserting an Add-in BoardYou can add up to two additional PCI boards to the system.1^ Your VAIO MicroTower cannot accommodat

VAIO MicroTower User GuideAdding MemoryDepending on which VAIO MicroTower model you purchased, your DIMM (dual in-line memory module) configuration is

VAIO MicroTower User GuideLimited Warranty Statement...99Specifications...

Install the add-in card by plugging it into the expansion slot on the system board. Attach any internal cables that the board requires (see the manual

Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAfO MicroTower |6 Handle the DIMM only by the edges, and remove it from its antistatic package.7 Locate the keys on

VAIO MicroTower User GuideReplacing the Lithium BatteryAfter several years, when the lithium batteiy starts to weaken, the system settings stored in C

6 Replace the bottom and left-side panels, as described on pages 81 and 83, respectively.^ The values stored in the CMOS memory are now res

VAIO MicroTower User GuideRemoving the Left-Side Pane!To remove the left-side panel1 Remove the two screws that secure the panel to the chassis.2 Sl

Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO MicroTowerRemoving the Bottom PanelTo remove the bottom panel1 Remove the screw that secures the bottom panel to

VAIO MicroTower User GuideRemoving the Front PanelTo remove the front panel1 Open the CD tray, by inserting a thin, pointed object into the emergency

Detaching the Diskette DriveTo detach the diskette drive1 Remove the front panel, as described on page 77.Remove the two screws that secure the disket

VAIO MìcroTower User GuideReplacing the Diskette DriveTo replace the diskette drive1 Push the diskette drive straight into the drive slot.2 Replace

Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO MicroTowerReplacing the Bottom PanelTo replace the bottom panel1 Align the bottom panel with the screw hole on th

WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® MicroTower Computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, a

VAIO MìcroTower User GuideReplacing the Front PanelTo replace the front panel1 Push the front panel straight onto the front of the chassis until it cl

Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO MicroTowerReplacing the Left-Side PanelTo replace the left-side panel1 Slide the paneLforward until it stops.2 R

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Computer BasicsUsing the KeyboardYour keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer-

-Si—The keyboard also has three lights;Computer BasicsLight OnOffNum LockThe number keys on the numeric keypad are active.The arrow keys, navigation k

VAIO MicroTower User Guide-Si—Key DescriptionCorrection keysThe INSERT and DELETE keys enable you to make corrections in your documents. These keys ar

VAIO MicroTower User GuideUsing the MouseUsing a mouse may be difficult at first, but after you become comfortable using it, you can save a lot of tim

Computer BasicsSetting Up the Mouse for Left-Hand UseYou can control the mouse with your right or left hand. When you use the mouse with your left-han

VAIO MicroTower User GuideUsing the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive*To use the drive1 Press the Eject button on the front panel of the computer. The tray sli

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