Sony PCG-C1MV User manual

VAIO® C1 PictureBook®
Computer Quick Start
PCG-C1MV, PCG-C1MV/M
PCG-C1MVP, PCG-C1MVP/M

3
Contents
Welcome.......................................................5
Unpacking Your Computer .........................................6
Registering Your Computer ........................................8
Setting up your dial-up connection .............................9
Setting Up Your VAIO Computer .............13
Locating the Controls and Ports ................................14
Connecting a Power Source ......................................19
Starting Your Computer ............................................25
Shutting Down Your Computer ................................27
Setting Your Location for Your Modem...................28
Using Power Saving Modes ......................................30
Adding Memory .........................................33
Precautions and Procedures.......................................34
Removing a Memory Module ...................................35
Installing a Memory Module.....................................37
Confirming Added Memory Capacity.......................39

VAIO® Computer Quick Start
4
About the Software on Your Computer...41
DVgate application notes.......................................... 48
Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs ...... 50
Using Your Recovery CDs ....................................... 51
Troubleshooting........................................57
Troubleshooting Your Computer.............................. 58
Troubleshooting the LCD Screen ............................. 62
Troubleshooting the Mouse and Pointing Device..... 63
Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and
Peripheral Devices .................................................... 65
Troubleshooting i.LINK devices .............................. 67
Troubleshooting Software......................................... 68
Troubleshooting the Modem..................................... 70
Troubleshooting Audio ............................................. 71
Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media..................... 73
Getting Help...............................................75
Support Options ........................................................ 76
Software Support Information .................................. 78
Sony Service Center.................................................. 80
Index...........................................................81

5
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® C1 PictureBook®
computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video,
computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art
personal computing.
Features
Here are just some of the features your VAIO® C1 PictureBook® computer has
to offer:
❑Exceptional performance — Your computer includes a fast Crusoe™
processor.*To optimize performance and portability, Sony has implemented
speed controlling technology designed to maximize battery life during
mobile computer use. Windows® reported actual CPU speed may not reflect
the maximum speed.†
❑Portability — The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without
AC power.
❑Sony audio and video quality — A high-resolution LCD screen enables
you to take advantage of today’s advanced multimedia applications, games,
and entertainment software.
❑Microsoft® Windows® operating system — Your system includes the
Microsoft® Windows® operating system.
❑Communications — Access popular online services, send and receive
e-mail, browse the Internet, and use fax features.
* The processor will be reduced under certain operating conditions.
† Depending on the specific model you purchased, speed controlling technology may not be
present.

VAIO® Computer Quick Start
6
❑MOTION EYE™ camera — Your computer includes a built-in MOTION
EYE camera. You can use the camera to capture still images and record
video clips.
Unpacking Your Computer
Remove the following hardware items from the box:
✍For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO® C1 PictureBook®
computer, see the VAIO® Computer Specifications flyer supplied with your computer.
Main Unit Power Cord
AC Adapter
Audio-Video Cable Rechargeable Battery Pack
Port Replicator Spare Pointing
Device Covers

Unpacking Your Computer
7
Documents
❑VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable online help file that contains
detailed information on how to use your new notebook. To open this file,
click Start on the Windows® taskbar, select Help and Support, and click
VAIO User Guide.
❑VAIO®PictureBook® Computer Quick Start — Contains information on
unpacking and setting up your notebook, the features of your notebook, the
applications included with your system, and how to solve common
problems.
❑Microsoft® Windows® manual — Explains how to use the basic features of
this latest Windows operating system.
❑VAIO®PictureBook® Computer Notes on Use — Explains notes on using
your notebook and offers safety tips.
❑VAIO® Computer Specifications flyer — Details the hardware
specifications for your notebook.
Software CD
❑Microsoft® Word — Enables you to reinstall Microsoft Word to the VAIO
computer you purchased, if the application becomes corrupted or is erased.
Recovery CDs
❑Application Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to reinstall individual
applications if they become corrupted or erased.
❑Driver Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to reinstall individual device
drivers if they become corrupted or are erased.
❑System Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to format the C:\ partition of the
hard disk drive, then reinstall the operating system and software titles that
shipped with your notebook if they become corrupted or are erased.
✍To use these recovery CDs, you need to purchase an optical drive, such as the
PCGA-CRWD1 CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive. See “Using Your Recovery CDs” on
page 51 for information on how to use the recovery CDs.

VAIO® Computer Quick Start
8
Other
❑Packet containing special product offers
❑Limited Warranty card
Registering Your Computer
Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive
these benefits by registering your computer:
❑Sony Customer Support — Talk to a Support Representative to
troubleshoot problems you may be having with your notebook.
❑Limited Warranty — Protect your investment. See the Warranty Card for
more details.
✍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 opportunities later.

Setting up your dial-up connection
9
Setting up your dial-up connection
This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection. The
Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet
and then choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or setting up an existing
account.
Setting up your Internet connection
1Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and then
click New Connection Wizard. The Location Information screen appears.
Location Information screen
2Follow the instructions onscreen and then click OK to continue. The Phone
and Modem Options screen appears.

VAIO® Computer Quick Start
10
Phone and Modem Options screen
3Select the location from where you are dialing and then click OK. The New
Connection Wizard appears.

Setting up your dial-up connection
11
New Connection Wizard
4Follow the onscreen instructions to finish setting up your Internet
connection.

VAIO® Computer Quick Start
12

13
Setting Up Your VAIO Computer
This section describes the following topics:
❑Locating the Controls and Ports
❑Connecting a Power Source
❑Starting Your Computer
❑Shutting Down Your Computer
❑Setting Your Location for Your Modem
❑Using Power Saving Modes

VAIO® Computer Quick Start
14
Locating the Controls and Ports
Front
16 17 18
1
4
6
3
5
2
7
5
15
1413
1211109
8

Locating the Controls and Ports
15
1 MOTION EYE™ camera 10 Caps Lock indicator
2 LCD display 11 Scroll Lock indicator
3 Keyboard 12 Power button
4 Pointing device 13 Jog Dial™ control
5 Speakers 14 CAPTURE button
6 Left/Center/Right buttons 15 Microphone
7 Memory Stick® media slot 16 Power indicator
8 Memory Stick indicator 17 Battery indicator
9 Num Lock indicator 18 Hard disk drive indicator

VAIO® Computer Quick Start
16
Left
1 i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400
port
3PCCardslot
2 Peripheral device DC Out port*
* Compatible with certain optical disc drives.
4 Ventilation duct
✍There is a ventilation duct located near the PC Card slot. Do not cover the ventilation
duct while your computer is on.
1
234

Locating the Controls and Ports
17
Right
1 Headphone jack 4 USB port
2 Microphone jack 5 DC In port
3 I/O port replicator connector
cover
6 Phone line jack
146 35
2

VAIO® Computer Quick Start
18
Bottom
1 Battery lock/unlock lever 3 Battery unlock lever
2 Battery connector
1
3
2

Connecting a Power Source
19
Connecting a Power Source
You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.
Using the AC adapter
1Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In port on the
computer.
2Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter.
3Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
Connecting Computer to AC Outlet
✍Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter. To disconnect your notebook
completely from the main power source, unplug the AC adapter. Make sure that the
electrical outlet is easily accessible.
Notebook computer
DC In
AC adapter
(supplied)
Power Cable

VAIO® Computer Quick Start
20
Notes on the AC adapter
❑Your computer operates on 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz.
❑Do not share the AC outlet with other power-consuming equipment, such as
a copy machine or shredder.
❑You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. This device prevents
damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that
may occur during an electrical storm.
❑Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.
❑To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
❑Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the
computer for a long time.
❑When the AC adapter is not in use, unplug it from the AC outlet.
❑Use only the AC adapter supplied. Do not use any other AC adapter.
Using battery power
You can use a battery pack as a source of power. The battery pack that comes
with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Follow the steps
below to insert and charge the battery pack.
To insert the battery pack
1Make sure the Lock/Unlock lever on the bottom of the computer is in the
“unlock” position.
2Align the grooves and tabs on the battery with the notches and tabs on the
back of the computer. Slide the battery toward the computer until it clicks
into place.
✍You can also purchase the high-capacity battery pack as a separate option.