Sony VAIO PCV-W10 User manual

VAIO® Computerer
User Guide
PCV-W10

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Contents
Welcome.......................................................5
Configuring Your VAIO Computer .............7
About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition .......................8
i.LINK Compatibility ..................................................9
VAIO Action Setup...................................................10
Changing The Sony Software Window Design ........12
Using The Memory Stick Media Slot .......................13
Using The PC Card Slot ............................................16
System And Application
Recovery CD(s)D(s)..........................................19
Using The System Recovery CD(s) ..........................20
Using The Application Recovery CD(s) ...................23
Troubleshooting ........................................27
About VAIO Computer Functions ............................28
About Using The Optical Disc Drive........................31
About The Speakers ..................................................34
About The Modem ....................................................35
About Using A Microphone......................................37
About The Mouse And Keyboard .............................38
About Using Peripheral Devices ...............................40

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Notes On Use.............................................43
About The Power Source.......................................... 44
About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery ................ 45
About Handling The Computer System.................... 46
About The LCD Screen (Built-in Display)............... 48
About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media .............. 49
Support Options........................................51
Immediate Help And Support ................................... 52
Software Help And Support...................................... 54
Contacting Sony For Help And Support................... 57
Notice ..........................................................59
End-User License Agreement For Sony Software.... 68
Index...........................................................73

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new
computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use
functionality. The information provided here is designed to help you to
become familiar with the hardware and software applications included
with your system.

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Configuring Your VAIO Computer
This section provides basic information about managing your computer's
hard disk drive performance, using i.LINK devices, Memory Stick media,
PC Cards, and changing default settings.

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About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition
To improve the performance of Sony audio and video software applications, the
hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions, C and
D. Some Sony software applications save files to the D partition. This prevents
large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition.
To maintain optimum system performance, you should defragment your
computer’s D partition regularly.
Defragmenting your hard disk drive
If you encounter frame dropping while recording digital video onto your hard
disk drive, defragmentation may be necessary.
1Deactivate your screen saver and close other open applications, if applicable.
2Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs.
3Point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then select Disk
Defragmenter.
The Disk Defragment dialog box appears.
4Select Action from the menu bar and click Analyze.
✍It may take a long time to complete the defragmenting process, depending on the data
capacity and current utilization of your computer’s hard disk drive(s).

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i.LINK Compatibility
Your VAIO computer has two 4-pin i.LINK ports available to connect your
digital devices. A 4-pin i.LINK port does not supply power to a connected
device.
The following i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for use
with your computer: VMC-IL4415, VMC-IL4435, VMC-IL4615, and
VMC-IL4635. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can be
purchased from Sony VAIO Direct through the Web site at
http://vaio.sonystyle.com or the toll-free number, 1-888-315-7669.
Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) device
1Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK
device and on your computer. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into this port.
2Plug the other end of the cable into the corresponding 4-pin i.LINK port on
your computer.
✍i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an
IEEE 1394 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.
Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device for
information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting i.LINK
devices to your system, confirm the device’s operating system compatibility and
required operating conditions.
To connect a 4-pin i.LINK device
i.LINK cable (optional)

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VAIO Action SetupO Action Setup
VAIO® Action Setup manages the settings for your computer’s Shortcut keys
(S Keys).
Shortcut keys
The programmable S Keys are set to launch the following applications:
❑S1—Microsoft® Outlook® Express
❑S2—Microsoft® Internet Explorer
❑S3—SonicStage™
❑S4—PictureGear Studio
❑S5—PowerDVD
❑S6—VAIO® Help and Support
Changing the settings of the S keys
You can reprogram the S keys to launch other applications.
1Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs.
2Select VAIO Action Setup, then click VA I O A c t i o n S e t u p .
3Click the S Key you want to change.
PCV-W10 keyboard
✍You can also double-click the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the Windows
taskbar, to launch VAIO Action Setup.
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
MAIL
INTERNET
MUSIC
PICTURE
DVD
HELP