Operation Manual
Table Of Contents
- Read this first
- Welcome
- Using your VAIO desktop
- Locating connectors
- Starting your computer
- Shutting down your computer
- Using the keyboard
- Using the shortcut keys
- Setting up the monitor
- Using the mouse
- Using the CD and DVD drives
- Using the floppy disk drive
- Using the modem
- Expansion capabilities
- Using the Memory Stick™
- Using the Net MD drive (depending on your model*)
- Using power saving modes
- Connecting peripheral devices
- Getting help
- Sony's support options
- Troubleshooting
- About the computer and software
- My computer does not start
- The message 'Press
to continue, to enter setup' appears at startup - My computer does not shut down
- My system is running slowly
- My computer locks up
- My computer or software program is not responding
- Windows® locks up during shutdown
- My mouse does not work
- My mouse needs to be set up for left-hand use
- About the display
- About CDs and floppy disks
- My CD/DVD tray does not open
- I cannot play a CD
- I cannot play a DVD-ROM
- My floppy disk drive cannot write to a disk
- When I double-click an application icon, a message such as 'You must insert the application CD in...
- Why does my CD/DVD-RW not record at the highest speed?
- The reading speed of CD-RWs/DVD-RWs* is slow
- About sound
- About the modem
- About peripherals
- About digital video captures and DVgate
- About i.LINK™ devices
- About the computer and software
- Upgrading your VAIO computer
- Precautions
- Glossary
Sony VAIO Desktop User Guide
Precautions
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Precautions
This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential
damage.
Please contact VAIO-Link if you need assistance.
On handling the hard disk
The hard disk has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time. However, it can be easily
damaged by mechanical vibration, shock or dust.
Although the hard disk has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration,
shock or dust, you should be careful when handling your computer.
To avoid damaging your hard disk:
❑ Do not subject your computer to sudden movements.
❑ Keep the computer away from magnets.
❑ Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position.
❑ Do not move your computer while the power is on.
❑ Do not turn off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing data to disk.
❑ Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature.
✍ If the hard disk is damaged, the data cannot be restored.
On using the power source
❑ Your computer operates on 220-240V AC50/60Hz.
❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other high power-consuming equipment, such as a photocopier or
shredder.