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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❑ Do not place electronic equipment near your computer. The electromagnetic field of your computer may
cause a malfunction.
❑ Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat from building up. Do not place your computer
on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets, or near material such as curtains or draperies that may block
its ventilation slots.
❑ 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 occur.
❑ Do not use cut or damaged connection cables.
❑ If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may condense inside
your computer. In this case, allow at least one hour before turning on your computer. If any problems
occur, unplug your computer and contact VAIO-Link.
❑ Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer.
❑ As you may lose important data once your computer is damaged, you should back up your data regularly.
Restore the original application programs from the Product Recovery CD-ROM.
On handling the LCD screen (if applicable)
❑ Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD. Be careful when using the computer near
a window.
❑ Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it. This could cause malfunction.
❑ 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 residual image disappears in a while. You can use a screensaver to prevent residual images.
❑ The screen becomes warm during operation. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.