Sony PCV-MXS10 User Manual

VAIO® MX Computer User GuidePCV-MXS10

Change to Current Document Title10Back panel 1 Mouse portConnection for a PS/2® mouse.2 Keyboard portConnection for a PS/2 Keyboard.3 Universal Serial

Locating Controls, Ports and Jacks116 i.LINK 6-pin port (IEEE1394)Connection for a compatible digital device.7 Serial portConnection for a compatible

Change to Current Document Title12Remote Control OverviewThe features of the VAIO® Computer can be controlled using the universal remote control (supp

Locating Controls, Ports and Jacks133 TV/VIDEO buttonPress to change the onscreen image from the TV/Recording deck to external video equipment, such a

Change to Current Document Title146 Cancel buttonPress to close any error message dialog box. The window returns to its original size when displayed i

Locating Controls, Ports and Jacks158 Size buttonPress to view the display in full-screen size. Press again to return the view to its original size.Pl

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17Additional System CapabilitiesTo Use Memory Stick Media SlotYour VAIO® MX computer is designed to support the Sony MagicGate™ Memory Stick® media .

Change to Current Document Title182 Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot. 3 If the media does not insert easily, remove it f

19while the write-protect tab in the LOCK position. When you slide the tab to the un-LOCK position, you can write to or modify your Memory Stick media

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Change to Current Document Title20Inserting a PC card1 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot until it clicks into position.2 If the PC Card does no

21✍If you eject the PC card incorrectly, your computer may not work correctly.

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VAIO Action Setup23VAIO Action SetupVAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your VAIO® keyboard’s Shortcut keys (S Keys). Shortcut KeysThe programm

Change to Current Document Title24Setting the Internal TimerThe VAIO Action Setup utility enables you to set your computer’s internal timer to launch

VAIO Action Setup25Changing the window design1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select the Control Panel.2 Click Other Control Panel Options.3 C

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27Configuring Your VAIO ComputerHard Disk Drive PartitionTo maintain optimum system performance, you should defragment your computer’s D partition reg

Change to Current Document Title28A 6-pin i.LINK port can:❑ supply power from the computer to the connected device if the device is equipped with a 6-

Configuring Your VAIO Computer29To Enable Ethernet ConnectivityYour computer comes with a preinstalled Ethernet port. To enable faster start-up time,

3WelcomeThank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO® MX computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. Th

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31System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s)System Recovery CD(s)Sony Electronics Inc.The System Recovery CD utility enables you to restore the ope

Change to Current Document Title32Using the System Recovery CD(s)1 Insert the System Recovery CD in your computer’s optical drive. The System Recovery

System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s)33You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD utility. If you have any questions about usin

Change to Current Document Title34Reinstalling device drivers with the Driver Recovery CD1 Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, clos

35TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions,

Change to Current Document Title36Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding.You can try to locate and close the software applicati

Troubleshooting373 Right-click on the Local Area Connection with the device name, “WAN Network Driver,” select Disable.Open your AOL connection and ve

Change to Current Document Title38Topic: My optical drive tray does not open.Use the Eject button1 Make sure the computer is turned on.2 Press the Eje

Troubleshooting39❑ If your drive reads some MiniDiscs, but not others, check the shiny side of the disc for dirt or scratches. You may also need to cl

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Change to Current Document Title40Topic: When I click an application icon, a message such as “You must insert the application CD into your drive” appe

Troubleshooting415 Click Apply and then click OK.Topic: Why is there no sound in any application?❑ Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headph

Change to Current Document Title42If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC-based modems, fax machines, or your ISP, check the fo

Troubleshooting436 Follow the onscreen instructions to resolve the problem.Topic: How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing?1 Click Sta

Change to Current Document Title44Topic: My mouse does not work.❑ Check that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port.❑ Save and close all op

Troubleshooting45Topic: I cannot find the Windows® taskbar.The Windows taskbar may be hidden or minimized. ❑ Use the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar

Change to Current Document Title465 Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next.6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and m

Troubleshooting47❑ Do not share the AC outlet with any other power-consuming equipment, such as copying machines or shredders.❑ You can purchase a pow

Change to Current Document Title48Handling the computer system ❑ Do not place your Sony computer in a location subject to:❑ Heat sources, such as radi

Troubleshooting49❑ Always switch the power off before connecting your computer to peripheral equipment; otherwise, damage may occur to the integrated

5Locating Controls, Ports and JacksFront Panel OverviewThe front panel of your VAIO® MX computer enables access to the optical drives, Memory Stick® a

Change to Current Document Title50example, cellophane wrappers). Ground yourself by maintaining continuous contact with an unpainted metal portion of

Troubleshooting51Using the hard disk drive❑ Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock.❑ Do not move the computer d

Change to Current Document Title52use solvents such as benzine, as they may cause damage to the disc. Use commercially available cleaners or anti-stat

Troubleshooting53America Online® (America Online, Inc.)ArcSoft® PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro (ArcSoft, Inc.)DVDit!™ (Sonic Solutions)Earthlink™ Network Tota

Change to Current Document Title54Quicken® 2002 Basic (Intuit, Inc.)RecordNow™ DX (VERITAS Software Corp.)RealPlayer®, RealJukebox® (RealNetworks, Inc

Troubleshooting55Sony Service CenterFor the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972). This service is free of charge for

Change to Current Document Title56Sony Fax-on-DemandThis service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions. You can use this automated ser

Change to Current Document Title6Front panel1 DVD-RW driveReads data from DVD or CD media. Writes data to a DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, or CD-RW media.2 Mini

Locating Controls, Ports and Jacks74 Play buttonPlays the current DVD, CD, or MiniDisc media contents.5 Stop buttonStops the current playback of DVD,

Change to Current Document Title819 Volume control buttonsIncreases or decreases the volume.20 MagicGate™ Memory Stick® media slotReads and writes dat

Locating Controls, Ports and Jacks9Back Panel OverviewThe back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. The ic