Sony PCV-J100 User Manual

VAIO® User GuidePCV-J100

VAIO PCV-J100 Computer User Guide10101010System and Application Recovery CD(s)System and Application Recovery CD(s)System and Application Recovery CD(

Choosing an Ergonomic Location11WelcomeThank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and ea

VAIO PCV-J100 Computer User Guide12Lighting — Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use indire

Front Panel Overview131 HD (drive) access indicator lightLights in amber while reading/writing data from/to the hard disk.2 Power switch and indicato

VAIO PCV-J100 Computer User Guide14Back Panel OverviewThe back panel of your computer contains the connectors where you plug in supplied and optional

Back Panel Overview154 ETHERNET connector10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface.! The connector marked with (Network) is for LAN.5 EMPTY PCI SLO

VAIO PCV-J100 Computer User Guide16VAIO Action SetupVAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer’s Shortcut keys (S Keys) and i.LINK inter

Pre-setting i.LINK devices17Pre-setting i.LINK devicesYou can pre-set your i.LINK-equipped devices to launch desired functions, such as automatically

VAIO PCV-J100 Computer User Guide18Changing the Window Design of Sony SoftwareTo change the window design of Sony software:1 Click the Start button, p

19Sony Digital Media Park ApplicationsYour VAIO® computer comes with a collection of applications that make it easy to use advanced multimedia formats

VAIO PCV-J100 Computer User Guide2NOTICE© 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All ri

VAIO PCV-J100 Computer User Guide20Movie ShakerThis application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing.

Movie Shaker211 Click the Shake tab.2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray.3 Click . A thirty second scene is automatically generated

VAIO PCV-J100 Computer User Guide22Adding effects to a scene or a clip:1 Double-click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel.2 Select the E

Using Digital Video23Using Digital VideoConnecting a Digital Video RecorderBefore connecting a digital video camera recorder to your computer, turn of

VAIO PCV-J100 Computer User Guide24When recording AVI files to tape:Do not use DVgate when the connected digital video peripheral is in Timer Recordin

i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility253 Run Disk Defragmenter.i.LINK (IEEE1394) CompatibilityYour VAIO computer includes two 6-pin i.LINK connectors on the

VAIO PCV-J100 Computer User Guide26To connect an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device1 Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK connector.2 Plug the i.LINK cable int

Enabling Ethernet272 Click the System icon.The System Properties window appears.3 Click the Device Manager tab.4 Click Sony i.LINK(1394) Adapter.The S

VAIO PCV-J100 Computer User Guide28System and Application Recovery CD(s)System Recovery CD(s)Sony ElectronicsThe System Recovery CD program allows you

Using the System Recovery CD(s)29Operating System Only — formats the hard disk drive and restores the Windows operating system and the device drivers

3Safety Information and CautionTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open

VAIO PCV-J100 Computer User Guide30Using the Application Recovery CD(s)The Application Recovery CD program allows you to reinstall individual applicat

31TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions,

VAIO PCV-J100 Computer User Guide32If the above steps fail to “unlock” your computer, try the following steps:1 Save any unsaved work, if possible. 2

Troubleshooting334 Select “I/O Device Configuration” and use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode.5 When the desired setting displays, press

VAIO PCV-J100 Computer User Guide34Topic: I want to play a CD with my Microsoft CD Player.When you insert a music CD, the Sony Media Bar™ automaticall

35Topic: Why is there no sound in any application?There are independent controls for your system volume. Check that the speakers are plugged into the

VAIO PCV-J100 Computer User Guide36If you have a second phone line available, try connecting the modem to this line.Topic: My modem does not work.Chec

37Topic: How do I set up faxing capability in Windows® 98 Second Edition?Windows® 98 Second Edition does not provide a built-in fax utility. Sony has

VAIO PCV-J100 Computer User Guide38Topic: My mouse does not work.Check that the mouse is plugged into the MOUSE connector.There may be dust or dirt in

39Topic: Why is my system running slowly?The system responsiveness varies depending on the number of applications that are open and running. Close any

VAIO PCV-J100 Computer User Guide4Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à l’abri de la pluie et de l’humidité.P

VAIO PCV-J100 Computer User Guide405 Click Enable Device and then click OK.6 Click Close.Topic: How do I install a printer? 1 From the Start menu, sel

Notes on Use41Topic: Why is there unusual activity on my floppy disk drive?If you notice that your system is slow to respond due to unusual floppy dis

VAIO PCV-J100 Computer User Guide42Plug all the power cords for your computer and its peripheral equipment into the same AC supply line. AC derived fr

Notes on Use43On Disposal of the Lithium BatteryDispose of the lithium battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of lithium batteries in household

VAIO PCV-J100 Computer User Guide44Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place your computer on loose surfaces (s

Notes on Use45practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment.Disconnect the system from its power source an

VAIO PCV-J100 Computer User Guide46On Handling CD Media Do not touch the surface of the disc.Do not drop or bend the disc.On Cleaning CD Media Fingerp

Resources47ResourcesSony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled sof

VAIO PCV-J100 Computer User Guide48For Answers to Your Software QuestionsSony Service CenterFor the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYP

For Answers to Your Software Questions49EarthLink TotalAccess™(EarthLink Network, Inc.)McAfee’s VirusScan® (Network Associates, Inc.)PhotoPrinter™ 200

5Regulatory Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Ru

VAIO PCV-J100 Computer User Guide50Windows® 98 Second Edition Operating System, Internet Explorer, Outlook® Express (Microsoft Corporation)WinFax™ Bas

Specifications51SpecificationsModel PCV-J100Processor 600 MHz* Intel Celeron™Hard Disk Drive 15 GB†Standard SDRAM 64 MB PC-100 SDRAM,expandable to 256

VAIO PCV-J100 Computer User Guide52Specifications are subject to change without notice.Supplied Accessories VAIO Smart KeyboardPS/2 Wheel MouseSpeaker

53IndexAAC input connector 15adding additional hardwareprecaution 42adjusting voltage settings 41air circulation 44Application Recovery CD 28, 30appli

VAIO PCV-J100 Computer User Guide54disposal of lithium ion battery 6Eeject button, for floppy disk 13eject hole, for CD-RW 13electronicdocumentation 4

55Oonlinehelp 47support options 47openingapplicationsproblems with 34CD trayproblems with 33Ppalmrest 11phonesservice precautions 44PictureGear 19powe

VAIO PCV-J100 Computer User Guide56UUniversal Serial Bus (USB) connector 15upgrading your computer 44UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) 42VVAIO Action S

VAIO PCV-J100 Computer User Guide6telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incomin

7DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERYYou can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.For t

VAIO PCV-J100 Computer User Guide8Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Equipment malfu

9ContentsWelcome ..............11Choosing an Ergonomic Location .......11Front Panel Overvi