Sony PCV-MXS10 User Manual

VAIO® MX Computer User GuidePCV-MXS10

VAIO MX Computer User Guide10Back Panel OverviewThe back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. The back pan

Back Panel Overview115 Printer portConnection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner.6 i.LINK 6-pin port (IEEE1394)Connection for a compa

VAIO MX Computer User Guide12Remote Control OverviewThe functions of the VAIO® MX Computer can be controlled using the remote control (supplied). The

Remote Control Overview131 Power buttonPress to turn on the computer.2 DVD buttonPress to control a DVD player. 3 TV/VIDEO buttonPress to start or sto

VAIO MX Computer User Guide146(Cont.)Stop buttonPress to stop playback.Volume buttonsPress to raise or lower the volume.Muting buttonPress to turn off

Additional System Capabilities15Additional System CapabilitiesTo Use Memory Stick Media SlotYour VAIO® MX computer is designed to support the Sony Mag

VAIO MX Computer User Guide163 If the media does not insert easily, remove it from the slot and verify that it is not upside-down or backwards. Carefu

Additional System Capabilities17To Use PC Card SlotYour computer has a card bus PC card slot that supports Type I or Type II PC (PCMCIA) cards. You do

VAIO MX Computer User Guide184 When the message “Safe to Remove Hardware” appears, push the PC card Eject button on the front panel of the system unit

VAIO Action Setup19VAIO Action SetupVAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your VAIO® keyboard’s Shortcut keys (S Keys). Shortcut KeysThe programm

VAIO MX Computer User Guide20Setting the Internal TimerThe VAIO Action Setup utility enables you to set your computer’s internal timer to launch certa

To Change the Sony Software Window Design21To Change the Sony Software Window DesignYou can select from different window designs for your Sony softwar

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23VAIO AV ApplicationsYour VAIO® computer is preconfigured with a collection of audio and video (AV) applications that make it easy to use advanced mu

VAIO MX Computer User Guide24MovieShaker™Sony Electronics Inc.Sony’s original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions, back

DigitalPrint Software25DigitalPrint SoftwareDigitalPrint is designed to creatively manage your digital pictures. With its easy-to-use features, you ca

VAIO MX Computer User Guide262 Click the camera icon to open the Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box. You can enter a name for a new folder or click Se

DigitalPrint Software273 Click the Capture button to capture still images. You can preview a thumbnail version of your pictures in the selection view

VAIO MX Computer User Guide28Using PhotoCollectionYou can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using your computer and home printer.1 Clic

DigitalPrint Software296 Click Print All to begin printing all pages, or click “Print the selected page only” to print a specific page of photos.Using

3ContentsWelcome...5Locating Controls and Connectors ...7Front Panel O

VAIO MX Computer User Guide302 Select the desired folder. From the thumbnail view, click to select the pictures you want to decorate. The PhotoDecor e

DigitalPrint Software312 Click Create New Album. The Select Photo window appears.3 Select the photos you want to include in your album from the availa

VAIO MX Computer User Guide322 Click to select a media type. The Select Paper window appears.3 Select the media’s paper layout. The Select Design wind

DVgate Software33DVgate SoftwareConnecting a digital video camcorderTurn off the power to your digital video camcorder before connecting it to your co

VAIO MX Computer User Guide34To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape❑ Do not use DVgate™ software when the connected digital video device i

DVgate Software354 Double-click Premiere Plug-in, and then double-click to open the 6.0 folder. 5 Double-click Setup.exe and the Run window appears. C

VAIO MX Computer User Guide36MovieShaker SoftwareMovieShaker™ software can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any previous knowledge

MovieShaker Software37To import images and sound clips1 Click . The Import file browser window appears.2 Find the clip(s) you want to add.3 Click to

VAIO MX Computer User Guide384 Add text to your new movie by clicking on the Input button.5 To preview, rewind, or fast forward your movie, use the Pl

MovieShaker Software39To add text effects to a scene or clip1 Double-click or drag the clip or scene to move it to the Story Board tray.2 Click the Te

VAIO MX Computer User Guide4System, Application, and Driver Recovery CD(s) ... 59To Use the System Recovery CD(s) ...

VAIO MX Computer User Guide40To save a movie1 Verify that the movie or clips you want to save are located on the Story Board tray. 2 Click the Export

MovieShaker Software41Using ImageStation online service with MovieShaker softwareImageStationSM is an online service that allows you to store your pic

VAIO MX Computer User Guide426 When the ImageStation application on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your files are uploaded to the We

PictureGear Software43PictureGear SoftwarePictureGear™ software is a digital image management application that allows you to view all the images store

VAIO MX Computer User Guide44Creating a photo album1 Click the Folder tab in the main window and browse to locate your pictures.2 Select the pictures

PictureGear Software456 Click the “Customize the design” button to add pictures, frames, text, and effects.7 Click Save to designate the location wher

VAIO MX Computer User Guide46Smart Capture SoftwareSmart Capture is a Sony application that manages the i.LINK® connection between your computer and a

Smart Capture Software47The Smart Capture main window opens with a blue screen image, indicating that there is no data input from a digital camera or

VAIO MX Computer User Guide485 Click the Options button to view the available options for your still image capture. The Still Image Options window app

Smart Capture Software49To capture a picture in Still mode1 Use your digital camera or camcorder to locate the image you want to capture. When you see

5WelcomeThank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO® MX computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. Th

VAIO MX Computer User Guide50Using Net Movie Mode1 From the Start button in the Windows taskbar, select All Programs, select Smart Capture, and then c

Smart Capture Software51❑ Destination — Select a file destination for your movies when recording video clips.❑ Capture Button — Set the characteristic

VAIO MX Computer User Guide523 You can review your movie from the Movie Player window by using the play, pause, and stop buttons. Click the arrows or

Smart Capture Software53To upload with Movie Player1 Click the Upload Button in Movie Player to begin transfer of your movie to the ImageStation Web s

VAIO MX Computer User Guide543 From the Still Viewer window, click the Upload button to transfer your pictures or movies to the ImageStation Web site.

VisualFlow Software55VisualFlow SoftwareVisualFlow™ software is a Sony state-of-the-art multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® med

VAIO MX Computer User Guide563 Click an icon in the View section on the main toolbar to select a display layout.4 Click an icon in the Sort section on

57Configuring Your VAIO ComputerHard Disk Drive PartitionTo maintain optimum system performance, you should defragment your computer’s D partition reg

VAIO MX Computer User Guide58i.LINK (IEEE1394) CompatibilityYour VAIO computer may include either 4-pin or 6-pin, or both types, of i.LINK ports.A 6-p

59System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s)System Recovery CD(s)Sony Electronics Inc.The System Recovery CD utility enables you to restore the ope

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VAIO MX Computer User Guide60Full restore with formatThe System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and then restores all the original softw

To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)61To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual so

VAIO MX Computer User Guide62To Use the Driver Recovery CDThe Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and repair softwa

63TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions,

VAIO MX Computer User Guide64Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding.You can try to locate and close the software application th

Topics653 Right-click on the Local Area Connection with the device name, “WAN Network Driver,” select Disable.Open your AOL connection and verify that

VAIO MX Computer User Guide66Topic: My optical drive tray does not open.Use the Eject button1 Make sure the computer is turned on.2 Press the Eject bu

Topics67Topic: I cannot play a DVD.If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player application, it may be that the region code of t

VAIO MX Computer User Guide68Topic: When I click an application icon, a message such as “You must insert the application CD into your drive” appears a

Topics69❑ If your speakers use an external power source, verify that the power cord is plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip.❑ If your sp

Locating Controls and Connectors7Locating Controls and ConnectorsFront Panel OverviewThe front panel of your VAIO® MX computer enables access to the o

VAIO MX Computer User Guide70❑ For optimum performance, verify that your ISP point of presence (POP) phone number is compliant with V.90 standards.❑ I

Topics71Topic: Why does my modem disconnect when my computer goes into Stand by mode?The preinstalled Lucent™ Win Modem does not support the Wake On R

VAIO MX Computer User Guide72Topic: My microphone does not work.Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack. Topic: My mouse does no

Topics73Topic: My keyboard does not work.❑ Check that the keyboard is securely plugged into the Keyboard port. ❑ Save and close all open applications.

VAIO MX Computer User Guide74❑ To install your printer, follow these steps:1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel.2 Click Prin

Notes on Use75Notes on UseThe power source❑ Your computer operates on 100–120 V AC 50/60 Hz only. ❑ Plug all the power cords for your computer and its

VAIO MX Computer User Guide76Disposal of the lithium batteryDispose of the lithium battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of lithium batteries

Notes on Use77❑ The computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception. Should this occur, relocate the co

VAIO MX Computer User Guide78and Maintaining Your VAIO® MX Computer,” Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage.❑ Electrosta

Notes on Use79❑ Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen. This is not a malfunction. When the compu

VAIO MX Computer User Guide8Front 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 MiniDisc

VAIO MX Computer User Guide80Handling MiniDisc media❑ Attach the labels supplied with MiniDisc media, in the designated location.❑ Do not break open t

For Answers to Your Software Questions81For Answers to Your Software QuestionsAdobe® Acrobat Reader™, Adobe® Photoshop® Elements, Adobe® Premiere® LE(

VAIO MX Computer User Guide82Earthlink™ Network Total Access (Earthlink Network Inc.)PC-Cillin® 2000 (Trend Micro, Inc.)Quicken® 2002 Basic (Intuit, I

For Answers to Your Software Questions83Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, Internet Explorer, Office XP Professional, Office XP Small Business E

VAIO MX Computer User Guide84ResourcesCheck these sources for answers to your questions about your computer or the preinstalled software:VAIO® QuickSt

85IndexAAC Input portBack Panel 11adding additional hardwareprecaution 75adjusting voltage settings 75air circulation 76Audio In jack 11Audio Out jack

VAIO MX Computer User Guide86starting problems 63support resources 84system stopped responding 64upgrading 77connectors, power cords 75CRT display, ha

Index87Ii.LINK4-pin port 96-pin port 11compatibility 58connect device 58ImageStation 41indicator light 9Infrared Receiver 8installing additional hardw

VAIO MX Computer User Guide88PPC cardejecting 17PCMCIA 17slot 9using 17PictureGear software 43creating a photo album 44managing pictures 43Play button

Index89software 68Software compatibility 68software stopped responding 64starting the computer 63system response 73system stopped responding 64Trouble

Front Panel Overview97 Muting buttonMutes the current sound output.8 Power button and indicator lightTurns the computer on and off. The indicator ligh