Sony PCV-W30 User's Guide

Welcome Thank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology andeasy-to-use functionality. The in

Connections for i.LINK compatible digital devices (IEEE 1394). 7 CD-RW/DVD combo drive eject button Ejects a disc from the combo drive. 8 Ethernet p

3 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and writes data from a Memory Stick media. 4 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. Page 11

Setting Up Your Computer You can set up your system quickly and easily with the instructions provided in this section. For details on your system&apos

Connecting a USB Optical Mouse 1.Plug the USB optical mouse connector into the USB mouse port, located on the right panel of your computer. 2.Place th

Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables Your supplied accessories may include a ferrite core. The ferrite core is designed to reduce or eliminate el

Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the rearpanel. Connect only 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the Et

Connecting the Power Cord 1.Plug the power cord into the AC input port on the left panel of the computer. 2.Plug the power cord into a grounded AC wal

Turning on Your Computer Initially when you start your system, the computer may detect new hardware and prompt you to restart your computer.Respond to

Registering your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering yourcomputer:

Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer's hard disk drive performance, using i.LINK d

Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer! Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combinesstate-of-the-art

About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be equipped with a 4-pin and/or a 6-pin i.LINK® port, depending on the system configurationpurchase

Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) device 1.Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on your computer. Plug the i.

VAIO Action Setup VAIO® Action Setup manages the settings for your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). Page 22

Shortcut keys The programmable S Keys are set to launch the following applications: S1 Mail — Microsoft® Outlook® Express S2 Internet — Microsoft® I

Changing the settings of the S keys You can reprogram the S keys to launch other applications. 1.Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Pro

About the Memory Stick Media Slot Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a Memory Stick® slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick® media. Page 2

About Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media are a compact, portable, and versatile data storage media designed for exchanging and sharing digitaldata

To insert a Memory Stick media 1.Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot, located on the left panel. Inserting a Memory Stick

To remove a Memory Stick media A small portion of the Memory Stick media remains extended when it is inserted into the Memory Stick media slot. 1.Pres

Protecting data on Memory Stick media from accidental changes Memory Stick media contain a write-protect tab. The write-protect tab prevents accidenta

Unpacking your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration youpurchased. For d

About the PC Card Slot Your computer has a card bus PC Card slot that supports Type I or Type II PC (PCMCIA) Cards. You do not need to shutdown your c

Inserting a PC Card 1.With the label facing upwards, insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot. Inserting a PC Card 2.Push the PC Card gently into th

Removing a PC Card 1.Close all applications that may access the PC Card to avoid data loss. 2.Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Wi

Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to increase the functionality of your VAIO computer. This section provides inf

Overview Sony recommends that you contact your local dealer for upgrade or maintenance of your new computer. Your local dealer isknowledgeable of this

Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory may vary, depending on the system configuration you purchased. Your computer mayship with all avai

Replacing the Lithium Battery The lithium battery weakens after several years and the system settings, such as the date and time stored in CMOS RAM,ma

Replacing a Hard Disk Drive Your computer has an installed ATA-100, 3½-inch hard disk drive. Do not attempt to replace the hard drive. Contact yourloc

Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems. You can also find helpful information on how to use yourcomputer's ha

About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. Check tha

Specifications — This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIOcomputer. To view this online informa

About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. Check tha

Why did my computer or software stop responding? You can try to locate and close the software application that has stopped responding. 1.Press the Ctr

Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, inclu

Why is my system running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that are open and running. Close anyappli

How do I change the video resolution of my display? 1.Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then select Control Panel. 2.Select Appearance and Theme

About Using the Optical Disc Drive(s) Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features listed in this section. To view the specific

Why doesn't my optical drive tray open? To use the Eject button 1.Make sure the computer is turned on. 2.Press the Eject button on the drive. To

Why can't I play a DVD or CD media? After inserting your CD or DVD, wait a few seconds for the system to detect it before trying to access it. 

Why isn't my DVD playing properly? If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player application, it may be that the region cod

About the Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack. If your speakers have a m

Planning An Ergonomic Work Space Before you set up your new computer, find the best location for your new computer and plan your work space. There are

About the Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack. If your speakers have a m

About the Modem Why is my modem connection slow? Many factors can influence modem connection speed, such as: Telephone line noise. Incompatibility w

About the Modem Why is my modem connection slow? Many factors can influence modem connection speed, such as: Telephone line noise. Incompatibility w

Why doesn't my modem work properly? Your modem may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. If your modem is not functioning properly, ch

How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-tone dialing? 1.Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2.Click Printers and Other H

About Using a Microphone Why doesn't my microphone work properly? Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack. Page 55

About Using a Microphone Why doesn't my microphone work properly? Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack. Page 56

Why is my microphone so sensitive to background noise? If you find there is too much background noise when you record sound, you should adjust the mic

About the Mouse and Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? Confirm that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port. If you are usin

About the Mouse and Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? Confirm that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port. If you are usin

Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with the controls, ports and jacks that are available on your computer. To vie

How do I set up my mouse for left-hand use? 1.Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2.Click Printers and Other Hardware, then

Why doesn't my keyboard work properly? Check that the keyboard1 is securely plugged into the keyboard port. Save and close all open application

About Using Peripheral Equipment How do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on your computer's fr

About Using Peripheral Equipment How do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on your computer's fr

The connected printer does not function properly when the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Clear the printer memory by turning the printer

Notes On Use The information in this section provides basic procedures for handling your system and common peripheral devices, usingstorage media, and

About the Power Source Before opening your computer, turn the system off and let it cool down for 10 minutes. This protects you against internalcompon

About Disposing of the Lithium Battery Dispose of the lithium battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of lithium batteries in household or busin

About Handling the Computer System Your computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception. If this occurs

About Handling a Monitor (Display) DVD playback and certain video-related software may not function correctly when your monitor is set to a highrefre

About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is equipped with built-in stereo speakers and indicator lights. Opening the computer

About Recording and Data Storage Media Handling CD or DVD media Do not touch the surface of the disc. Do not drop or bend the disc. Do not use adhe

Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for your VAIO® computer. This sectiondescribes all av

Immediate Help and Support You can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your hard copy guides and supplements, or by accessing theonli

Help and Support Resources If the information provided with your VAIO® computer does not provide an immediate solution or you would like to get direct

5.Hardware feature or software application that has a problem. (See Help and Support Resources for theappropriate software contact information.) 6.Bri

4 CD-RW/DVD combo drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the combo drive. 5 Power button Turns the compute

About the Side Panels The side panels of your computer contain the connections for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the sidepanels help