Sony PCV-230 User Manual

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Sony PC User Guide

PCV-210/PCV-230

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Notice to Users

not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machinemeadable form without prior written approval

SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE .SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED'HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.

Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.

Sony and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Windows and the Windows 95 logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel, MMX, ProShare, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation. K56flex is a trademark of Lucent Technologies Inc. and Rockwell International. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Safety Information

Owner’s Record

The model number and serial number are located on the back of your Sony PC. Record the serial number in the space provided here. Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center.

Model Number: PCV-210/ PCV-230 Serial Number:

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WARNING

□ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do

not expose your Sony PC to rain or moisture.

□ Never install modem or telephone

wiring during a lightning storm.

□ Never install telephone jacks in wet

locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations

□ Never touch uninsulated telephone

wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

□ Use caution when installing or

modifying telephone lines.

□ Avoid using the modem during an

electrical storm.

□ Do not use the modem or a telephone

to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

! The use of optical instruments

with this product will increase eye

hazard.

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Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-210/PCV-230 Responsible Party:

Address:

Telephone No: 201-930-6970

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the two following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

Sony Electronics Inc.

I Sony Drive

Park Ridge, NJ 07656

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

□ Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

□ Increase the separation between the

equipment and the receiver.

□ Connect the equipment into anoutlet

on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

□ Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician forhclp.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void yourauthority to operate this equipment.

Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product. Operation with non-compliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception.

All cables used to connect peripherals must

be shielded and grounded. Operation with cables, connected to peripherals, that are not shielded and grounded, may result in interference to radio and television reception.

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FCC Part 68

This equipment compiles with Part 68 of the FCC ruies. The ringer equivaience number (REN) and the FCC registration number are printed on the modem board. If requested, this information must be supplied to the telephone company.

The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the phone line. Excessive REN's on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most, but not all areas, the sum of the REN's should not exceed Five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total REN's, contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area.

This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone jack.

If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will, when practical, notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. If advance notice isn't practical, the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will notify you in advance, in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service.

If trouble is experienced with this modem, for repair or warranty information, please contact 1-888-4SONY-PC. or write to the Sony Customer Information Center, One Sony Drive, Park Ridge, Nj 07656.

This equipment cannot be used on telephone-company-provided coin service. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs.

Repair of the modem should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1 888-4SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972).

Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of

1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending the message, and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual.

In order to program this information into your facsimile, see your fax software documentation.

^ You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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Welcome

About This User Guide............................................................................2

Setting Up Your Sony PC

Unpacking Your PC................................................................................ 3

Choosing a Location for Your PC...........................................................4

Back Panel Overview Connecting the Sony Multimedia Computer Display

Connecting a Display, Speakers, and a Microphone.............................8

Connecting the Optional Palmrest.........................................................9

Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse

Connecting the Phone Line and Phone...............................................11

Connecting the Power Cords................................................................12

Connecting Additional Components...................................................13

Connecting a Television (Audio/Video Out)

Connecting a Printer.......................................................................17

Connecting a Joystick or MIDI Instrument..................................18

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device

Connecting a Digital Camera or Other Serial Peripheral

Starting Your Sony PC...........................................................................21

Registering Windows® 95.....................................................................22

Registering Your PC...............................................................................23

Accessing the Diskette and CD-ROM Drives Shutting Down Your Sony PC

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Getting Started With VAIO Space

About the Navigation Toolbar

Using VAIO Space..................................................................................29

Starting VAIO Space Using the Software Center

Using the Audio/Video (A/V) Center...........................................29

Using the Communication Center

Using the Help Center....................................................................30

Using the Tool Center.....................................................................30

Using the VAIO Space Menu

Exiting VAIO Space........................................................................31

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Introducing the Sony AA/ Suite

Using the Mixer...................................................................................... 34

Using the CD Player...............................................................................36

Playing an Audio CD......................................................................36

Naming a CD

Naming CD Tracks..........................................................................39

Creating CD Playlists......................................................................40

Removing Tracks from a CD Playlist

Using the WAV Player

Playing a WAV File.........................................................................43

Creating WAV Playlists..................................................................45

Playing a WAV Playlist

Removing Files from a WAV Playlist...........................................48

Using AudioView...................................................................................49

Editing a WAV File

Recording a WAV File....................................................................55

Using the MIDI Player...........................................................................56

Playing a MIDI File

Creating MIDI Playlists..................................................................58

Playing a MIDI Playlist...................................................................60

Removing Files from a MIDI Playlist...........................................61

Recording a MIDI File

Using the Video Player..........................................................................63

Creating Video Playlists.................................................................63

Playing a Video Playlist..................................................................66

Removing Files from a Video Playlist..........................................67

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Using the Communication Center

Opening and Closing the Communication Center............................69

Getting Started with the Communication Center

Communication Center Main Screen..................................................71

Getting Help.....................................................................................72

Using Mailboxes and Greetings...........................................................72

Accessing Mailboxes.......................................................................73

Adding a Mailbox............................................................................73

Accessing Mailbox Options............................................................74

Mailbox Passwords Setting the Default Mailbox Deleting a Mailbox

Mailbox Greetings...........................................................................76

Accessing Mailboxes Remotely

Using Messages

Accessing Messages

Message Folders..............................................................................81

Managing Messages........................................................................82

Sending Faxes...................................................................................83

Filling in the Send Fax Dialog........................................................86

Using the Group Feature................................................................88

Sending a Data File..........................................................................89

Filling in the Send Data Dialog

Receiving Faxes...............................................................................91

Placing and Receiving Phone Calls

Telephone Options

Using the Phone Book............................................................................97

Accessing the Phone Book Managing Phone Book Entries

Filling in the Phone Book Entry Dialog........................................98

Using Video Phone

Setting Up Your Computer to Use Video Phone

Making and Receiving a Video Call...........................................101

Sending a Snapshot..................................................................... 103

Receiving a Snapshot....................................................................104

Viewing Saved Snapshots

Using Video Phone Help..............................................................105

Improving Video Quality.............................................................106

Connection Quality Indicator......................................................106

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Getting Help

Calling SOS........................................................................................... 109

Troubleshooting.................................................................................. 112

Using the System Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDs

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Upgrading and Maintaining Your Sony PC

Removing the Cover............................................................................120

Inserting an Add-in Board..................................................................123

Adding Memory...................................................................................127

Replacing the Lithium Battery Replacing the Cover

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Computer Basics

Using the Keyboard........................................................................... 135

Using the Mouse

Setting Up the Mouse for Left-Hand Use

Using the CD-ROM Drive

Using the Diskette Drive.....................................................................140

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Other Information

Notes on Use

On the Power Source.................................................................. 141

On Disposal of the Lithium Battery............................................142

On Handling On Installation

On Moisture Condensation..........................................................144

On Upgrading the System

On Using the Hard Disk Drive.................................................. 145

On Handling Diskettes.................................................................145

On Handling CD-ROM Discs..................................................... 145

On Cleaning CD-ROM Discs

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony PC. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing.

Here are just some of the features your Sony PC has to offer. □ Exceptional performance: Your PC includes a fast Intel® Pentium® II

processor, a 24x (maximum) CD-ROM drive, and a 33.6 kbps DSVD (Digital Simultaneous Voice Data) modem with KSGflex™ technology.

□ Sony audio and video quality: Dynamic high-fidelity audio sound

system (PCI/32-bit), high-powered 3-D graphics (AGP) and “Sony-

Tuned” MPEG digital video playback enable you to take advantage

of today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software,

□ Preinstalled software titles: Your Sony PC includes more than 30

best-selling creativity and entertainment software titles that allow you to create music, enhance and share your photos, learn about the world, and play games featuring 3-D graphics.

□ Windows® 95: Your system includes the latest operating system

from Microsoft.

□ VAIO™ Space: Sony’s original navigation utility, which helps you

locate and launch applications quickly and easily.

□ Sony AfV Suite: Enjoy all of your PC’s audio and visual capabilities

with component-like applications that allow you to mix your own

sounds and play audio CDs and audio files (MIDI and WAV).

□ Communications: Access popular online services, browse the

Internet, and use Video Phone, the built-in speakerphone, answering machine, and fax features.

□ Excellent customer support: Access Sony Online Support 24 hours a

day, seven days a week. The SOS software enables a support representative to talk to you on the phone, perform remote diagnostics on your PC, and send you updates, all through a single phone call.

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About This User Guide

This guide offers a quick introduction and reference to your Sony PC.

□ Setting Up Your Sony PC shows you how to connect the standard

components of your system—generally in under 15 minutes. This section also explains how to connect additional components, such as a TV, printer, MIDI instrument, joystick, and a digital camera.

□ Getting Started with VAIO Space describes how to use VAIO Space

to quickly and easily find and launch the applications on your Sony PC.

□ Introducing the Sony A/V Suite describes how to use the audio and

video components of the Sony A/V Suite. For instance, learn how to listen to your favorite CDs while you work on the computer.

□ Using the Communication Center explains how to use the features

of the telephony software, including Video Phone.

□ Getting Help explains the support options available to you, shows

you how to use the Sony Online Support service, and offers basic troubleshooting tips.

□ Upgrading and Maintaining Your Sony PC Illustrates how to install

an add-in card and memory, as well as how to change the lithium battery in your PC.

□ Computer Basics shows new computer users how to use a mouse,

keyboard, CD-ROM, and diskette drive.

□ Other Information provides facts and advice about using your PC.

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Setting Up Your Sony PC

Your Sony PC comes with the software titles preinstalled on your hard disk drive. Just follow these simple steps to connect the cables and turn on the PC, and your Sony PC is ready to use.

Unpacking Your PC

Remove the following items from the box:

System Unit

Display

(Sold Separately)

Power Cord

Phone Cable

You can find the complete list of the items that come with your PC in the About Your Sony PC guide, located in the Sony folder in the Windows Start menu.

If you purchased a Sony Multimedia Computer Display, it includes built-in speakers and a microphone. For other displays, you may need separate speakers and a microphone to use the Sony PC's audio features.

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Choosing a Location for Your PC

Here are some things to consider when planning your workspace:

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Stable work surface—Use a stable work surface large enough to support the computer, the display, and other equipment.

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Ventilation—Leave at least eight inches of space on the left and back sides of your PC to enable proper ventilation.

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Placement of the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices—Place your keyboard, mouse, and other input devices so that your arms and hands are in a relaxed, comfortable position. The keyboard should be directly in front of you. Adjust the level of the keyboard so that your lower arms are parallel to the floor. Keep your wrists in a relaxed position when you’re using the keyboard—not angled up or down. Use the palmrest only briefly, for resting. While typing, never use the palmrest or rest your hands on the table. Position the mouse at the same level as the keyboard. Hold the mouse with a relaxed hand, and use your whole arm to move it. Take breaks during sessions with

your PC. Excessive use of the mouse or a joystick may strain muscles

or tendons.

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Choosing a Location for Your PC

□ Furniture and posture—Sit in a chair with good back support and

armrests. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor. A footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture—avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward.

□ Viewing angle of the display—Position the display 18 to 26 inches

directly in front of you, with the top of the screen at or a little below eye level. Use the display’s tilting feature to find the best position.

You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display

in the proper position.

□ Lighting—Choose a location where windows and lights do not create

glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. You can also purchase accessories for

your display that help reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your

comfort and work effectiveness.

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Back Panel Overview

The back panel of your Sony PC contains the connectors where you plug in supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel serve as a map to help you locate the connectors on your PC.

Power

Voltage Switch

Composite Video Out

■ S VIDEO Out Monitor

Microphone

Game/MIDI

Line In

Phones

^ To maximize available resources, the Serial 2 port on your Sony PC is disabled by default. You

can enable the Serial 2 port by using the BIOS setup utility. For detaih^ee "Accessing the

BIOS Setup Utility" in the online Sony PC Reference Manual.

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Connecting the Sony Multimedia Computer Display

The Sony Multimedia Computer Display (sold separately) is an integrated audio/video unit with built-in speakers and a microphone. Follow these steps to connect it to your PC.

Aj If you're connecting the Sony PC to a TV or other video component, see "Connecting a

Television (AudioA/ideo Out)" on page 14.

1 Use the blue (3 symbol to locate the MONITOR connector. Plug the

blue display cable into this connector, and then tighten the two screws to secure the cable.

2 Use the green Q symbol to locate the PHONES connector. Plug the

green speaker cable into this connector.

3 Use the red y* symbol to locate the MIC connector. Plug the red

microphone cable into this connector.

See the manual that came with your Sony Multimedia Computer Display for more information on setting up and using the display.

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Connecting a Display, Speakers, and a Microphone

If you did not purchase the Sony Multimedia Computer Display, you need speakers and a microphone to use the Sony PC’s audio features.

^ If you're connecting the Sony PC to a TV or other video component, see "Connecting a

Television (Audio/Video Out)" on page 14. Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use. See the manuals that came with your

display, speakers, and microphone for more information on setting them up and using them.

1 Use the blue Q symbol to locate the MONITOR connector. Plug the

display cable into this connector, and then tighten the two screws to secure the cable.

2 Use the green H symbol to locate the PHONES connector. Plug the

speaker cable into this connector.

3 Use the red y* to locate the MIC connector. Plug the microphone cable

into this connector.

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Connecting the Optional Palmrest

Your Sony PC is equipped with an optional palmrest that you can attach to your keyboard. Follow these steps to connect the palmrest.

1 Place the keyboard and palmrest upside down on a flat surface.

2 Insert the latching posts on the palmrest into the openings on

the keyboard.

3 Move the palmrest to the right until you feel it snap into place.

Do not keep your wrists on the palmrest while typing; use the palmrest briefly only when resting.

To remove the palmrest

1 Turn the keyboard and palmrest upside down. 2 Push down on the palmrest, and then move it to the left. 3 Lift the palmrest away from the keyboard.

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Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse

Follow these steps to connect the keyboard and mouse.

1 Use the purple IVLjVl symbol to locate the KEYBOARD connector. Plug the

purple keyboard cable into this connector.

2 Use the blue-green CB" symbol to locate the MOUSE connector and

insert the blue-green mouse cable into this connector.

^ See "Computer Basics" on page 135 for more information on setting up and using the

keyboard and mouse.

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Connecting the Phone Line and Phone

You need to connect the phone line and phone to take advantage of online services, the Internet, and Sony Online Support. The phone line also enables you to register your PC and software online.

There are two phone jacks on the back panel. Follow these steps to connect your phone line and phone.

Unplug your phone from the wall jack and plug it into the TELEPHONE

jack on the PC.

Plug one end of the phone cable that came with your system into the

LINE jack and the other end into the wall jack.

^ Your Sony PC does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated

telephone, and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX).

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Connecting the Power Cords

Your Sony PC is shipped with the voltage switch set to 115 volts. This is the correct setting for most homes and businesses in North America. If you use the PC in a location that requires 230 volts, change the setting to 230 volts by moving the switch up.

! Do not use your Sony PC with the incorrect voltage setting; this may damage

the PC.

Follow these steps to connect the power cords.

1 Plug the power cord into the connector on the PC. 2 If necessary, plug the display power cord into the display. 3 Plug both the display and power cords into a grounded AC wall

outlet, power strip, or Uninterruptible Power Supply,

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Connecting Additional Components

You can add functionality to your Sony PC by connecting any of the following peripherals.

Connecting

Television

Printer

Joystick

MIDI device Universal Serial

Bus (USB) device Serial device

Enables You To For

Send audio and video from the PC to the TV

Print documents from the PC See page Connect a joystick, which

enhances game playing Connect MIDI instruments See Connect USB devices See page

Connect serial devices, such as a digital camera

Details

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Connecting a Television (AudioA/ideo Out)

Connecting a television to your Sony PC enables you to send audio and video from the PC to the television. (You will be able to watch video and hear audio on both the PC and the television.)

You can also connect the Sony PC to a camcorder, VCR, or other video component that has a video in or S VIDEO in connector.

If your system includes the Sony Multimedia Computer Display:

1 Use the yellow [p symbol to locate the composite VIDEO OUT connector

on the PC. Plug either end of the yellow video cable into this

connector. Then plug the other end of the cable into the TV’s VIDEO IN connector.

If your TV has an S VIDEO in connector, use the S VIDEO cable to connect the PC's S VIDEO out jack to the TV's S VIDEO inJack. S VIDEO provides a better picture than a conventional video connection.

2 Use the green Q symbol to locate the PHONES connector on the PC.

Plug the black end of the audio splitter cable O into this connector. Then plug the red and white ends of the audio splitter cable O into the TV’s AUDIO IN connectors. (This enables you to hear audio on the multimedia monitor as well as on your TV.)

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Connecting Additional Components

3 Plug the green audio plug from the display cable into the connector

on the audio splitter cable O. Then use the red y>* symbol to locate the MIC connector on the PC. Plug the red microphone cable from the display cable into this connector.

Back of TV

If your system does not include the Sony Multimedia Computer Display:

1 Use the yellow (p symbol to locate the composite VIDEO OUT connector

on the PC. Plug either end of the yellow video cable into this connector. Then plug the other end of the cable into the TV’s VIDEO IN connector.

^ If your TV has an S VIDEO in connector, use the S VIDEO cable to connect the PC's

S VIDEO out jack to the TV's S VIDEO inJack. S VIDEO provides a better picture than a conventional video connection.

2 Use the green O symbol to locate the PHONES connector on the PC.

Plug the black end of the audio splitter cable O into this connector. Then plug the red and white ends of the audio splitter cable O into the TV’s AUDIO IN connectors.

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3 Plug the speaker cable into the connector on the audio splitter cable

Back of TV

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Connecting Additional Components

Connecting a Printer

You can connect a printer to your Sony PC to print documents from

your PC.

1 Use the dark grey symbol to locate the PRINTER connector. Plug the

printer cable into this connector.

2 If necessary, plug one end of the printer power cord into the

printer, and the other end into a grounded AC wall outlet, power strip, or Uninterrupted Power Supply,

^ See the manual that came with your printer for more information on setting it up

and using it.

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Connecting a Joystick or MIDI Instrument

You can connect a joystick or MIDI instrument to your Sony PC. You can also purchase an adapter to connect additional devices.

□ Use the dark grey ^ symbol to locate the GAME connector. Plug

the joystick or MIDI cable into this connector.

^ Your MIDI instrument may have a different type of cable which requires an

adapter. See the manual that came with yourjoystick or MIDI instrument for more information

on setting it up and using it. ., ,

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Connecting Additional Components

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device

You can connect a USB device to your Sony PC. □ Use the dark grey symbol to locate the USB connector. Plug

the USB cable into this connector.

^ USB ports are included to provide state-of-the-art technology. Your operating system supports

a limited number of USB devices. You may need to install software (device drivers) to use your

USB device.

See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on setting it up and

using it.

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Connecting a Digital Camera or Other Serial Peripheral

You can connect other computer peripherals, such as Sony 's digital still camera, to the PC’s serial port.

□ Plug the serial cable from the digital camera into the serial port.

See the manual that came with your digital camera for more information on setting it up and using it.

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Starting Your Sony PC

After you connect all the cables and accessories to your Sony PC, you’re ready to turn on the PC.

1 Press the power switch on the display to turn on the power. 2 Press the power switch on the upperdeft panel of the PC to turn on

the power.

^ See "Shutting Down Your Sony PC" on page 26 for instructions on turning off

your PC.

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Registering Windows® 95

The first time you turn on your Sony PC, you need to complete a few steps to register and configure the Windows 95 software that is already

installed on your PC. You do not need to repeat these steps each time you turn on your computer.

You must register Windows 95 before you can use your PC.

The on-screen instructions guide you through the registration and

configuration process. The following is an overview of the process.

1 Gathering information:

□ Enter your name. □ Read and accept the License Agreement. □ Enter your Certificate of Authenticity number located on the

cover of the Introducing Windows 95 manual.

2 Windows 95 setup:

□ Click the Finish button on the Windows 95 Setup Wizard screen.

3 Selecting your computer settings:

□ ' If necessary change the Time Zone, Date and Time on the Date/

Time Properties screen.

4 Learning about Windows 95:

□ If you want, take the tour of Windows 95.

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Registering Your PC

Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your Sony PC:

□ Sony Online Support—Talk to a Support Representative to

troubleshoot problems you may be having with your PC.

□ One-year parts and limited labor warranty—Protect your

investment. See the Limited Warranty Card for details.

□ On-site service—Provides convenient resolution of problems. Follow these steps to use the Sony PC online registration service.

You must connect your phone and phone line before using any online service including the online registration service. See "Connecting the Phone Line and Phone" on page 11.

1 Enter the information requested on the first online registration form.

Press the TAB key to move from box to box.

2 Click the Next button to advance to the next form. 3 Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time

you complete a form.

4 Click the Register Now button to register your PC. The Sony PC

automatically transfers your registration information using your built-in modem and a toll-free telephone number.

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Accessing the Diskette and CD-ROM Drives

You need to open the front panel to access the diskette and CD-ROM drives. Follow these steps to open and close the front panel.

1 Push in the lower front panel on your PC. 2 Slide the upper panel down to reveal the CD-ROM and diskette

drives.

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Accessing the Diskette and CD-ROM Drives

3 After you finish using the drives, slide the upper panel up until you

see the lower panel click into place.

^ If you are using software that can eject CD-ROM disks, be sure to leave the front panel open.

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Shutting Down Your Sony PC

When you're ready to turn off your PC, use the following procedure.

! To avoid the potential loss of data, do not press the power switch before you

shut down the PC.

To shut down your PC

1 Click the Start button on the Windows 95 taskbar to open the Start

menu.

2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut

Down Windows dialog box.

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3 Click Shut Down the Computer. 4 Click Yes.

A Respond to any prompts about saving documents.

5 Wait for your PC to turn off automatically.

6 Turn off the display and any other peripherals connected to your PC.

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Getting Started With VAIO Space

VAIO Space is an application that organizes the preinstalled applications on your Sony PC, making it easier for you to find and launch an application.

When you open VAIO Space, the launch pad appears at the top of your screen. Using the launch pad is similar to using the Windows 95 taskbar. The launch pad has dedicated launch buttons that lead you to specific VAIO Space screens.

There are five dedicated launch buttons on the launch pad.

Button Launches Description

Software Center Contains icons for all your preinstalled

applications. These applications are organized by category and appear as buttons on the left side of the VAIO Space screen.

A/V Center Launches audio/video applications included

with your Sony PC.

Communication Center

Help Center

Tool Center Provides tools that help you analyze and fix

Provides access to various forms of communication, such as fax, the Internet, and voice mail, all from a single application.

Contains links to various sources of help for

your Sony PC.

system-related problems.

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When you click a button on the launch pad, you open a VAIO Space screen that displays category buttons on the left and a navigation toolbar at the top. The category buttons are explained directly on the screen. Just click any button to see an explanation of what that category offers.

About the Navigation Toolbar

Each VAIO Space screen (with the exception of the A/V Center) contains a toolbar with five navigation buttons. If you are comfortable navigating within a Web browser, you already know how this works.

Button

Description

Goes to the previous screen. When you first open a screen, the first page has no previous page, so this button is inactive until you go to another screen. This is sometimes called the “Back” or “Previous” button.

Goes to the next screen in a sequence. The sequence is the same as the buttons on the left, from top to bottom. This is sometimes called the “Next” button.

Goes to the first screen. This is the same as clicking the top button on the left. This is sometimes called the “Home” button.

Closes the screen. This is sometimes called the “Exit” or “Close” button.

Displays the launch pad on the left side of the screen or

hides it if it is already displayed. When displayed, the launch pad becomes part of every screen. The information pane on the right changes widtfi when you toggle the launch pad on and off. The launch pad behaves differently when it is part of the screen. Each new VAIO Space screen that you launch replaces the current screen.

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Using VAIO Space

The following describes how to use VAIO Space.

Starting VAIO Space

To start VAIO Space:

□ Double-click the VAIO Space icon on the Windows desktop.

Using the Software Center

To launch the Software Center:

□ Click the Software Center button on the launch pad.

To launch an application from the Software Center:

1 Click the desired category button on the left side of the screen.

2 Double-click an icon on the right side of the screen to launch that

application.

To add an application icon to the Software Center:

1 Click the category where you want to add the application icon.

2 Drag an application icon from anywhere within Windows 95 and

drop it onto the right side of the screen.

Using the Audio/Video (A/V) Center

To launch the A/V Center:

□ Click the A/V Center button on the launch pad.

To display the video player:

□ Click anywhere in the VIDEO cabinet on the left side of the screen.

To display the audio/video components:

□ Click anywhere in the AUDIO cabinet on the right side of the screen.

To open the playlist:

□ Click the Hi icon.

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Using the Communication Center

To launch the Communication Center:

□ Click the Communication Center button on the launch pad.

To launch the Communication Center application (integrated fax, voice mail, and Internet browser):

□ Click the Communication Center icon on the Communication Center

screen.

To access Sony EZ Internet:

□ Click the Sony EZ Internet button on the left side of the screen.

To access Club VAIO:

□ Click the Club VAIO button on the left side of the screen.

To access the Internet:

LI Click the Internet button on the left side of the screen.

Using the Help Center

To launch the Help Center:

□ Click the Help Center button on the launch pad.

To access help:

Ü Click the appropriate button on the left side of the screen, then follow

the instructions on that screen.

Using the Tool Center

To launch the Tool Center:

□ Click the Tool Center button on the launch pad.

To access specific tools:

□ Click the Tool Center button on the left side of the screen, then

double-click an icon on the screen to launch that tool.

To customize VAIO Space:

□ Click the VAIO Space Customization button on the left side of the

screen, then follow the instructions on that screen.

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Using VAIO Space

Using the VAIO Space Menu

To use the VAIO Space menu:

□ Right click the launch pad background and choose a menu item.

□ Select Always on top to display the launch pad on top of all other

applications.

□ Select Autohide to automatically display and hide the launch pad

when you move the mouse pointer to and from the top of the screen, respectively.

□ Select About to view version information.

□ Select Minimize to reduce the launch pad to a button on the Windows

taskbar.

Exiting VAIO Space

To exit VAIO Space:

□ Right-click the launch pad background and select Exit.

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Introducing the Sony AA/ Suite

The Sony A/V Suite provides an integrated suite of software that gives you complete control of the audio/video features of your Sony PC. The intuitive, “home stereo component” interface offers you a familiar set of sound and video controls.

You can access the Sony A/V Suite from the AV Center on the Start menu. The Sony A/V Suite includes the following audio and video components.

Component Description

CD Player Plays audio tracks from your CD-ROM drive.

See “Using the CD Player” on page 36.

WAV Player Plays, records, and edits WAVE (.WAV) sound files.

See “Using the WAV Player” on page 43.

MIDI Player Plays, records, and edits MIDI (.MID) music files

using external MIDI instruments. See "Using the MIDI Player” on page 56.

Mixgr , Controls the volume and effect(s) levels for sound files,

videos, audio tracks, and other devices. See “Using the Mixer” on page 34.

Video Player Plays AVI (.AVI) and MPEG (.MPG and .DAT) videos

on your Sony PC screen. See “Using the Video Player” on page 63.

The CD, WAV, MIDI, and Video Players enable you to create playlists. Playlists let you save a selection of tracks or files you want to hear or view so that you can reuse them later.

^ Some components and players in the A/V Suite have buttons with indicator lights. These

components are active when the light is on.

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Using the Mixer

The Mixer enables you to control your Sony PC’s sound sources for Windows multimedia and sound programs. The Mixer has individual controls for:

□ Master (all sources) volume level

^ Use the Master setting to override the individual settings for the other players and

devices.

□

CD Player volume level

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WAV Player volume level

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MIDI Player volume level

□

Line output level

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Recording level volume

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Recording input selection: MIC, CD, Line

□

Effects: 3-D, reverb, chorus

: Do not use headphones the first time you use the Mixer. The default audio

settings may be loud enough to cause hearing problems or discomfort when played through headphones. Listening to loud music with headphones or using headphones for an extended period of time may also cause hearing problems or discomfort.

^ If you change an A/V player's volume setting, the Mixer display updates automatically.

Likewise, if you change the Mixer volume settings for an A/V player, the player's volume

setting updates automatically.

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Using the Mixer

To change the Mixer volume setting

1 Click the Mixer on the A/V Wall or double-click the speaker icon on

the Windows 95 taskbar.

2 Drag the slider(s) to set the volume for the selected sound source.

move both sliders at the same time that slider

3 Repeat step 2 until you are satisfied with the resulting sound.

^ To toggle the sound on and off, Click H (Mute) for the specified source.

To add special effects

1 Click the Effects button to open the Effects panel.

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2 Use the buttons and sliders on the Effects panel to add special effects. 3 After you finish, click the Effects button to close the Effects panel.

Effects Panel Functions To Do This

Add a 3-D effect Click the Add a reverb effect Click the Add a chorus effect Click the Adjust the amount of reverb Drag the Adjust the reverb delay Drag the Adjust the amount of chorus Drag the Adjust the chorus frequency Drag the Adjust the depth of the chorus Drag the

3-D button. Reverb button. Chorus button. Reverb Level slider. Delay slider.

Hours Level slider.

Frequency slider.

Depth slider.

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Using the CD Player

The CD Player plays regular audio CDs in your Sony PC's CD-ROM drive. It features the same type of functionality as an ordinary CD player

(such as Next Track and Shuffle Play). You can also create temporary

playlists of your favorite songs for the current listening session.

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Playing an Audio CD

You can play an audio CD at any time, as long as you’re not currently running a CD-ROM program. You can even close the CD Player window while listening to a CD. If the CD has a playlist, the player plays the selected tracks. For more information about playlists, see “Creating CD Playlists” on page 40.

To play an audio CD

1 Click the CD Player on the A/V Wall. 2 Click i: "m »1 (Eject) to open the CD tray. 3 Place an audio CD in the CD tray, and then click I 1 (Eject) again

to close the tray.

4 Click I » I (Play).

The CD Player displays the track name and number, the CD name,

the elapsed time, and a rotating CD that indicates the CD is playing.

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Other CD Player Functions

Using the CD Player

Action

Toggle the sound on and off Stop play

Pause play Go to the next track

Go to the beginning of the current track

Rewind the current track Fast forward the current track Play the tracks in random order

Adjust the volume

Create or update a playlist

Play an intro to each track in the playlist

Play the current playlist tracks in the order in which they appear

Continuously play (“loop") the current playlist tracks in the order in which they appear

Open or close the CD tray

Procedure

Click MUTE.

Click (Stop).

Click (Pause). Click 1 I (Next). Click [^3 (Previous).

Click and hold \jm_ j (Rewind).

Click and hold (Fast Forward).

Click SHUFFLE. Drag the CD volume sliders on the CD

Player or the Mixer. See “ Using the Mixer” on page 34.

Click PLAYLIST See “Creating CD Playlists" on page 40.

Click INTRO.

Click CONTINUE.

Click REPEAT.

Click

3 (Eject).

^ To open the CD tray when you do not have a CD in the tray, press the Eject button on the

front panel of the PC.

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Naming a CD

If you name the CD, the CD Player stores this information and

remembers it whenever you play the CD.

To name a CD

1 Click the CD Player on the A/V Wall.

2 Click the PLAYLIST button to display the CD Playlist Edit

dialog box.

3 Click the Name CD button to display the Name CD dialog box.

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Type the name of the CD.

Click the OK button to save the CD name and return to the CD Playlist Edit dialog box.

The CD name now appears in the CD Name box. Click the OK button to return to the CD Player.

The CD resumes playing and the name now appears in the

CD Player display.

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Using the CD Player

Naming CD Tracks

You can name the tracks on a CD as well. The CD Player stores this information and remembers it whenever you play the CD.

To name tracks on a CD

Click the CD Player on the A/V Wall.

Click the PLAYLIST button to display the CD Playlist Edit

dialog box. Click the Name Track button to display the Name Track

dialog box.

Type the name of the track.

Click the Next button to name the next (or another) track.

•Repeat this step for other tracks you want to name. Click the OK button to save the track name(s) and return to the

CD Playlist Edit dialog box.

The track names now appear in the CD Tracks list.

If you have a playlist for this CD, the track names also appear in the Playlist.

7 Click the OK button to return to the CD Player.

The CD resumes playing and the current track name now appears in

the CD Player.

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Creating CD Playlists

You can create a temporary playlist of the tracks you want to play during your current listening session. You can customize the list to include only your favorite tracks or all tracks on the CD.

To create and customize a CD playlist

1 Click the CD Player on the A/V Wall.

2 Click the PLAYLIST button to display the CD Playlist Edit

dialog box.

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3 Select the tracks you want to add to the playlist:

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Action

Copy one track in the CD Tracks list to the playlist

Copy all tracks in the CD Tracks list to the playlist

Copy a range of tracks in the CD Tracks list to the playlist

Copy selected tracks in the CD Tracks list to the playlist

Procedure

Double-click the track, or select the track and then click j: ii ■ (Add Selection)

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Press the SHIFT key on the keyboard while clicking the first and last tracks in the range, and then dick (Add Selection).

Press the CTRL key on the keyboard while clicking each track, and then click ply (Add Selection).

(Add All Files).

4 Click the OK button to save the temporary playlist.

You can add CD tracks to a playlist by opening the playlist and selecting the tracks you want to add as described in step 3.

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Removing Tracks from a CD Playlist

If you don’t want to listen to specific tracks on a CD, you can remove them from the temporary playlist.

To remove a track from a CD playlist

1 Click the CD Player on the A/V Wall, 2 Click the PLAYLIST button to display the CD Playlist Edit

dialog box.

3 Select the tracks you want to remove from the playlist;

Action Procedure

Remove one track Click the track, and then click from the playlist (Delete Selection).

Remove all tracks Click fWj (Delete All Selections), from the playlist

4 Click the OK button to save the temporary playlist.

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Using the WAV Player

The WAV Player lets you record and play WAV sounds (such as your own voice). You can make playlists of your favorite sounds to play during current and future listening sessions. You can also use the WAV Player to edit sounds. See “Using AudioView” on page 49 for details.

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Playing a WAV File

You can open and play individual WAV files, or you can create a list of specific WAV files to play.

To play a WAV file

1 Click the WAV Player on the A/V Wall. 2 Click PLAYLIST to display the WAV Playlist dialog box.

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3 Select a WAV file from the Name list. 4 Click I'lyil (Play) to hear the sound. 5 Click the OK button to return to the WAV player.

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Other WAV Player Functions Action

Toggle the sound on and off

Stop play Pause play Create or update

a playlist Go to the next file in

the playlist Go to the beginning

of the current file in the playlist

Rewind the current file

Fast forward the current file

Play the playlist files in random order

Adjust the volume

Play an intro to each file in the playlist

Play the current playlist files in the order in which they appear

Continuously play (“loop”) the current playlist files in the

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Edit a WAV sound

Procedure

Click MUTE^

Click |j|f| (Stop). Click (Pause).

Click PLAYLIST. See “Creating WAV Playlists” on page 45.

Click I i (Next).

Click lji?J (Previous).

Click and hold 1 '** ) (Rewind).

Click and hold I (Fast Forward).

Click SHUFFLE.

Drag the WAV volume sliders on the WAV Player or the Mixer. See “Using the Mixer” on page 34.

Click INTRO.

Click CONTINUE.

Click REPEAT.

Click jpP] (Record). See "Recording a WAV File” on page 55.

Click AUDIOVIEW to launch AudioView. See “Editing a WAV File” on page 49.

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Using the WAV Player

Creating WAV Playlists

You can create or customize a playlist of the WAV files you want to play (such as animal sounds or funny noises). You can add files one at a time, or you can add a group of files.

To create and customize a WAV playlist

1 Click the WAV Player on the A/V Wall. 2 Click the PLAYLIST button to display the WAV Playlist dialog box.

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3 Select the WAV files you want to add to the playlist, changing drives

and folders as necessary:

Action

Copy one file in the Names list to the playlist

Copy all files in the Names list to the playlist

Copy a range of files in the Names list to the playlist

Copy selected files in the Names list to the playlist

Find all WAV files on the selected drive

^ To play a sound file, select the file, and then click Ea (Play). To play the files you

select automatically, click (Automatically Play Highlighted File).

Procedure

Double-click the file, or select the file and then click j (Add Selection).

Click 1»^ (Add All Files).

Press the SHIFT key on the keyboard while clicking the first and last files in the range, and then click p#“'] (Add Selection).

Press the CTRL key on the keyboard while clicking each file, and then click p5™l

(Add Selection).

Click p7| (Search Selected Drive).

4 Click (Save File), and then type a file name,

A) Change drives and folders, as necessary, to save the file to the correct location. The

sound playlist file extension defaults automatically to VSL.

5 Click the OK button to save the file.

^ You can add WAV files to a playlist by opening the playlist and selecting the files you

want to add. To remove files from a playlist, see "Removing Files from a WAV

Playlist" on page 48.

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Using the WAV Player

Playing a WAV Playlist

If you have more than one WAV playlist, you must select which list you want to play. If you have only one playlist, just click j > | (Play) on the WAV Player,

To play a WAV playlist

1 Click the WAV Player on the A/V Wall. 2 Click the PLAYLIST button to display the WAV Playlist dialog box. 3 Click (Open File), and then select the file you want to open.

Change drives and folders, as necessary, to select a file.

4 Click the OK button to open the file and return to the WAV Playlist

dialog box.

5 Click the OK button to return to the WAV Player.

6 Click I ^ I (Play) to hear the sounds in the playlist.

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Removing Files from a WAV Playlist

If you don’t want to hear specific files in a WAV playlist, you can remove them from the list.

To remove files from a WAV playlist

Click the WAV Player on the A/V Wall.

Click the PLAYLIST button to display the WAV Playlist dialog box.

Select the WAV files you want to remove from the playlist:

Action Procedure

Remove one file from the playlist

Remove all files from the playlist

Click (Save File), and then type a new file name or select the name of the current playlist.

Click the OK button to save the file.

^ If you selected the name of the current playlist, click the Yes button in the next dialog

box, which asks whether you want to overwrite the file.

Select the file, and then click ( »^| (Delete Selection).

Click [ISh] (Delete All Selections).

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AudioView enables you to edit WAV sounds using common editing functions, such as cut, copy, and paste. Other editing functions include sound mixing and changing playback volumes. You can record and edit new WAV sounds as well.

Editing a WAV File

You can edit a WAV file to remove dead (flat) spots and to rearrange and mix sounds. Most editing requires selecting start and end points of a segment or range that you want to change.

^ if you choose AUDIOVIEW when a WAV file is already open, the current WAV file appears.

To cut and paste data

1 Click the WAV Player on the A/V Wall. 2 Click the AUDIOVIEW button to display AudioView. 3 Open the File menu and select Open to display the file you want to

edit.

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Segment Selection Functions Action

Select a segment

Select the entire file

Select a segment as

you listen

Make rough adjustments to the selected segment

Make precise adjustments to the selected segment

Procedure

Click the Start point in the graphic display, drag the mouse to the right to the desired End point, and then release.

Double-click anywhere in the graphics display, or open the Edit menu and select Select All.

Play the file. When you hear the sound you want to use as the Start Point, hold down the (Select Range During Playback) as the passage plays. Release the button at the end of the desired segment, and then click nn (Stop).

Hold down the SHIFT key on the keyboard, place the mouse cursor at the desired location and then click.

Click anywhere on the Range Start or Range End areas (to the left and right of |^3. respectively). Then click the up or down arrow to adjust the time by 1/lOOth second.

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Using AudioView

After you select the segment, the display highlights the segment. Note the numbers in the Range Start and Range End marker boxes. Ibese numbers can help you select the same segment again.

For example, to select this segment

Start Point:

Click here.

End Point:

Drag the mouse to here, then release.

6 Click I jt I (Cut).

^ If you want to paste the data into another WAV file, open that file now.

7 -If you want to move the segment, click the location where you want

to paste the data, and then click ¡3 (Paste).

8 Click ( »..I (Play) to hear the edited sound.

9 When you’re ready to save the new sound, open the File menu and

select Save As..and then type a file name.

Change drives and folders, as necessary, to save the file to the correct location.

10 Click the OK button to save the file.

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To copy and paste data

Click the WAV Player on the A/V Wall. Click the AUDIOVIEW button to display AudioView.

Open the File menu and select Open to display the file you want to edit.

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Click ["'»■ ""I (Play) to hear the sound.

Select the segment you want to copy, and then click (Copy). See

"Segment Selection Functions” on page 50 for details.

The display highlights the selected segment.

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If you want to move the segment, click the location where you want to paste the data, and then click (Paste).

Click ri‘1 (Play) to hear the edited sound.

When you’re ready to save the new sound, open the File menu and select Save As..., and then type a file name.

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Click the OK button to save the file.

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Other AudioView Edit Functions

Using AudioView

Action

Stop play Pause play Rewind the current sound Fast forward the current sound Adjust the volume

Select a segment or range

Play the selected segment Delete all data except a

selected segment Adjust the volume (amplitude)

of a selected segment Echo a selected segment

Remove background noise

Adjust thé volume (amplitude) and improve the signal-to-noise ratio of a sound recorded at too low a level

Fade in or fade out a selected segment

Undo the last edit or transform operation

Zoom in on a selected segment Zoom out of a selected segment

Procedure

Click !■ _] (Stop). Click [:ti: I (Pause). Click and hold F’***^! (Rewind).

Click and hold F»* I (Fast Forward).

Drag the WAV volume sliders on the WAV

Player or the Mixer. See “Using the Mixer” on page 34.

See “Segment Selection Functions” on

page 50.

Click l»*-li (Play Range).

Click (Trim).

Click (Scale).

Click rn (Echo). Click j vl (Noise Gate) to find every

sample in the selected segment with an amplitude below a specific amount.

Click [Mj (Normalize).

Click (Fade).

Click 0 (Undo).

Click ^ (Zoom In). Click Bil (Zoom Out).

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Other AudioView Functions—Edit and Transforms Menus

Action

Insert silence (dead or flat spot) Copy a file to the Clipboard

Save contents of the Clipboard

to a file

Combine (mix) two sounds by copying one sound over the other

Locate and display the highest volume level (amplitude) within a selected segment

Change positive amplitude values to negative, and vice

Center the display for a sound recorded with an offset or adjust the offsets of a file after cutting and pasting data from different files

Paste a selected segment backwards -

Fade out the current file, fade in the data currently in the Clipboard, and then combine the sounds

Reduce a sound’s sample rate by 50 percent

Convert a 16-bit file to 8-bit format

Change a stereo file into a mono file

Convert an 8-bit PCM WAV file to Sound Blaster® VOC format

Convert a VOC file to 8-bit PCM WAV format

Change the sample rate

Procedure

Open the Edit menu and select Insert Silence. Open the Edit menu and select Load File into

Clipboard. Open the Edit menu and select Save

Clipboard, and then specify the file name. Copy or cut a segment, select a segment in

the file you want to mix, and then open the Edit menu and select Mix Paste.

Open the Transforms menu and select Find Peak.

Open the Transforms menu and select Invert Samples.

Open the Transforms menu and select DC Offset.

Open the Transforms menu and select Reverse.

Open the Transforms menu and select Crossfade.

Open the Transforms menu and select Flalve Sample Rate.

Open the Transforms menu and select

16 8 Bits.

Open the Transforms menu and select Stereo Mono.

Open the Transforms menu and select WAV ^ VOC.

Open the Transforms menu and select VOC ^ WAV.

Open the Tranforms menu and select Change Speed.

For additional information about how to use these functions, see the online help.

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Using AudioView

Recording a WAV File

You can make WAV recordings easily using the WAV Player or AudioView.

Select an input source (such as Mic or CD) in the Mixer and set its record volume level. See “Using the Mixer” on page 34 for details.

If you want to record from the CD-ROM drive or from an external source (such as a tape deck), find the selection you want to record.

Click (Record) on the WAV Player or AudioView display. The red light blinks, indicating that the player is in Record Standby mode.

Click I |j;)| (Play) to begin recording. Speak into the microphone or start playing the material you prepared in step 2.

If necessary, click [ff] (Pause) to pause temporarily during recording. Click [2 (Pause) again to resume recording.

Be sure to use the (Pause) button to resume recording. If you click (Record)to resume recording, you erase the existing recording and start a new one.

6 , Click >1 (Stop) after you finish recording.

7 If you are using AudioView to record, the display shows a graphical

representation of the recording.

8 Click m (Play) to hear the recording.

^ You can repeat steps 2 through 8 until you are ready to save the recording.

9 When you’re ready to save the recording, open the File menu and

select Save, and then type a file name.

^ Change drives and folders, as necessary, to save the file to the correct location. If you

don't want to save the recording, record over it or close the file,

10 Click the OK button to save the file.

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Using the MIDI Player

The MIDI Player plays and records standard MIDI (.MID) music files. You can also make playlists of your favorite music to play during current and future listening sessions.

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you to record and play as many as 16 tracks. You can access the MIDI

Orchestrator by clicking the MIDI ORCH button on the MIDI Player. For more information about using the MIDI Orchestrator, see the online help.

Playing a MIDI File

You can open and play individual MIDI files, or you can create a list of

specific MIDI files to play.

To play a MIDI file

1 Click the MIDI Player on the A/V Wall.

2 Click PLAYLIST to display the MIDI Playlist dialog box.

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4 Click I (Play) to hear the music.

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5 Click the OK button to return to the MIDI player.

Other MIDI Player Functions

Using the MIDI Player

Action

Mute the sound Stop play Pause play Create or update a playlist

Go to the next file in the playlist Go to the beginning of the

current file in the playlist Rewind the current file Fast forward the current file

Play the playlist files in random order

Adjust the volume

Play an intro to each file in the playlist

Play the current playlist files in the order in which they appear

Continuously play (“loop”) the current playlist files in the order in which they appear

Record a MIDI music file

Procedure

Click MUTE. Click F] (Stop).

Click mu (Pause). Click PLAYLIST See “Creating MIDI

Playlists” on page 58. Click [i*r] (Next).

Click (Previous).

Click and hold I I (Rewind). Click and hold |

(Fast Forward).

Click SHUFFLE.

Drag the MIDI volume sliders on the MIDI Player or the Mixer. See “Using the Mixer” on page 34.

Click INTRO.

Click CONTINUE.

Click REPEAT

Click I * [ (Record). See “Recording; MIDI File” on page 62.

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Creating MIDI Playlists

You can create or customize a playlist of the MIDI files you want to play

(such as files of an individual composer or files from your own recording

sessions). You can add files one at a time, or you can add a group of files.

To create and customize a MIDI playlist

1 Click the MIDI Player on the A/V Wall. 2 Click the PLAYLIST button to display the MIDI Playlist dialog box.

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select automatically, clickQ (Automatically Play Highlighted File).

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3 Select the MIDI files you want to add to the playlist, changing drives

and folders, as necessary:

Action

Copy one file in the Names list to the playlist

Copy all files in the Names list to the playlist

Copy a range of files in the Names list to the playlist

Copy selected file in the Names list to the playlist

Find all MIDI files on the selected drive

Procedure

Double-click the file, or select the file, and then

click 1 ie I (Add Selection).

Click (Add All Files).

Press the SHIFT key on the keyboard while

clicking the first and last files in the range, and

then click r%3 (Add Selection). Press the CTRL key on the keyboard while

clicking each file, and then click ["WJ

(Add Selection).

Click yT| (Search Selected Drive).

4 Click I H j (Save File), and then type a file name.

^ Change drives and folders, as necessary, to save the file to the correct location. The

MIDI playlist file extension defaults automatically to VML.

5 Click the OK button to save the file.

^ You can add MIDI files to a playlist by opening the playlist and selecting the files you

want to add. To remove files from a playlist, see" Removing Files from a MIDI

Playlist" on page 61.

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Playing a MIDI Playlist

If you have more than one MIDI playlist, you must select which list you want to play. If you have only one playlist, just click | ► [ (Play) on the MIDI Player.

To play a MIDI playlist

1 Click the MIDI Player on the A/V Wall. 2 Click the PLAYLIST button to display the MIDI Playlist dialog box. 3 Click n5~l (Open File), and then select the file you want to open.

^ Change drives and folders, as necessary, to select a file.

4 Click the OK button to open the file and return to the MIDI Playlist

dialog box.

5 Click the OK button to return to the MIDI Player.

6 Click m (Play) to hear the music in the playlist.

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Using the MIDI Player

Removing Files from a MIDI Playlist

If you don’t want to hear specific files in a MIDI playlist, you can remove

them from the list.

To remove files from a MIDI playlist

1 Click the MIDI Player on the A/V Wall. 2 Click the PLAYLIST button to display the MIDI Playlist dialog box. 3 Select the MIDI files you want to remove from the playlist:

Action Procedure

Remove one file from the playlist

Remove all files from the playlist

Select the file, and then click | jta {

(Delete Selection).

Click (Delete All Selections).

4 Click rW~1 (Save File), and then type a new file name or select the

name of the current playlist.

5 Click the OK button to save the file.

^ If you selected the name of the current playlist, click the Yes button in the next dialog

box, which asks whether you want to overwrite the file.

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Recording a MIDI File

You can make MIDI recordings easily using the MIDI Player and a MIDI instrument. Before you record a MIDI file, you must connect a MIDI instrument to the MIDI interface connector on the back panel of your Sony PC (see “Connecting a Joystick or MIDI Instrument” on page 18).

1 Click the MIDI Player on the A/V Wall.

2 Click m (Record). The red light blinks, indicating that the MIDI

Player is in Record Standby mode.

3 Click I (Play) to begin recording, and then start playing the MIDI

instrument.

4 If necessary, click [jT] (Pause) to pause temporarily during recording.

Click (Pause) again to resume recording.

^ Be sure to use the (Pause) button to resume recording. If you click

(Record) to resume recording, you erase the existing recording and start a new one.

5 After you finish recording, click (Stop).

6 Cjick I > t (Play) to hear the recording.

^ You can repeat steps 1 through 6 until you are ready to save the recording.

7 When you’re ready to save the recording, open the file menu and

select Save, and then type a file name.

^ Change drives and folders, as necessary, to save the file to the correct location. If you

don't want to save the recording, record over it or close the file.

8 Click the OK button to save the file.

Click the MIDI ORCH button for additional control over recording options.

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Using the Video Player

The Video Player plays AVI (.AVI) and MPEG (.MPG and .DAT) videos on your Sony PC. You can use it to make playlists of your favorite videos

to play during current and future viewing sessions. You can view playlists in a small window or in a full screen as a screen saver.

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You can create a playlist of your favorite video files or of specific types of video files (such as movie clips or software demos).

To create and customize a video playlist

*l Click the Video Player on the A/V Wall.

2 Click the PLAYLIST button to display the Video Playlist dialog box.

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3 Select the video files you want to add to the playlist, changing drives

and folders, as necessary:

Action

Copy one file in the Names list to the playlist

Copy all files in the Names list to the playlist

Copy a range of files in the Names list to the playlist

Copy selected files in the Names list to the playlist

Find all video files on the selected drive

Procedure

Double-click the file, or select the file and then click j1i”~I (Add Selection).

Click

Press the SHIFT key on the keyboard while clicking the first and last files in the range, and then click |~iri (Add Selection).

Press the CTRL key on the keyboard while clicking each file, and then click

(Add Selection).

Click (Search Selected Drive).

(Add All Files).

4 Click r~|5"l (Save File), and then type a file name.

^ Change drives and folders, as necessary, to save the file to the correct location. The

video playlist file extension defaults automatically to VVL.

5 Click the OK button to save the file.

^ You can add Video files to a playlist by opening the playlist and selecting the files you

want to add. To remove files from a playlist, see "Removing Fiies from a Video Playlist" on page 67,

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Playing a Video Playlist

If you have more than one Video playlist, you must select which list

you want to play. If you have only one playlist, just click ["7^ (Play) on

the Video Player.

To play a video playlist

1 Click the Video Player on the A/V Wall. 2 Click the PLAYLIST button to display the Video Playlist dialog box. 3 Click ; IP I (Open File), and then select the file you want to open.

^ Change drives and folders, as necessary, to select a file.

4 Click the OK button to open the file and return to the Video Playlist

dialog box.

5 Click the OK button to return to the Video Player.

6 Click [ .k: I (Play) to begin viewing the videos in the selected playlist.

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Using the Video Player

Removing Files from a Video Playlist

If you don’t want to view specific files in a Video playlist, you can remove them from the list.

To remove files from a video playlist

Click the Video Player on the A/V Wall.

Click the PLAYLIST button to display the Video Playlist dialog box. Select tbe video files you want to remove from the playlist:

Action Procedure

Remove one file from

the playlist

Remove all files from

the playlist

Click ~~j§n (Save File), and then type a new file name or select the name of the current playlist.

Click the OK button to save tbe file.

Ai If you selected the name of the current playlist, click the Yes button in the next dialog

box, which asks whether you want to overwrite the file.

Select the file, and then click rjj~1

(Delete Selection).

Click

(Delete All Selections).

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Using the

Communication Center

The Communication Center is a complete, powerful, flexible, yet simple^ to-use communications system.

You can use the Communication Center as a speakerphone and as a full-

featured answering machine with multiple mailboxes and optional password protection.

The Phone Book allows you to speed dial frequently used numbers. You can create recipient groups, which streamlines the process of sending messages.

You can send and receive faxes, and data files, and attach documents to your faxes.

Other features include:

IJ Video Phone, which allows you and a caller to see each other on the

screen, provided you have the required hardware and the other caller

has a modem, video camera, and compatible software □ 'Voicemail □ Pager notification □ Message forwarding

Opening and Closing the Communication Center

To Open the Communication Center

□ From the Start menu, select Online Center/Communication Center/

Communication Center. If this is the first time you are using the Communication Center, the

Setup Wizard is displayed.

If you have used the Communication Center before, the Main screen is displayed (page 71).

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To Close the Communication Center

1 Click the button on the Main screen.

2 Click Yes to close the Communication Center.

Getting Started with the Communication Center

The first time you start the Communication Center, the Setup Wizard is displayed, and you are prompted to provide information that the Communication Center needs to configure your system properly. To reconfigure the Communication Center later, you can run the Setup Wizard again.

To Access the Setup Wizard

1 Click the MENU button on the Main screen and choose Configure. 2 Select Setup Wizard... to open the Setup Wizard. 3 Follow the Wizard’s instructions to change your settings as needed.

To Choose a Communication Device

While configuring the Communication Center, you will be prompted to select a communication device. To use the modem supplied with your computer, accept the default device, LT Win Modem.

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Communication Center Main Screen

You can access most of the Communication Center's features from the Main screen, including: placing and receiving calls, sending faxes, checking your messages, and using your Phone Book.

Access other featuresn

Control menu

Mailbox name

Access messages

Status

Open phone pad

Dial pad

Telephone Options

Access Video Phone-

Help

Minimize

Number of new messages

Digital display

Volume control Access phone book

Compose and send a fax

The dial pad allows you to quickly enter phone numbers. Click the DIAL button to place the call. Information on the status of your call, along with date and time, the name of the current mailbox, and the number of messages, is displayed on the digital display.

Many features of the Communication Center are available in a variety of ways. There are buttons on the Main screen that take you directly to your messages, the phone book, quick fax, and Video Phone. The Communication Center’s main screen expands into a phone pad when you click the left edge of the Main screen. By clicking on the title of the expanded screen you can toggle through expanded screens.

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The MENU button gives you access to other features, such as adding

mailboxes, recording and changing greetings, setting up special services for your callers, and customizing the Communication Center.

Getting Help

^ Although this manual includes instructions for the most commonly used features and

functions of the Communication Center, you will find more detailed instructions on

advanced features by using the program's on-line help.

While using the Communication Center, you can access online help by; □ Pressing FI from the Main Screen or when viewing a dialog box.

□ Clicking the MENU button on the Main screen and selecting Help. □ Clicking the Bl button on the Main screen.

Using Mailboxes and Greetings

Mailboxes organize messages for each Communication Center user. When you start the Communication Center, one mailbox is automatically created for you. You can add other mailboxes at any time. Mailboxes come with a pre-recorded greeting. You can record your own greeting or choose one of the existing greetings.

When a caller calls into the Communication Center, the default mailbox answers the call. Callers can then leave a message in this mailbox, or transfer to another mailbox. You can set up the Communication Center to answer all types of incoming calls, or to answer only fax or only data calls.

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Using Mailboxes and Greetings

Accessing Mailboxes

Ü Click the MENU button on the Main screen, choose Configure and

select Mailboxes. The Mailboxes screen is displayed.

Click the title to switch among the screens for Mailboxes, Messages, Phonebook, and Greetings.

The Mailboxes screen displays a list of all mailboxes, including the name

of each rhailbox, its extension number, and the number of new messages.

Before you can access mailbox messages, record greetings, or change mailbox options for a mailbox, you need to select the mailbox. To select the mailbox, click the mailbox from the list of mailboxes on this screen. The selected mailbox is displayed on the Main screen above the new message indicator.

Adding a Mailbox

You can add up to 50 mailboxes. If you have multiple mailboxes, you must designate a default mailbox.

□ Click Add on the Mailboxes screen or □ Click the DO button on the Mailboxes screen and select Add or □ Right-click on the expanded screen and select Add The Mailbox Wizard is displayed to guide you through the process of

setting up the mailbox. Follow the Wizard’s instructions to add a mailbox.

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Accessing Mailbox Options

You can customize mailbox options. For example, you can change a mailbox extension, assign or change passwords, specify a length and number of messages. To customize your mailbox:

□ Click the MENU button on the Main screen and select Options... □ Click the DO button on the Mailboxes screen and select Options... □ Right-click on the mailbox and select Options...

Mailbox Passwords

You can assign passwords to protect against unauthorized access to your mailbox. Local passwords prevent access to your mailbox from your computer; remote passwords prevent access to your mailbox from a remote telephone.

Keep the following in mind when working with passwords: Ü Remote passwords must be numeric and four-digits long. Remote

passwords cannot begin with a 0 (zero).

□ Local passwords can be any letters, symbols or numbers, and up to

eight characters long. Local passwords are case sensitive. □ You can set different passwords for remote and local mailbox access. □ Do not forget your local password. You will not be able to access the

mailbox from your computer if you forget its local password. If you

forget your local password, you must reinstall the Communication

Center using the Application Recovery CD (see “Using the

Application Recovery CDs” on page 117). Be sure to select the option

“I want to save my old information, but clear all passwords.” This

will preserve your messages. □ If you forget your remote password, you can re-configure the mailbox

by running the Setup Wizard, and re-entering the remote password.

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Using Mailboxes and Greetings

Setting the Default Mailbox

If you have more than one mailbox, you must set one as the default mailbox. The default mailbox is used to answer all incoming calls and to instruct callers how to transfer to other mailboxes or services.

The default mailbox is indicated by a yellow border around its icon on the Mailboxes screen.

1 Click the MENU button on the Main screen, choose Configure and

select Mailboxes. The Mailboxes screen is displayed.

2 Select the mailbox you want to set as the default. 3 Click the DO button on the Mailboxes screen and select Set Default

(or right-click on the mailbox and select Set Default).

Â) You can right-click on the mailbox that you want to set as the default and select Set Default

from the pop-up menu.

Deleting a Mailbox

When you delete a mailbox, all messages and information in the mailbox are also deleted.

^ You cannot delete the default mailbox. If you want to delete a mailbox that is the default

mailbox, first set a different mailbox as the default,

1 Click the MENU button on the Main screen, choose Configure and

select Mailboxes. The Mailboxes screen is displayed.

2 Select the mailbox you want to delete. 3 If the mailbox has a local password, enter the password.

4 Click the DELETE button on the Mailboxes screen (or right-click on

the mailbox and select Delete).

5 Click Yes to delete the mailbox.

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Mailbox Greetings

A mailbox greeting plays for your callers when the Communication

Center answers a call. Your mailbox contains several pre-recorded greetings that tell callers how to leave a message, transfer to other mailboxes, and access other services. Each new mailbox you create contains a pre-recorded greeting that tells callers how to leave a message

for this mailbox. You can listen to the pre-recorded greetings and decide if you want to use one of them as your default greeting or record your own greeting.

Accessing Greetings

1 Click the MENU button on the Main screen, choose Configure and

select Greetings,

2 Select the Greetings tab. The list of greetings available in the mailbox

is displayed.

The Greeting screen displays a list of all the greetings available for this

mailbox, along with the information about this recording. The yellow border around the greeting icon indicates the default greeting for this mailbox.

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Using Mailboxes and Greetings

To Play a Greeting

□ Click the PLAY button on the Greetings screen (or double-click on the

greeting). The selected greeting is played.

To Record a Greeting

Your greeting can instruct callers to press the pound key (#) after recording their message. This allows them to hear more options, such as marking the message “urgent.”

1 On the Greetings screen, click the REG button to start recording and

begin speaking into the computer’s microphone.

2 When you finish speaking, click the STOP button to end the

recording.

3 The greeting is recorded and added to the list of greetings for the

mailbox.

i&) To record and edit greetings with higher audio quality, use the AudioView

application (see" Using AudioView" on page 49). After saving the greeting as a file, you can copy it to the Communication Center Greetings list. Click the Do button from the Greetings section, and then select Copy From File.

If you want the new greeting to play for your callers, you can make it

■ the default greeting for the mailbox.

To Set the Default Greeting

You must set a default greeting for every mailbox that has more than one greeting.

When the Communication Center answers an incoming call, the default mailbox’s default greeting is played. If a caller transfers to another mailbox, that mailbox’s default greeting is played.

The default greeting is indicated by a yellow border around its icon on the Greetings screen.

□ Click the DO button on the Greetings screen and select Set Default.

The selected greeting is set as the default for the current mailbox.

□ Right-click on the greeting and select Set Default.

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To Delete a Greeting

You cannot delete the default greeting. If you want to delete a greeting that is the default greeting, first set a different greeting as the default.

1 Select the greeting you want to delete. 2 Click the DELETE button on the Greetings screen or click the DO

button on the Greetings screen and select Delete (or right-click and select Delete).

3 Click OK.

The selected greeting is deleted.

Accessing Mailboxes Remotely

You can retrieve your messages, record greetings, and access mailbox contents and other services from any touch tone telephone using the Communication Center remote access feature. You can access mailboxes remotely by pressing keys on the remote telephone (DTMF tones).

To Access the Default Mailbox

1 Dial the telephone number of your Communication Center system.

The default mailbox’s greeting answers the call.

2 While the default greeting is playing:

□ If the mailbox has a remote password, press the star (*) key, enter

the password, then the pound key (#). or

□ If the mailbox does not have a remote password, press the star

key (■ *) followed by the pound key (#).

The Main Menu options are played.

3 Follow the Main Menu instructions to listen to messages or to access

other services.

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Using Mailboxes and Greetings

To Access a Different Mailbox

1 Dial the telephone number of your Communication Center system.

The default mailbox's greeting answers the call.

2 While the default greeting is playing, dial that mailbox extension

number. The mailbox greeting starts playing.

3 While the mailbox greeting is playing:

□ If the mailbox has a remote password, press the star (*) key, enter

the password, then the pound key (#). or

□ If the mailbox does not have a remote password, press the star

key (*) followed by the pound key (#),

The Main Menu options are played.

4 Follow the Main Menu instructions to listen to messages or to access

other services.

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Using Messages

An incoming fax or data file is placed in the default mailbox. Faxes and

data files that you send or schedule to be sent are also stored as messages in your mailbox. This makes it easy for you to manage all

communications activities from one place.

Accessing Messages

If you have multiple mailboxes, you first need to select the mailbox in which you want to access messages.

1 Click the MENU button on the Main screen, point to Mailboxes, and

select the mailbox in which you want to access messages.

2 Click the MESSAGE button on the Main screen. 3 The Messages screen is displayed.

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Using Messages

Message Folders

In Message folders, each message type (audio, fax, and data) are represented by an icon. Message folders are organized as follows:

□ New messages are stored in the New folder. □ Messages you have played or saved are moved to the Old folder. □ Messages scheduled for future transmission are stored in the Outbox

folder (with a Pending status) until they are sent,

□ Successfully transmitted and canceled messages are stored in the Sent

folder.

□ Unsuccessfully transmitted messages are stored in the Outbox folder

(with a Pending status). The Communication Center attempts to send the message up to a maximum number of tries you have specified. If, after the maximum number of attempts, transmission is still unsuccessful, these messages are marked as unsuccessful, and moved

to the Sent folder.

□ You can move fax, data and voice messages you want to save for

future reference to the Cabinet folder.

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To Play or View Messages

The digital display on the Main screen displays the number of new messages in the current mailbox. After you play each new message, the indicator is updated, and the messages are moved to the Old folder.

1 Click the MESSAGE button on the Main screen.

The Messages screen is displayed.

2 Select a message you want to play or view from any folder.

3 Click the PLAY button on the Messages screen or click the DO button

on the Messages screen and select Open (or right-click on this

message and select Open).

After each new message is played, it is moved to the Old folder.

^ If you are sharing a mailbox, you may want to copy a message from the Old folder to the

New folder. Just right-click on the message, select Copy, point to Mailbox, and select the mailbox. Or, click Do, then select Copy.

Managing Messages

You can copy fax, voice, and data messages, view detailed information on a message, delete a message from the mailbox, and forward it to another mailbox.

1 Click the MESSAGE button on the Main screen.

The Messages screen is displayed.

2 Click the DO button on the Messages screen (or right-click). 3 Choose a command from the selection.

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Using Messages

Sending Faxes

You can use the Communication Center to send faxes in a number of different ways;

□ Quick Fax — available directly on the Main screen, for sending a

short one page fax. You can also attach a document to a fax.

□ Fax from any Windows application — by using an application’s Print

command.

□ Fax by “drag and drop” — for faxing any file that supports OLE or

one of the Communication Center's messages. Just drag the file from the desktop to the Communication Center interface.

When you send a fax, select the Communication Center Fax printer driver as the current printer. By changing the properties of the Communication Center Fax printer, you can change characteristics of how the fax is transmitted.

Before sending out your first fax, you may want to check the different options available in the Fax options dialog. (Click the MENU button on tbe Main screen and select Options..., then select the Fax tab.)

To Configure Communication Center Fax

1 Click Start on the Windows 95 taskbar.

2 Point to Settings, then click Printers.

The Printers.screen is displayed.

3 Select Communication Center Fax. If it is not the default printer, you

may want to select Set as Default from the File menu.

4 Select Properties from the File menu.

The Communication Center Fax Properties dialog is displayed.

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You can modify the following options:

Option

Specify how faxes are positioned on the page

Change paper size

Specify the resolution at which faxes are sent

Improve display of gray shading in graphics

Specify how dark to print graphics

Restore the original printer settings

Description

Change Portrait or Landscape orientation on the Paper tab.

Change Paper size on the Paper tab

The following paper sizes are supported:

□ Letter (8.5"xir') (default) □ Legal (8.5’’xl4”) □ A4 (210x297 mm)

Change resolution on the Graphics tab. □ High sends the highest quality image. □ Low sends a lower quality image and reduces

transmission time.

Change dithering on the Graphics tab, □ Use None if you want no dithering. □ Use Coarse if your resolution setting is 300 dpi

or higher.

□ Use Fine if your resolution setting is 200 dpi or

lower.

□ Use Line art if your graphics include well-

defined borders between black, white and gray shadings.

□ Use Error diffusion if your graphics do not

have sharp, well-defined edges.

The best settings for printing graphics in the Communication Center faxes is Fine dithering with

Current intensity set at 190.

Change Intensity on the Graphics tab.

Click Restore Defaults on the Device Options tab

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Using Messages

To Send a Quick Fax

The easiest way to send a fax is Quick Fax — a short, one page message. You can attach a document to a Quick Fax.

1 Click the QUICK FAX button on the Main screen.

The Send Fax dialog is displayed.

2 Fill in the recipient information and type your message in the Note

field. This note will appear on the cover page of your fax. For more information about the Send Fax dialog, see “Filling in the

Send Fax Dialog” on page 86.

3 Click Send Fax Now.

The Communication Center begins sending the fax. To stop transmission, click Cancel.

To Send a Fax from Another Application

You can fax a document from any Windows application that supports the Print command (e.g., your word processing or spreadsheet program).

1 Open the Windows program and create or open the document you

want to fax.

2 .Select Print or the equivalent command from the program’s File

menu.

The prograrn’s Print dialog is displayed.

3 Select Communication Center Fax as the current printer. 4 Click OK or the program’s equivalent command to print the

document.

The Send Fax dialog is displayed.

5 Fill in the Send Fax dialog.

For more information, see “Filling in the Send Fax Dialog” on page 86.

6 Click Send Fax Now.

The Communication Center begins sending the fax. To stop transmission,

click Cancel.

^ Faxes cannot exceed 100 pages.

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Filling in the Send Fax Dialog

The Send Fax dialog appears when you send a fax, either from the Communication Center or from another program.

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First Name, Last Name, Country Code, Area Code, Fax Number

Documents

Description

Lets you use a cover page with space for a note up to 23 lines long. Quick Faxes always use a cover page.

When the light is on, indicates that a fax will be sent at high resolution.

Recipient information. To send a fax, you must specify at least the recipient’s fax number.

Lets you attach documents to the fax. A green light indicates that the fax contains attachments (dick the button to see the list of attached documents).

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Using Messages

Option

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Delete Recipient Save Phone Note

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Options... Schedule Fax To File Cabinet

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Lets you use your Phone Book to fill in the recipient

information. Make sure a fax number is entered in the Fax field. You may need to edit a recipient’s entry in your Phonebook to add a fax number (see page 98).

Lets you address the fax to several people. To add multiple recipients, fill in the recipient information and click Add Recipient, then repeal for each recipient.

You can create Groups in your Phone Book to send faxes to people who frequently receive the same information. See "Using the Group Feature” on page 88.

Deletes the selected recipient from the list. Adds recipient information to your Phone Book. Type the information to put on the fax cover page

or the Quick Fax message. The note cannot exceed 23 lines.

Sends the fax. Opens the Fax Viewer displaying the fax. Copies the fax to a location you specify in .tif file

format. Lets you change fax options. Lets you schedule the fax for future transmission. Copies the fax to the Cabinet folder of the current

mailbox. Lets you select and view fax cover pages. Closes the Send Fax dialog without sending the fax.

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Using the Group Feature

To create or change a Group:

1 Click the PHONEBOOK button on the Main screen to open the Phone

Book.

2 Click the EDIT button on the Phone Book expanded panel (or right-

click the name of the person you would like to add to the group) and select Edit from the pop-up menu that appears.

3 Make sure that a fax number has been entered in the Fax field. 4 Click the Groups button. 5 If you are creating a new group, click the New Group button and

enter the name of the group. The Group Membership field lists all the groups to which this person

belongs. The Available Groups field lists all the groups to which this person does not belong.

6 To add this person to a group, select the group from the Available

Groups list and click the ADD button. To remove this person from a group, select the group from the Group

Membership list and click the DELETE button.

To send a fax to the group:

1 Click the QUICK FAX button. 2 Click the PHONES button. 3 Click the SELECT button. 4 Click the Group Membership drop-down box and select the group to

which you would like to send the fax.

5 Click OK.

6 Click All in List.

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Using Messages

Sending a Data File

You can use drag-and-drop to send a file or a Communication Center message (except a fax) to any computer that is capable of receiving a data file, such as one running the Communication Center, a terminal program, or a BBS.

You can drag-and-drop directly from any application that supports object linking and embedding (OLE), the Windows Explorer, the desktop, or any Communication Center folder.

^ Before sending data files, make sure that the computer to which you are sending the file is

running and is ready to receive data.

1 Drag the icon of the file or the Communication Center message

(except a fax) you want to send onto the Main screen.

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Fill in the Send Data dialog. For more information, see “Filling in the Send Data Dialog” on

page 90.

4 Click Send Data Now.

The Communication Center begins sending the data file. To cancel transmission, click the FiANGUP button on the Main screen (or click CANCEL on the data transfer box).

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Filling in the Send Data Dialog

The Send Data dialog appears when you send or resend data.

To send data, you must specify at least the recipient’s data number. The following fields and buttons are available on the Send Data dialog.

Option

First Name, Last Name Country Code, Area Code, Data Number

Phones...

Save Phone Add Recipient

Delete Recipient Send Data Now Schedule Data... Options...

Description

Recipient information.

Lets you use your Phone Book to fill in the recipient information. Make sure a Data Number is entered in the Data field. You may need to edit a recipient’s entry in your Phonebook to add a data number (see page 98).

Adds recipient information to your Phone Book. Lets you address the data file to several people. To

add multiple recipients, fill in the recipient information and click Add Recipient, then repeat for each recipient.

Ai You can create Groups in your Phone Book to send data

files to people who frequently receive the same information. See " Using the Group Feature" on page 88.

Deletes the selected recipient from the list. Sends the data file. Lets you schedule future data transmission. Lets you change data options.

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Using Messages

Option

Cancel

To Record a Message

Description

Closes the Send Data dialog without sending the data file.

1 Click the MESSAGE button on the Main screen.

The Messages screen is displayed. You can record a message in the

New folder or in the Cabinet folder.

2 Click the REC button on the Messages screen to start recording the

message, and begin speaking.

3 Click the STOP button on the Messages screen to finish recording.

Receiving Faxes

When the Communication Center is on, it receives faxes automatically. The Fax Operation screen is displayed when an incoming call is from a fax machine. You can also receive faxes manually when you are online.

New faxes are stored in the New folder of the default mailbox. Faxes you have viewed or saved are moved to the Old folder.

To Receive Faxes Manually

□ While you are online, click the MENU button on the Main screen,

choose Tools and select Manual Fax Receive.

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To Forward Faxes

You can forward incoming faxes to another fax number automatically.

Select Options from the main menu and choose the Forwarding tab. Click the Fax Forwarding button. To enable forwarding, change the Never Forward option to Forward All. Then enter the fax number to which faxes should be forwarded and click OK. To disable fax forwarding, change the Forward All option back to Never Forward.

To Print a Fax

You can print the current fax or an existing fax using Fax Viewer.

1 Click the MESSAGE button on the Main screen, select the fax you

want to print from any folder and click the PLAY button (or rightclick and select Open) or click View... on the Send Fax dialog.

The Fax Viewer is displayed.

2 Click the PRINT button (or select Print from the File menu).

^ Make sure that the Communication Center Fax is not selected as the current printer.

Printing to the Communication Center Fax will send the fax.

3 Click OK.

The fax is printed on the selected printer.

0^ If you have difficulty printing a fax, right-click on the fax and select Copy to File. Double

click on the copy of the file. The Wang Imaging for Windows 95 application opens. Then select Print from the File menu.

Sony PCV-230 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Notice to Users

Safety Information

Owner’s Record

Regulatory Information

FCC Part 68

Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991

Contents

Welcome

About This User Guide

Setting Up Your Sony PC

Unpacking Your PC

Choosing a Location for Your PC

Back Panel Overview

Connecting the Sony Multimedia Computer Display

Connecting a Display, Speakers, and a Microphone

Connecting Additional Components

If your system includes the Sony Multimedia Computer Display:

If your system does not include the Sony Multimedia Computer Display:

Connecting a Printer

Connecting a Joystick or MIDI Instrument

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device

Connecting a Digital Camera or Other Serial Peripheral

Starting Your Sony PC

Registering Windows® 95

Registering Your PC

Accessing the Diskette and CD-ROM Drives

Shutting Down Your Sony PC

About the Navigation Toolbar

Using VAIO Space

Starting VAIO Space

To start VAIO Space:

Using the Software Center

To launch the Software Center:

To launch an application from the Software Center:

To add an application icon to the Software Center:

Using the Audio/Video (A/V) Center

To launch the A/V Center:

To display the video player:

To display the audio/video components:

To open the playlist:

Using the Communication Center

To launch the Communication Center:

To launch the Communication Center application (integrated fax, voice mail, and Internet browser):

To access Sony EZ Internet:

To access Club VAIO:

To access the Internet:

Using the Help Center

To launch the Help Center:

To access help:

Using the Tool Center

To launch the Tool Center:

To access specific tools:

To customize VAIO Space:

Using the VAIO Space Menu

To use the VAIO Space menu:

Exiting VAIO Space

To exit VAIO Space:

Introducing the Sony AA/ Suite

Using the Mixer

: Do not use headphones the first time you use the Mixer. The default audio

Using the CD Player

Playing an Audio CD

Naming a CD

Naming CD Tracks

Creating CD Playlists

Removing Tracks from a CD Playlist

Using the WAV Player

Playing a WAV File

Creating WAV Playlists

Playing a WAV Playlist

Removing Files from a WAV Playlist

Using AudioView

Editing a WAV File

Recording a WAV File

Using the MIDI Player

Playing a MIDI File