Sony PCV-90 User Manual

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NOTICE TO USERS

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Sony and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Windows and the Windows 95 logo are registered trademarks of Microsoff

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Safetyinformation

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 proc’ided here. Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center.

Model Number: PCV-70, PCV-90 Serial Number:

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.

Caution

A\The use of optical instruments with your Sony PC will increase eye hazard.

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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

Back Panel Overview..............................................................................6

Connecting the Sony Multimedia Computer Display Connecting a Display, Speakers, and a Microphone

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 Printer......................................................................13

Connecting a Joystick or MIDI Instrument...............................14

Starting Your Sony PC..........................................................................15

Registering Windows 95.......................................................................16

Registering Your PC..............................................................................17

Accessing the CD-ROM and Diskette Drives..................................18

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Getting Started with VAIO Space

What Is VAIO Space?

The VAIO Space Screen.........................................................................22

Exploring the Sky................................................................................... 23

Using Sony Online..........................................................................23

Using SOS.........................................................................................24

Using Net Space...............................................................................24

Exploring the Walls................................................................................25

Launching Applications................,

Adding and Removing Applications in VAIO Space

Exploring the Floor

Using My Space...............................................................................30

Changing VAIO Space Settings.....................................................30

Using the Windows 95 Taskbar Switching to Windows 95 Shutting Down Your Sony PC

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Introducing the Sony A/V Suite

The A/V Wall...........................................................................................38

Using the Mixer...................................................................................... 40

Using the CD Player...............................................................................42

Playing an Audio CD

Naming a CD................................................................................... 44

Naming CD Tracks Creating CD Playlists

Removing Tracks from a CD Playlist...........................................48

Using the WAV Player

Playing a WAV File.........................................................................49

Creating WAV Playlists.................................................................51

Playing a WAV Playlist..................................................................53

Removing Files from a WAV Playlist...........................................54

Using AudioView™...............................................................................55

Editing a WAV File.........................................................................55

Recording a WAV File

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Using the MIDI Player...........................................................................62

Playing a MIDI File.........................................................................62

Creating MIDI Playlists..................................................................64

Playing a MIDI Playlist

Removing Files from a MIDI Playlist...........................................67

Recording a MIDI File....................................................................68

Using the Video File Player

Creating Video Playlists.................................................................69

Playing a Video Playlist.................................................................72

Removing Files from a Video Playlist..........................................73

Using the Video CD Player...................................................................74

Using More A/V..................................................................................... 77

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Getting Help

Calling SOS............................................................................................. 80

Troubleshooting..................................................................................... 83

Using the Recovery CD.........................................................................87

Upgrading and Maintaining Your Sony PC

Removing the Cover............................................................................ 90

Inserting an Add-in Board....................................................................93

Adding Memory.....................................................................................95

Replacing the Lithium Battery

Replacing the Cover............................................................................. 99

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Computer Basics

Using the Keyboard.............................................................................103

Using the Mouse

Setting Up the Mouse for Left-FIand Use..................................106

Using the CD-ROM Drive...................................................................107

Using the Diskette Drive.....................................................................108

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Contents

Other Information

Notes on Use.........................................................................................109

On the Power Source....................................................................109

On Disposal of the Lithium Battery............................................110

On Handling....................................................................................Ill

On Installation...............................................................................111

On Moisture Condensation

On Upgrading the System...........................................................112

On Using the Hard Disk Drive

On Handling Diskettes................................................................ 113

On Handling CD-ROM Discs......................................................113

On Cleaning CD-ROM Discs.......................................................114

Regulatory Information.......................................................................115

FCC Part 68....................................................................................116

Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991

Index

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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®

processor, an 8x CD-ROM drive, and a 28.8 Kbps DSVD (Digital Simultaneous Voice Data) modem.

□ Sxmy audio and video quality; High-quality, "Sony Tuned" video,

which supports full-screen display, and integrated 3-D sound enable you to take advantage of today's advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software.

□ Preinstalled software titles; Your Sony PC includes dozens of best

selling software titles, including productivity and reference tools, multimedia applications, and games featuring advanced 3-D graphics.

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

from Microsoft.

□ VAIO^'^ Space: This fun, friendly, and engaging desktop

environment, developed especially for the Sony PC, helps you organize and launch applications quickly and efficiently.

□ Sony A/V Suite; Enjoy all of your PC's audio and visual capabilities

with component-like applications that play audio CDs, audio files (MIDI and WAV), Video CDs, and video files.

□ Communications: Access popular online services, send e-mail,

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

□ Excellent customer support: Click the SOS icon to 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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Welcome

About this User Guide

This user 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 you may have purchased, such as a printer, a MIDI instrument, and a joystick.

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Getting Started with VAIO Space offers an in-depth exploration of the VAIO Space environment. It explains the different areas of the screen, how to launch applications, how to switch to Windows 95, how to customize your settings, and more.

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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, or watch videos on your computer screen.

Getting Help explains the support options available to you, shows you how to use the Sony Online Support service, and offers basic troubleshooting tips.

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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.

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Computer Basics shows new computer users how to use a mouse, keyboard, CD-ROM drive, and diskette drive.

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Other Information provides facts and advice about using your PC, as well as regulatory information.

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Setting Up Your Sony PC

Your Sony PC comes with all 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 D'sp'ay (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.

Note

^ If you purchased a Sony Multimedia Computer Display, it includes built-in speakers

and a microphone. For other displays, you'll need separate speakers and a microphone to use the Sony PC's audio features.

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Setting Up Your Sony PC

Choosing a Location for Your PC

Here are some things to consider when planning vour workspace:

J Stable work surface—Use a stable work surface large enough to

support the computer, the display, and other equipment.

_J Ventilation—Leave at least eight inches of space on the left and back

sides of your PC to enable proper ventilation.

J 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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Setting Up Your Sony PC

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.

Icon Map of Connectors (color coded)

Power

Mouse

Keyboard

USB

Printer

Monitor

Headphones

Line In

Microphone Game/MIDI

Line

Phone

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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.

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 HEADPHONES 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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Setting Up Your Sony PC

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.

Note

A Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use. Contact your Sony dealer

for information on purchasing Sony computer speakers.

Follow these steps to connect your display,, speakers, and microphone.

1 Use the blue (3) 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 Q symbol to locate the HEADPHONES 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.

^ See the manuals that came with your display, speakers, and microphone for more

information on setting them up and using them.

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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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Setting Up Your Sony PC

Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse

Follow these steps to connect the keyboard and mouse.

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

purple keyboard cable into this connector.

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

insert the blue-green mouse cable into this connector.

the keyboard and mouse.

information on setting up and using

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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.

1 Unplug your phone from the wall jack and plug it into the PHONE jack

on the PC.

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

LINE jack and the other end into the wall jack.

Note

^ 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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Setting Up Your Sony PC

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.

Caution

A Do not ii.'ii’ 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.

If necessary, plug the display power cord into the display.2

Plug both the display and power cords into a grounded AC wall

outlet, power strip, or Uninterrupted Power Supply.

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Connecting Additional Components

You can add functionality to your Sony PC by connecting a printer, joystick, or MIDI device.

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

~?trip, or Uninterrupted Power Supply.

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

and using it.

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Setting Up Your Sony PC

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.

Note

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

adapter. See the manual that came with your joystick or MIDI instrument 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 upper-left panel of the PC to turn on

the power.

Note

^ See "Shutting Down Your Sony PC" on page 35 for instructions on turning off

your PC.

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Setting Up Your Sony PC

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.

Note

A You must register Windoivs 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.

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

cover of the Introducing Windou’s 95 manual.

2 Configuring your computer:

□ Click the Next button on the Network card detection screen. □ Wait for the Registration program to install the software required

to use the devices included with your PC.

3 Restarting your computer:

□ Click the Einish button when the Einishing Setup screen appears. □ Click the OK button, and then wait for your computer to restart.

4 Selecting your computer settings:

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

Time Properties screen.

5 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 labor warranty—Protect your investment. See

the Limited Warranty Card for details.

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

Note

You must connect your phone and phone line before usin^ 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 regisfration information using your built-in modem and a toll-free felephone number.

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Setting Up Your Sony PC

Accessing the CD-ROM and Diskette Drives

You need to open the front panel to access the CD-ROM and diskette 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.

Note

^ If you installed additional drives, you can access these drives by sliding the front

panel down to the second position.

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Accessing the CD-ROM and Diskette Drives

3 After you finish using the CD-ROM and diskette drive, slide the

upper panel up until you hear the lower panel click into place.

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Getting Started with VAIO Space

What Is VAIO Space?

Sony VAIO Space is a desktop environment you can use to: □ Launch applications

□ Connect to online services □ Access the components in the Sony A/V Suite to watch videos,

play CDs, work with sound files, and more

VAIO Space organizes all your preinstalled software, offering easy access to youjLSpplications. The 3-D graphics, animated icons, and movie clips in the center of the screen make the VAIO Space desktop a distinctive PC environment.

VAIO Space and Windows 95 work together so that you can easily switch back and forth between the two desktops. You can even choose which desktop appears when you turn on your PC—VAIO Space or

Windows 95.

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Getting Started with VAIO Space

The VAIO Space Screen

As you look at the VAIO Space screen, imagine that you are standing in a room looking at three walls and a ceiling open to the sky.

Wall

Floor

Area

Sky

Walls

Floor

Description

Here you can connect to online services, launch an Internet browser, go directly to the Sony World Wide Web site, and access Sony Online Support.

VAIO Space contains three walls: the Video Wall, the A/V Wall, and the Application Wall.

The Floor offers instant access to a variety of common tasks, such as getting help and switching to Windows 95.

The wall in the center is the active wall—the one that you can currently use. To move a wall or the Sky to the center, just place the mouse pointer on it, and click when you see a green arrow.

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Exploring the Sky

The VAIO Space Sky lets you access online services, Internet browsers, and Sony Online Support.

The Sky contains two animated icons and the Net Space window, which appears when you click an empty part of the Sky. The Sony Online and SOS icons are available for you to use when they are spinning. If the icons are not currently moving, you need to close any open windows to make the icons available.

Icon

Sony Online

Description

Launches an Internet browser and displays the Sony World Wide Web site.

Launches the SOS program and connects to Sony Online Support where you can speak to a support representative.

Using Sony Online

Sony Online gives you direct access to the Sony World Wide Web site. You can use your existing Internet Service Provider or establish a new account with an online service. Unless you are using a network, you must complete the account setup process the first time you use an Internet Service Provider to access Sony Online;

To complete account setup

1 Click the Sony Online icon. 2 Select Modem. 3 Click the New Connection button. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account

setup process.

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Getting Started with VAIO Space

Using SOS

The SOS icon connects you to Sony Online Support. You can use SOS to exchange information with a Sony customer service representative. For details on using SOS, see "Calling SOS" on page 80.

To start SOS

1 Click the SOS icon. 2 Complete the on-screen form. 3 Click the Call SOS button.

Using Net Space

The Net Space window enables you to launch online services and Internet browsers. To use these, you must first subscribe to an online service or establish an account with an Internet Service Provider.

To launch an application from Net Space

1 Close any open windows.

Place the mouse pointer in an empty area of the Sky.

When the pointer turns into a green arrow, click to open the Net Space window.

Double-click an icon to start the application.

After you finish using the software, click the S button in the upper right-hand corner to close the Net Space window.

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Exploring the Walls

The VAIO Space walls help you organize and access the software on your Sony PC. Although you can see all three walls at the same time, only the center wall is active. To activate another wall, just click the wall.

Wall

Video Wall A/V Wall

Application Wall

Description

Displays video clips. Contains the Sony A/V Suite where you can play sounds,

music, and videos. The A/V Wall also includes the integrated phone/fax application. See "Introducing the Sony A/V Suite" on page 37 for more information.

Provides a convenient way to launch your preinstalled software.

Launching Applications

The software that comes with your Sony PC is arranged into four categories on the Application Wall:

□ Work Center presents a variety of productivity tools including word

processing and financial management applications.

□

Reference Library stores multimedia reference materials such as

encyclopedias and dictionaries.

Game Arcade offers entertainment software titles.

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□ Kid's Land includes software designed especially for children.

To launch software from the Application Wall

Click the Application Wall to move it to the center position.

2 Click the category you want to open: Work Center, Reference Library,

Game Arcade, or Kid's Land.

3 Double-click the icon to start the software.

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Getting Started with VAIO Space

Adding and Removing Applications in VAIO Space

If you purchase additional software, you can add icons to VAIO Space so that you can easily launch these applications. You can add software to

any of the following areas within VAIO Space:

□ Work Center □ Reference Library

□ Game Arcade

□ Kid's Land □ Net Space □ My Space □ MoreA/V

To add an application to VAIO Space

1 Install the application by following the installation instructions that

come with the software.

2 Open the VAIO Space area where you want to add the application.

For example, to add a game to the Game Arcade, move the Application Wall to the center position, and click the Game Arcade category.

3 Click the Add Application button to display the Add Application

dialog box.

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Exploring the Walls

4 Under Windows, change drives and folders, as necessary, to select

the folder containing the application.

5 Select the icon for the software you want to add.

Note

^ You can launch the application to vcrifii your icot: selection by clicking the

Test button.

6 In the Assign Name to Program dialog box, edit the file name to make

it more descriptive if necessary.

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7 Click the OK button to add the application.

8 Click the OK button to close the Add Application dialog box.

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Getting Started with VAIO Space

To remove an application from VAIO Space

Note

The foUoiriii;;; procedure only rcnioivf the application from VAIO Space. To remove the application and all its files from your hard disk, see the Introducing Microsoft

Windows 95 guide or the Windows 95 online help.

Open the VAIO Space area containing the application you want

to remove.

Click the Add Application button to display the Add Application dialog box.

Under VAIO Space, select the name of the application you want to remove.

Click the Remove button.

Click OK to remove the connection to VAIO Space.

Click the OK button to close the Add Application dialog box.

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Exploring the Floor

The icons on the VAIO Space Floor offer convenient access to common tasks, such as getting help and switching to the Window's 95 environment. The icons are available for you to use when they are spinning. If the icons are not currently moving, you need to close any open windows to make the icons available.

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Description

Opens a window where you can store the software you use

most often.

Runs the Welcome CD, where you can preview the applications preinstalled on your PC and learn about the technology your

Sony PC has to offer.

Lets you change your VAIO Space preferences.

Displays on-screen help for VAIO Space.

Switches to Windows 95, placing VAIO Space on the taskbar so that you can return to it easily.

Closes VAIO Space and switches to Window's 95.

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Getting Started with VAIO Space

Using My Space

For quick access to the applications you use most often, place them in the My Space window. To add software to this window, see "Adding and Removing Applications in VAIO Space" on page 26.

To launch an application from My Space

1 Click the My Space icon to open the My Space window. 2 Double-click an icon to start an application. 3 After you finish using the software, click the Close button to close the

My Space window.

Changing VAIO Space Settings

You can customize VAIO Space in a number of ways. For instance, you

can choose a default environment, turn off sound effects, and select

movies for the Video Wall.

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Exploring the Floor

To set your VAIO Space preferences

Click the Settings icon to open the VAIO Space Setting window.

Change any of the following options.

Option

Which User Interface would you like your system to come up with when you turn it on?

Button Click Sound

Transition Sound

Effect Play Movie Movie Sound Movies button

VAIO background mode

Default Browser

Dial-Up Networking connection

Show 'Account Setup' window when you use Sony Online

Description

Choose VAIO Space or Windows 95 as your startup desktop.

Choose whether you hear a sound when you click the mouse.

Choose whether you hear a sound when you make a wall or the Sky active.

View movie clips on the Video Wall. Turn the Video Wall movie soundtrack on or off. Add or remove movies. See "Selecting Movies for

the Video Wall" on page 32. Choose background mode when you want to

use multiple VAIO Space applications at the same time.

Select the Internet browser to launch when you click the Sony Online icon.

Select the Internet Service Provider to use with Sony Online.

View or bypass the Account Setup window.

3 After you finish setting preferences, click the OK button.

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Getting Started with VAIO Space

Selecting Movies for the Video Wall

You can add MPEG movie files to the Video Wall and remove the

default files.

To add movies

1 Click fhe Setfings icon on the Floor.

2 Click the Movies button.

3 Under Windows, select the icon for the movie you want to add.

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^ Change lirhvs and folders, as uecessnr}/, to select the correct icon. Only MPG

files appear in this uhtidow.

4 Click the Add button.

5 Click the OK button to close the Add Movie window.

To remove movies

Caution

Removing movies deletes them from your hard disk drive.

1 Click the Settings icon on the Floor. 2 Click the Movies button. 3 Under VAIO Space, select the .MPG file you want to delete. 4 Click the Remove button. 5 Click the OK button to confirm thaf you want to delete the file.

6 Click the OK button to close the Add Movie window.

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Exploring the Floor

Using the Windows 95 Taskbar

The Windows 95 taskbar contains the Start button and buttons representing each open application and folder. It offers a quick and easy way to switch between open applications. By default, the taskbar appears at the bottom of the screen, but you can move it to any edge of the screen. While you are in VAIO Space, the taskbar is hidden but readily accessible.

To use the Windows 95 taskbar

1 Move the mouse pointer to the bottom of the screen to display the

taskbar. The following shows a taskbar with several open applications.

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Switch to another application

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Click the application's button on the taskbar.

Click the Start button, point to Programs, and click the software title you want.

Click an empty part of the taskbar and then drag it to a different location. To display the taskbar after you move it, point to the edge of the screen where you placed the taskbar.

Note

^ The taskbar disappears when you move the pointer away from it.

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Getting Started with VAIO Space

Switching to Windows 95

VAIO Space and Windows 95 run simultaneously, and it's easy to switch

back and forth between them. If you don't plan to use VAIO Space for an

extended period of time, you can close it and work only in Windows 95.

To switch between Windows 95 and VAIO Space

1 Click the Windows icon on the Floor.

2 To return to VAIO Space, click the VAIO Space button on the taskbar.

To close VAIO Space

1 Click the Exit icon to open the Exit VAIO Space dialog box.

2 Click the Close VAIO Space button to display the

Windows 95 desktop.

To launch VAIO Space from Windows 95

1 Click the Start button to open the Start menu.

2 Click VAIO Space on the Start menu.

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Exploring the Floor

Shutting Down Your Sony PC

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

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down the PC.

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1 Display the Windows 95 taskbar. See "Using the Windows 95

Taskbar" on page 33.

2 Click the Start button to open the Start menu. 3 Click Shut Down at the bottom of fhe Start menu to display the Shut

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Introducing the Sony A/V 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 by clicking the A/V Wall in VAIO Space. You can also access the individual components from the Windows

95 desktop by opening the Start menu, pointing to Sony Folder, pointing

to A/V Suite, and then clicking the player you want to use.

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Introducing the Sony A/V Suite

The A/V Wall

In addition to including the Sony A/V Suite, the A/V Wall provides access to your phone and, through the More A/V button, access to additional A/V software titles. Each component is dedicated to a specific audio/video function.

Component

CD Player

WAV Player

MIDI Player

Mixer

Video File Player

Video CD Player

Description

Plays audio tracks from your CD-ROM drive. See "Using the CD Player" on page 42.

Plays, records, and edits WAVE (.WAV) sound files. See "Using the WAV Player” on page 49.

Plays, records, and edits MIDI (.MID) music files using external MIDI instruments. See "Using the MIDI Player" on page 62.

Controls the volume and tone levels for sound files, videos, audio tracks, and other devices. See "Using the Mixer" on page 40.

Plays AVI (.AVI) and MPEG (.MPG and .DAT) videos on your Sony PC screen. See "Using the Video File Player" on page 69.

Plays Video CDs. See "Using the Video CD Player" on page 74.

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The A/V Wall

Component

Phone

More A/V

Description

Launches the Phone application where you can use the built-in speakerphone, answering machine, and fax features. See the separate user guide for this application.

Lists additional software titles that come with your Sony PC. You can also use this area to add other A/V software for quick access. See "Using More A/V" on page 77.

The CD, WAV, MIDI, and Video File 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.

Note

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

Them components are active when the light is on.

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Introducing the Sony A/V Suite

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

contrcals for;

□ Master (all sources) playback and recording

Note

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

and devices.

□

CD Player playback

Note

^ If you add a CD-ROM drive with recording capabilities, use the CD recording

setting to set, the input volume.

□

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Note

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

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Action

Toggle the sound on and off

Procedure

Click Q (Mute) for the specified source.

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Introducing the Sony A/V Suite

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 playlists of your favorite songs for current and future listening sessions.

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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 46.

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4 Click (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

Action

Toggle the sound on and off Stop play

Pause play Go to the next track

Go to the beginning of the

Procedure

Click MUTE. Click (Stop). Click (Pause).

Click H (Next). Click SWM.:1 (Previous).

current track Rewind the current track Fast forward the current track

Click and hold HWa (Rewind).

Click and hold HB (Fast Forward). Play the tracks in random order Click SHUFFLE. Adjust the volume

Drag the CD volume sliders on the CD Playei

or the Mixer. See "Using the Mixer" on

page 40. Create or update a playlist Click PLAYLIST. See "Creating CD Playlists'

on page 46. Play an intro to each track in

Click INTRO. the playlist

Play the current playlist tracks in

Click CONTINUE.

the order in which they appear Continuously play ("loop") the

Click REPEAT.

current playlist tracks in the order in which they appear

Open or close the CD tray

Click (Eject).

Note

^ 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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Introducing the Sony A/V Suite

Naming a CD

Before you can create a playlist, you must 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

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

To name tracks on 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 Track button to display the Name Track

dialog box.

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

Repeat this step for other tracks you want to name.

6 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.

Note

^ 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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Introducing the Sony A/V Suite

Creating CD Playlists

After you name a CD, you can create a playlist ot the tracks you want to play. You can customize the list to include only your favorite tracks or all tracks on the CD. The CD Player stores this information and remembers it whenever you play the CD.

Note

^ Ifi/ou create a playlist without first naming the CD, the CD Player does not save

the playlist.

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

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Select the tracks you want to add to the playlist:

Using the CD Player

Action

Copy one track in the

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Copy all tracks in the

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Copy a range of tracks

in the Names list to the playlist

Copy selected tracks in

the Names list to the playlist

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Press the CTRL key on the keyboard while clicking each track, and then click h <1 I (Add Selection).

(Add Selection).

1 (Add All Files).

4 Ctirk the OK button to save the playlist.

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You can add CD trucks to a plai/list In/ opening the pluylist and selecting the tracks you want to add as described in step 3.

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Introducing the Sony A/V Suite

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 playlist.

To remove a track from a CD playlist

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

Click the PLAYLIST button to display the CD Playlist Edit

dialog box.

Select the tracks you want to remove from the playlist:

Action

Remove one track from the playlist

Remove all tracks from the playlist

Click I H I (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.

Note

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dialog box, luhich asks whether you want to overwrite the file.

Procedure

Click the track, and then click | jta | (Delete Selection).

Click I Jt^l (Delete All Selections).

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Using the WAV Player

The WAV Player lets you record and play WAV sounds (such as keyboard clicks and 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 55 for details.

Playings 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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Introducing the Sony A/V Suite

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

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("loop") the current playlist files in the order in which they appear

Record a WAV sound

Edit a WAV sound

Procedure

Click MUTE.

Click 0 (Stop). Click (Pause).

Click PLAYLIST. See page 51.

Click I I (Next).

Click I U (Previous).

Click and hold ! Click and hold

Click SHUFFLE.

Drag the WAV volume sliders on the WAV Player or

the Mixer. See "Using the Mixer" on page 40. Click INTRO.

Click CONTINUE.

Click REPEAT.

Click I ♦ I (Record). See "Recording a WAV File"

page 61.

Click AUDIOVIEW to launch AudioView. See

"Editing a WAV File" on page 55.

'Creating WAV Playlists" on

(Rewind). (Fast Forward).

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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

Procedure

Double-click the file, or select the file and then click I B 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 I B | (Add Selection).

Press the CTRL key on the keyboard while clicking each file, and then click | g | (Add Selection).

Click (Search Selected Drive).

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^ To play a sound file, select the file, and then click \ >■ | (Play). To play the files

you select automatically, click Q (Automatically Play Highlighted File).

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

Note

^ 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.

Note

^ 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 54.

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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 | » | (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 L I (Open File), and then select the file you want to open.

Note

^ 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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Introducing the Sony A/V Suite

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

1 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 I g I (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.

Note

^ 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 MBaiii (Delete All Selections).

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Using AudioView

Using AuciioView^'^

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.

Note

^ If you choose AUDIOVIEW ivhen 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 If necessary, open the File menu and select Open to display the file

you want to edit.

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Introducing the Sony A/V Suite

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Functions" below for details.

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 1*1 (Stop).

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

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Using AudioView

Note

^ After you select the segment, the displai/ highlights the segment. Note the

numbers in the Rtinge Start and Range End marker boxes. These numbers can help’ you select the same segment again.

For example, to select this segment

End Point:

Drag the mouse to here, then release.

6 Click nr (Cut).

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

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

8 Click I '» 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.

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^ 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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Introducing the Sony A/V Suite

To copy and paste data

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

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

"Segment Selection Functions" on page 56 for details.

The display highlights the selected segment.

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6 If you want to move the segment, click the location where you want

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

7 Click I >- I (Play) to hear the edited sound.

8 When you're ready to save the new sound, open the File menu and

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

Note

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

9 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 the 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 (Pause). Click and hold | | (Rewind). Click and hold | »■ j (Fast Forward). Drag the WAV volume sliders on the WAV

Player or the Mixer. See "Using the Mixer" on page 40.

See "Segment Selection Functions" on page 56.

Click ll»*! (Play Range). Click |xyj (Trim).

Click |qp| (Scale).

Click [5S1 (Echo). Click I wj (Noise Gate) to find every sample

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

Click IWl) (Normalize).

Click U. (Fade).

Click (Undo).

Click I Click 1

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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 mvr the other

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

Change positive amplitude values to negative, and vice versa

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

Halve 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.

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^ 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.

1 Select an input source (such as Mic or CD) in the Mixer and set its

record volume level. See "Using the Mixer" on page 40 for details.

2 If you want to record from fhe CD-ROM drive or from an external

source (such as a tape deck), find the selection you want to record.

3 Click (Record) on the WAV Player or AudioView display.

The red light blinks, indicating that the player is in Record Standby mode.

4 Click I > I (Play) to begin recording. Speak into the microphone or

start paying the material you prepared in step 2.

5 If necessary, click (Pause) to pause temporarily during recording.

Click (Pause) again to resume recording.

Note

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

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

Click (Stop) after you finish recording.

If you are using AudioView to record, the display shows a graphical representation of the recording.

Click I » I (Play) to hear the recording.

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

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

select Save, and then type a file name.

Note

^ 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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The MIDI player also includes the MIDI Orchestrator, a tool that enables

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

Click the MIDI Player on the A/V Wall.

Click PLAYLIST to display the MIDI Playlist dialog box.

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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 (Stop). Click (Pause). Click PLAYLIST. See "Creating MIDI

Playlists" on page 64. Click I »X 1 (Next). Click I HW I (Previous).

Click and hold G Click and hold D

(Fast Forward). Click SHUFFLE.

Drag the MIDI volume sliders on the MIDI Player or the Mixer. See "Using the Mixer" on page 40.

Click INTRO.

Click CONTINUE.

Click REPEAT.

Click I • I (Record). See "Recording a MIDI File" on page 68.

(Rewind).

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Introducing the Sony AA/ Suite

Creating MIDI Playlists

You can create or customize a playlist of the MIDI files you wanf 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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Using the MIDI Player

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 I B I (Add Selection). Click iBtel (Add All Files).

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

Press the CTRL key on the keyboard while clicking each file, and then click f B I (Add Selection).

Click 151 (Search Selected Drive).

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

Note

^ 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.

Note

^ 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 67.

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Introducing the Sony A/V Suite

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 I ig I (Open File), and then select the file you want to open.

Note

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

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

dialog box.

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

6 Click I »■ I (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

Click the MIDI Player on the A/V Wall.

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

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

Click i'dd ' i (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.

Note

^ 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 (Delete All Selections).

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Introducing the Sony A/V Suite

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 musf 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 14).

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

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

Player is in Record Standby mode.

3 Click

instrument. If necessary, click (Pause) to pause temporarily during recording.

Click (Pause) again to resume recording.

Note

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.

After you finish recording, click (Stop).

Click I

Note

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

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

(Play) to hear the recording.

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

selecf Save, and then type a file name.

Note

A 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.

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Using the Video File Player

The Video File 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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Creating Video Playlists

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

1 Click the Video File Player on the A/V Wall.

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

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Introducing the Sony A/V Suite

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

and folders, as necessarv:

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

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Note

Change drives and folders, as necessary, to save the file to the correct location. The video playlist file extension defaults automatically to VVL.

I (Save File), and then type a file name.

Procedure

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

click

B I (Add Selection).

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[№ (Add All Files).

Press the SHIFT key on the keyboard while clicking the first and last files in the range, and then click I <1 I (Add Selection).

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

(Add Selection). Click Id] (Search Selected Drive).

5 Click the OK button to save the file.

Note

^ 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 Files from

a Video Playlist" on page 73.

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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 |^»■ | (Play) on

the Video File Player.

To play a video playlist

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

Note

^ Cha nge 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 File Player.

6 Click I » i (Play) to begin viewing the videos in the selected playlist.

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Using the Video File 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 File Player on the A/V Wall.

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

Action Procedure

Remove one file from Select the file, and then click j | the playlist (Delete Selection).

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

Click I B I (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.

Note

^ 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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Introducing the Sony A/V Suite

Using the Video CD Player

The Video CD Player plays CDs in the Video CD format, such as Karaoke and enhanced CDs.

To play a Video CD

1 Click the Video CD Player on the A/V Wall to display the Video CD

Player and the viewing screen.

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Note

^ Video CDs that include a player will play automatically.

If the video is interactive and asks you to make a choice, click a number on the Video CD Player numeric keypad to make your selection.

I (Eject) to open the CD tray.

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Using More A/V

More A/V displays additional software titles that came with your Sony

PC. You can add your own audio/video titles for quick access. For information on adding software to the More A/V area, see “Adding and Removing Applications in VAIO Space" on page 26.

To run a program from More AN

1 Click More A/V on the A/V Wall. 2 Double-click the application you want to run.

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Getting' Help

Sony provides several support options for your Sony PC. When you have questions about your PC and the preinstalled software, check these places for answers:

□ This guide explains how to set up and upgrade your computer, use

VAIO Space and the A/V Suite software, and perform basic computer tasks.

□ The online System Reference Manual provides detailed information

about the hardware in your Sony PC, as well as how to setup and upgrade your system. You can access the online System Reference ManilOt hom the Start menu.

□ The other manuals and online help files fhat may accompany your

preinstalled software contain instructions on using these titles. Some applications include a printed manual, but most of the manuals are located on your hard disk drive as online help files. You can access the online help files from the Sony Folder on the Start menu or from the Help menu in the specific application.

□ The About Your Sony PC guide lists the telephone support numbers

for your preinsfalled software titles. This guide also includes a packing list and technical specifications for your Sony PC.

□ The Sony Sales and Marketing Support number offers information

about your Sony PC and other Sony products that work with your PC. To contact Sony Sales and Marketing Support, call

1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). ■

□ The Sony Fax-back service provides you with answers to commonly

asked questions. You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics and then select the topics that you want to receive. To contact the Sony Fax-back service, call 1-888-4SONYPC

(1-888-476-6972).

□ The Sony e-mail support service answers your questions by

electronic mail. Just send your question in an e-mail message, and a Customer Service Representative will send you a reply with the answer. To send a question to Sony e-mail support, address the message to SOS@info.sel.sony.com.

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Getting Help

The SOS software connects you to a Customer Support

Representative. SOS is available toll-free 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can contact SOS by telephone or by using your built-in modem. Be sure to connect your modem before you call, so that the representative can access your system if necessary. For information on calling SOS with your built-in modem, see the next section, "Calling SOS." To call SOS using your telephone, dial

1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).

Calling SOS

The SOS application enables you to exchange information with a Sony Customer Support Representative (CSR). Using the built-in

speakerphone is the most convenient way to contact SOS. Here's how it works:

□ Type your name and a description of the problem in the SOS window □ Dial the SOS hotline with a single click of the mouse □ Specify the access level for the CSR □ The CSR resolves the problem Before using SOS, make sure the PC is connected to a phone line as

described in "Connecting the Phone Line and Phone" on page 11. If you do not have a phone line connected to your PC, you can call SOS by dialing 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).

Note

If you call SOS using the speakerphone and you need to reboot your PC, you will lose your connection to SOS. For this reason, it is recommended that you connect a

regular telephone to the Sony PC as described in "Connecting the Phone Line and

Phone" on page 11. You can then take the receiver off the hook to maintain the

connection while you reboot the PC.

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Calling SOS

To place a call to SOS

1 Click the SOS icon in the VAIO Space Sky, or select SOS from the

Sony Folder on the Start menu.

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2 In the SOS window, type your name, phone number, and a

description of the problem.

3 Call SOS:

□ If you are using the built-in speakerphone, click the Call SOS

button.,

□ If you are using a regular telephone that you connected to your

PC, remove the phone from thé receiver, and then click the Call SOS button.

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Getting Help

4 When the Remote Command Security dialog box appears, select an

access level by clicking one of these options:

Option

Full access

Limited access

No access

Note

^ Yon can change the access level during your call to SOS.

Description

Allows the CSR to fully interact with your PC. The CSR can access all the files on your hard disk drive and can copy files to and from your PC to solve your problem.

Lets the CSR view your system, but you must approve every action the CSR takes. If the CSR wants to copy a file, for example, the Remote Command Permission dialog box prompts you to approve this action.

Prevents the CSR from accessing your system. You must perform all the operations as described to you by the CSR.

Discuss the problem with the CSR and follow the CSR's instructions to resolve the problem.

Notes

^ Yoii may hear beeps on the line as the system szuitches between voice and data

modes. You can ignore these beeps.

When a file is being transmitted between your PC and SOS, a status box

displays the progress of the file transfer.

To end a call placed with the speakerphone, click the SpeakerPhone button. Otherwise, just hang up the phone when you finish a call.

Click the Close box at the top right corner of the SOS window or select Exit from the File menu to close the SOS window.

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Troubleshooting

This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your PC. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Online Support. For more advanced troubleshooting information, see the online System Reference

Manual.

My PC won't start

□ Check that the PC is plugged into a power source and that it is turned

on. Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of the PC. □ Make sure a diskette is not in the diskette drive. □ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly, as

described in the "Setting Up Your Sony PC" chapter.

□ If you plugged the PC into a power strip or UPS, make sure the

power strip or UPS is turned on and working.

□ Check that the display is plugged into a power source and turned on.

Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly.

See the manual that came with your display for details.

My PC "locks up"

□ Try restarting the PC. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button,

click Shut Down, and then click Restart the computer. □ If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step, you can

restart the PC by pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE.

Caution

As. Pressing CTRL+ ALT+DELETE may result in losing changes made to files that

are currently open.

My CD-ROM drive tray won't open

□ Make sure the PC is turned on. □ Press the Eject button on the CD-ROM drive. □ If the Eject button does not work, you can open the CD tray by

inserting a straightened heavy-weight paper clip into the hole beside the Eject button.

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Getting Help

I cannot play a CD-ROM disc

□ Make sure you place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up.

-J Make sure the CD-ROM software is installed according to the program's instructions.

I installed a new application, and I can't find it in VAIO Space

J After you install a new application, you need to add it to VAIO

Space. See "Adding and Removing Applications in VAIO Space" on page 26 for details.

When I double-click an application icon, a message such as "You must insert the application CD into your CD-ROM drive" appears and the software does

not start

_i Some titles require specific files that are located on the application's

CD-ROM disc. Insert the disc and try starting the program again.

□ Check to make sure you inserted the CD-ROM disc with the label

side facing up.

My software program "locks up" or crashes

□ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical

support. See the About Your Sony PC guide for a complete list of

phone numbers.

My speakers have no sound

□ Check that the speakers are plugged into the HEADPHONES connector.

See "Connecting the Sony Multimedia Computer Display" on page 7 or "Connecting a Display, Speakers, and a Microphone" on page 8 for

details. □ If the speakers have a mute button, make sure it is off. □ If the speakers are powered by batteries, check that the batteries are

inserted properly and that they are charged. □ If fhe speakers use an external power source, make sure that the

power cord is plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip. □ If the speakers have their own volume control, check the volume

level.

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Troubleshooting

□ If the progfam you are using has its own volume control, check that

the volume is turned up.

□ Check the volume controls in the application, in the Sony A/V Suite

Mixer, and in Windows 95.

My modem doesn't work

□ Check that the phone line is plugged into the LINE jack. See

"Connecting the Phone Line and Phone" on page 11 for details.

□ Check that the phone line is working. You can check the line by

plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone. □ Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct. □ Check that the software you are using is compatible with the Sony PC

modem. (All preinstalled programs are compatible.) Call the software

publisRer or Sony Online Support.

My microphone doesn't work

□ Check that the microphone is plugged into the MIC connector. See

"Connecting the Sony Multimedia Computer Display" on page 7

or "Connecting a Display, Speakers, and a Microphone" on page 8

for details.

My mouse doesn't work

□ Check that the mouse is plugged into the MOUSE connector. See

"Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse" on page 10 for details.

□ There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism. To clean the

mouse, follow these steps:

□ Turn off your PC. See "Shutting Down Your Sony PC" on page 35

for details. □ Remove the mouse ball cover on the back side of the mouse. □ Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into your hand. □ Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball

and inside the mouse ball socket. □ Return the mouse ball to the socket, and replace the mouse ball

cover.

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Getting Help

My keyboard doesn't work

□ Check that the keyboard is plugged into the KEYBOARD connector. See

"Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse" on page 10 for details.

I can't find the Windows 95 taskbar

□ Use the mouse to point to the bottom of the screen below the VAIO

Space Floor area. The taskbar should come into view.

□ If you still don't see the taskbar, someone may have changed the

taskbar's position. Point to the left, right, and top edges of the screen.

I can't make the VAIO Space wall that I want to use rotate into view

□ Point to the wall you want to use, wait for the green arrow to appear,

and then click the wall.

I can't use two different applications at the same time in VAIO Space

□ Click the Settings icon on the VAIO Space Floor. Under VAIO Space

Setting, select VAIO background mode.

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Using the Recovery CD

Using the^Recovery CD

You can restore the software titles on your computer if they become corrupted or accidentally erased. The Recovery CD contains a backup copy of the software originally installed on your hard disk drive. It can be used only with a Sony PC. You can choose to:

□ Restore all the software titles that originally came with your

computer without formatting the hard disk

□ Format the hard disk drive and then restore all the original software

Caution

/i\Fonnatting the hard disk drive removes all the information on the hard disk. If

you choose this option, you will lose any software you've installed and any other

files you've created since you started to use your computer. This means you will

hiwe to reinstall any applications that were iwt included with the computer ■ when you purchased it. If you choose to restore all software titles without formatting the hard disk drive, you may need to reinstall applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it. If you have any cjuestions on using the Recovery CD, contact Sony Online Support (SOS).

To use the Recovery CD

Note

^ Your PC may include more than one Recovery CD.

Insert the Sony PC Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive. Shut down your PC as described on page 35. Wait 30 seconds and turn on your PC. Click OK on the Welcome screen. When the Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions

to complete the recovery process.

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Upgrading and Maintaining

Your Sony PC

In the future you may want to install additional boards to expand the functionality of your PC. This section describes how to open your PC and insert add-in boards, add memory, and replace the cover. This section also explains how to change the lithium battery. For more information on upgrading your Sony PC, see the online System Reference Manual.

The procedures in this section assume that you are familiar with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety pract^es and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment. Read "Notes on Use" on page 109 before upgrading your Sony PC.

Caution

Always switch the power off before you open the system or connect your PC to peripheral equipment; otherwise, damage may occur to the integrated circuits in your PC.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, add-in cards, and other components. Do the procedures described here only at an ESD workstation. If such a station is not available, do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for example). Ground

yourself by maintaining continuous contact with an unpainted metal portion of the

chassis while performing the procedure.

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Upgrading and Maintaining Your Sony PC

Removing the Cover

To insert an add-in board, add memory, or replace the lithium battery, you need to open your Sony PC. You must remov'e the panels in a specific order: the left side panel, the rear panel, and the I/O bracket.

Note

When replacing the lithium battery, you must perform some initial steps before

removing the cover. See "Replacing the Lithium Battery" on page 97 for details.

To remove the left side panel

1 Push the rear latch to release the left side panel. 2 Slide the panel back until it stops. 3 Pull the panel straight out to remove it.

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To remove the rear panel

Note

^ You do not need to remove the rear panel to replace the lithium battery.

□ Push the tabs to unsnap and remove the rear panel.

Removing the Cover

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Upgrading and Maintaining Your Sony PC

To remove the I/O bracket

Note

^ You do not need to remove the I/O bracket to add memory or replace the

lithium battery.

□ If you are installing or removing an add-in board, unscrew the

I/O bracket.

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Inserting an Add-in Board

Inserting^an Add-in Board

You can add ISA or PCI boards to the system. After removing the side and rear panels and the I/O bracket, identify the connector where you want to insert the add-in board.

Caution

Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you add boards to your Sony PC. See "Notes on Use" on page 109.

To insert an add-in board

1 Shut down your PC, turn off all peripheral devices, such as your

printer, display, and speakers, and then unplug your PC.

2 Remove the side and rear panels and the I/O bracket as described

on page 90.

3 Remove the slot cover for the slot you have chosen.

Sony PCV-90 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

NOTICE TO USERS

Safetyinformation

Owner's Record

Caution

Contents

Welcome

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

To remove the palmrest

Connecting the Power Cords

Connecting Additional Components

Connecting a Printer

Connecting a Joystick or MIDI Instrument

Starting Your Sony PC

Registering Windows 95

Registering Your PC

Accessing the CD-ROM and Diskette Drives

Getting Started with VAIO Space

What Is VAIO Space?

The VAIO Space Screen

Using Sony Online

To complete account setup

Using SOS

To start SOS

Using Net Space

To launch an application from Net Space

Launching Applications

To launch software from the Application Wall

Adding and Removing Applications in VAIO Space

To add an application to VAIO Space

Using My Space

To launch an application from My Space

Changing VAIO Space Settings

To set your VAIO Space preferences

Selecting Movies for the Video Wall

To add movies

Using the Windows 95 Taskbar

To use the Windows 95 taskbar

Switching to Windows 95

To switch between Windows 95 and VAIO Space

To launch VAIO Space from Windows 95

Shutting Down Your Sony PC

To shut down your PC

Introducing the Sony A/V Suite

Introducing the Sony A/V Suite

The A/V Wall

The A/V Wall

Using the Mixer

To change the Mixer volume setting

Using the CD Player

Playing an Audio CD

To play an audio CD

other CD Player Functions

Naming a CD

To name a CD

Naming CD Tracks

To name tracks on a CD

Creating CD Playlists

To create and customize a CD playlist

Removing Tracks from a CD Playlist

To remove a track from a CD playlist

Using the WAV Player

Playings WAV File

To play a WAV file

Other WAV Player Functions

Creating WAV Playlists

To create and customize a WAV playlist

Playing a WAV Playlist

To play a WAV playlist

Removing Files from a WAV Playlist