Sony PCV-RX280DS, PCV-RX270DS, PCV-RX260DS User Guide

VAIO Digital Studio User Guide

PCV-RX260DS PCV-RX270DS/PCV-RX280DS

™

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NOTICE

© 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. Re production in whole or in part without written permi ssion is prohibited. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduce d, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval.

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Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained here in at any time without notice. The software described herein is governe d b y th e ter ms o f a s epa r ate u ser lice ns e agreement.

This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Use of suc h software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product. Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States. Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical t o current retail ver sions.

Updates and additions to software may requ ire an additional charge. Subscrip ti ons to onli ne service providers may require a fee and credit card information. Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions.

Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, VAIO Digital Studio, Media Park, DVgate, Media Bar, Handycam, Mavica, PictureGear and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windo ws logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

All other trademarks are trade marks or regis tered trademarks of their respective owners.

Owner’s Record

The model number an d seri al number are located on the back of your Sony VAIO computer. Record the serial number in the space provided here. Refer t o the model and serial numbers when you call you r Sony Servi ce Center.

Model Number:

PCV-RX280DS

Serial Number:________________________

PCV-RX260DS/PCV-RX270DS/

Safety Information and Caution

DVD Laser Diode Properties

Laser Output

Wave Length

CD-RW Laser Diode Properties

Laser Output

Wave Length

To prevent fire or shock hazard,

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do not expose your desktop to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Never install modem or telephone

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wiring during a lightning storm. Never install telephone jacks in

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wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

Never touch uninsu la ted

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

Use caution when installing or

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modifying telephone lines.

0.4mW(DVD)

0.14mW (CD)

650nm (DVD) 780nm (CD)

1.0mW(Read) 35mW (Write)

777–787nm

A void using the modem during an

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electrical storm. Do not use the modem or a

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

The socket outlet shall be

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installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

! To change the backup battery,

please contact your nearest Sony Service Center.

! Caution—The use of optical

instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the drive cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

! Danger—Visible and invisible

laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

! For CD-RW: Danger—Invisible

laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

! Caution: For ADSL modem

models, to reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.

Pour prévenir tout risque

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d’incendie ou d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à l’abri de la pluie et de l ’humidité.

Pour prévenir tout risque

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d’électrocution, ne pas ouvrir le

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châssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu’à une personne qualifiée.

Ne jamais effectuer l’installation

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de fil modem ou télép hone duran t un orage électrique.

Ne jamais effectuer l’installation

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d’une prise téléphonique dans un endroit mouillé à moins que la prise soit conçue à cet effet.

Ne jamais toucher un fil

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téléphonique à découvert ou un terminal à moins que la ligne téléphonique n’ait été débranché de l’interface réseau.

Soyez très prudent lorsque vous

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installez ou modifiez les lignes téléphoniques.

Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant

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un orage électrique. N'utilisez pas le modem ni le

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téléphone pour prévenir d'une fuite de gaz vous êtes près de la fuite.

L’appareil doit être le plus près

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possible d’une prise murale pour en faciliter l’accès.

! Pour changer la pile de rechange,

veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus près.

! Avertissement - L'utilisation

d'instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les risques pour les yeux. Puisque le faisceau laser utilisé dans ce produit est dommageable pour les yeux, ne tentez pas de désassembler le boîtier. Adressez-vous à un agent de service qualifié.

! Danger : Radiation laser visible et

invisible si ouvert. Évitez l’exposition directe au faisceau.

! Pour les CD-RW : Danger :

Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert. Évitez l'exposition directe au faisceau.

! Attention : Pour ADSL modele

modem, afin de réduire les risques d'incendie, n'utilisez qu'un cordon de communication N0. 26 AWG ou plus gros.

For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center neares t you , c al l 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada .

Sony Customer Support can be reached at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformi ty

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: PCV-RX260DS

Responsible Party:

Address: 1 Sony Drive

Telephone: 201-930-6972

This phone number is for FCC-related matters only.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must ac cept 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 interferen ce in a residenti al install ation . This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruct ions, may cause harmful interfer ence to radi o communica tions. 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 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:

PCV-RX270DS PCV-RX280DS

Sony Electronics Inc.

Park Ridge, NJ 07656

Reorient or relocate the receiving

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antenna. Increase the separation between

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the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an

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

Consult the dealer or an

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experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You a re cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Only peripherals (comput er input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with FCC Class B limits may b e attached to this computer product . Operation with noncompli ant peripherals is likely to re s u lt in interference to radio and te levision reception.

All cables used to connect peri phe rals must be shielded and grounded. O peration with cables, connected to peripherals, that are not shielded and grounded, may result in int erf erence to radio and television reception.

FCC Part 68

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. The FC C Ri n ger Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment is 0.7. If requested, this inf o rm ation must be provided to the telephon e company.

This modem uses the USOC RJ -11 telephone jack.

The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not

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ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs 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 RENs, contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area.

If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of se rvice may be required. But if advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FC C if y ou believe it is necessar y.

The telephone compan y may make changes in its facilities, equipment, oper ations or procedures that could affect the ope rations of the equipment. If this happe ns, the te le phone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary mo difica ti ons in order to maintain uninterrupted service.

If trouble is experienced with this modem, for repair or warranty informati on, please contact 1-888-4SONY-PC, or write to the Sony Customer Information Ce nter, 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913. If the troub le is causing harm to the teleph on e network, the telephone company may request that you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is r esolved.

Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Son y Ser vic e Ce nter neare st y ou, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).

This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the tel ep hone company. Connection to Party Line Servic e is subj e ct to state and possible provincial ta riffs. (Contac t the state or provincial utilit y service commission, public service commission, or corporation commission for information.)

Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)

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 mess ag e clearly contains, in a margin at the to p o r b ottom of each tr ansmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and a n identificatio n o f 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 informa tion into your facsimile machine, see your fax software documentation.

Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)

Please refer to your telephone directory under ‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Terms of Service.’ For more detailed information, please contact:

CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudiére, Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage , 5 ét a ge H ull PQ K1A 0N2.

This Class B digital appar atus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB -003 du Canada.

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY

You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.

In some areas the disposal of lithium

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ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Ce nt er nearest you, cal l 1-888-476-6972 in the Uni t ed St at es or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada.

! Do not handle damaged or leaking

lithium ion batteries.

! Danger of explosion if battery is

incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

! The battery pack used in this

device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children.

! Ne pas manipuler les batteries au

lithium-ion qui fuient ou sont endommagées.

! Une batterie non conforme

présente un danger d'explosion. La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type équivalent recommandé par le fabricant. Évacuer les batteries usées selon les directives du fabricant.

! La manutention incorrecte du

module de batterie de cet appareil présente un risque d'incendie ou de brûlures chimiques. Ne pas démonter, incinérer ou exposer à une température de plus de 100°C. Évacuer promptement la batterie usée. Garder hors de portée des enfants.

INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE

NOTICE: The Indus try Canada label identifies certified equi p ment. This certification means that the equipm en t meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requireme nt s as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the userís satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be co nne cted to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable meth od of connection.

The customer s h ould be aware that co mpliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

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Repairs to certified equipmen t should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment may give the telecom m unications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equip ment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe syst em, if present, are connected togeth er. This precaution may be particularly important in ru ral areas.

CAUTION: Users shou ld not attempt t o make such connections themsel ves, but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assign ed to each terminal device provides an indi catio n of th e max imum numb er of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination o n an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requi rem ent that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5. The Ringer Equivalence Number for this equipment is 0.7.

AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA

AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel homologué.

Cette étiquett e cer tifie que le matéri el est conforme aux normes de protection, d’exploitation et de sécurité des résea ux de télécommunications, comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au matériel terminal . Le Mi n is tère n’assure toutefois pas que le matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l’utilisateur.

Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer qu’il est permis de le racc order aux

installations de l’en treprise locale de télécommunication. Le matériel doit également être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de raccordement. L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible que la confor mité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la dégradation du service da ns certaines situations.

Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être coordonnées par un repré s entant désigné par le fournisseur. L’entreprise de télécommunicati ons pe ut dema n der à l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou de modifications effect uées par l’utilisateur ou à cau se de mauvais fonctionnement.

Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la source d’énergie électrique, des lignes téléphoniques et des canalisations d’ea u métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés ensemble. Cette p réc auti on e st p art icul ièr eme nt importante dans les régions rurales.

Avertissement: L’utili s ateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit avoir recours à un service d’inspection des installations électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas.

AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) assigné à chaque disposit if termi nal indique le nombre maximal de term i naux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface.

La terminaison d’une interface téléphonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs, à la seule condition que la somme d’indices d’équivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n’excède pas 5. L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie de ce matériel est de 0.7.

Contents

Welcome ....................................................11

Choosing an Ergonomic Location

for Your Computer ...................................................11

Front Panel Overview ........ ...... ....... ...... ....... ....... ...... 1 2

Back Panel Overview ...............................................1 4

VAIO® Action Setup .................................19

Presetting i.LINK® devices .....................................20

Sony Digital Media Park Applications ....23

Movie Shaker ...........................................................24

PictureGear™ ...........................................................27

Using a Digital Video Camera Recorder ..................29

Configuring your VAIO Digital Studio™ .31

Hard Drive Partition .................................................31

Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive ......................31

i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility ...........................31

Enabling Ethernet .....................................................33

System and Applica tion Reco very CD(s ) .35

Using the System Recovery CD(s) ...........................35

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Using the Application Recovery CD(s) ...................37

Troubleshooting ....................................... 39

Topics ............................. .................... .................... ..39

Notes on Use ............................................................50

Resources ................................................................. 55

For Answers to Your Software Questions ...............56

Specifications PCV-RX260DS .................59

Specifications PCV-RX270DS/RX280DS 61

Index .......................................................... 63

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. This User Guide contains information about the applications included with your system, contact information for software vendors, and the specifications for your computer.

Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer

Before you get started, find the best location for your new computer. Here are some things to consider when planning your workspace:

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Stable work surface —

the computer and other equipment.

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Ventilation —

of your computer to enable proper ventilation.

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Placement of the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices —

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 are 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 computer. Excessive use of the mouse or a joystick may strain muscles or tendons.

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Furniture and posture —

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

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Viewing angle of the display —

in front of you, with the top of the screen at or a little below eye leve l. 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.

Leave at least eight inches of space on the left and back sides

Use a stable work surface large enough to support

Place your

Sit in a chair with good back support and

Position the display 18 to 26 i nches di rectly

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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.

Front Panel Overview

The front panel of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows access to the DVD, CDRW, and diskette drives. It also includes Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports to connect USB devices, compatible digital equipment, or other peripheral devices.

i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394

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connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.

Front panel (PCV-RX260DS/PCV-RX270DS/PCV-RX280DS)

DRIVE

1DVD drive

Reads data from a DVD or CD.

2 CD-RW drive

Reads data from a CD and writes data to a CD-R or CD-RW disc.

3 Floppy disk drive

Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5 -inch floppy disk.

4 Floppy disk drive access indicator light

Lights in green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk.

5 DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive access indicator light

Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives.

6 Hard disk drive access indicator light

Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk.

7 Power switch and indicator light

Turns on/off the computer. The indicator light is blue while the power is on an d red when the computer is in standby mode.

8 DVD eject button

Ejects a disc from the DVD drive.

9 CD-RW eject button

Ejects a disc from the CD-RW drive.

10 Floppy disk eject button

Ejects a floppy disk.

11 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector

Connects a USB device.

12 i.LINK 4-pin connector (IEEE1394)

Connects a compatible digital device.

Front Panel Overview

For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK connectors on both the

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front and back panels. The 4-pin i.LINK connector is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK connector is located on the back.

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Back Panel Overview

The back panel of your computer contains the connectors for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the connectors on your computer.

Back panel (PCV-RX260DS)

KEYBOARD

MOUSE

USB

SERIAL

PRINTER

MONITOR

GAME

HEADPHONES

LINE IN

MIC

i.LINK S400

LINE

TELEPHONE

1 Mouse connector

Connects a PS/2 mouse.

2 PS/2® Keyboard connector

Connects a VAIO Smart™ Keyboard.

3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector

Connects a USB device.

4 Printer connector

Connects a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner.

5 Serial connector

Connects a compatible serial device, such as a digital still camera.

6 Monitor connector

Connects a standard CRT display.

7 Game connector

Connects a game or MIDI device.

8 Headphones connector

Connects the supplied speakers or optional headphones.

9 Line In connector

Connects an audio device.

10 Microphone connector

Connects a microphone (optional).

11 i.LINK 6-pin connector (IEEE1394)

Connects a compatible digi tal device such as a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder.

12 Line jack

Connects the supplied modem cable to the wall jack.

13 AC Input connector

Connects the supplied power cord.

14 Ethernet connector

10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface. The connector marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.

15 Telephone cable jack

Connects the phone cable to the computer.

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Back panel (PCV-RX270DS/PCV-RX280DS)

KEYBOARD

MOUSE

USB NETWORK

ACT

LINK

SERIAL

PRINTER

i.LINK S400

GAME

HEADPHONES

LINE IN

MIC

MONITOR DVI

LINE

TELEPHONE

1 Mouse connector

Connects a PS/2 mouse.

2 PS/2® Keyboard connector

Connects a VAIO Smart™ Keyboard.

3 Ethernet connector

10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface. The connector marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.

4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors

Connects a USB device.

5 Printer connector

Connects a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner.

6 Serial connector

Connects a compatible serial device, such as a digital still camera.

7 i.LINK 6-pin connector (IEEE1394)

Connects a compatible digi tal device such as a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder.

8 Game connector

Connects a game or MIDI device.

9 Headphones connector

Connects the supplied speakers or optional headphones.

10 Line In connector

Connects an audio device.

11 Microphone connector

Connects a microphone (optional).

12 Monitor connector

Connects a standard CRT display.

13 Line jack

Connects the supplied modem cable to the wall jack.

14 AC Input connector

Connects the supplied power cord.

15 DVI (LCD) Monitor connector

Connects an LCD monitor.

16 Telephone cable jack

Connects the phone cable to the computer.

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VAIO® Action Setup

VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer’s Shortcut keys (S Keys) and i.LINK® interface. The programmable S Keys come with the following applications as their default settings:

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All six buttons are reprogrammable.

To change the settings of the S Keys

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2 3

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Outlook Express

S1 —

Internet Explorer

S2 —

Media Bar

S3 —

Picture Gear

S4 —

DVGate Motion

S5 —

Help/Demo

S6 —

From the Start menu, select Programs > VAIO Action Setup > VAIO Action Setup.

You can also double-click on the Windows taskbar to open VAIO Action Setup.

Click the S Key you want to change. From the Select Application dialog box, click the radio button for the desired type

of function. The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the right.

You may also use the drag and drop feature to place any application into the list box.

The Confirmation Application Name window appears showing you the application you have selected. Click Next.

You may now type a new name and description, if desired. Then click Finish.

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Presetting i.LINK® devices

You can preset your i.LINK-equipped devices to perform desired functions, such as automatically starting DVgate™ applications or connecting two VAIO computers.

To preset your i.LINK device to perform a desired function

From the Start menu, select Programs > VAIO Action Setup > VAIO Action

Setup. Click i.LINK.

Click the Advanced Setting tab.

Click the Enable i.LINK launcher function checkbox and click Apply.

Connect the device to your computer with your i.LINK cable.

Turn on the device.

The VAIO Action Setup dialog box appears. Click OK.

To modify the device name, click the curr ent device name in the list box and

click Modify device name. Type the desired name and click Apply.

To assign an application, click Modify.

The Select Application dialog box appears. Select the desired application and click Next.

Click Next to confirm the application name.

The Input Application Name dialog box appears. You may change the name and description of the application you want to launch.

Click Finish to complete this step.

The next time the device is connected and turned on, the assigned application will launch automatically.

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