User manual SONY PCV-W10

[. . . ] VAIO® Computer er User Guide PCV-W10 Contents Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Configuring Your VAIO Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 i. LINK Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 VAIO Action Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Changing The Sony Software Window Design . . . . . . . . 12 Using The Memory Stick Media Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Using The PC Card Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 System And Application Recovery CD(s) D(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Using The System Recovery CD(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Using The Application Recovery CD(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 About VAIO Computer Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 About Using The Optical Disc Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 About The Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 About The Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 About Using A Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 About The Mouse And Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 About Using Peripheral Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 3 VAIO Computer User Guide Notes On Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 About The Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 About Handling The Computer System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 About The LCD Screen (Built-in Display). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not operate the system with the cover removed. Always reinstall the cover before turning on the system. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the computer for a long time. Do not attempt to open the power supply. There are no user-serviceable parts in the power supply. To avoid personal injury or damage to your equipment, refer the repair or replacement of the power supply to qualified personnel only. Before opening your computer, turn the system off and let it cool down for 10 minutes. This protects you against internal components that may be too hot to handle. 44 About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery Dispose of the lithium battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Computing Web site at http://www. sony. com/pcsupport. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries. The lithium battery may explode if mistreated. Do not disassemble it or dispose of it in fire. Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery. Using a type of battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion. 45 VAIO Computer User Guide About Handling The Computer System dling Your computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception. If this occurs, relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the TV or radio equipment. Do not place your Sony computer in a location subject to: Heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95ºF (35ºC) or less than 50ºF (10ºC) High humidity, moisture, or rain Do not place electronic equipment near your computer. The computer's electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction. Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place your computer on loose surfaces (such as rugs or blankets) or near materials (such as curtains or draperies) that may block its ventilation slots. Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer. Clean the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. [. . . ] You agree to use the Sony Software only in compliance with all copyright and other laws and agreements that apply to such content. 69 VAIO Computer User Guide HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES The SONY SOFTWARE is not fault-tolerant and is not designed, manufactured or intended for use or resale as on-line control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail-safe performance, such as in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communication systems, air traffic control, direct life support machines, or weapons systems, in which the failure of the SONY SOFTWARE could lead to death, personal injury, or severe physical or environmental damage (High Risk Activities). SONY and its suppliers specifically disclaim any express or implied warranty or condition of fitness for High Risk Activities. PROHIBITION ON EXPORT THE SONY SOFTWARE AND ANY UNDERLYING TECHNOLOGY MAY NOT BE EXPORTED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES OR TO ANY FOREIGN ENTITY OR "FOREIGN PERSON" AS DEFINED BY U. S. GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANYONE WHO IS NOT A CITIZEN, NATIONAL OR LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. BY DOWNLOADING OR USING THE SONY SOFTWARE, YOU ARE AGREEING TO THE FOREGOING AND YOU ARE WARRANTING THAT YOU ARE NOT A "FOREIGN PERSON" OR UNDER THE CONTROL OF A FOREIGN PERSON. U. S. [. . . ]