Sony PCG-C1MV User Manual

Vaio® c1 picturebook® computer quick start

Table of contents

Document Outline

Welcome
- Features
Unpacking Your Computer
- Documents
- Software CD
- Recovery CDs
- Other
Registering Your Computer
Setting up your dial-up connection
- Setting up your Internet connection
- Setting Up Your VAIO Computer
Locating the Controls and Ports
Connecting a Power Source
- Using the AC adapter
- Using battery power
- Notes on batteries
- Conserving battery power
Starting Your Computer
Shutting Down Your Computer
Setting Your Location for Your Modem
Using Power Saving Modes
- Normal mode
- Standby mode
- Hibernate mode
- Adding Memory
Precautions and Procedures
- Typical expansion memory configuration
Removing a Memory Module
Installing a Memory Module
Confirming Added Memory Capacity
- About the Software on Your Computer
  - Overview
DVgate application notes
- Digital video captures
- Adjusting image resolution
- Hard disk drive partition
Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs
Using Your Recovery CDs
- To use the Application Recovery CD(s)
- To use the Driver Recovery CD(s)
- To use the System Recovery CD(s)
- Recovering Microsoft Word
- Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Your Computer
- My computer does not start.
- My computer starts, but a BIOS error appears.
- My computer starts, but the message “Operating system not found” appears and Windows does not start.
- My computer stops responding or does not shut down.
- The Power Management setting is not responding.
- The sound of my computer’s fan is too loud.
- Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than advertised?
Troubleshooting the LCD Screen
- My LCD screen is blank.
- The image on my connected external display is not centered or sized properly.
- I cannot simultaneously display movies, DVD video, or the Smart Capture (Finder) window on the LC...
- I want to change the video resolution of my display.
Troubleshooting the Mouse and Pointing Device
- My mouse does not work.
- My pointing device does not work properly.
- The pointer does not move (while using the pointing device or mouse).
Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices
- My floppy disk drive icon doesn’t appear even though it is connected.
- My optical drive is not playing my disc properly.
- My optical disc drive tray does not open.
- I cannot use digital video (DV) devices. The message “DV equipment seems to be disconnected or tu...
- My PC Card is not working.
Troubleshooting i.LINK devices
- I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i.LINK cable.
Troubleshooting Software
- My software program stops responding or crashes.
- When I click an application icon, the message “You must insert the application CD into your CD-RO...
- I cannot use the DVgate software.
- My computer’s start-up time seems longer after I have installed AOL. What can I do?
- What software do I use for CD-R/CD-RW software functions?
- The image does not display properly in Smart Capture Premium.
- Why doesn’t the Bluetooth destination button in the send mode of Smart Capture Premium function?
Troubleshooting the Modem
- My modem does not work.
- My modem connection is slow.
Troubleshooting Audio
- My speakers have no sound.
- There is noise distortion while listening to music with USB speakers or USB headphones.
- My microphone does not work.
Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media
- Image files do not open even though I insert Memory Stick media into the slot.
- Memory Stick media does not work. I cannot access the removable drive.
- Getting Help
Support Options
Software Support Information
Sony Service Center
- Index