SONY VAIO PCV-C11M (01) PDF Document

To prevent fire or shock hazard with your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, do not expose your VAIO desktop to rain or moisture.

If reporting a gas leak regarding your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, do not use the modem or a telephone in the vicinity of the leak.

Avoid using the modem during a severe electrical storm with your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M.

The power socket outlet you are using when operating your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible.

There is a risk of explosion if the battery in your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

Do not move your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M while the system is in Standby mode.

The magnetic properties of some objects can have serious consequences for your hard disk drive on your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M. They can erase the data on the hard disk drive and cause the computer to malfunction. Do not place your computer near or on any objects which emit magnetic fields, mainly:

TV sets

Speakers

Magnets and magnetic bracelets.

Audio and picture distortion may occur if your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M equipment is positioned in close proximity to any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation.

Never install modem or telephone wiring during a severe lightning storm with your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M.

Never install telephone jacks in wet locations with your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

To disconnect your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M completely from the mains voltage, unplug the power cable.

Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible when connecting your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M.

The use of optical instruments can cause eye hazard with the SONY VAIO PCV-C11M. As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt any disassembling process. For servicing, refer to qualified personnel only.

To shut down your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M computer properly, proceed as follows:

1 Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer.

2 Click the Start button.

3 Click Turn Off Computer. The Turn off computer window appears.

4 Click Turn Off.

5 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for your computer to turn off automatically. The power indicator turns off.

The keyboard indicators on your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M have the following meanings:

The TV tuner board in your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, in combination with Sony’s VAIO Zone software, allows you to:

Watch, record and play back analogue broadcasted cable and terrestrial TV programmes, all by remote control;

Digitise analogue video and audio using the S-Video or composite and audio inputs;

Manage your video units (capsules), preview them and create multiple folders;

Set up a timer to record channels at a repeated time;

Suspend viewing TV (time-shifting);

Stream your recorded TV contents via Ethernet (or WLAN) to connected PCs.

The VAIO wheel mouse on your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M allows you to control the cursor in a number of ways. You can point to, select, drag and scroll objects on the screen using the buttons and the wheel.

The mouse has the following functions:

To set your mouse up for left-handed users on your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, proceed as follows:

1 Go to Start, select Control Panel, then click the Printers and Other Hardware option.

2 Click the mouse icon. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears.

3 In the Buttons tab, select the option button next to Switch primary and secondary buttons.

4 Click OK. The new mouse settings are now in place.

To achieve optimum performance when writing data on to disc (also called ‘burning’) with your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, follow these recommendations:

Only use circular discs. Do not use discs with any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the disc drive.

Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc.

For optimal writing speed, deactivate the screensaver before writing data to a disc.

Memory-resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss. Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc.

When using a software application to burn discs, make sure you exit and close all other applications.

Never touch the surface of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors.

Never put stickers on discs. This will affect the use of the disc irreparably.

To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs on your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, you should follow these recommendations:

Close all open applications before playing a DVD movie.

Play DVDs with the software VAIO Zone.

Do not switch power saving modes while playing a DVD.

Do not use built-in utility applications to speed up discs, because they may cause the system to become unstable.

Make sure the screensaver is deactivated.

Do not try to change the region code settings of the DVD drive. Any difficulties caused by changing the region code settings of the DVD drive are out of warranty.

To use two screens and change the DVD playback settings on your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, proceed as follows:

1 Connect your TV / DVI display to the computer as described in Connecting a TV set or Connecting a display.

2 Go to Control Panel.

3 Click Appearance and Themes and then Display. The Display Properties dialog box appears.

4 Click the Settings tab and click Advanced.

5 On the Displays tab, click next to the TV or DVI button.

6 Make sure is selected and click OK.

7 On the Overlay tab, click Clone mode options… and make sure Overlay Display Mode is set to Theater Mode.

To insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive of your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, proceed as follows:

1 Hold the floppy disk with the label side facing up.

2 Gently push the disk into the floppy disk drive until it clicks into place.

To remove a floppy disk from your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, proceed as follows:

1 Wait until the LED indicator turns off.

2 Press the eject button and pull the disk out gently. Do not press the eject button when the LED indicator is turned on. Otherwise, data may be lost.

The colour of the power indicator light(s) on the main unit of your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M tells you which mode the computer is in:

To activate Standby mode manually on your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, proceed as follows:

1 Save your work, close all applications and close your Internet connection, if applicable.

2 Press the Standby button on the keyboard.

Alternatively:

1 From the Start menu on the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer.

2 Select Stand By. The computer goes into Standby mode, indicated by the amber light of the power indicator.

To return your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M from Standby mode to Normal mode, press the Standby button again or any key on the keyboard. You can use the Standby button to turn the power on.

When your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M computer is in Standby mode, you cannot insert a disc.

To activate Hibernate mode manually on your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, proceed as follows:

1 Save your work.

2 From the Start menu on the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer.

3 In the Turn Off Computer screen, hold down the key to reveal the Hibernate button.

4 Click Hibernate. The computer goes into Hibernate mode, the computer turns off.

To return your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M from Hibernate mode to Normal mode, quickly press the power button. Operation returns to the same state as before.

If you press the power button for more than six seconds while your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M is in Hibernate mode, the computer will switch off completely.

When your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M computer is in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc.

To insert a Memory Stick into your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, proceed as follows:

1 Insert the memory stick into the slot with the arrow side pointing upwards.

2 Make sure the memory stick is secure in the slot. The memory stick is automatically detected by your system and appears in the My Computer window with its own drive.

To remove a Memory Stick from your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, proceed as follows:

1 Make sure the indicator light is not on.

2 Push the memory stick in to release it, and then pull it out. You are recommended to remove the memory stick before shutting down the computer.

Please do not remove the Memory Stick when the memory card access lamp is on with your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M. Otherwise, the card may not be detected the next time it is inserted into the slot. If the stick is removed by mistake and is subsequently not detected, please shut off the power of the computer, wait ten seconds and then turn it on again.

Some Memory Sticks used with your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting. Move the tab horizontally or vertically to set or release write-protection. When the erasure prevention switch is off, data can be saved on the Memory Stick. When the erasure prevention switch is on, data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick.

To insert an xD Picture card into your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, proceed as follows:

1 Insert the memory card into the slot with the arrow side pointing upwards.

2 Make sure the card is secure in the slot. The card is automatically detected by your system and appears in the My Computer window with its own drive.

To remove an xD Picture card from your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, proceed as follows:

1 Make sure the indicator light is not on.

2 Push the card in to release it, and then pull it out. You are recommended to remove the memory card before shutting down the computer.

When using CompactFlash cards with your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, be aware that:

This slot cannot be use anything except for writing and reading memory cards or storage device cards.

Some CompactFlash cards may require you to disable idle devices during use.

You may not be able to use some of the card’s features with this computer.

Your system may run into serious problems if you remove the card or turn the computer off while the card is in use, or if your working environment contains high electrical activity.

When not in use, always put the CompactFlash card in its case to avoid high electrical effects.

To insert a CompactFlash card into your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, simply insert the card gently into the card slot. The card is automatically detected by your system and will appear with its own icon under My Computer.

To remove a CompactFlash card from your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, proceed as follows:

1 Make sure the card is not in use and the indicator is not lit.

2 Push the card in to release it, and then pull it out. If you remove the CompactFlash card from the computer when it is still in use, unsaved data may be lost. Always back up important data.

To insert the SD card into the SD card slot of your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, proceed as follows:

1 Insert the SD card into the SD card slot.

2 Push the card in until it clicks into place. The card is automatically detected by your system and will appear with its own icon under My Computer.

To remove an SD card from your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, proceed as follows:

1 Make sure the card is not in use and the indicator is not lit.

2 Push the card in to release it, and then pull it out. If you remove the SD card from the computer when it is still in use, unsaved data may be lost. Always back up important data.

If you have trouble writing or deleting data on a Memory Stick used with your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, check the write-protect switch on your Memory Stick. If it is set to on, you cannot write or delete data on the card.

There are four expansion slots at the rear of your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M computer, as follows:

Top slot: AGP slot containing the graphics card.

Second slot: Empty PCI slot.

Third slot: PCI slot containing the TV tuner ports.

Bottom slot: CNR slot containing the modem card.

To connect a TV to your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M desktop with the supplied TV/video out cable (for TV sets without an S-Video port), proceed as follows:

1 Plug one end of the TV/video out cable into the TV/video out port on the back of your computer.

2 Take your composite cable (not supplied) and connect one end to the inserted TV/video out cable.

3 Connect the other end to the yellow-coloured port (video-in) on your TV set. The video output is now in place.

4 Connect the single end of your audio cable (not supplied) to the headphones port, either on the back of your computer or on the connected speaker.

5 Connect the double end of the audio cable to the red and white ports respectively on your TV set. The audio output is now in place and your TV is ready for use with your computer.

To enable TV output after connecting a TV with an S-Video port to your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, proceed as follows:

1 Go to Control Panel.

2 Click Appearance and Themes.

3 Click Display. The Display Properties dialog box appears.

4 Click the Settings tab and then Advanced.

5 On the Displays tab, click next to the TV button.

6 Make sure is selected and click OK when you have finished.

For some USB devices connected to your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, you need to install the software before you connect the device. Not following this procedure might cause the device not to work properly. For more information, check the manual provided with the USB device.

If the printer is not automatically installed after plugging its USB cable into one of the USB ports on your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M computer, you can try the following:

1 From the Control Panel, select Printers and Other Hardware, then Printers and Faxes.

2 Under Printer Tasks, click Add a printer.

3 Let the Add Printer Wizard guide you through the installation process.

4 Click Finish. The printer is now installed.

To connect a digital video camera recorder to your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M using the i.LINK port, proceed as follows:

1 Plug one end of the i.LINK cable (not supplied) into the i.LINK port of the computer and the other end into the DV out port on your digital video camera recorder.

2 Launch the DVgate Plus application (see the Help files within the software itself for more information). If the connected i.LINK device is not recognised, disconnect the i.LINK device, then connect it again.

To connect an external microphone to your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, plug the microphone cable into the microphone connector identified by the symbol. Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use.

To enable the Ethernet connection on your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, proceed as follows:

1 Connect your 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet cable (not supplied) to the Ethernet port, identified by the symbol , on the back of the computer.

2 Go to Start, right-click My Computer and select Properties.

3 Click the Hardware tab and select Device Manager. The Device Manager screen appears with the list of devices.

4 Under Network Adapters, right-click the name of the adapter and click Properties.

5 Under Device Usage, select Use this device (enable).

6 Click OK to close the Properties window. The Ethernet connection is now enabled.

For connecting Ethernet cables to your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M:

Connect only 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX cables to the Ethernet port. Using other cables or a telephone cable may cause a malfunction, excessive heat or even fire in the port.

If using this computer in Germany, please make sure you do not use an ISDN cable. It is physically very similar, but its higher voltage of 12V may destroy the motherboard inside the computer.

Before you open the unit or follow any upgrading procedures for your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, disconnect the computer from its power source and from telecommunication links, networks, or modems.

Regarding Electrostatic discharge (ESD) when handling internal hardware components of your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M:

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, add-on cards, and other components. Follow the procedures here only at an ESD workstation. Otherwise, do not work on a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity, such as cellophane wrappers. Ground yourself by keeping constant contact with an unpainted metal part of the unit while carrying out any of these procedures.

To view the amount of memory on your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, proceed as follows:

1 Turn on the computer.

2 Click the Start button, point to All Programs, then VAIO System Information, and click VAIO System Information again. You can view the amount of installed memory here.

To add or change a memory module on your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, proceed as follows:

1 Shut down the computer, unplug it, and remove any peripheral devices.

2 Wait for the computer to cool down. The inside of the main unit becomes very hot during operation. Wait for about one hour for the computer to cool down before opening the unit.

3 Position the main unit so the back panel is facing you.

4 Unscrew the three cover release screws located on the edges of the back panel, and set them aside. The cover is released.

5 Slide the cover towards the back of the unit to remove it then gently place the unit on its side.

6 To remove an existing memory module, release the end latches and gently lift out the module, as shown (may vary from actual configuration).

7 To insert a new memory module, remove it from its anti-static package, handling it only by the edges.

8 Locate the notch on the bottom edge of the memory module.

9 Align the memory module over the slot, making sure the module is facing the correct way.

10 Press evenly against the memory module’s upper corners. The end latches snap into position automatically.

11 Reinstall any add-on cards or components you removed.

12 Replace the cover sliding the cover firmly over the unit, sliding it forward until the cover snaps into place.

13 Replace the three release screws.

To avoid damaging a memory module or the memory module slot on your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, move the side latches slightly outward to relieve pressure. The module is properly inserted when the side latches click into place.

If you have problems shutting down your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M computer, see the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System.

If you have problems using discs with your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, see the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System and the VAIO Troubleshooting – Burning DVDs and CDs in the Windows Help and Support Center.

If you have problems with your modem on your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, check the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System and the VAIO-Link website.

If you are experiencing any problems with your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M computer, please check the VAIO-Link website for a possible solution. Before contacting VAIO-Link, please try to solve the problem by reading this guide, your printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System, the online help files in the Windows Help and Support Center or the manuals and help files for the peripherals or software.

Before activating the built-in modem on your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, please read the Regulations Guide.

Before you use memory cards other than Memory Sticks in devices such as a digital camera or audio device with your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, you must format them beforehand on the device which you use to record data. Please be aware that formatting the card will delete all the data on it.

If you have problems with your i.LINK device connected to your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, check the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System, the documentation delivered with the device, and the VAIO-Link website.

If you have problems printing with your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, check the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System; the documentation delivered with your printer; and the VAIO-Link website.

If the hard disk of your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M is damaged, the data cannot be restored.

To avoid damaging the hard disk of your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M:

Do not subject your computer to sudden movements.

Keep the computer away from magnets.

Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position.

Do not move your computer while the power is on.

Do not turn off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing data to disk.

Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature.

For the power source of your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M:

Do not share the AC outlet with other high power-consuming equipment, such as a photocopier or shredder.

You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for example.

Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.

To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you are planning to not use the computer for a long time.

Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible.

Do not place your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M computer in a location subject to:

Heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts

Direct sunlight

Excessive dust

Moisture or rain

Mechanical vibration or shock

Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded

An ambient temperature of more than 35°C or less than 5°C

High humidity.

If your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may condense inside your computer. In this case, allow at least one hour before turning on your computer. If any problems occur, unplug your computer and contact VAIO-Link.

A residual image may appear on the screen of your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time. The residual image disappears in a while. You can use a screensaver to prevent residual images.

To clean the LCD screen of your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, avoid rubbing the LCD screen, as this can damage the screen. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen.

Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause reading errors on your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M. Always hold the disc by its edge and central hole when cleaning it.

For normal cleaning of a disc used with your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M, hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the centre out.

If the disc used with your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with water, wring it out well, and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the centre out. Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth.

Never put stickers on discs used with your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M. This will affect the use of the disc irreparably.

When handling Memory Sticks with your SONY VAIO PCV-C11M:

Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects.

Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label.

Do not bend, drop, or apply heavy shock to the Memory Stick.

Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks.

Do not let Memory Sticks get wet.

Do not use or store Memory Sticks in a location subject to: Extremely high temperatures, such as in a car parked in the sun, Direct sunlight, High humidity or Corrosive substances.

Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick.