Sony PCV-J200 Manuale Utente

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VAIO Computer User Guide10avoir recours à un service d’inspection des installations électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas.AVIS: L’indice d’éq

Welcome11WelcomeThank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionalit

VAIO Computer User Guide12❑Viewing angle of the display — Position the display 18 to 26 inches directly in front of you, with the top of the screen at

Welcome13Front Panel OverviewThe front panel of your VAIO Computer provides access to the floppy disk and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. Front Panel Controls

VAIO Computer User Guide143 Power switch and indicator lightTurns the computer on/off. The indicator light is green while the power is on and amber w

Welcome15Back Panel OverviewThe ports for supplied and optional accessories are on your computer’s back panel. The icons on the back panel help locate

VAIO Computer User Guide165 Printer portConnection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner.6 Monitor portConnection for a standard CRT dis

Welcome17Warning: Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel. Connect only 10Base-T and 100Base-TX

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VAIO Action Setup19VAIO Action SetupVAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer’s Shortcut keys (S Keys) and i.LINK® interface. The progr

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VAIO Computer User Guide20✍i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection

VAIO Action Setup21Changing the Window Design of Sony SoftwareTo change the window design1From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click on Co

VAIO Computer User Guide22Changing Designs of VAIO WallpaperThe background image for your VAIO computer’s operating system changes automatically, base

VAIO® AV Applications23VAIO® AV ApplicationsYour VAIO computer comes with a collection of audio and video (AV) applications that make it easy to use a

VAIO Computer User Guide24Smart CaptureSony Electronics, Inc.Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e-mail. Smart Capture mana

VAIO® AV Applications25MovieShaker™This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing. In a few si

VAIO Computer User Guide26Create a Movie using ShakerAfter adding clip(s) to the Clip tray, you can create a short movie using the Shaker feature. Sha

VAIO® AV Applications27Editing Clips and ScenesYou can edit your movie by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the

VAIO Computer User Guide28Saving a Movie1Verify that the clip(s) you want to save is on the Product tray. See Help for more details on saving movies.2

VAIO® AV Applications29PictureGear™PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory

3NOTICE© 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. This manual and th

VAIO Computer User Guide30Using Panorama MakerPanorama Maker stitches a group of still images into a 360 degree panoramic picture. The source images s

VAIO® AV Applications31OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.0OpenMG Jukebox is a software application that utilizes Sony Corporation’s copyright protection technology. O

VAIO Computer User Guide32Starting OpenMG Jukebox 2.01From the Start button on the Windows taskbar, point to Programs, point to OpenMG Jukebox, and th

VAIO® AV Applications33OpenMG Jukebox main window1 Feature tabsChanges the screen view according to the selected feature.5 Internet address drop-down

VAIO Computer User Guide34Recording a CDYou can record songs from audio CDs and import them to playlists in OpenMG Jukebox.1Insert an audio CD into yo

VAIO® AV Applications35Transferring Songs (Check-in/Check-out)You can transfer songs between the playlists of your OpenMG Jukebox and external devices

VAIO Computer User Guide363Select the playlist that has the song that you want to check out. The songs in the playlist are shown in the Playlist view

VAIO® AV Applications37For more information about using OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 software, go to the online OpenMG Jukebox Help. You can access the online

VAIO Computer User Guide38Smart CaptureSmart Capture is a Sony-designed application that manages the i.LINK connection between your computer and an i.

VAIO® AV Applications39Smart Capture main window1 Mode indicatorDisplays the current mode (Still or Net Movie).5 Help buttonConnects you directly to t

VAIO Computer User Guide4Safety Information and CautionCD-RW/DVD Combo DriveLaser Diode Properties❑To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your

VAIO Computer User Guide40Using Still mode1From the Start button, point to Programs, point to Smart Capture, and then click on Smart Capture. The Smar

VAIO® AV Applications41❑Image Size: — Select the image size, horizontal by vertical in pixels.❑Image Quality: — Set the quality of your pictures as th

VAIO Computer User Guide42on the Capture button. The Still Viewer window appears. You can capture one picture or several pictures at a time.2Click on

VAIO® AV Applications43❑Save — Click on the Save button to save your still image in a variety of formats, to a location of your choice.Using Net Movie

VAIO Computer User Guide44❑Format: — You can adjust the compression rate for your movies in MPEG1 format or choose the AVI option for no compression.

VAIO® AV Applications453You can review your movie from the Movie Player window by using the play, pause and stop buttons. Click on the arrows or drag

VAIO Computer User Guide46Using ImageStation™ImageStation is a free online service that allows you to store your pictures and movies on the Internet t

VAIO® AV Applications47Uploading with Still Viewer1Click on the Upload button in Still Viewer. The ImageStation Login window appears. 2For first time

VAIO Computer User Guide483From the Still Viewer or Movie Player window, click on the Upload button to transfer your pictures or movies to the ImageSt

VAIO® AV Applications49VisualFlow™VisualFlow is a Sony state-of-the-art multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick media. It displays a

5❑Ne jamais effectuer l’installation d’une prise téléphonique dans un endroit mouillé à moins que la prise soit conçue à cet effet.❑Ne jamais toucher

VAIO Computer User Guide50DVgate™Connecting a digital video camera recorderBefore connecting a digital video camera recorder to your computer, turn of

VAIO® AV Applications51When recording AVI files to tape❑Do not use DVgate software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode,

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Configuring Your VAIO Computer53Configuring Your VAIO ComputerHard Disk Drive PartitionIn order to improve the performance of the DVgate™ software, th

VAIO Computer User Guide54i.LINK (IEEE1394) CompatibilityYour VAIO computer has a 6-pin i.LINK port located on the back panel of the unit. A 6-pin i.L

Configuring Your VAIO Computer55To connect an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device1Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK port.2Plug the i.LINK cable into this por

VAIO Computer User Guide56Enabling EthernetYour computer comes with a preinstalled Ethernet interface. To enable faster startup, your computer may shi

System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s)57System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s)System Recovery CD(s)Sony ElectronicsThe System Recovery C

VAIO Computer User Guide58To use the System Recovery CD(s)1Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-RW drive.2Shut down your computer.3Wait 30 sec

System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s)59Using the Application Recovery CD(s)The Application Recovery CD utility allows you to reinstall individ

VAIO Computer User Guide6Regulatory Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursu

VAIO Computer User Guide60Using the Driver Recovery CDThe Driver Recovery CD utility allows you to reinstall individual drivers and repair software ap

VAIO Support Agent61VAIO Support AgentVAIO Support Agent helps you repair your own software problems without the assistance of a support analyst. VAIO

VAIO Computer User Guide62Using the Quick Fix WizardThe Quick Fix Wizard automatically checks your system when a problem occurs and works to bring you

VAIO Support Agent63Using Common SolutionsCommon Solutions offers automated, One-Click Fixes to repair common software problems. These solutions can i

VAIO Computer User Guide64Automatic UpdatesThe VAIO Support Agent utility remains active, running continuously in your system’s background. Every 24 h

VAIO Support Agent65❑Deny the Agent your permission to contact the Sony Support Server for the current update or fix. The Agent discontinues the curre

VAIO Computer User Guide66Using Support Central The Support Central feature uses Internet resources to help you fix your software. Support Central sea

VAIO Support Agent67Support Central has a tracking feature that stores the issues you are currently working on. When you log on to Support Central, a

VAIO Computer User Guide68Support Central has a tracking feature that stores the issues you are currently working on. When you log on to Support Centr

VAIO Support Agent69Support Central: Support Wizard✍For more information about using VAIO Support Agent, see the online Help.

7contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area.If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the t

VAIO Computer User Guide70Software Applications protected by VAIO Support AgentIn addition to the software listed below, your system's drivers, b

Troubleshooting71TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have sim

VAIO Computer User Guide72Topic: My computer or software program stopped responding.1Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to close the application that has stopped r

Troubleshooting732Click on Troubleshooting and navigate to the subject(s) for which you want information.3When you find the appropriate information, c

VAIO Computer User Guide74Topic: I cannot play a CD or DVD.❑After inserting your CD or DVD, wait a few seconds for it to be detected before trying to

Troubleshooting754From the Write Speed drop-down list, select a lower setting.5Click Close.Topic: How do I change the video resolution of my display?1

VAIO Computer User Guide76Topic: My modem connection is slow.The computer’s modem uses Lucent 1648 technology/V.90. Many factors influence modem conne

Troubleshooting775 Select COM3.6 Click More Info.If your modem is functioning, a More Info dialog box will display. If your modem is still not functio

VAIO Computer User Guide786If available, click the Advanced button under Microphone Balance.The Advanced Controls for Microphone screen appears.7Desel

Troubleshooting79Topic: My keyboard does not work.❑Check that the keyboard is plugged into the KEYBOARD port. ❑Close all applications and turn off you

VAIO Computer User Guide8DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERYYou can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Serv

VAIO Computer User Guide80❑Increasing the system memory may also help. The computer has two memory slots. For memory upgrades, use only 3.3V 64-bit PC

Troubleshooting81Topic: How do I install a printer?1From the Start menu, select Settings and then select Printers.2Click Add Printer.3Click Next.4Sele

VAIO Computer User Guide82Notes on UseOn the Power Source❑Your computer operates on 100V–120V AC 50/60 Hz only.❑The total power draw of installed add-

Notes on Use83❑Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the computer for a long time.❑Before touching anything inside the co

VAIO Computer User Guide84❑Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place your computer on loose surfaces (such as r

Notes on Use85On Moisture CondensationIf your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may condense inside your compu

VAIO Computer User Guide86❑A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time. The image disappears

For Answers to Your Software Questions87For Answers to Your Software QuestionsSony Service CenterFor the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4

VAIO Computer User Guide88McAfee VirusScan® (Network Associates, Inc.)PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro (ArcSoft, Inc.)Quicken® 2001 Basic (Intuit, Inc.)Sony App

For Answers to Your Software Questions89WordPerfect® (Corel Corporation)Web site http://www.corel.com/support/product_specific/wp9.htmphone 716-871-23

9INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICENOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain tel

VAIO Computer User Guide90ResourcesSony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and the p

Resources91Sony Fax-on-DemandThis service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions. You can use this automated service to request a list

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Specifications93SpecificationsFloppyModel PCV-J200Processor900 MHz* AMD Duron™Hard Disk DriveC/D Partition (Approximate)40 GB ATA-100†C = 16 GB / D =

VAIO Computer User Guide94Specifications are subject to change without notice.Supplied AccessoriesVAIO Smart™ KeyboardPS/2® Wheel MouseSpeakersPower c