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  • Page 1 VAIO® C1 PictureBook® Computer Quick Start PCG-C1MV, PCG-C1MV/M PCG-C1MVP, PCG-C1MVP/M...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome...5 Unpacking Your Computer ...6 Registering Your Computer ...8 Setting up your dial-up connection ...9 Setting Up Your VAIO Computer ...13 Locating the Controls and Ports ...14 Connecting a Power Source ...19 Starting Your Computer ...25 Shutting Down Your Computer ...27 Setting Your Location for Your Modem...28 Using Power Saving Modes ...30 Adding Memory ...33...
  • Page 4 Peripheral Devices ... 65 Troubleshooting i.LINK devices ... 67 Troubleshooting Software... 68 Troubleshooting the Modem... 70 Troubleshooting Audio ... 71 Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media... 73 Getting Help...75 Support Options ... 76 Software Support Information ... 78 Sony Service Center... 80 Index...81...

  • Page 5: Welcome

    ❑ Portability — The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC power. ❑ Sony audio and video quality — A high-resolution LCD screen enables you to take advantage of today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software. ❑...

  • Page 6: Unpacking Your Computer

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start ❑ MOTION EYE™ camera — Your computer includes a built-in MOTION EYE camera. You can use the camera to capture still images and record video clips. ✍ For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO® C1 PictureBook® computer, see the VAIO®...

  • Page 7: Recovery Cds

    Documents ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable online help file that contains detailed information on how to use your new notebook. To open this file, click Start on the Windows® taskbar, select Help and Support, and click VAIO User Guide. ❑...

  • Page 8: Registering Your Computer

    Packet containing special product offers ❑ Limited Warranty card Registering Your Computer Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support — Talk to a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your notebook.

  • Page 9: Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection

    Setting up your dial-up connection This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection. The Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet and then choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or setting up an existing account.
  • Page 10 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Phone and Modem Options screen Select the location from where you are dialing and then click OK. The New Connection Wizard appears.
  • Page 11 New Connection Wizard Follow the onscreen instructions to finish setting up your Internet connection. Setting up your dial-up connection...
  • Page 12 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 13: Setting Up Your Vaio Computer

    Setting Up Your VAIO Computer This section describes the following topics: ❑ Locating the Controls and Ports ❑ Connecting a Power Source ❑ Starting Your Computer ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer ❑ Setting Your Location for Your Modem ❑ Using Power Saving Modes...

  • Page 14: Locating The Controls And Ports

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Locating the Controls and Ports Front...
  • Page 15 MOTION EYE™ camera LCD display Keyboard Pointing device Speakers Left/Center/Right buttons Memory Stick® media slot Memory Stick indicator Num Lock indicator Locating the Controls and Ports Caps Lock indicator Scroll Lock indicator Power button Jog Dial™ control CAPTURE button Microphone Power indicator Battery indicator Hard disk drive indicator...
  • Page 16 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Left i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port Peripheral device DC Out port * Compatible with certain optical disc drives. ✍ There is a ventilation duct located near the PC Card slot. Do not cover the ventilation duct while your computer is on. PC Card slot Ventilation duct...
  • Page 17 Right Headphone jack Microphone jack I/O port replicator connector cover Locating the Controls and Ports USB port DC In port Phone line jack...
  • Page 18 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Bottom Battery lock/unlock lever Battery connector Battery unlock lever...

  • Page 19: Connecting A Power Source

    Connecting a Power Source You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source. Using the AC adapter Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In port on the computer. Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

  • Page 20: Using Battery Power

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Notes on the AC adapter ❑ Your computer operates on 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other power-consuming equipment, such as a copy machine or shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may occur during an electrical storm.
  • Page 21 Slide the Lock/Unlock lever into the lock position. Inserting Battery Pack To charge the battery pack Connect the AC adapter to the computer. Insert the battery pack. The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double-blink pattern as the battery charges). When the battery is 85 percent full, the battery indicator light turns off.
  • Page 22 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Battery Indicator Light Battery Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning The computer is using battery power. Single-blink The battery is running out of power. Double-blink The battery is charging. The computer is using AC power. ✍ Both the battery and power indicators blink when the battery is running out of power. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode when the battery life is low.

  • Page 23: Notes On Batteries

    To remove the battery pack Turn off the computer. Slide the release levers to the Unlock position and slide the battery away from the computer. Unlocking Battery Pack Battery release lever ✍ You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter, or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode.

  • Page 24: Conserving Battery Power

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start ❑ If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time, recharge the battery. ❑ Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer.

  • Page 25: Starting Your Computer

    Starting Your Computer Lift the cover while holding the bottom of the computer firmly. Do not grasp the camera lens when opening the cover as this may damage the unit. Opening Your Computer ✍ Turn the built-in camera toward you before closing the cover. Do not turn the built-in camera while the cover is closed.
  • Page 26 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Press the power button until the green power indicator light turns on. Turning on Your Computer Power button ✍ If you press the power button for at least four seconds, the computer turns off. If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display. To decrease the brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the down or left arrow key.

  • Page 27: Shutting Down Your Computer

    Shutting Down Your Computer To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to shut down your computer. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar. Click Turn Off Computer at the bottom of the Start menu to display the “Turn off computer” dialog box. Select Turn Off.

  • Page 28: Setting Your Location For Your Modem

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Setting Your Location for Your Modem Before you can use your modem to send a fax, connect to another computer, or connect to a network, you must enter information about the country or region you are located in. This information allows your modem to operate according to the standards of the phone system in your area.
  • Page 29 To set the Modem’s Country/region Click Start in the Windows taskbar, click Control Panel, and click the Printers and Other Hardware category icon. The Printers and Other Hardware panel appears. Click the Phone and Modem Options control panel icon. Phone and Modem Options appears. Click the Modems tab.

  • Page 30: Using Power Saving Modes

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life. In addition to the normal operating mode, which enables you to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate.
  • Page 31 To activate Hibernate mode To activate Hibernate mode, press the key combination Fn+F12, or press the power button and release it immediately. The “Save to Disk Manager” screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode. ✍ Do not move the computer until its power indicator turns off. Press the power button to return to normal mode.
  • Page 32 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 33: Adding Memory

    Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer. See the Specifications flyer supplied with your computer for the amount of memory preinstalled on your computer. Expansion memory modules are available as options. For memory upgrades, use only PCGA-MM128T modules.

  • Page 34: Precautions And Procedures

    Sony recommends that memory upgrades be performed by an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, go to: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

  • Page 35: Removing A Memory Module

    Removing a Memory Module Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices. Disconnect the power cord and all cables from the computer, and remove the battery. ✍ The interior of the computer becomes extremely hot during operation. Wait at least one hour for the computer to cool down before you remove the screws.
  • Page 36 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your computer) to discharge static electricity, then remove the memory module, pulling it out in the direction of the arrows. Removing a Memory Module Close the cover panel and replace the fastening screw.

  • Page 37: Installing A Memory Module

    Installing a Memory Module Perform steps 1 through 4 as described in the “Removing a Memory Module” on page 35. To avoid damaging the computer, do not remove or loosen any other screws. Touch a metal part of the computer (such as the connector panel on the back of your computer) to discharge any static electricity accumulated on your body, then remove the module from its protective package.
  • Page 38 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Lower the memory module until it clicks into place on both ends. Installing a Memory Module Empty Slot Do not touch any part of the motherboard or the other components inside the computer. Close the cover panel and replace the fastening screw.

  • Page 39: Confirming Added Memory Capacity

    If the amount of memory is not correct, shut down the computer, and reinstall the memory module. See “Removing a Memory Module” on page 35 and “Installing a Memory Module” on page 37 for instructions. Sony Notebook Setup Dialog Box Confirming Added Memory Capacity...
  • Page 40 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 41: About The Software On Your Computer

    This section gives you the following: ❑ An overview of the various software that come with your computer and the activities you can perform with your software ❑ Details on your Sony application, driver, and system recovery CDs...
  • Page 42 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Overview Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software listed below, depending on the configuration you purchased. Adobe Acrobat® Reader™ Adobe Systems Inc. Acrobat Reader software enables you to view, navigate, and print electronic documents in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms.
  • Page 43 Personal Start Page, a free 6 MB Web site, a member magazine, and 24-hour technical support. * i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, oper- ating system and compatible i.LINK devices.
  • Page 44 Sony Electronics Inc. This image management software displays images from your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. The images appear in a convenient light-table format, so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder.
  • Page 45 A smart solution to computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. * i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, oper- ating system and compatible i.LINK devices.
  • Page 46 Sony on Yahoo! Yahoo! Inc. Personalize your own web portal with Sony on Yahoo! Get a free webmail account, customized news and local weather reports, comics, and more. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc.
  • Page 47 About the Software on Your Computer VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. VisualFlow software is a state-of-the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® media. It displays any still picture, movie, or sound file stored in a Memory Stick® media in a visually pleasing, artistic manner.

  • Page 48: Dvgate Application Notes

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start DVgate application notes Digital video captures If your system displays the message, “Failed to record to DV deck, please check deck’s power status, cable connection…,” while you are recording images to a digital video device using DVgate software, close all open applications, and restart your computer.
  • Page 49 To defragment a partition Before you begin to defragment a partition, make sure you back up all files that you want to save. ❑ Click the Start button in the Windows® taskbar. ❑ Click Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click Disk Defragmenter.

  • Page 50: Application, Driver, And System Recovery Cds

    CDs. To use your recovery CDs, see “Using Your Recovery CDs” on page 51 for more information. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. This CD enables you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased. Driver Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc.

  • Page 51: Using Your Recovery Cds

    ✍ You must be in Windows® to run the Application Recovery CD. If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD, contact Sony Customer Support. Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applications.
  • Page 52 VAIO® Computer Quick Start To use the Driver Recovery CD(s) The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased. You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer, hardware, or software application.
  • Page 53 Properties dialog box Click Reinstall Driver. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. Click Next. The wizard will search for the correct driver on your Driver Recovery CD. 10 When the recovery process is complete, click Finish. Some drivers will require that you reboot the computer to complete installation. Using Your Recovery CDs...
  • Page 54 If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD, contact Sony Customer Support. Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive. Shut down your computer as described in “Shutting Down Your Computer” on page 27.

  • Page 55: Recovering Microsoft Word

    Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer. Turn on the computer. When the Sony logo is displayed, press the F2 key. The BIOS setup menu screen appears. Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.
  • Page 56 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). ❑ Troubleshooting Your Computer ❑ Troubleshooting the LCD Screen ❑...

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting Your Computer

    Take the battery pack off the computer, unplug the power cord and plug it in again, then turn on the power. ✍ If this occurs on a regular basis, contact Sony Computing Support at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. My computer starts, but a BIOS error appears.
  • Page 59 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer and then turn it on. Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS setup menu screen appears. Press the directional arrow keys to select the Exit menu.

  • Page 60: My Computer Stops Responding Or Does Not Shut Down

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start My computer stops responding or does not shut down. It is best to shut down your computer using the Turn Off Computer command on the Windows Start menu. Using other methods, including those listed here, may result in loss of unsaved data.
  • Page 61 Troubleshooting Your Computer The sound of my computer’s fan is too loud. Use the PowerPanel™ utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting to Quiet. This setting slows down the CPU speed. See PowerPanel Help for more information. Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than advertised? This is normal.

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting The Lcd Screen

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting the LCD Screen My LCD screen is blank. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned ❑ Check that the power indicator on the computer is on. ❑...

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting The Mouse And Pointing Device

    If you connect an external mouse while your computer is on, you must restart your computer. ❑ If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse, such as the PCGA-UMS1 series, check that the mouse is plugged into the USB port. ❑...
  • Page 64 VAIO® Computer Quick Start ❑ If you cannot restart your computer as described in the step above, press and hold the power button for at least four seconds to turn off the computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while playing a disc, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys (at the same time) to stop playback and restart the computer.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting Drives, Pc Cards And Peripheral Devices

    Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices My floppy disk drive icon doesn’t appear even though it is connected. ❑ Make sure that the floppy disk drive is properly connected. Wait a few moments to allow the computer to recognize the drive.
  • Page 66 ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly into the PC Card slot. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with Microsoft® Windows®. ❑ Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using.

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting I.link Devices

    (Standby or Hibernate). If that happens, restart the computers to establish a connection. * i.LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con- nection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices.

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting Software

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting Software My software program stops responding or crashes. Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support. See the “About the Software on Your Computer” on page 39 for more information. When I click an application icon, the message “You must insert the application CD into your CD-ROM (DVD-ROM) drive”...
  • Page 69 What software do I use for CD-R/CD-RW software functions? Sony recommends using the preinstalled SonicStage software’s Record function to create any CDs on your VAIO® computer, if the specific model you purchased is preconfigured with all necessary components for CD-R and CD-RW capability.

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting The Modem

    Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct. ❑ Check that the software you are using is compatible with the computer’s modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.) ❑ Reinstall the modem driver. See “Using Your Recovery CDs” on page 49 for more information.

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting Audio

    Troubleshooting Audio My speakers have no sound. ❑ If the built-in speakers are turned off, press the Fn+F3 keys to turn on the speakers. You can also turn on the speakers using the Jog Dial control. ❑ If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum, press the Fn+F4 keys, and then press control to control the volume.

  • Page 72: My Microphone Does Not Work

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Right-click the CPU icon on the bottom right of the taskbar, and click “Edit/create profiles. The Profile editor window appears. In the left portion of the window, click the power management profile you want to set. Maximum Battery Life is the default selection when your computer runs on battery power.

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media

    Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media Image files do not open even though I insert Memory Stick media into the slot. ❑ By the default setting, VisualFlow™ software starts automatically when you insert Memory Stick® media into the slot. ❑ If VisualFlow software is active and the image files in Memory Stick media are not displayed, the format type of the Memory Stick media can be different.
  • Page 74 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 75: Getting Help

    Getting Help Sony provides you with several support options to answer questions about your VAIO® computer or the preinstalled software. Refer to these resources in the order they are listed.

  • Page 76: Support Options

    VAIO Support Agent You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and then selecting Help and Support. Using advanced diagnostic technology, Sony’s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your applications, network settings, and other important software settings. When your software is protected, you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair software problems by restoring your software to any of the previously protected states.
  • Page 77 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972). Sony Customer Support Software support is available free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. You can call and speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without using your computer by calling: 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972).

  • Page 78: Software Support Information

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Software Support Information Adobe Acrobat® Reader™, Photoshop® Elements (Adobe Systems, Inc.) Web site http://www.adobe.com/ phone 206-675-6126 (fee-based support) e-mail techdocs@adobe.com hours M-F, 6 AM-5 PM PST America Online® (America Online, Inc.) Web site http://www.aol.com phone 800-827-3338 hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Apple QuickTime™...
  • Page 79 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 1-888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. Windows® Operating System, Internet Explorer, Word (Microsoft Corp.) Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport...

  • Page 80: Sony Service Center

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or find Sony Computing Service on the Web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

  • Page 81: Index

    Index AC adapter AC power adding memory Application Recovery CD audio troubleshooting batteries using battery pack charging indicator light status indicator lights inserting loading power status rechargeable removing brightness adjusting buttons Start (Windows) charge status indicator light charging battery pack choosing power source computer...
  • Page 82 PC support software descriptions DVgate troubleshooting Sony Fax-on-Demand service Sony Service Center speakers troubleshooting Standby mode starting computer startup problems support options System Recovery CD troubleshooting audio...
  • Page 83 startup Turn Off Computer dialog box shutting down turning on computer unpacking Windows Start button 27, 60 taskbar Index...
  • Page 84 VAIO® Computer Quick Start © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, DVgate, Handycam, Media Bar, MovieShaker, PictureGear, and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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