Document Outline

• Welcome
• Getting Started
  • Unpacking your Computer
  • Planning An Ergonomic Work Space
• Locating Controls And Ports
  • About the Front Panel
  • About the Back Panel
  • About the Remote Control
  • About the Keyboard
• Setting Up Your Computer
  • Connecting a Display (Monitor)
  • Connecting the Speakers
  • Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse
  • Connecting the Telephone and Modem cables
  • Connecting the Power Cords
  • Turning On Your Computer
  • Registering your Computer
• Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder
  • About Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder
    • Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder includes:
  • Setting Up Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder
    • To set up TV connections
    • To set up additional equipment
  • Setting Up Giga Pocket Software
    • To set up TV viewing
  • Giga Pocket
    • Starting Giga Pocket
    • Using the TV/Recording deck and Playback deck
    • Recording a Video Capsule
    • Using the TV Program Web site
  • Timer Recording Wizard
    • Using the Timer Recording Wizard
  • Timer Recording Manager
    • Using the Timer Recording Manager
    • Viewing your selected program recording schedule
  • Giga Pocket Explorer
    • Recording Video Capsules onto recordable DVD media
    • Exporting Video Capsules
    • Using Network Cabinets
  • CLIÉ Converter
    • Starting CLIÉ Converter
    • Converting Video Capsules
    • Transferring converted video files to a Memory Stick media
  • Glossary
    • Accessing the Giga Pocket Help
  • Internet Electronic Program Guide Service
    • To set up your Internet Electronic Program Guide service
• VAIO Software Tutorials
  • Multimedia Overview
  • About Recordable CD and DVD Media and Playback Equipment
    • Selecting the appropriate CD or DVD media
    • About Compatible Playback Equipment
  • Copying Data to Recordable CD and DVD media
    • Adding data to a data DVD
    • Using Windows XP to create a CD or DVD
  • Using Drag'n Drop CD+DVD Software
    • To access Drag'n Drop CD+DVD software Help
  • Using RecordNow Software
    • To access RecordNow software Help
  • Using Click to DVD Software
    • Starting a video DVD project
    • To save the DVD on your computer's hard drive
    • Additional Information
  • About Recording and Playing Music
    • Transferring music files to your VAIO computer
  • Using SonicStage Software
    • Starting SonicStage software
    • Recording from a CD
    • Transferring songs (Check-In/Check-Out)
    • Additional features
  • Using SonicStage Mastering Studio Software
    • To start SonicStage Mastering Studio software
    • To access the SonicStage Mastering Studio software Help
    • To access the SonicStage Mastering Studio Tutorial
  • About Still Images (Photos)
    • Transferring still images to your VAIO computer
    • Editing still images
  • Using PictureGear Studio Software
    • Starting PictureGear Studio software
    • Importing photos
    • Organizing your digital photo collections
    • Creating electronic binders
    • Creating digital photo albums
    • Sharing your digital albums
    • Designing Postcards and other customized products
  • About Preinstalled Image-editing Software
    • Using Adobe Photoshop Elements software
    • Using Microsoft Paint software
  • About Video Editing
    • Transferring video content to your VAIO computer
  • Using DVgate Plus Software
    • DVgate Plus software main features
    • Starting DVgate Plus software
  • Using DVgate Software
    • Starting DVgate software
    • Editing your digital video content
    • Transferring a finished movie to your digital video camera
    • Additional Information
  • About Networks
    • Network media servers
  • Using VAIO Media Software
    • System Requirements
    • Setting up the client computers
    • Preparing your multimedia content
    • Starting VAIO Media Console
  • Using Network Smart Capture Software
    • Starting Network Smart Capture software
    • Capturing still images using Still mode
    • Capturing video clips using Movie mode
    • Capturing Web camera images
    • Applying effects to your still images and movies
    • Using the ImageStation online service
• Configuring Your VAIO Computer
  • About i.LINK Compatibility
    • Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) device
  • About the Memory Stick Media Slot
    • Inserting a Memory Stick media
    • Removing a Memory Stick media
    • Protecting data on Memory Stick media
• Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer
  • Overview
    • Before upgrading your computer
  • About Opening the System Unit
    • Removing the side panel
    • Replacing the side panel
  • About Add-on Card Installation
    • Installing an add-on card
  • Installing Memory
    • Removing a memory module
    • Installing a memory module
  • About the Lithium Battery
    • Resetting the computer's date and time
  • About Hard Disk Drive Installation
    • Replacing the original hard disk drive
    • Using the Sony Computing Support Web site
    • Installing an additional hard disk drive
    • Identifying the additional hard disk space
• Troubleshooting
  • About VAIO Computer Functions
    • My computer does not start.
    • Why did my computer or software stop responding?
    • Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown?
    • Why is my system running slowly?
    • How do I change the video resolution of my display?
  • About Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder
    • Why can't I see an image or an image that is displayed properly when I am using a VCR?
    • Why does my Giga Pocket viewing window or the images played back from a Video Capsule, appear distorted or corrupted?
    • Why does my system seem to slow down when I play a Video Capsule?
    • Why did I get the error message, Event buffer of audio overflow?
    • Why did my on-screen display shift or split?
    • Why did Giga Pocket stop allowing me to create new Video Capsules?
  • About Using the Optical Disc Drive(s)
    • Why doesn't my optical drive tray open?
    • Why can't I play a DVD or CD media?
    • Why isn't my DVD playing properly?
  • About the Mouse and Keyboard
    • Why doesn't my mouse work properly?
    • How do I set up my mouse for left-hand use?
    • Why doesn't my keyboard work properly?
  • About the Modem
    • Why is my modem connection slow?
    • Why doesn't my modem work properly?
    • How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-tone dialing?
  • About the Speakers
    • Why is there no sound in any application?
  • About Using a Microphone
    • Why doesn't my microphone work properly?
    • Why is my microphone so sensitive to background noise?
  • About Using Peripheral Equipment
    • How do I install a printer?
    • The connected printer does not function properly when the computer resumes from a power saving mode.
• Notes On Use
  • About the Power Source
  • About Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder
  • About Disposing of the Lithium Battery
  • About Handling the Computer System
  • About Handling a Monitor (Display)
  • About Recording and Data Storage Media
• Support Options
  • Immediate Help and Support
  • Help and Support Resources