Document Outline

• Sony PC User Guide
  • Notice to Users
  • Safety Information
    • Owner’s Record
  • Regulatory Information
  • FCC Part 68
  • Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991
  • Contents
  • Welcome
    • About This User Guide
  • Setting Up Your Sony PC
    • Unpacking Your PC
    • Choosing a Location for Your PC
    • Back Panel Overview
    • Connecting the Sony Multimedia Computer Display
    • Connecting a Display, Speakers, and a Microphone
      • ! Do not use your Sony PC with the incorrect voltage setting; this may damage the PC.
    • Connecting Additional Components
      • If your system includes the Sony Multimedia Computer Display:
      • If your system does not include the Sony Multimedia Computer Display:
      • Connecting a Printer
      • Connecting a Joystick or MIDI Instrument
      • Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device
      • Connecting a Digital Camera or Other Serial Peripheral
    • Starting Your Sony PC
    • Registering Windows® 95
    • Registering Your PC
    • Accessing the Diskette and CD-ROM Drives
    • Shutting Down Your Sony PC
      • ! To avoid the potential loss of data, do not press the power switch before you shut down the PC.
    • About the Navigation Toolbar
    • Using VAIO Space
      • Starting VAIO Space
        • To start VAIO Space:
      • Using the Software Center
        • To launch the Software Center:
        • To launch an application from the Software Center:
        • To add an application icon to the Software Center:
      • Using the Audio/Video (A/V) Center
        • To launch the A/V Center:
        • To display the video player:
        • To display the audio/video components:
        • To open the playlist:
      • Using the Communication Center
        • To launch the Communication Center:
        • To launch the Communication Center application (integrated fax, voice mail, and Internet browser):
        • To access Sony EZ Internet:
        • To access Club VAIO:
        • To access the Internet:
      • Using the Help Center
        • To launch the Help Center:
        • To access help:
      • Using the Tool Center
        • To launch the Tool Center:
        • To access specific tools:
        • To customize VAIO Space:
      • Using the VAIO Space Menu
        • To use the VAIO Space menu:
      • Exiting VAIO Space
        • To exit VAIO Space:
  • Introducing the Sony AA/ Suite
    • Using the Mixer
      • : Do not use headphones the first time you use the Mixer. The default audio
      • To Do This
    • Using the CD Player
      • Playing an Audio CD
      • Naming a CD
      • Naming CD Tracks
      • Creating CD Playlists
      • Removing Tracks from a CD Playlist
    • Using the WAV Player
      • Playing a WAV File
      • Creating WAV Playlists
      • Playing a WAV Playlist
      • Removing Files from a WAV Playlist
    • Using AudioView
      • Editing a WAV File
      • Recording a WAV File
    • Using the MIDI Player
      • Playing a MIDI File
      • Creating MIDI Playlists
      • Playing a MIDI Playlist
      • Removing Files from a MIDI Playlist
      • Recording a MIDI File
    • Using the Video Player
      • Creating Video Playlists
      • Playing a Video Playlist
      • Removing Files from a Video Playlist
  • Using the
  • Communication Center
    • Opening and Closing the Communication Center
      • To Open the Communication Center
      • To Close the Communication Center
    • Getting Started with the Communication Center
      • To Access the Setup Wizard
      • To Choose a Communication Device
    • Communication Center Main Screen
      • Getting Help
    • Using Mailboxes and Greetings
      • Accessing Mailboxes
      • Adding a Mailbox
      • Accessing Mailbox Options
      • Mailbox Passwords
      • Setting the Default Mailbox
      • Deleting a Mailbox
      • Mailbox Greetings
        • Accessing Greetings
        • To Play a Greeting
        • To Record a Greeting
        • To Set the Default Greeting
        • To Delete a Greeting
      • Accessing Mailboxes Remotely
        • To Access the Default Mailbox
        • To Access a Different Mailbox
    • Using Messages
      • Accessing Messages
      • Message Folders
        • To Play or View Messages
      • Managing Messages
      • Sending Faxes
        • To Configure Communication Center Fax
        • To Send a Quick Fax
        • To Send a Fax from Another Application
      • Filling in the Send Fax Dialog
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    • Using the Group Feature
      • To create or change a Group:
      • To send a fax to the group:
    • Sending a Data File
    • Filling in the Send Data Dialog
      • To Record a Message
    • Receiving Faxes
      • To Receive Faxes Manually
      • To Forward Faxes
      • To Print a Fax
      • To Receive Data Files
    • Placing and Receiving Phone Calls
      • To Place a Phone Call
      • To Answer a Phone
      • Telephone Options
    • Using the Phone Book
      • Accessing the Phone Book
      • Managing Phone Book Entries
      • Filling in the Phone Book Entry Dialog
    • Using Video Phone
      • Setting Up Your Computer to Use Video Phone
      • Making and Receiving a Video Call
        • To make a call
        • Answering a Call
        • Audio Privacy.
      • Sending a Snapshot
      • Receiving a Snapshot
      • Viewing Saved Snapshots
      • Using Video Phone Help
      • Improving Video Quality
      • Connection Quality Indicator
    • Getting Help
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    • Calling SOS
    • Troubleshooting
      • My PC won't start
      • My PC "locks up"
      • ! Pressing CTRL+ ALT+DELETE may result in losing changes made to files that are currently open.
      • My CD-ROM drive tray won't open
      • I cannot play a CD-ROM disc
      • When 1 double-click an application icon, a message such as "You must insert
      • My software program "locks up" or crashes
      • My speakers have no sound
      • My modem doesn't work
      • My microphone doesn't work
      • My mouse doesn't work
    • Using the System Recovery CDs
      • To use the System Recovery CDs
    • Using the Application Recovery CDs
      • To use the Application Recovery CDs
    • Upgrading and Maintaining Your Sony PC
      • Removing the Cover
      • Inserting an Add-in Board
        • ! Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you add boards to your Sony PC. See "Notes on Use" on page 141.
      • Adding Memory
        • BankO
        • Bank 1
        • Bank 2
        • ! Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you add DIMMs to your Sony PC. See "Notes on Use" on page 141.
      • Replacing the Lithium Battery
        • To replace the lithium battery
      • Replacing the Cover
    • Computer Basics
      • Using the Keyboard
        • Setting Up the Mouse for Left-Hand Use
    • Other Information
      • Notes on Use
        • On the Power Source
        • On Disposal of the Lithium Battery
          • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries
          • ! The lithium battery may explode if mistreated. Do not disassemble it or dispose of it in fire.
        • On Handling
        • On Installation
        • On Moisture Condensation
        • On Upgrading the System
        • On Using the Hard Disk Drive
        • On Handling Diskettes
        • On Handling CD-ROM Discs
        • On Cleaning CD-ROM Discs
    • Index