Sony PCG-GRZ660 Operation & User’s Manual

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• Sony PCG-GRZ660, Adjusting image resolution If the images on the computer screen (LCD) do not display smoothly, the resolution may not be set correctly. To check the resolution 1. From the DVgate Motion-Monitor window, click Setup. 2. From the shortcut menu, point to Settings, and then select Low Resolution. The settings you change in this menu affect the images in the monitor window only. Movie data imported to your hard drive and images recorded to DV devices will not be affected. Page 139

• Sony PCG-GRZ660, Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives The PC Card drive enables you to read data stored on a DVD or CD. Your computer may come with an external PC Card drive, depending on the model you purchased. If you wish to purchase an optional PC Card drive, shop Sony online at http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio or contact your local retailer. If you connect a non-Sony DVD drive to your VAIO ® computer, DVD playback may not function properly. The supplied DVD software must be installed to play a DVD. For best performance, use a Sony compatible DVD drive. To con

• Sony PCG-GRZ660, Selecting Memory Stick media The following two types of Memory Stick media can be used with your computer:  MagicGate Memory Stick media (hereafter called MG Memory Stick media), which is provided with copyright protection  Memory Stick media , which does not have the same copyright protection as MagicGate Memory Stick media Some music files with secure copyright protection may be stored on MG Memory Stick media but not on regular Memory Stick media.You can also use MagicGate media-compatib

• Sony PCG-GRZ660, Saving to your hard disk In order to improve the performance of your computer's DVgate motion program, the hard disk on your computer was formatted with two partitions, C and D. The DVgate program saves files to the D partition. This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition. To maintain optimum DVgate program performance, defragment the D partition regularly. To defragment a partition 1. Back up files you want to save. 2. From the Start menu, point to All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click Disk Defragmenter. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box appears. 3. Select the drive you want to defragment from

• Sony PCG-GRZ660, Connecting a computer monitor Your computer can display images to the computer screen (LCD), to an external computer monitor, or to both the LCD and external monitor while your computer is on. To connect a computer monitor 1. Make sure the computer monitor is plugged into an AC outlet. 2. Plug the display cable into the Monitor (VGA) port on the computer. 3. If it is not already on, turn on the computer monitor. 4. Press the Fn+F7 keys to toggle the display between your computer, the monitor, or both the computer and monitor. See Selecting a display for more information. C

• Connecting your computer to a TV Your computer is equipped with an A/V OUT jack, which enables you to connect your computer to a TV. To locate the A/V OUT jack on your computer, see "Locating Controls and Ports" in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO ® Computer Quick Start. To connect a TV to your computer 1. Locate the A/V OUT jack on the comput

• Sony PCG-GRZ660, Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows 2000) What do I do if my computer won't start?  Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on.  Make sure the battery is inserted properly and charged.  Make sure the floppy disk drive is empty.  If the computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working.  If you are using an external display, make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly. See the gu

• Sony PCG-GRZ660, Program Support Information Your computer may not be supplied with all of the programs listed in the this section, depending on the configuration you purchased. Preinstalled programs may not be identical to retail versions or include supporting documentation. Adobe ® programs Web site http://www.adobe.com/ phone 206-675-6126 (fee-based support) fax 206-628-5737 e-mail [email protected] hours M-F, 6 AM-5 PM PST America Online ® (Broadband or Dial-Up) Web site(s) http://www.aol.com AT&T WorldNet ® Se

• Sony PCG-GRZ660, Programs On Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the programs listed in the Program overview section, depending on the configuration you purchased. Preinstalled programs may not be identical to retail versions or include supporting documentation.  Program overview  Frequently asked questions Page 128

• Sony PCG-GRZ660, 6. Right-click the unknown device 2 or the device that requires the driver installation, and click Update Driver from the shortcut menu. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. 7. In the Hardware Update Wizard, click to select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced). 8. Click Next. 9. Click to cancel the Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...) option. 10. Click to select the Include this location in the search check box. 11. Click Browse. The Browse For Folder dialog box appears. 12. Navigate to the optical drive, and click to select the Application Recovery CD. The CD contents are displayed. 13. Cl

• Sony PCG-GRZ660, Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities.  Using the Application Recovery CDs  Using the System Recovery CDs Page 152

• Sony PCG-GRZ660, 1. Press the Windows key . 2. Press U. 3. Press R to select restart. 4. Press Enter. 3. If the computer does not restart, follow these steps: 1. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. The Windows Security dialog box appears. 2. Press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down. 3. Press Enter. 4. Press R to select restart. 5. Press Enter. 4. If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to turn off the computer. Why don't my changes appear on the computer screen (LCD)? You may need to refresh the computer screen. Press the Windows key

• Sony PCG-GRZ660, Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs This feature changes the appearance, such as color, of certain Sony programs. To change the window design 1. Click Start, and then Control Panel. 2. In the left panel, click Switch to Classic View. 3. Double-click UI Design Selector. 4. Click << or >> to view the designs. 5. Click Apply to select a design that appears in the center window. The UI Design Selector window design changes. The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector wi

• Sony PCG-GRZ660, 8. Follow the instruction on the CD Writing Wizard. CD Writing Wizard Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc. For more information about CD and DVD writable media, visit http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/news/dvdrwinfo.html. 1 For computer models equipped with a CD-RW/DVD Drive. 2 T he read/write drive letter designation may vary, depending on your system's hardware configuration. Page 55

• Sony PCG-GRZ660, Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders You can connect a digital-video (DV) recorder, such as an i.LINK ®1 digital video camera recorder, to the i.LINK ® S400 (IEEE 1394) port on your computer. The i.LINK digital-video camera recorder is an external device that enables you to record and view digital images.  Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorder  Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder  Using a digital video camera recorder  Frequently asked questions 1 i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an I EEE 139 4 c o

• Removing Memory Stick media If the media is removed prematurely, a blue screen with a message may appear prompting you to continue or exit. Reinsert the media into the slot and press Enter to continue. This enables the media to finish reading or writing data. To remove Memory Stick media 1. Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory Stick media finishes reading or writing

• Sony PCG-GRZ660, Combinations and functions with the Fn key Combinations/ Feature Function Fn+F3 Toggles the built-in speakers off and on. Fn+F4 Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. An on-screen display appears notifying you when a change occurs. To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then press or . To decrease volume, press Fn+F4 and then press or . Fn+F5 Adjusts the brightness of the computer screen (LCD). To increase brightness, press Fn+F5 and then press or . To decrease brightness, press Fn+F5 and then press or . Fn+F7 Toggles the display between the computer screen (LCD), a connected external device, such as a monitor or pr

• Inserting a battery To insert a battery 1. Lift the lid of the computer. 2. Push the battery bay cover down to open it. The battery bay cover swings out but does not detach from the computer. Opening the Battery Bay 3. Slide the battery into the battery bay. If the computer is on, it automatically detects the battery. Inserting a Battery 4. Push the battery bay cover

• Powering Your Computer Your VAIO ® computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter. This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer. It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source.  Using AC Power  Using the Battery  Conserving Battery Power Page 2

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