Sony VGC-V3S Manual do Utilizador

NUser GuideVGC-V3 Series (PCV-E31M/PCV-F31M)

9nNWelcomePrinted documentationThe printed part of your documentation pack includes the following:❑ A Specifications sheet, containing a table of spec

10nNWelcomeMy Club VAIOIn My Club VAIO, you can find:Documentation, which gives you:❑ Access to the User Guide. This guide explains the features of y

11nNWelcomeErgonomic considerationsWhenever possible, try and take into account the following ergonomic considerations when using your new computer, w

12nNUsing your VAIOUsing your VAIOOnce you have read and followed the information on the printed Specifications sheet, you can start using your comput

13nNUsing your VAIOShutting down your computer safelyIt is important that you shut down your computer properly so you do not lose unsaved data.To shut

14nNUsing your VAIOUsing the keyboardYour VAIO is delivered with a wireless keyboard. You can place the keyboard anywhere you find comfortable within

15nNUsing your VAIOKEY FUNCTION1 Standby Press the button to place the computer in Standby mode. Press the power button or Standby key briefly to res

16nNUsing your VAIO7 <Fn> key Used in combination with other keys to execute commands.<Fn>+<F2>: Turns off the speaker sound.<Fn&

17nNUsing your VAIOBefore you use the keyboardBefore attempting to use the wireless keyboard, you must enable communication between the computer and t

18nNUsing your VAIOUsing the pointing deviceThe keyboard features a pointing device (1), which controls the cursor on the screen. You can point to, se

1nNRead this firstRead this firstNotice© 2005 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part

19nNUsing your VAIOBefore using the pointing deviceBefore attempting to use the pointing device, you must activate it.To activate the pointing device,

20nNUsing your VAIOUsing the mouseYour computer is delivered with a wireless optical mouse, which has no cables to plug in and uses a light-emitting d

21nNUsing your VAIOBefore using the mouseBefore attempting to use the wireless mouse, you must enable communication between the computer and the mouse

22nNUsing your VAIO✍ Steps 4 and 5 must be carried out within 10 seconds of each other.If your wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries

23nNUsing your VAIOUsing the TV functionYour VAIO is equipped with a TV tuner board. In combination with Sony's VAIO Zone software, it allows you

24nNUsing your VAIOUsing the disc driveYour computer is equipped with a double layer DVD±RW drive, which reads data from a compatible CD or DVD and wr

25nNUsing your VAIOReading and writing CDs and DVDsTo achieve optimum performance when writing data on to disc (also called ’burning’), follow these r

26nNUsing your VAIOPlaying DVDsTo achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations:❑ Close all open applications

27nNUsing your VAIOUsing the modemYour VAIO desktop is equipped with an internal modem. As described on the printed Specifications sheet, use the sing

28nNUsing your VAIOUsing power modesThe colour of the power indicator light behind the power button tells you which mode the computer is in.✍ Please s

2nNRead this firstENERGY STARAs an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

29nNUsing your VAIOUsing Hibernate modeIf you are interrupted and need to leave your computer suddenly, you can put it into Hibernate mode. This power

30nNUsing your VAIOUsing the Memory StickYour VAIO computer is designed to support the Memory Stick. The Memory Stick is a compact, portable, and vers

31nNUsing your VAIOInserting a Memory StickTo insert a Memory Stick, proceed as follows: 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot on the unit.2 Hold the Memory

32nNUsing your VAIOWrite-protecting cardsSome Memory Sticks are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from accidental er

33nNUsing your VAIOUsing PC CardsYour VAIO desktop has a PC Card slot on the side panel that supports Type I or Type II PC Cards. PC Cards allow you t

34nNUsing your VAIORemoving a PC CardFollow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is on. If it is not removed in the correct way,

35nNUsing your VAIOUsing Wireless LAN (WLAN)Thanks to Sony’s Wireless LAN (WLAN)*, all your digital devices with built-in WLAN functionality communica

36nNUsing your VAIOCommunicating without an Access Point (computer-to-computer)A computer-to-computer network is a network in which a local network is

37nNUsing your VAIO12 Fill in exactly the same Network key again, for confirmation.13 Select the This is a computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access

38nNUsing your VAIOCommunicating with an Access Point (infrastructure)An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local netw

3nNRead this firstSafety informationGeneral❑ Opening the unit, for whatever reason, could lead to damages that are not covered by the guarantee.❑ To a

39nNUsing your VAIOHow to select a Wireless LAN channelIn an 802.11b/g configuration, channels 1 to 13 can be used.(a) With an Access Point ("Inf

40nNUsing your VAIOTroubleshooting Wireless LANif you cannot use the Wireless LAN function, make sure the wireless switch is turned on before checking

41nNUsing your VAIOI cannot access the Internet❑ Check the settings of the Access Point. See the manual of the Access Point.❑ Check if your computer a

42nNConnecting peripheral devicesConnecting peripheral devicesYou can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on your unit.❑ Con

43nNConnecting peripheral devicesConnecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) deviceYou can connect a USB device such as a scanner, a floppy disk drive or

44nNConnecting peripheral devicesTroubleshooting printingIf you have problems printing, check Help and Support Center; the documentation delivered wit

45nNConnecting peripheral devicesTroubleshooting i.LINK devicesIf you have problems with your i.LINK device, check Help and Support Center, the docume

46nNConnecting peripheral devicesConnecting to a networkYour computer comes with a built-in Ethernet interface.To connect to a network, proceed as fol

47nNUpgrading your VAIO computerUpgrading your VAIO computerSony recommends contacting your local dealer for upgrade or maintenance of your new comput

48nNUpgrading your VAIO computerUpgrading memoryIn the future, you may want to upgrade the memory installed on your VAIO by replacing / adding memory

4nNRead this firstConnectivity❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring during a severe lightning storm.❑ Never install telephone jacks in wet locatio

49nNUpgrading your VAIO computerViewing the amount of memoryTo view the amount of memory, proceed as follows:1 Turn on the computer.2 Click the Start

50nNUpgrading your VAIO computer8 To insert a new memory module, remove it from its anti-static package, handling it only by the edges.9 Locate the no

51nNUpgrading your VAIO computer12 Align the tabs on the side cover to the rim of the unit and press the side cover firmly against the unit until it s

52nNGetting helpGetting helpThis section describes how to get help and support if something goes wrong with your computer.Sony offers you many support

53nNGetting helpe-SupportWhat is e-Support?You have searched our user guides and website (www.vaio-link.com) but have not found an answer to your ques

54nNGetting helpCan I submit my questions at any time?Yes, you can submit your questions 24/7, but please keep in mind that our e-Support Team can onl

55nNPrecautionsPrecautionsThis section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential damage.Please cont

56nNPrecautionsOn handling the hard diskThe hard disk has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time. However, it can be easily d

57nNPrecautionsOn using the power source❑ See the printed Specifications sheet to check the power operation of your VAIO.❑ Do not share the AC outlet

58nNPrecautionsOn handling your computer❑ Clean the unit with a soft cloth, which is either dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. D

5nNRead this firstRegulatory informationSony hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant pro

59nNPrecautions❑ If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may condense inside your computer. In this case, all

60nNPrecautionsOn handling discs❑ Do not touch the surface of the disc.❑ Do not drop or bend the disc.❑ Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc

61nNPrecautionsOn handling Memory Sticks❑ Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects.❑ Use only the label supplied w

62nNTrademarksTrademarksSony, Battery Checker, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, HotKey Utility, Keyboard Utility, Memory Stick Formatter, PictureGear Studio

6nNRead this firstDisposing of the internal memory backup battery❑ Your Sony VAIO desktop is equipped with an internal back-up memory battery (motherb

7nNWelcomeWelcomeCongratulations on purchasing a Sony VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing and communic

8nNWelcomeDocumentation packYour documentation pack contains printed information and user guides to read on your computer.Guides are provided in PDF f