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System, Application And Driver Recovery CDs System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The System Recovery CD utility enables you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The Application Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual applications. Use it to restore corrupted or erased files. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual device drivers. Use it to restore corrupted or erased files. Page 71

Section	Page
Welcome	1
About Your VAIO MX Computer	2
Unpacking Your Computer	4
Computer and basic accessories	5
Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories	6
Manuals	7
Recovery CDs	8
Software library	9
To Choose an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer	10
Locating Controls And Connectors	11
Front Panel Overview	14
Back Panel Overview	17
Remote Control Overview	20
Additional System Capabilities	25
To use the Memory Stick media slot	27
To use PC card slot	29
Setting Up Your VAIO Computer	30
To Set Up Your Computer	31
Connecting a display (monitor)	32
Connecting a DVI (LCD) display	33
Connecting the stereo speakers	34
Connecting the keyboard and mouse	36
Connecting the phone and modem cables	37
Connecting the power cords	38
To Turn On Your Computer	39
To Register Your Computer	40
To Set Up Your Dial-up Connection	41
To Use the Stand By Mode	43
Initiating Stand By mode	44
To Use the System Hibernate Mode	46
Initiating Hibernate mode	47
To Shut Down Your Computer	48
VAIO Action Setup	49
To Use the Shortcut Keys	50
To Set the Internal Timer	51
To select the timer's launch application	52
To set up the timer start	53
To Change the Sony Software Window Design	54
Changing the window design	55
Configuring Your VAIO Computer	56
Hard Disk Drive Partition	57
Defragmenting your hard disk drive	58
i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility	59
Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device	60
About The Software On Your Computer	61
Overview of Software Applications	62
For Answers to Your Software Questions	66
Support for preinstalled software	67
Sony Service Center	70
System, Application And Driver Recovery CDs	71
To Use the System Recovery CD(s)	72
System Recovery options	73
Using the System Recovery CD(s)	74
To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)	75
Using the Application Recovery CD(s)	76
To Use the Driver Recovery CD	77
Reinstalling device drivers with the Driver Recovery CD	78
Troubleshooting	79
Topics	80
To contact Sony for technical support	86
Notes on Use	87
The power source	88
Disposal of the lithium battery	89
Handling the computer system	90
Moisture condensation	91
Upgrading the computer system	92
Handling a CRT display	93
Handling an LCD display	94
Using the hard disk drive	95
Handling floppy disks	96
Handling CD or DVD media	97
Handling MiniDisc media	98
Cleaning CD or DVD media	99
Cleaning MiniDisc media	100
Protecting MiniDisc media contents	101
Support Resources	102
Resource listing	103
Upgrading And Maintaining Your VAIO MX Computer	104
Overview	105
To Remove the Side Panel	106
To Install a PCI Add-on Card	107
To Install Memory	108
To Replace the Lithium Battery	110
To Install an Additional Hard Disk Drive	111