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1. _ 2 VAIO Computer User Guide To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Make sure the Memory Stick media indicator light on the right of the computer is off 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer 3 When the Memory Stick media ejects pull it out gt Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media as it may eject completely from the slot Write protecting a Memory Stick media Memory Stick media is designed with a write protect tab to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection Write protect off Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media Write protect on Data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick media Using the Write protect Tab Write protect Write protect CHU off on gt ao LOCK LOCK HN Back of Memory Stick Media Formatting a Memory Stick media Memory Stick media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it however if you need to reformat a Memory Stick media follow the procedure below Using Memory Stick Media A Reformatting erases all current data that is stored on a Memory Stick media Before you reformat confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep To reformat a Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick m
2. 30 Notes on Memory Stick medi a 31 Using Power Saving MoOdes e e 33 Normal mode y orc cs ine ae ye n y k Kece N senate 33 Standy MOE ieor a terete a AS Ai Xak 33 Hibemate INO SERYA NN N a N 33 Notes on power saving modes 34 Connecting a Telephone Line 35 Connecti 1024 LANero 36 Setting up your Ethernet connection 36 Connecting to a Wireless LAN ccccsssseeeeeeeees 38 Turning On Wireless LA keke 38 The Wireless LAN Access Point e 38 Communication with an Access Point infrastructure 39 Communicating without an Access Point peer to peer 40 Turnin Ort Wireless LAN cnn n y lena an 41 Notes on using Wireless LAN Mh 41 Connecting Peripheral Devices 43 Connecting the Docking Station 44 Connecting the computer to the docking station 46 Disconnecting the computer from the docking station 48 Disconnecting the docking station when the computer is on 49 Using the Floppy Disk Drive 52 g __ t j _ ___jj_j_ Using an Optical Disc Drive C e U U U U j U j 54 Pavona BAD NN ND te hee DD its resem eer r en ree es 55 Playing an audio CD sya nana KENAN wekt e h n e 56 INotes 0n CD and DVLD 4dl1S09 4 5
3. Click the arrows or drag the scroll bar to view the pictures As each image is captured it appears in the Still Viewer window with a text balloon to add your comments and an identifying number in the viewer queue To manage pictures in Still mode In the Still Viewer window you can perform various functions using the task buttons Delete Discard any or all of your still images by clicking Delete Select a single image or all and the image s are removed from the Still Viewer window Upload Send your still images online to the ImageStation Web site to share with your family and friends The ImageStation service stores your still images online when you become a registered user See Using the ImageStation online service with Smart Capture software Mail E mail your still images to your family and friends Click Mail and your e mail application launches with a new message window containing the still image as an attachment Save Click Save to save your still image to a location of your choice in any of a variety of formats Im bb Smart Capture Software You must be connected to the Internet before attempting to upload or e mail your stil images or videos Using Net Movie Mode 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar click All Programs point to Smart Capture and click Smart Capture The Smart Capture main window appears 2 Connect your i LINK compatible digital camcorder to your computer
4. Audio source is an external device or media connected to the USB port on your computer Audio source is your computer s built in FM tuner Audio source is for recording purposes This icon identifies a device connected to the external input port or jack on your computer such as the LINE IN OPT IN or MIC Using the basic operations The functions and operation of each audio source is controlled through three windows Q Playback Panel This window enables you to play songs from the selected audio source You can control the music by using functions such as repeat shuffle fast forward and rewind The available functions on the Playback panel may vary depending on the selected audio source icon gg gt jjj _ SonicStage Premium Software u Contents Panel This window displays a list of songs from the audio source or from a Playlist You can also view information about the song such as the artist name song title or duration of playback Q Edit Panel This window enables editing of the songs from the audio source You can rearrange song order or add or delete songs from the audio source or Playlist a if you select the FM tuner or external device icons a Listening panel is displayed The functions of the Listening panel differ from the Playback panel See the SonicStage Premium Help file for more information Using Playback and Recording Features Playing an audio CD When you play an audio CD in you
5. MovieShaker Software Shake tray Shake tab o Laie pattern tray pS M W Shake e Ww ay ped n qe Shake O Use audio track aon M Use BGM Playbac buttons 3 Click the Shake button A 30 second movie is automatically generated 4 Optional Add text to your new movie by clicking on the Input button 5 To preview rewind or fast forward your movie use the Playback buttons Scenes created with the Shake feature begin with a black screen in the Shake tray window Your scenes appear during movie playback You can improve the image quality produced by the Shake feature at the cost of longer Shake times by turning off the Shorten the Shake time feature in the General panel of the Setting dialog box See the Menu reference section of the online Help file for details Adding effects to a scene or a clip 1 Double click or drag the desired clip or scene to move it to the Story Board tray 2 Click the Effect button on the Effect tray Change text in this variable definition to document title Effect tray window Effect button selected Effect button Additional effects 3 Drag the Effect icon you want to add from the Effect tray to the Effect palette on the Edit tray 4 Click the Play button on the Edit tray to preview the effect The added effect previews on the clip displayed in the Effect tray window gt A preview of the added effect is displayed in the Effect tray
6. VAIO Computer User Guide Using Your Recovery CDS MhK 4444444xxx xkkkeeee 185 Using the Application Recovery CD s 185 Using the System Recovery CD S e 187 Troubleshooting 191 Troubleshooting Your Computer 192 My computer does not Start e 192 My computer starts but a BIOS error appears 192 My computer starts but the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start 193 My computer stops responding or does not shut down 194 Ny computer 1S UNS ta DIC su yen y N k Ae xa ye n 195 The sound of my computer s fan is too loud 195 Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU specd than advertised avreiddan 195 Troubleshooting the Docking Station 196 I cannot operate the optical drive in the docking station when the docking station is connected to the computer 196 I cannot operate the optical drive in the docking station when the docking station 1s connected to the computer and the computer is connected to another computer via an LLINK COMNECHIOIN Sera So KA aera aaa etek 196 An error message appears while disconnecting the docking station even after following the correct procedure for dis connecting the docking station 197 l canno
7. FqPropertes E cn ne Eiee Eae Pret Ber rdal l lim available lC 1042608 S3Hrs 4 You can identify specific tracks on your CD by clearing the check marks from the tracks you don t want to record You can clear all selected tracks by selecting the empty checkbox next to Select All and then selecting the tracks you want to record If your Internet connection is active you can use the E CD Info button to view the name of your CD and its song titles The CDDB Compact Disc Database Music Recognition Service registration wizard enables you to register with CDDB You need Internet access from your computer to register and use this service For more information regarding CDDB registration click the Help button The CD Info button feature is not supported for all audio CDs 5 Click I Rec to Jukebox to begin recording When the recording is finished the new playlist appears in the File tree view of the Playlist window SonicStage Software Transferring songs Check In Check Out You can transfer songs between the playlists in the SonicStage software and external devices or media For more information on using your external devices or media see the instructions supplied with the device or media These instructions are for using the Check In Check Out 1 step method For information on using another method see Changing the check in check out settings in the SonicStage software online Help file Che
8. Microsoft Office XP Small Business Edition Microsoft Corp With Microsoft Office XP system you ll find a powerful new technology that will help you get work done more quickly by providing real time context sensitive options for important actions from formatting to error correction Task panes consolidate important tasks into a single integrated view enabling you to conduct searches launch and format documents and view the contents of your Clipboard from one location Microsoft Word Microsoft Corp Microsoft Word makes it easy to create common Web e mail and print documents for use around the world It embraces HTML as a first class file format and extends Word s ease of use to the Web and e mail Word also extends that ease of use to international users making it easy to create multilingual documents MovieShaker Sony Electronics Inc Sony s original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions background music and text Just import your video clips and shake with a click of the mouse Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends PC Cillin 2000 Trend Micro Inc PC Cillin software provides portable easy to use real time antivirus security at your computer s entry point beaming synchronization Internet access to defend against potential threats hidden inside files e mail or on the Web mm kk ___j j j_j_ Overview of the Software on
9. MovieShaker software main window Working panel Shake Edit tab tray tab tray Capture Import clip tray yen Effect tray Text Transition S Qa Total Movie Time 00 00 00 S Story Board tray 1 MICROMV cameras are not supported on Cl series notebook models o O Change text in this variable definition to document title Creating movies with MovieShaker software Using your imported clips you can create a short movie using the Shake feature The Shake feature selects clips from the Story Board tray adds effects and combines them randomly into a 30 second movie After you Shake your video you can edit it by adding effects and text by adjusting the color and contrast and by modifying its length Importing images and sound clips 1 Click P The Import file browser window appears 2 Find the clips you want to add 3 Click the clips The files are added to the Import clip tray 4 Repeat this process to gather each of the images and video and sound clips you want to use in your movie You can delete a clip from the Import clip tray by dragging the clip s icon to the trash icon located on the Edit tray of the working panel A Importing image or sound files that are over 30 seconds in length may cause the MovieShaker software to stop responding Using the Shake feature 1 Click the Shake tab The Shake tray appears 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shake pattern tray
10. Your VAIO computer includes an i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port which connects to a compatible i LINK device such as a digital video camera recorder To connect a digital video camera recorder Plug one end of an i LINK cable not supplied into the j S400 port on the right side of the computer and the other end into the DV In Out port on the digital video camera recorder If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick media slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory Stick media Copy images to the Memory Stick media and insert the media into the Memory Stick media slot on your computer See Using Memory Stick Media for more information on using Memory Stick media i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating system and compatible 1 LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compati ble i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible 1 LINK PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions _ ll j ovv j j jU_ Connecting an i LINK Device Connecting Digital Video Camera Recorder Digital
11. aon see x Capua Mode ma S age Chay Desiraren Select the Capturing Mode igevuvababebebehdbuvdbatanwuunutidase C Self timer Capture C Panorama Capture lz The Still Image Options window has four tabs E Q Capturing Mode You can choose between Normal Self timer or Panorama Capture modes Image Size Select the image size horizontal by vertical in pixels Image Quality Set the quality of your captured pictures by selecting Fine Standard or Economy image quality Destination Select a file destination for your pictures 6 Click Effects to select a special image effect The Effect Settings window appears Use the drop down list to view and customize the available effects Effect Settings window Select the effect you with to apply and press Details to adjust the parameters of the effect gt You can use a different special effect for each picture or you can remove all special effects by clicking No Effects ee RA Change text in this variable definition to document title To capture a picture in Still mode 1 Use your digital camera or camcorder to locate the image you want to capture When you see the desired image in the Smart Capture window click Capture The Still Viewer window appears You can capture a single picture or several pictures at once Still Viewer window 2 Click here to enter comments DELETE UPLOAD MAIL SAVE
12. 3 Use the sliders to adjust to Center frequency Q value and gain 4 Set the Bass Boost as desired by selecting the On option of the Bass boost Move the slider to adjust levels 5 Set the Treble as desired by selecting the On option of the Treble Move the slider to adjust levels 6 Click OK The MX Equalizer Editor dialog box closes and the settings are registered for Userl or User2 depending on your selection 7 Click OK The MX Equalizer window closes 80 SonicStage Premium Software To use sound effect settings 1 Click errect A sound effects menu appears 2 Select the desired sound effect from the menu You may hear distortion during playback of some songs when sound effects have been added If this occurs select Sound Effect Off to turn off the sound effect Effect Description Vocal Canceller Reduce or cancel the vocals in a song You can also change the pitch of a song Reverb Add reverberation to the sound emulating different sound fields Settings Make fine adjustments to each sound effect See the SonicStage Premium Help file for more information on adjusting sound effects 3 Click Close The next time you play a song the selected sound effect is applied to the song gt You cannot apply sound effects to songs on a MiniDisc audio from an FM radio Station or music from an external output Using the FM Tuner Your VAIO MX computer is equipped with a built in FM tuner enabling
13. Do not put your computer into power saving mode while writing data to a CD R or CD RW disc Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc Memory resident disc utilities such as the screen saver and virus checker may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities if they are active before writing data to a disc Always use the AC adapter as the power source for your computer when you are writing data to a CD R or CD RW Using battery power may result in data transfer failure Notes on CD and DVD discs u Do not drop or bend the disc u Do not touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause reading errors Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out Ifthe disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Q Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may damage to the disc VAIO Computer User Guide Connecting an i LINK Optical Disc Drive You can use an optional i LINK optical disc drive with your computer This Sony VAIO computer is preinstalled with software that enables you to create CDs and play DVD movies The i LINK optical disc drive draws power from the c
14. Load default values for all SETUP items appears 8 Press the Enter key and select Yes _ j_ jjjj_E j kj L j jL LU j QjjU ULU jL_bUj_j _oj HBEn VAIO Computer User Guide 9 Use the directional arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 10 Select Yes then press Enter The computer restarts If your computer continues to display the message Operating system not found and Windows does not start use your supplied System Recovery CD to restore the software titles shipped with your computer See Using the System Recovery CD s for more information A The System Recovery CD restores your computer to its original state so user data and applications will be lost My computer stops responding or does not shut down It is best to shut down your computer using the Shut Down command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed below may result in loss of unsaved data LY On the Windows taskbar click Start click Shut Down then select Shut Down again and click OK Ifyou cannot shut down your computer as described in the preceding step press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously and click Shut Down on the Windows Security window Ifthe preceding step does not work press and hold the power button for at least four seconds to turn off the power Unplug
15. The Wireless LAN Access Point is designed for building a wireless Local Area Network LAN environment The Access Point comes with the Wireless LAN PC Card and required software You can easily build a wireless LAN environment by plugging the Access Point into an AC power outlet installing the Wireless LAN PC Card in your computer and using the provided software Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before You can also connect your Access Point to a telephone line Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN router cable modem or Digital Subscriber Line xDSL modem to share access to the Internet among multiple computers ga gt Expanding Your Computer Capabilities gt For information on wireless LAN go to http www sonystyle com wirelesslan VAIO Computer User Guide Customizing Your VAIO Computer The following sections briefly describe how to change your computer 8 default settings Q Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Controlling Power Management Q Q Displaying Battery Information Q Selecting the Display Mode VAIO Computer User Guide Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and point to Settings then Control Panel 2 Select Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears Sony Notebook Setup Screen System nlom
16. The timer event setup is completed At the scheduled time SonicStage Premium software automatically starts the event from the selected audio source To set up daily or weekly timer events 1 From the Timer Setting window click New The Timer Programming Settings window appears 2 Set the date time audio source and repetition of the timer event Click OK The daily or weekly timer event setup is completed At every scheduled time SonicStage Premium software automatically starts the event from the selected audio source You can display the Timer Programming Setting window by double clicking anywhere on the Calendar that does not have a Timer Bar displayed To set the Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer function places your computer into Stand by mode after a predetermined period of time 1 Click se Sleep The default Sleep Timer duration is 90 minutes When the timer countdown is completed the computer goes into Stand by mode 2 Click Sleep to decrease the countdown duration by 10 minute increments gi O Z zk ___ jj _jjjUjUjU_ SonicStage Premium Software Additional information about Timer events If you perform any of the following operations when a timer event is set to begin the scheduled event does not occur Playing back songs or listening to audio from any audio source Q Recording songs from an audio CD to a Playlist u Creating a backup audio CD Q Writing songs from a Playlist to a CD R media Performin
17. 3 Release and remove your computer as described in the Disconnecting the docking station when the computer is off section VAIO Computer User Guide Using the Floppy Disk Drive If your computer came with a docking station you may use the built in floppy disk drive However if your computer did not come with a docking station or you chose not to utilize the docking station drive you may connect an optional external PCGA UFDS floppy disk drive to one of the two USB ports identified by the YY symbol on your computer A Do not use an optional PCGA UFD5 floppy disk drive while your computer is connected to the docking station To insert a floppy disk 1 Hold the floppy disk with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into place Inserting Floppy Disk Floppy disk To remove a floppy disk 1 Make sure the LED indicator light on the floppy disk drive is off 2 Press the Eject button Using the Floppy Disk Drive Removing Floppy Disk Eject Button Do not push the Eject button when the LED indicator is turned on otherwise you may lose data Notes on handling floppy disks u Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk u Keep floppy disks away from magnets Q Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other heat sources VAIO Computer User Guide Using an Optical Disc Drive You may use the PCGA DSM51 CD RW DVD Do
18. VAIO Support Agent provides immediate interactive online support with information about your preinstalled software and answers to frequently asked questions VisualFlow Sony Electronics Inc VisualFlow software is a state of the art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick media It displays any still picture movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing artistic manner VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file but also enables playback of files by other applications like PictureGear or Memory Stick Slideshow WinDVD 2000 InterVideo Inc WinDVD 2000 software is a simple to use DVD player that offers all the features you would expect to find in a standard consumer DVD player including advanced display and navigation features such as zoom pan bookmark and time search VAIO Computer User Guide Software Support Information Adobe Acrobat Reader Photoshop Elements Premiere LE Adobe Systems Inc Web site http www adobe com e mail techdocs adobe com telephone 206 675 6126 fee based support fax 206 628 5737 hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PST Apple QuickTime Apple Computer Inc Web site http www apple com telephone 800 275 2273 hours M F 6 AM 6 PM PST America Online America Online Inc Web site http www aol com telephone 800 827 3338 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Arcsoft PhotoPrinter 2000
19. es You may have disabled the touchpad without connecting a mouse to the computer To enable the touchpad 1 Press the Windows key and use the arrow keys to select Programs Press the Enter key 2 Use the arrow keys to select Sony Notebook Setup and press the Enter key Select Sony Notebook Setup again and press the Enter key 4 Use the arrow keys to select the Touchpad tab and press the Tab key to select Enable Touchpad 5 Press the Enter key Restart the computer to activate the touchpad again If your touchpad is interpreting a single tap as a double click adjust the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key and use the arrow keys to select Settings Press the Enter key 2 Use the arrow keys to select Control Panel and then press the Enter key 3 Select Mouse and then press the Enter key The Mouse Properties dialog box appears 4 Make sure the Buttons tab is open and change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box VAIO Computer User Guide If you are still experiencing problems check that another mouse was not installed You may need to use your Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information The pointer does not move when I use the Touchpad or Mouse Follow these steps to restart your computer 1 Press the Windows key 2 Press the U key The Shut Down Window screen appear
20. Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard Turning the Keyboard Cable 6 You must remove the existing memory module before you can install a new module See Removing a Memory Module for instructions 7 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge any static electricity 8 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 9 Slide the memory module into the empty slot Oo __ _ Installing a Memory Module 10 Press the module into place until it clicks Installing the Memory Module 11 Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your computer Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 12 Close the computer cover then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer VAIO Computer User Guide Viewing Memory To view the amount of memory 1 2 3 4 Restart the computer Click Start on the Windows taskbar then Settings and then Control Panel Select Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup window appears Make sure the About This Computer tab is open Memory information is listed in the System Information box The amount of memory displayed in the Sony Notebook Setup screen is not always correct The video adapter uses some system memory and that amount of memory does not appear as part of the total memory shown in the Sony Notebook Setup Screen About the Software on Your Computer
21. Dial Control The Jog Dial control window always appears in the display It is either in the launcher mode or in the guide mode Using the center Jog Dial control This section explains how to use the center Jog Dial control For information on how to change the settings of the center Jog Dial control right click the Jog Dial utility icon or 29 in the task tray and click Help Topics VAIO Computer User Guide Launcher mode The Jog Dial control window is in launcher mode until a software application is launched or the Jog Dial control window becomes active When you select an item in the Jog Dial window and it is displayed between orange bars you can press the center Jog Dial control to view a submenu of that item Using Launcher mode To use the center Jog Dial control click the Jog Dial control window or the Jog Dial utility icon in the task tray Alternatively you can press the Ctrl key and the center Jog Dial control while the Jog Dial window is active to switch to launcher mode Jog Dial Launcher Window Su the Folder Browser SEart menu PowerPane To select a desired item proceed as follows Using the Center Jog Dial Control 1 Rotate the center Jog Dial control to select the item you want then press the center Jog Dial control The Jog Dial launcher window switches to guide mode and shows the function of the center Jog Dial control Jog Dial Guide 2 Rotate or press the center Jog Dial co
22. Edit Components Software VAIO Edit Components is a software plug in for Adobe Premiere software that provides maximum compatibility and video quality for capturing video from your Sony digital camcorder If your VAIO computer did not have Adobe Premiere software preinstalled and you subsequently purchase and install Adobe Premiere software install this software to ensure maximum compatibility with Sony digital camcorders To install VAIO Edit Components 1 Insert your Application Recovery CD 1 into your optical drive gt For some VAIO models the VAIO Edit Components installer is on the 2 or 3 Application Recovery CD 2 Click Start click My Computer and click your optical drive 3 Click Support and click VEC 4 Double click Setup The VAIO Edit Components installation wizard starts 5 Follow the on screen instructions in the installation wizard to complete the installation 6 Restart your computer when prompted to do so Change text in this variable definition to document title Legal Information LEGAL INFORMATION SONY ELECTRONICS INC PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR
23. For example in many applications F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give commands For example in many applications instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start menu it is the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the task bar See Combinations and functions with the Windows key for more information The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands See Combinations and functions with the Fn key for more information The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button VAIO Computer User Guide Indicators Indicator Function Power Light is green when the computer is powered on flash
24. Guide Connecting a USB Device You can connect a variety of Universal Serial Bus USB devices such as an external mouse keyboard speaker and microphone to your computer To connect a USB device to your computer 1 Locate a USB port identified by the symbol on the computer There are two USB ports on the computer one on the right side and one on the left side 2 Plug one end of the USB cable into a port and the other end into the USB device Connecting USB Device to the Computer E2 Bases Era a ar ar LALL ZL EZ SLLLS LI LSLE LLLI LLLI J LS 2S 7 SS 1 Sa 2222277272241 Py ST a LI Z2 A LZ S To connect a USB device to the docking station 1 Open the rear panel of the docking station and locate the USB ports identified by the Y symbol There are two USB ports located on the back side of the docking station 2 Plug one end of the USB cable into a port and the other end into the USB device g Z Z jU Connecting a USB Device Connecting USB Device to the Docking Station USB mouse You can use an optional Sony USB mouse such as a PCGA UMS series with this computer Since the USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the computer you simply plug the USB mouse into the USB port to use it One USB port supports one USB device See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on its installation and use VAIO Computer User Guide Connecting an i LINK Device
25. Pro ArcSoft Inc Web site http www arcsoft com e mail support arcsoft com telephone 510 440 9901 fax 510 440 1270 hours M F 8 30 AM 5 30 PM PST EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Network Inc Web site http support earthlink net e mail support earthlink net telephone 800 890 5128 800 890 6356 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day o __ j _j_ Software Support Information PC Cillin 2000 Trend Micro Inc Web site http www antivirus com pc cillin support telephone 949 387 7800 900 820 8324 hours M F 8 AM 5 PM PST Support from 949 387 7800 is free of charge but subject to delays Support from 900 820 8324 is fee based but offers immediate response Quicken 2002 New User Edition Intuit Inc Web site http www intuit com support telephone 900 555 4932 800 644 3193 hours M F 5 AM 5 PM PST Support from 900 555 4932 is fee based Support from 800 644 3193 is automated and free of charge RealJukebox RealPlayer RealNetworks Inc Web site s http service real com rjoptions html e mail http service real com help call html online e mail form Sony Applications Sony Electronics Inc Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of pur chase Windows Operating System Word Office XP Professional XP Sma
26. Standby Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state that saves the state of the system and peripheral devices in memory RAM Power consumption reduces to a minimum and the system remains on To return the system to the active state press any key or the power button on your computer Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption The system writes the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk and turns off the system power To return the system to the original state use the power button to turn on power The system saves the data in the Save to Disk Partition on the hard drive Conserving battery power When using the computer with a battery the LCD display and the hard drive can be set to switch off automatically to conserve battery power See Power Management profiles for more information Displaying Battery Information Displaying Battery Information You can display detailed information for each of the batteries in your computer The following sections briefly describe how to display your computer s general battery information Refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information To activate the battery information toolbar 1 Right click on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen 2 Select Toolbars from the pop up menu then click Battery Information The Battery Information toolbar appears on the taskbar You can also view the total capacity remaining in the
27. Using the ImageStation online service with MovieShaker SOP W ALG wach Sel eny nede e A ne a e ren RAA es conmebeteuns 136 Smart Capture Software eee 139 Usine SU IMO GC eraginera ET 140 Usma Net Movie Mode sc yana hy Ney a e ek k n n 143 Using the ImageStation online service with Smart Capture SOR W ALC 2 Soon n e KE e A e aia A D e ren KAKA e DES K s k k 146 SONICS TASS SOMW ale si mika n le sik Ma ny A d k Ak 149 Electronic Music Distribution EMD Services 149 Starting SonicStage Software i sisl e lk keka k 149 Rocordino fond D ais wes h y ya na koka yA n e d kn e k 151 Transferring songs Check In Check Out 153 Additional featUTeS eee 155 SonicStage Premium Software U UU UU 157 Overview of SonicStage Premium Software 157 Using SonicStage Premium Software 159 Using Playback and Recording Features 165 Using the Visualizer Equalizer and Sound Effects 171 Usine the FM Tuners Nyaz esen aA EN 173 Usine the Timer Functions ersinnen 175 Additional Information UL EEE 177 Additional Software Information 179 Legal Information 181 Using the Recovery cDs 183 Application and System Recovery CD3Ss 184 ee E
28. Your Computer PicoPlayer Sony Electronics Inc PicoPlayer software is a video player utility that enables you to use Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder functions on a computer that does not have Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder installed You can play Video Capsules created by Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder and if a Giga Pocket Server is available on your home network watch TV streamed from the Giga Pocket Server and remotely control the Giga Pocket Server s TV programming functions PictureGear Sony Electronics Inc This image management software displays images from your hard drive a Sony digital still camera or a Sony Mavica camera The images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder Quicken 2002 New User Edition Intuit Inc Quicken software is a fast easy way to organize your finances Quicken software works just like your checkbook so it s easy to learn and use You can even pay your bills online Quicken software manages all of your finances bank accounts credit cards investments and loans Users of earlier versions of Quicken software must upgrade for a fee QuickTime Apple Computer Inc The versatile QuickTime software 1s used to play hundreds of different kinds of files including video audio and virtual reality VR movies You can play QuickTime files referred to as QuickTime movies using QuickTime Player or
29. Your VAIO computer is ready to help you work play learn and communicate as soon as you turn it on This section offers the following information O Overview of the Software on Your Computer Q Software Support Information Sony Service Center VAIO Computer User Guide Overview of the Software on Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software listed below depending on the configuration you purchased Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or include supporting documentation Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Systems Inc Acrobat Reader software allows you to view navigate and print electronic documents in Adobe s Portable Document Format PDF an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc ArcSoft PhotoPrinter Pro software is an easy to use yet advanced printing program that lets you quickly lay out multiple images in multiple sizes on a single sheet of paper ArcSoft PhotoPrinter Pro software offers a wide selection of templates including landscape portrait free style mixed sizes custom templates and more The application includes enhancement tools and special effects for improving photos while giving you the ability to add text to any image With ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro software you can create business cards handouts calendars mailing label
30. and click SonicStage Premium 3 At the first use of SonicStage Premium software a dialog box appears and prompts you to register with the Compact Disc Database CDDB music service From this dialog box you can choose to E Click Cancel to end the CDDB registration process for the current session The CDDB registration dialog box displays the next time you start SonicStage Premium software Create a new CDDB account If you are connected to the Internet before launching SonicStage Premium software follow these steps 1 Select This is a new CDDB Registration Click Next 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the registration process Access your existing CDDB account If you are connected to the Internet before launching SonicStage Premium software follow these Steps 1 Select I already have a CDDB Nickname Click Next 2 Follow the on screen instructions to log on and access your existing account The SonicStage Premium main window appears enabling you to continue your launch of the SonicStage Premium software 1 Inthe software s main window a dialog box appears You are prompted to start scanning FM radio station frequencies Click Yes Your computer starts scanning and displays a progress window 2 A dialog box appears with the message Confirm the setup of SonicStage Premium From this dialog box you can choose to E Set up SonicStage Premium software to automatically launch when you d
31. be using _ _ e ca j jj j__E VAIO Computer User Guide The data transfer speed is slow Q The Wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any Access Point you may be using Ifyou are using a Wireless LAN Access Point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on the number of other devices communicating via the access point The communication speed is interrupted or slowed down when MPEG2 data is transferred The typical effective data transfer speed via an access point is 4 5 Mbps when adhering to the IEEE802 11b standard High rate stream transfers with MPEG2 data may lower this rate The IBSS Ad hoc mode channel is different from the one specified If the second computer in a Peer to Peer Group wireless connection specifies a different setting from the first computer the settings from the first computer take priority The settings cannot be saved in Edit Configuration even when I enter the encryption key with Use hexadecimal The setting Use Alphanumeric Characters may be checked on the display but the settings with Use hexadecimal will be saved The computer connects automatically to a Wi
32. connecting 61 troubleshooting 211 Printer tab 83 Quick Timer Recording 175 R Recovery CDs 185 removing CD ROM discs 55 floppy disks 52 restoring data 185 Reverb 173 S Scroll Lock indicator light 15 selecting display 67 LCD 67 monitor 67 Serial connector 44 setup screen About This Computer tab 83 Basic Advanced tab 83 218 gt j displaying 82 Power On Password tab 83 Printer tab 83 Touchpad tab 83 setup tabs 83 Shift key 13 Simple mode 155 177 Skins 155 Sleep Timer 176 software troubleshooting 203 SonicStage Premium audio file formats 159 Audio source icons 162 Backup Tool utility 177 basic operations 164 compatibility 158 Devices 159 Equalizer 171 features 157 FM radio station scanning 160 Media 158 Overview 157 Playback and Recording 165 Setting up a timer event 175 Simple mode 177 Sleep Timer 176 Software 157 Sound Effects 171 Timer Functions 175 Visualizer 171 SonicStage software 149 Backup Tool 155 Electronic Music Distribution service 149 importing audio files 155 Main Features 149 managing imported songs 155 recording froma CD 151 S 1 Index Simple mode 155 transferring songs 153 Tutorial 155 Sony online service 136 Sony Fax on Demand 214 Sony Notebook Setup screen 82 Sony Service Center 112 Sound effect settings 173 Sound Effects 171 speakers external 76 troubleshooting 206 Standby mode 17 33 88 switching display 16 monitor
33. extensions Manage your audio files through the Playlist feature of SonicStage software Manage imported songs on the Playlist Additional features are available when you register your imported songs through the Playlist feature of the SonicStage software You can manage your music by creating your own list of songs categorized by genre or artist displaying your song list in the Playlist feature and arranging your songs in a customized order using the Playlist folders Edit your music by combining multiple songs into a single song or divide one song into two by using the Combine and Divide features Simple mode The main SonicStage window viewed in Simple mode is a smaller compact version of Full mode This may be convenient when you want to listen to music with SonicStage software while using other applications or whenever you feel the Full mode view is intrusive The design of the main SonicStage window in simple mode can be changed by selecting a new Skin which enhances the window s appearance The Simple mode feature enables you to perform playback operations only Change text in this variable definition to document title SonicStage Premium Software SonicStage Premium Software SonicStage Premium software isa unique integrated software application that supports high quality digital audio playback and recording using the MiniDisc drive FM tuner or DVD RW drive of your VAIO MX computer You can easily r
34. from a power Saving mode Standby or Hibernate If that happens restart both computers to establish a connection i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compati ble i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible 1 LINK PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Oa jjjjjj Jjy Troubleshooting the Modem Troubleshooting the Modem My modem does not work Check that the telephone line is plugged into the line jack See Connecting a Telephone Line for more information Check that the telephone line is working by plugging the line in an ordinary telephone and listening for a dial tone Verify the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Verify the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible If you are still experiencing problems use your the Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the modem drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information My modem connection i
35. list See Power Management profiles for a description of available options If you don t see any new icons on the taskbar double click Power Management on the taskbar and the toolbar appears The current profile icon is the first icon farthest to the left and its appearance changes depending on which power management profile is currently selected To change the power management profile click the current profile icon then select a new profile from the pop up list See Power Management profiles for a description of available options To select another power management profile click that icon in the Power Management toolbar ES Z _ k _ jjj Controlling Power Management When you use the battery pack to power your computer your system selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default If you select a different power management profile while using battery power the new profile is selected automatically the next time you use the battery pack to power your computer Refer to PowerPanel help for information on customizing the Power Management toolbar To customize Power Management settings You can customize power management settings such as the system timer and the brightness of the screen 1 Right click the Battery icon on the Window taskbar 2 Select Edit Create Profiles from the menu 3 Inthe left panel click a profile in which you want to change the settings 4 In the right panel d
36. list below Use care when adding memory Mistakes when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction Q Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system Q Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a Station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD Q Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store the memory module Typical expansion memory configuration Total System Memory MB On board MB Slot MB 256 256 0 384 256 128 512 256 256 Precautions and Procedures The 512 MB memory configuration may require the removal and replacement of original factory installed memory module VAIO Computer User Guide Removing a Memory Module To remove a memory module 1 Turn off your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs After the computer has cooled loosen
37. network is one in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or Access Point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up a peer to peer network easily at home To communicate without an Access Point 1 Open the computer and move the Wireless LAN switch on the right to ON The Wireless LAN indicator to the left of the switch lights up 2 Click Start and point to Settings 3 Point to Control Panel and select Wireless Network The Add Edit Configuration Profile window opens 4 Click Add The Edit Configuration window opens 5 Type a profile name and use the drop down menu to select Peer to Peer Group under Network Type 6 Click Next 7 Create a network name and use the drop down menu to select a channel number 8 Click Next 10 11 Connecting to a Wireless LAN If you want to set up an encryption key so only those who know the key can access the network then click the check box next to Enable Data Security select either alphanumeric characters or hexadecimal depending on your encryption key and type a five digit key Click Next Click the check box next to Renew IP Address when selecting this profile to select it and then click Finish Turning Off Wireless LAN Move the Wireless LAN switch on the right to the OFF position The Wireless LAN indicator to the left of the switch shuts off Notes on
38. on the right side of the Transfer window 3 Select the song to be checked in from the song list of the external device or media To check in more than one song at a time hold down the Ctrl key and click the additional songs 4 Click In or drag the song s to the Playlist view panel If you want to check in all of the songs in the external device or media click In All Check In begins To cancel Check In click Stop or click Cancel in the Processing dialog box that is displayed during the Check In process For more information about using SonicStage software go to the online SonicStage Help You can access the online help file as follows 1 Click the Start button in the Windows taskbar and click All Programs 2 Point to SonicStage and click SonicStage Help SonicStage Software Additional features E SonicStage Tutorial SonicStage features are described in the Tutorial The user friendly interface instructs you on how to use all SonicStage features SonicStage Backup Tool You can back up and restore music graphics and information data managed by SonicStage software You must be connected to the Internet to use the SonicStage Backup Tool Import audio files in various formats You can import audio files in various formats such as the MP3 or WAV standards You can also import audio files that comply with the Microsoft Windows Media Technologies WMT standard identified by asf or wma
39. play a DVD Q Some DVD videos may allow limited operations or functions or present sound noise or dropped frames A Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may damage your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing a DVD Do not switch between LCD and external display once a DVD is playing This may cause a malfunction and you may need to restart the DVD software Do not switch the power saving modes while you are playing the DVD Do not install the software that comes with PCGA DVD51 A drive Playing an audio CD To play an audio CD 1 Insert the CD into the optical disc tray The Audio CD window opens 2 Select either Play Audio CD using Windows Media Player or Play Audio CD using SonicStage 3 Click OK To write data to a CD R or CD RW disc You can use Sony SonicStage software to write data to a CD R or CD RW disc To create a CD R disc that is readable in a CD ROM drive make sure you finish the writing process before ejecting it EA O Z Using an Optical Disc Drive Q For optimal writing speed deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data to a disc Q For best results use CD Rs that are compatible with 8x speed A Do not use the Eject PC option in Windows or press the UNDOCK switch on the docking station while writing data to a CD R or CD RW Doing so may severely damage your computer
40. restoring your software to any of the previously protected states 5 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can access Sony Computing Support at http www sony com pcsupport 6 Sony Fax on Demand This service which requires a fax machine or your fax software provides answers to commonly asked questions You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics and select the topics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 7 Sony Customer Support Sony and Microsoft software support is available free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase You can call and speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without using your computer by calling 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 8 Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport Index A About This Computer tab 83 AC Profile power setting 86 Access Point Wireless LAN 78 adjusting brightness 16 Alt key 13 Application Recovery CD 185 Applications key 13 audio troubleshooting 206 Audio file formats 159 audio file formats 155 audio source icons 162 163 B Basic Advanced
41. tab 83 battery pack charge status icons 89 indicator lights 14 power management settings 84 power saving modes 33 brightness adjusting 16 built in speaker 16 volume 16 C cameras digital video recorder 70 canceling commands 13 Caps Lock indicator light 15 CD ROM discs ejecting 55 inserting 54 removing 55 using 54 CD ROM drive closing lid 55 Check In Check out 153 choosing display mode 92 coin operated telephones 35 Compact Disc Database CDDB 160 computer expanding capabilities of 78 indicators 14 setup screen 82 troubleshooting 192 203 connecting 54 coin operated telephones 35 digital video camera recorder 70 Ethernet 36 external speakers 76 floppy disk drive 52 hard drives 25 i LINK device 70 i LINK optical disc drive 58 microphone 77 multiple telephone lines 35 network 25 44 optical drive 54 party telephone lines 35 PBX 35 __ j__ jkj__ jjj_jj_jj j DE LLELELj__j_j_j___ En VAIO Computer User Guide port replicator 44 printer 61 telephone line 35 USB device 68 connectors network 44 Serial port 44 Contents Panel 165 correction keys 12 13 Ctrl key 13 cursor movement keys 12 D digital video camera recorder 70 DigitalPrint software 119 LabelMaker 127 PhotoAlbum 125 PhotoCapture 119 PhotoCollection 122 PhotoDecor 124 diskettes troubleshooting 201 disks handling 53 display connecting external 63 mode 92 options 67 selecting 67 docking station trou
42. the USB printer cable into one of the two USB ports 3 Make sure the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software is properly set See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information 4 See the manual supplied with your printer for more information on its installation and use Connecting a USB Printer Et A ty ay a OSES SOO LT Oar a ag LLLI LLTI a ay ar ae we a Y 0552S LLL GH ie ame fi LS Printer Power cord USB printer cable not supplied gt lf your printer stops functioning after resuming from a power saving mode see Troubleshooting the Printer for more information Connecting an External Display Connecting an External Display You can connect a computer display such as a monitor or a projector to your computer or docking station gt The docking station is supplied with selected models only To connect a monitor to your computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure the external display is plugged into an AC outlet Open the monitor port panel on the right side of the computer Plug the display cable VGA connector into the monitor port Restart your computer Press the key combination Fn F7 to change the display to monitor See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on its installation and use VAIO Computer User Guide Connecting Monitor to the Computer Power cord Display cable optional You canno
43. the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously and click Shut Down on the Windows Security window An Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously or turning off the computer with the power switch may result in data loss in files that are currently open Troubleshooting Your Computer My computer is unstable Your computer s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as Hibernate is initiated then changed before the computer completely enters the lower power state To restore the computer to its normal operating stability 1 Close all open applications 2 Restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously and clicking Restart on the Windows Security window 3 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down the computer The sound of my computer s fan is too loud Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting to Quiet This setting slows down the CPU speed See PowerPanel Help for more information To reduce fan noise 1 Right click the Battery icon on the taskbar and select Edit Create Profiles The AC Power Profile Editor window appears 2 Double click System to open the file if it isn t already opened 3 Double click Thermal Control Str
44. them to a Playlist on your hard disk drive To record all songs on an audio CD 1 Insert the audio CD into the optical drive The CD Playback panel appears 2 Drag the CD icon onto the En M drive icon The Record window appears 3 Click Show List on the Record window The songs on the audio CD are listed in the List panel You can click L CD Info to view information about the songs on your CD if you are connected to the Internet 4 Select the format and bit rate for your recording session Click Record All to begin recording all the songs on the CD To record specific songs on an audio CD 1 Follow steps 1 3 as described in the previous section 2 From the List panel use a check mark to select the songs you want to record Clear the check marks from those songs you do not wish to record 3 Select the format and bit rate for your recording session Click record to begin recording the selected songs To play songs on your hard disk drive Playlist 1 Click the En M drive icon The Playlist Playback panel appears 2 Click Show List on the Playback panel to view the Contents panel The Playlists on your hard disk drive are displayed You can find a specific Playlist using the categories function Search for the a tk _ _jU_Uj_jjUjjj SonicStage Premium Software desired Playlist by artist name genre or keywords 3 Double click to select a Playlist 4 Double click on a song to begin playback To play a Mi
45. to begin transfer of your movie to the ImageStation Web site The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status Image Uploader window En Image Uploader eee ABORT ALL Waiting 2 Click r to see thumbnail previews of your pictures or movies a The ImageStation preview feature is available when you upload two or more pictures ora movie No preview is shown if a single picture is being uploaded Smart Capture Software To upload with Still Viewer 1 Click UPLOAD in the Still Viewer window The ImageStation Login window appears ImageStation Login window Welcome to lmageStation F Save password T Inthe future do not show this screen IF You are using ImageStation for the first time click Register to ImageStation Register to ImageStation 2 For first time users the ImageStation registration wizard guides you through the initial registration process Follow the on screen instructions If you are already a registered member provide your login name and password The Image Uploader window appears 3 From the Still Viewer window click UPLOAD to transfer your pictures or movies to the ImageStation Web site The Image Uploader window displays your Internet connection and upload status Click to see thumbnail previews of your pictures or movies The ImageStation preview feature is available when you upload two or more pictures or
46. using Wireless LAN Sony Wireless LAN devices support the IEEE 802 11b standard Devices connecting to a Wireless LAN using the IEEE 802 11a standard cannot connect to devices using the IEEE 802 11b standard Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party Wireless LAN Access Point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices If using a Wireless LAN Access Point refer to connectivity information contained in those instructions VAIO Computer User Guide Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting it to a variety of peripherals as discussed in the following sections Connecting the Docking Station Using the Floppy Disk Drive Using an Optical Disc Drive Connecting an i LINK Optical Disc Drive Connecting a Parallel Port Printer Connecting a USB Printer Connecting an External Display Connecting a USB Device Connecting an 1 LINK Device Connecting VAIO Computers Connecting External Speakers Connecting an External Microphone U DD Expanding Your Computer Capabilities VAIO Computer User Guide Connecting the Docking Station Your computer may come with a PCGA DSMS51 docking station depending on the model you purchased Optional docking stations are also available Both Sony docking stations provide you with the following A floppy disk drive An optic
47. window You can eliminate an effect by dragging it from the Effect palette to the trash icon on the Edit tray See the online Help file for more information on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes Adding text effects to a scene or clip 1 Double click or drag the clip or scene to move it to the Story Board tray 2 Click Text on the Editing tray MovieShaker Software Effects Tray Text button selected Font B Style F7 Bold F7 talic Effects TT Shadow 7 Edge Size Small SR Large 80 tet Moe zl Edge CE Horizontal j Ossi C Let center Right eRe Top center Bottom position Sample Text 3 Click Text Setting to create customized text The Text Setting dialog box appears Enter your text and select the font size color and positioning for your text 4 Drag the Text effect icon you want to add from the Effect tray to the Effect palette on the Edit tray 5 Click the Play button on the Edit tray to preview the text effect The clip displays the text effect in the Effect tray window A preview of the added text and text effect is displayed in the Effects tray window From the Edit tray you can eliminate a text effect by dragging it from the Effect palette to the trash icon See the online Help file for more information on adjusting Text effects Saving a movie 1 Verify that the movie or clips you want to save are located on the Story Board tray 2 Click Exp
48. 16 System Recovery CD 187 technical support 213 telephone connecting line 35 jack 35 touchpad troubleshooting 199 using 18 Touchpad tab 83 troubleshooting 192 audio 206 docking station 196 drives PC Cards and peripherals 201 LCD screen 198 modem 205 mouse and touchpad 199 printer 211 software 203 VAIO Computer User Guide U USB connecting 68 connector 68 mouse 68 using floppy disk drive 52 Jog Dial Control 21 keyboard 12 Memory Stick 28 PC Card 25 telephone line 35 touchpad 18 VAIO Action Setup 20 V VAIO 20 VAIO Action Setup 20 VAIO Edit Components software 179 video camera recorder 70 viewing the amount of memory 102 Visualizer 171 Vocal Canceller 173 W window design of Sony software 92 Windows key 13 key combinations 15 Wireless LAN 38 Wireless LAN Access Point 78 Index VAIO Computer User Guide
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50. Contents WEICON O sun s i skin Man a k n k REN de kk RENE ki Ga N ON NEN dek DR 9 Using Your VAIO COMPUTE 11 Using The S y DO ALO lt y lA sen n eA inn 12 Functions of the keyboard keys U UUUUILELUIEA U U U j 12 WIG le ren PM r rrr ooo MM 14 Midicator lO MS ke See e ek te aes 14 Combinations and functions with the Windows key 15 Combinations and functions with the Fn key 16 Usine the TOUCH Idena N 18 VAIO ACHON SEUD rer ie E N E 20 Using the Center Jog Dial Control 21 Using the center Jog Dial control 21 AUG MEE Mode sy yk sura ake nd a az wave sea Abe an n kek a 22 Usne Guide MOU by 455k hewan trv N eerie es 22 Using the center Jog Dial control with Sony software 23 Using the center Jog Dial control with other software 24 Usine a PE Cat aynen ena A i an K d n 25 Notes on using PC Cards M E ee 27 VAIO Computer User Guide Using Memory Stick Medila U U U U U 28 Types of Memory Stick media UEEEEEEAEEEE 28 Inserting Memory Stick media UEEEEEEAAEUEEE 28 Viewing the contents of a Memory Stick media 29 Removing Memory Stick media EUEEE 29 Write protecting a Memory Stick media 30 Formatting a Memory Stick media
51. E E Check if the Wireless LAN switch on the right side of the computer is in the ON position Check if power to the Access Point is on Check if the Access Point is displayed in the networks window Do the following 1 Click Start point to Settings then Control Panel and select Wireless Network The Add Edit Configuration Profile window opens 2 Click Edit 3 Type your profile name and make sure Access Point is selected in the Network Type box Click Next 4 Click Scan The Scan for Network Names pop up window opens 5 Look for the name of the network you are trying to connect with If you see the name select it and click OK See Connecting to a Wireless LAN for more information If you don see the name of the network then try re establishing the network connection See Connecting to a Wireless LAN for more information Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any Access Point you may be using Be sure that the encryption key is correct I cannot access the Internet Check the Access Point settings Refer to the instructions supplied with the Access Point Check if your computer and the Access Point are connected to one another Check the access point settings Refer to the instructions supplied with the access point Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may
52. SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Sony Electronics Inc reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Certain software product s included with this computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT S REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product s or upon certain reinstallations of the software product s or reconfigurations of the compu
53. Smart Capture Software Smart Capture Software Smart Capture manages the 1 LINK connection between your computer and a i LINK compatible digital camera or camcorder You can capture and enhance video or still images to share with your family and friends over the Internet or through e mail gt i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting i LINK compatible PC peripherals to your system such as an optical disc drive or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Smart Capture main window Stil Viewer Movie Player 1 Mode indicator 4 Help button Displays the current mode Still or Connects you directly to the online Net Movie Smart Capture Help ee lt 7 Change text in this variable definition to document title Mode dial 5 Capture button Switches Smart Capture from Still Captures your individual still mode to Net Movie mode with a images in the same manner as a single click of your mouse camera You can select different characteristics for the Capture button wh
54. a movie No preview is shown if a single picture is being uploaded 4 Go to http www imagestation com to view your uploaded pictures or movies Follow the on screen instructions to access your ImageStation account The ImageStation Web site may ask you to complete a full login again if your current session is not active gt Itis recommended that your movie file size not exceed 254 MB if compressed or 2 GB if not compressed Large movie files take longer to upload to the ImageStation Web Site o O Change text in this variable definition to document title SonicStage Software SonicStage Software SonicStage software is a new jukebox application that enables you to play and record from audio CDs and import digital audio files while maintaining copyright information Taking advantage of Sony s copyright protected ATRAC3 format for high quality digital audio storage SonicStage sports a music visualizer a sleek player skin design audio CD burning capability and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback Electronic Music Distribution EMD Services EMD enables you to download music files via the Internet To use Internet services that are compatible with the SonicStage software you need Q Access to the Internet from your computer Sign up with an Internet Service Provider ISP and configure your computer for Internet access before using EMD services Q An EMD service provider Consult the provider
55. al drive A back panel that enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer as shown below Back Panel Y USB ports 5 Ethernet Network port 10BASE T 100BASE TX O VGA monitor port 6 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port lolol Serial port 7 Printer port DC In port Connecting the Docking Station i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before con necting compatible 1 LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Left 1 Left lever 3 Floppy disk drive 2 Air vent 4 i LINK network switch i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and
56. and remove the two screws with the lt e mark located on the bottom of your computer Use an appropriate screwdriver Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side then gently turn it over on the touchpad space Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge any static electricity Slide the memory module out of the slot Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your computer Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard Close the computer cover then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer Installing a Memory Module Installing a Memory Module To install a memory module 1 Turn off your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs 3 After the computer has cooled loosed and remove the two screws with the lt e mark located on the bottom of your computer Use an appropriate screwdriver Screws on Bottom of Computer 4 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly VAIO Computer User Guide Lifting the Keyboard 5 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side then gently turn it over on the touchpad space
57. any other application such as a Web browser or word processor that supports QuickTime software RealJukebox RealNetworks Inc RealJukebox software is a popular digital music system that gives you the ability to easily acquire play and manage digital music files You can locate and download your favorite music from the Internet and organize your own personal music collection _ jc kj j j jj__jj___ Ha VAIO Computer User Guide Zr if you use an external CD ROM drive connected with a PC Card connect the external CD ROM drive before starting RealJukebox Do not remove the CD ROM drive while using RealJukebox Either action may cause RealJukebox to shut down improperly sony recommends using the SonicStage software s Record function to create any CDs on your VAIO computer if the specific model you purchased is preconfigured with all necessary components for CD R and CD RW capability Downloading the optional RealJukebox CD burning component to create any CDs on your computer may interfere with normal system operations RealPlayer RealNetworks Inc RealPlayer software is a high quality streaming media player that supports many digital media formats The user friendly interface has enhanced navigation capabilities allowing you to access and enjoy audio and video programming over the Internet RealPlayer software is your gateway to a superb Internet multimedia experience Smart Captu
58. appears 3 Select the Audio tab and click Advanced in the Sound Playback box The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box appears 4 Make sure the Speakers tab is open and the correct speaker setup is selected in the Speaker Setup box Click OK 5 Click Volume in the Sound Playback box The Volume Control dialog box appears 6 Make sure the mute check boxes are not selected in the Volume Control and Stereo Wide columns 7 Close the Volume Control dialog box 8 Click OK If your computer is powered by batteries verify the battery packs are inserted properly and are charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control verify the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in the Windows taskbar If you connect external speakers Verify the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up Ifthe speakers have a mute button make sure the button is off 206 _ jjjUj j SD Troubleshooting Audio Q Ifthe speakers are powered by batteries verify the batteries are inserted properly and are charged Ifyou have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack disconnect the cable Ifyou are still experiencing problems use the Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone verify that the microphone is plugged into the M
59. applications oper ating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compati ble i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions _ j k_jjjj jjj__ JA VAIO Computer User Guide If your computer is connected to the docking station If you want to exchange data with another computer using the optional 1 LINK cable and your computer is connected to the docking station supplied with selected models perform the following 1 Disconnect your computer from the docking station as described in the Disconnecting the computer from the docking station section N Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the docking station De Using a thin pen tip set the 1 LINK network switch on the bottom of the docking station to the side marked A Do not set the i LINK network switch when the computer is on The computer will malfunction i LINK Network Switch i LINK Network Switch 4 Connect the docking station to your computer as described in the Connecting the computer to the docking station section 5 Turn on the computer and use the i LINK cable to connect your computer to anothe
60. ardware device window opens 4 Click OK to confirm your selection and then Close 5 Press the PC Card Release button The Release button pops out 6 Press the PC Card Release button a second time in some cases Remove the card Removing PC Card PC Card Release button Do not choose a USB disk or a Sony i LINK optical drive in the Stop a Hardware device dialog box If you removed a Sony i LINK optical drive by mistake disconnect the docking station and reconnect it See Disconnecting the computer from the docking station for more information Using a PC Card Notes on using PC Cards Q For some PC Cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Reboot your system to correct the problem Q Some PC Cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC Card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen for more information Q Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer Ifan exclamation mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this computer If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card check that
61. are features follow these steps to access the SonicStage Premium Help file 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click All Programs 2 Click SonicStage Premium and click SonicStage Premium Help SonicStage Premium software compatibility The software is compatible with several media devices and types of audio files You can play back listen to and record with the following Media u Audio CDs Including CD Extra and CD Text You can play back record to the hard disk drive and make backup CDs MiniDiscs You can play back MiniDiscs that are recorded in LP stereo stereo and mono recording modes The M drive enables recording check out to MiniDisc media Q MagicGate Memory Stick media You can play back songs from the media using the Memory Stick slot on your computer The M drive enables recording check out to MagicGate Memory Stick media SonicStage Premium software does not support standard Memory Stick media blue color SonicStage Premium Software Devices Q FM Tuner Your VAIO MX computer features a built in FM tuner enabling you to listen to and record from local FM radio stations Your recorded material is converted into OpenMG format or WAV format Devices that are compliant with OpenMG technology standards The USB ports on your computer enable you to connect a compatible device that can play and record your audio files Devices that are connected to the com
62. ategy Performance and select Quiet 4 Restart your computer Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than advertised This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum advertised speed VAIO Computer User Guide Troubleshooting the Docking Station I cannot operate the optical drive in the docking station when the docking station is connected to the computer Follow these steps to set the i LINK network switch 1 Disconnect your computer from the docking station 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from your docking station 3 Set the 1 LINK network switch on the bottom of the docking station to the unmarked side with a thin pen tip 4 Connect the docking station to the computer 5s Turn on your computer Do not set the i LINK network switch when the computer is on This causes the computer to malfunction set the i LINK network switch after removing all cables connected to the docking Station I cannot operate the optical drive in the docking station when the docking station is connected to the computer and the computer is connected to another computer via an i LINK connection Set the 1 LINK network switch at the bottom of the docking station to the marked side See If your computer is connected to the docking station for more infor
63. ation You can record from an FM radio station and register the audio file to a Playlist on your hard drive 1 Click ON The FM Listening panel appears 2 Select the desired FM radio station 3 Set up your audio input and recording settings by clicking REC Setting Your audio input and recording options are Q Noise Reduction Enable or disable noise reduction during recording Q Time Machine Recording Set up a timer recording session O Recording Format Specify the desired recording file format g __ lt j j_ SonicStage Premium Software Q Edit FM Playlist Set up a Playlist to hold your recording session as a song gt The maximum recording time is 150 minutes regardless of format or bit rate settings File size may vary depending on audio input recording format or bit rate 4 Move the Level Adjust slider to adjust the audio input level if necessary 5 Click on the FM Listening panel to begin recording 6 Click STOP on the FM Listening panel to stop recording The recording session is registered to a Playlist as a song You cannot change FM radio stations during a recording session To use Quick Timer Recording To quickly set the amount time remaining to record 1 Click on the FM Listening panel during the recording session to automatically set the recording time to 10 minutes 2 Continue clicking on the icon to extend the recording duration by 10 minute increments Using the Timer Functions You can us
64. battery by placing the pointer over the battery status icon in the task tray on the lower right side of the screen Battery Information Toolbar Battery Information i ERATA 1 11 Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining battery capacity Q Time indicator Displays estimated time hours minutes remaining before the battery fully drains also referred to as the time to empty Battery icon descriptions Battery icon Battery Status a Charging VAIO Computer User Guide Battery icon Battery Status Fully charged Discharging No battery Displaying detailed battery information Double click the battery icon on the task tray to display the Battery Information window The screen appears displaying the Battery tab which contains information such as the estimated time to empty and charging time Battery Information Window B athery Battery Level iy Charging Critical Time Estimates E Time to full charge CB Time computer lasts in suspend mode Displaying Battery Information To customize the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system You can customize the Battery Information toolbar to suit your portable computing needs including modifications to the alarm settings Refer to PowerPanel Help for more information VAIO Computer User Guide Selecting the Display Mode This computer uses the Intel video controller which enables you to select the de
65. bleshooting 196 drives troubleshooting 201 DV In Out 70 DVD drive connecting 54 DVD ROM drive tray troubleshooting 202 DV gate software 129 AVI files 130 using a digital video device 129 E Edit Panel 165 Eject button 52 ejecting CD ROM discs 55 floppy disks 52 Electronic Music Distribution 159 Electronic Music Distribution service 149 EMD service 149 Equalizer 171 Escape key 13 expanding your computer capabilities 78 expansion memory configuration 96 external devices display 63 speakers 76 F floppy disk drive 52 troubleshooting 201 floppy disks connecting 52 ejecting 52 inserting 52 notes 53 using 52 FM radio station scanning 160 FM tuner 173 FM radio stations 173 recording from FM radio stations 174 Fn key 13 combination commands 16 Full mode 155 function keys 13 gi __ jj j j_j_j_ G getting help 213 Guide mode 23 H handling disks 53 hard drive indicator light 14 headphone connector 65 66 help 213 Hibernate mode 17 33 88 i LINK 70 connecting 70 i LINK optical disc drive connecting 58 notes on 60 IEEE 1394 70 ImageStation 136 indicator lights 14 battery 14 Caps Lock 15 hard drive 14 Num Lock 15 Scroll Lock 15 indicators 14 Insert key 12 13 inserting CD ROM discs 54 floppy disks 52 Jog Dial Control 21 K keyboard Fn key 16 using 12 Windows key 15 es HU Index L Launcher mode 22 LCD selecting to display output 67 troubleshooting 198 M MagicGate 28 Ma
66. bum Instead select the desired aloum from the Album Collection view on the right side of the window 2 Click Create New Album The Select Photo window appears 3 Select the photos you want to include in your album from the available folders displayed Click List to select individual pictures from each folder The Select Design window appears 4 Select a design template for your album Use the scroll bar to see all available designs When you have selected a design the Select Layout window appears 5 Select a page layout for your album A preview of your selected design and page layout is displayed Scroll through the album using the book icons at the bottom of the window gi _ kb b _ DigitalPrint Software 6 Click Page List to edit your album Customize your album by adding more pictures decorations or comments or by deleting pages 7 You can save your album before printing by clicking Save 8 Click Print Select an album type and click Print again For information on stitching your album click Stitch Album See the online Help file for more details Using LabelMaker Use LabelMaker to design original labels to personalize your media such as Memory Stick media CDs or video cassettes 2 Click an icon to select a media type A new window opens 3 Click the paper layout icon The Select Design window appears 4 Select a design template Use the decoration and customization features on the rig
67. by clicking Capture this is the default characteristic You can select Anti Ground Shooting which allows recording to occur only while you click and hold the Capture button Recording will stop when you release the button 5 Click Effects to select a special image effect The Effect Settings window appears Use the drop down list to view and customize the available effects gt You can remove all special effects by clicking the No Effects button To capture a movie in Net Movie mode 1 Use your digital camcorder to locate the view s you want to capture When you see the desired view in either the Smart Capture window or your camcorder s viewfinder click Capture to begin recording your movie The Movie Player window appears 2 Click Capture when you have finished recording your movie The first frame of your movie appears in the Movie Player window You can record a movie for approximately 30 seconds The Movie Player feature automatically stops recording when this time limit 1s reached gt lf you have set the Capture button to use the Anti Ground setting you must click and hold the Capture button to record your movie Smart Capture Software Movie Player window 160x142 740KB MPS 2004 08 28 TUE 03 28 16 3 You can review your movie from the Movie Player window by using the play pause and stop buttons Click the arrows or drag the scroll bar to view your movie Each frame is displayed with an identifying number in t
68. ces 13 Timer Set button Minimizes or maximizes the Timer Setting window The Timer Setting window enables you to set up timed playback or recording events 14 Sleep Timer button Your computer can be set up to automatically enter Stand by mode using the Sleep Timer button Using the audio source icons The audio source icons initiate the functions of SonicStage Premium software for the related audio media or device You can play back or record music using a drag and drop or double clicking operation u Click on an audio source icon to view a Playback panel u Double click on an audio source icon to begin music playback Q Right click on an audio source icon to view a shortcut menu of available functions Q Drag one audio source icon onto another to perform recording or check in check out functions Change text in this variable definition to document title lcon o i i a 2 Description Audio source is the RA music database on your hard disk drive The Playlist icon also identifies audio files that are registered to a specific playlist in the M drive Audio source is a CD CD R or CD RW inserted into your computer s optical drive Audio source is a MiniDisc inserted into your computer s MiniDisc drive Audio source is MagicGate Memory Stick media inserted into your computer s Memory Stick slot Note Standard Memory Stick media blue color is not compatible with SonicStage Premium software
69. ch between Advanced mode additional screens with advanced settings and Basic mode of display gt For more information about each option click Help on the Sony Notebook Setup screen to display the Help file VAIO Computer User Guide Controlling Power Management The PowerPanel utility allows you to control the power settings of your computer and provides key information about system activity and battery life The following sections briefly describe how to conserve your computer s battery power You can also refer to PowerPanel help for more detailed information To activate a profile or command see Displaying Battery Information for more information Viewing the Power Management status icons The Power Management status icons are displayed in the taskbar at the lower right side of your screen Move the pointer over the icons to see the tool tip that displays information about the active profile The CPU status icon indicates the performance level of the CPU Double clicking the CPU status icon also displays the PowerPanel battery information To activate your Power Management toolbar 1 Right click on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen 2 Select Toolbars from the pop up menu and then click Power Management The Power Management toolbar appears on the taskbar To change the Power Management profile 1 Right click the battery icon on the taskbar and then select Profiles 2 Choose a new profile from the pop up
70. ck Out 1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer 2 Click the Transfer tab to display the Transfer window Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and lists the content information in a new panel on the right side of the Transfer window Transfer window Hop Remain 421408 3 Select the Playlist that contains the song that you want to check out The songs in the playlist are shown in the Playlist view panel located in the center of the Transfer window o O Change text in this variable definition to document title 4 From the Playlist view panel select the song to be checked out To check out more than one song at a time hold down the Ctrl key and select the additional songs 5 Click Out or drag the song to the desired position in the song list of the external device or media Check Out begins 1 To cancel Check Out click Stop or click Cancel in the Processing dialog box that is displayed during the Check Out process Check In The songs that you transfer to external devices or media can only be checked in to the hard drive of the same computer from which the songs were checked out 1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer 2 Click the Transfer tab to display the Transfer window Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and lists the content information in a new panel
71. cking Station or the PCGA DSMS5 CD RW DVD Docking Station if your computer came with a docking station Both Sony docking stations have a built in optical drive If your computer did not come with a docking station or you chose not to utilize the docking station drive you may connect an external optical drive such as PCGA CRWD2 to the i LINK port A Do not use an optional PC Card optical drive while your computer is connected to the docking station To insert a disc When the computer is in Standby or Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc because the disc tray will not open See Controlling Power Management for more information 1 Press the Eject button to open the optical drive The disc tray slides out Ejecting the tray Eject Button 2 Place the disc on the tray with the label side facing up For DVDs that can be played on both sides the side of the disc facing up is the side that plays 3 Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place A If the disc is not secured it could damage the optical drive and you may not be able to open the tray gi Z j j j jj_j_ Using an Optical Disc Drive Inserting an optical disc 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently The LED indicator on the drive flashes while your computer reads data from the disc To remove a disc When the computer is in Standby or Hibernate mode you cannot remove a disc because the disc tray will not open See Controlling Po
72. cted content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback 0 MG Memory Stick media has the MG mark pea Inserting Memory Stick media When you insert a Memory Stick media the Visual Flow application starts automatically You can change this setting in VAIO Action Setup MagicGate Memory Stick and pra are trademarks of Sony Corporation ste Memory Stick and memorysticx are trademarks of Sony Corporation ES Z Z Using Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and toward the Memory Stick media slot A Inserting the media in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick media indicator light on the right of the computer briefly flashes Inserting Memory Stick Media Insert Memory Stick media with arrow facing forward Memory Stick media MG Viewing the contents of a Memory Stick media To view the contents of a Memory Stick media 1 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop The My Computer window opens 2 Click Removable Disk A new window opens displaying the Memory Stick media contents Removing Memory Stick media When you are not using a Memory Stick media be sure to remove it from your computer
73. cted or turned off appears Q Verify that the DV device is turned on and the cables are properly connected Ifyou are using multiple 1 LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation In this case proceed as follows 1 Turn off your computer and all connected devices 2 Disconnect the devices that are not in use 3 Ensure that all other devises are properly connected 4 Restart your computer My PC Card does not work u Check that the PC Card is installed properly u Check that the PC Card is compatible with Microsoft Windows u Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using u Check that any necessary drivers were installed properly See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information on installing the drivers Troubleshooting the Software Troubleshooting the Software My software program stops responding or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See Software Support Information for contact information When I click an application icon the message You must insert the application CD into your optical drive appears and the software does not start Q Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD Insert the disc and try starting the program again Q Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up The application cannot f
74. de 4 Click Apply The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window This feature is available with UI Design Selector compatible software only VAIO Computer User Guide Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer See the Specifications sheet supplied with your computer for the amount of preinstalled memory Expansion memory modules are available as options For memory upgrades and information about which memory modules to use refer to the Specifications sheet This section provides you with information on removing and replacing a memory module E Precautions and Procedures Installing a Memory Module Removing a Memory Module Viewing Memory VAIO Computer User Guide Precautions and Procedures The procedures described below assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Personal injury or equipment damage may result from failure to take these precautions A Sony recommends memory upgrades be performed by an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see http www sony com pcsupport Observe the proper safety precautions when installing memory modules in your computer See the bulleted
75. e DVgate software to record AVI files to tape gt You can record only AVI files MPEG files cannot be recorded Q E Do not use DV gate software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction in the device Avoid recording problems such as a single frame appearing in multiple frames by closing other applications on your system while recording You cannot use multiple audio modes on the same tape If you have AVI files that use different audio modes the files cannot be recorded at the same time but must be recorded separately The DVgate software does not support AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB The DVgate software does not support hard disk compression To maximize recording capabilities video and audio data are not available while you are recording If the DV gate software indicates that frames are dropped try closing all open applications or defragmenting your hard drive MovieShaker Software MovieShaker Software MovieShaker software can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any previous knowledge of film editing In a few simple steps you can turn a collection of video clips still images and audio files into a finished movie with special effects and music You can save your personal video creation in a format that is compatible with most computers or save it to a tape in your compatible digital video DV or MICROMV video camera
76. e connections might result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem VAIO Computer User Guide Connecting to a LAN You can connect your computer to IOBASE T and 1 OOBASE TX type Local Area Networks LANs For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network please ask your network administrator Connecting to LAN A Warning Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the port To connect the unit to the network contact your network administrator Setting up your Ethernet connection To connect to a network 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and point to Settings 2 Select Network and Dial up Connections E O Z Connecting to a LAN 3 Click the Make New Connection icon The Network Connection Wizard appears 4 Follow the on screen instructions VAIO Computer User Guide Connecting to a Wireless LAN Depending on the R505 model you purchased your computer comes equipped with a built in mini PCI card that allows for wireless connections With Sony s Wireless Local Area Network LAN functionality all compatible digital devices can communicate freely without cable connections A Wireless LAN is a netwo
77. e of the system and state of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to the original state use the power switch to turn on power Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key or press the power button on your computer Minimizes or maximizes the display window If the default display resolution is reduced this function maximizes the display resolution to fit the screen size Maximizing the display window allows you to view the display at a greater resolution You can also carry out these functions using the center Jog Dial control Some functions are not available until Windows launches VAIO Computer User Guide Using the Touchpad The keyboard contains a pointing device called a touchpad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touchpad Touchpad Pointer Touchpad Right Button Left Button Actions Descriptions Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object Click Press the left button once Double click Press the left button twice Using the Touchpad Actions Descriptions Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the
78. e the timer functions to schedule one time daily and weekly playback or recording events SonicStage Premium software enables you to select the date start time end time and timer event duration for the available audio sources gt Timer events can only be performed when your computer s power is on such as during active use Stand by or hibernation modes You cannot set up timer events for external devices or media To set up a timer event You can set up a timer event by dragging an audio source icon directly onto the Calendar 1 Click mer Timer The Timer Setting window appears 2 Use the directional icons to locate the start date for your timer event es Change text in this variable definition to document title 3 Drag the desired audio source icon to the Calendar and drop it on the date you want the timer event to begin A confirmation message appears 4 Click OK a if you use the M drive audio source icon the Select Playlist dialog box displays Select the Playlist for the timer event and click OK A Timer Bar a thick vertical line appears in the Calendar marking the duration of the timer event and the event is added to the Event List on the Timer Setting window 5 Adjust the start end and duration of the timer event by dragging either side of the Timer Bar to the desired location To move the Timer Bar to a new location click on the center of the bar and drag it to a new time period
79. eaion System information Product information CPL Manufacturer Sony Comorabor Model Hame Service Tag Number Clock Frequency erica ag MuUMmDer System Memory Cache Memory Video Memo BIOS Vi Intemal HED ere Sernal ha OS Verion OS Senal Ma OEM Information KS O NY Sony Electronics Ine 3 Select the tab for the item you want to change See Sony Notebook Setup tabs for more information 4 After you finish making your changes click OK Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Sony Notebook Setup tabs Tab About This Computer Printer Initial Setting Touchpad Power On Password Enable Ports Basic Advanced Description Display system information including memory capacity serial number and BIOS version Select printer port mode settings Change the volume of the sounds that play while the operating system is loading Select the order of drives and devices from which you want to load the operating system You can specify the hard drive as well as other drives inserted into your computer When you connect an optional mouse to the Serial port of your computer you can make your touchpad inactive You can also customize the settings of your mouse using the mouse utility Set the password to secure your computer Enable or disable ports Disabling ports releases resources to the system To change the serial settings click Advanced on the Basic Advanced tab Swit
80. ecord your favorite music from external analog and digital audio devices such as a CD player SonicStage Premium software has several jukebox features including a Music Visualizer audio CD burning capability and an equalizer for fine tuning your audio playback SonicStage Premium software is available only on VAIO MX computer models Overview of SonicStage Premium Software SonicStage Premium software has unique features that integrate with your MiniDisc drive FM tuner and DVD RW drive The features expand the compatibility of the built in audio devices enabling you to create your own music database 44 23 M drive and share audio files using other audio media and devices SonicStage Premium software enables you to play and record audio CDs and import digital audio files while maintaining the copyright information of the contents When you record an audio CD it is encoded in ATRAC3 format onto your computer s hard disk drive You can also download import digital audio files from Electronic Music Distribution EMD services The imported data can be played on your computer or transferred to external portable audio devices or media SonicStage Premium software converts your existing MP3 and WAV format audio files into ATRAC3 format You have the option of formatting your audio files in ATRAC3 MP3 or WAV formats see the SonicStage Premium Help file for more information SonicStage Premium software features The softwa
81. ed pictures Change text in this variable definition to document title PhotoCapture editing window rin 7 E KEK D r pia Launcha Evi Hele Wir dae eer a Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your favorite digital pictures using your computer and home printer DigitalPrint Software 1 Click the iy Photo icon to open the PhotoCollection window A list of folders is displayed on the left side of the window with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the right PhotoCollection window HP hotoCollection 2 Select the desired folder From the thumbnail view click to select the pictures you want to print 3 Click Photo Print at the top of the window Use the scroll arrows to select the number of prints you want to make Click OK 4 Select the paper format based on the picture positioning desired A layout preview is displayed on the left side of the window 5 Use the configuration buttons and drop down lists to select the printer and to set margins Change text in this variable definition to document title Printer and Paper selection window Print All Print the Current Page Printer Properties _j rsin D imm pitch 6 Click Print All to print all pages or click Print the selected page only to print a specific page of photos Using PhotoDecor You can decorate your favorite photos with clip art stamps or your own drawing talent Add remo
82. edia slot See Inserting Memory Stick media for more information 2 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to Programs then Memory Stick Utility 3 Select Memory Stick Formatter The Memory Stick Formatter window appears 4 Select an option from the Drive List and click Start Format Notes on Memory Stick media Q When the write protect tab of the Memory Stick media is set to LOCK data cannot be recorded or erased Q Before using Memory Stick media back up important data Q Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory Stick media finishes reading or writing data before removing the media Ifthe media is removed prematurely a blue screen with an error message appears prompting you to continue or exit Reinsert the media into the slot and press the Enter key to continue This allows the media to finish reading or writing data Q You can enjoy video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible video camera recorders Q The media slot accommodates one Memory Stick media at a time You may copy images from a digital video camera using Memory Stick media u Only use MG Memory Stick media with copyright protected data such as music Q Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MG Memory Stick media o O VAIO Computer User Guide n DD Recorded music is limited to private use only Using recorded music for any
83. eeens 87 Conserving battery DOWCI y 44 5524 c E EEA 88 ee gt VAIO Computer User Guide Displaying Battery Information 89 Battery lcon desCtlDUOTS gt i Han elated neta aay ss 89 Displaying detailed battery information 90 Selecting the Display Mode 92 To select the display mode EUEE EE 92 To change the window design of Sony software 92 ACAING MCMOLY Z T N 95 Precautions and Procedures E EEE 96 Typical expansion memory configuration 96 Removing a Memory Module 98 Installing a Memory Module UU 99 Wile wine Memo are 14 keren K re e AN N 102 About the Software on Your Computer 103 Overview of the Software on Your Computer 104 Software Support Information 110 Sony SEFVICE Cente eeii ia 113 VAIO AV Applicati ns 115 Overview of Preinstalled Software 116 Dieital Pin SOTI WA eetan nr e T 119 Using PhotoCapture EL k k 119 Using Photo ONC CHOM ernea E 122 Usmo PHOODECOT e n n lle keke Sakik en aksan 124 Usmo Photo OUI 3 iA ors a N A 125 Usmo Ta DEIN AK Ct n n yay avka d k eya KE n AN kora AA 127 IDV Sate SOWA KNN N 129 MovieShaker Software l eez 131 Creating movies with MovieShaker software 132
84. en capturing a Net Movie Options button 6 Image window Displays the configuration options Displays the still or video image available for either Still or Net from your digital camera or Movie mode camcorder Effects button Displays the special effects that you can apply to your pictures or video clips The Smart Capture main window opens with a blue screen image indicating that there is no data input from a digital camera or camcorder When you connect your digital camera or camcorder to your system with an i LINK cable and turn it on an image appears in the main window Some cameras and camcorders need to have recording media inserted before an image can be displayed in the Smart Capture window Consult the manual supplied with your digital camera or camcorder for more information Using Still Mode 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click All Programs 2 Point to Smart Capture and click Smart Capture The Smart Capture main window appears 3 Connect your i LINK compatible digital camera or camcorder to your computer with an 1 LINK cable optional An image appears in the Smart Capture main window 4 Check that the Mode dial is set to Still Click the Mode dial to switch between Still mode and Net Movie mode 5 Click Options to view the available options for your still image capture The Still Image Options window appears g gt _________jUj_ Smart Capture Software Still Image Options window
85. eo files to the Story Board tray Click the Export button The Export window appears Select MPEG1 ImageStation and click Next The MovieShaker application creates a temporary file to store your images prior to uploading to the ImageStation service This file is deleted after the upload process If you are a registered member provide your login name and password For first time users click Register to ImageStation The ImageStation service registration wizard appears and guides you through the initial registration process Follow the on screen instructions ImageStation Login window Welcome to ImageStation Benare j TTzJ En Password Save password F Inthe future do not show this screen IF You are using ImageStation for the first time click Register to ImageStation Register to Image Station When the ImageStation application on your computer connects with ImageStation online your files are uploaded to the Web site The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload Status Change text in this variable definition to document title Image Uploader window Ed Image Uploader a an Waiting Tr 7 Go to http www imagestation com to view your uploaded pictures or movies Follow the on screen instructions to access your ImageStation account The ImageStation Web site may ask you to complete a full login again if your current session is not active
86. er to the Docking Station Latches Protruding from Docking Station Docking Station 3 Firmly press down the two rear corners of the computer until it clicks into place and is securely fastened to the docking station VAIO Computer User Guide A Be careful not to press the top of the computer too strongly The LCD display may become damaged Securing the Computer to the Docking Station Firmly press down the two rear corners of the computer until it clicks into place Disconnecting the computer from the docking station You may disconnect the computer from the docking station when the computer is off or on however do not disconnect the computer from the docking station while the docking indicator is on while the computer is in Standby or Hibernate mode or while battery power is low If you do attempt to disconnect the docking station in any of these three states you may lose data or the computer may malfunction When the battery is low turn off the computer before you disconnect the docking Station Follow one of the procedures below to disconnect the docking station when the computer is off or on Disconnecting the docking station when the computer is off 1 Disconnect all peripheral devices 1 e 1 LINK devices from the computer and the docking station 2 Remove all objects placed on top of the computer 3 Pull out the two release levers on either side of the rear corners of the docking station to re
87. es amber when the computer is in Standby mode and turns off when the O computer is in Hibernate mode or is powered off Battery Indicates the status of the battery which is attached at the rear of the computer Memory Stick Indicates the Memory Stick slot is in use AAS Docking Station Indicates the docking station is in use Indicator lights Light On Off Hard disk Data is being read from or The hard drive is not being written to the hard drive Do accessed not enter Standby mode or y turn off the computer when this indicator light is on Light Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Using the Keyboard On Off The number keys in the The character keys in the numeric keypad are active keypad area are active Letters appear in uppercase as Letters appear in lower case as you type The Shift key lowers you type unless you hold down the case of typed letters when the Shift key Caps Lock is on The screen scrolls differently Information moves across the Exactly how it scrolls display normally depends on the specific application It has no effect in many applications Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination A FI A Tab A E A F A Ctrl F A M Function Displays Windows Help Switches the selected button on the taskbar Displays Windows Explorer Displays the Search window to find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Sta
88. ess point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the Wireless LAN The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range Communicating via Wireless LAN Access Point Fess ESF LoS SEF SS 252 SSS SSS S S2 LESS LLL L TIER LA o To communicate with an Access Point 1 Open the computer and move the Wireless LAN switch on the right to ON The Wireless LAN indicator to the left of the switch lights up 2 Click Start and point to Settings 3 Point to Control Panel and select Wireless Network The Add Edit Configuration Profile window opens 4 Click Add The Edit Configuration window opens 5 Type a profile name and make sure Access Point is selected under Network Type 6 Click Next 7 Click Scan to select a network and then click Next o O VAIO Computer User Guide 8 Click Enable Data Security if the access point was set up with an encryption key and select either alphanumeric characters or hexadecimal depending on your encryption key 9 Type your key in the first box and make sure Key 1 is selected near the bottom of the screen 10 Click Next 11 Select a power management option and click Next 12 Click the check box next to Renew IP Address when selecting this profile to select it and then click Finish Communicating without an Access Point peer to peer A peer to peer
89. eturn to normal mode Notes on power saving modes When returning from Hibernate mode the system status stored on the hard disk 1s erased and the computer starts normally if you press the power button and hold it for more than 4 seconds Standby uses more power than Hibernate Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode Connecting a Telephone Line Connecting a Telephone Line You need to connect a telephone line to use online services and the Internet gt In order to register your Sony VAIO computer register your software online and use sony Customer Support you must connect the computer to a telephone line 1 Gently peel back the rubber telephone jack cover Pulling the telephone jack cover too hard or too far could damage it Do not plug the telephone cable into the Ethernet port located to the left of the telephone jack as this may damage your computer 2 Plug one end of the telephone cable into the telephone jack under the telephone jack cover Make sure you insert the telephone cable from the rear of the computer and that the modular jack clicks into place 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack Plugging Telephone Cable into Telephone Jack a Telephone Cable optional gt Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of thes
90. fast forward Displays Internet addresses and reverse You can increase or associated with the currently decrease volume and switch view selected song Click Go to URL modes link to immediately connect to the Internet address displayed in the drop down list gi __ kb _jjjjjjjUjUjj 3 Playlist drop down list Playlist view Displays available playlists and audio files 4 File tree view Playlist view Displays the Playlists available on your computer enabling you to locate your audio files Expand the views for the file list or Playlist drop down using the Playlist switch iJ button Recording from a CD SonicStage Software File list view Playlist view Displays the contents of the Playlist selected in the file tree view You can record songs from audio CDs and add them to playlists in SonicStage software When you record from an audio CD from your optical disc drive for the first time the CD Drive Optimization dialog box appears Click Start to verify your optical disc drive After the verification is performed recording begins 2 Click the CD tab To destination Insert an audio CD into your computer s optical disc drive Use the drop down lists to select the ATRAC3 bit rate CD drive and Record Change text in this variable definition to document title CD tab window co K EI El E EI E El EI E EI niya xala oa uiiu aja ae Wla nil a miu ib i e bl j n a
91. for service information Starting SonicStage Software 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click All Programs 2 Point to SonicStage and click SonicStage 3 When you have registered with CDDB the Confirm the setup of SonicStage dialog box appears 4 Click Yes to continue SonicStage feature tabs Main window U CD tab The contents of your inserted audio CD are displayed enabling functions such as recording to the computer s hard disk drive u Import tab Import MP3 WAV or audio files on your computer to a Playlist Playlist tab Z l Transfer tab View the available Playlists on your computer You can transfer the audio files to an external device or media Device Media tab EEE View the status of your audio files connected external device or inserted media View the available Playlists as tree list or list only es E Change text in this variable definition to document title Internet tab KAZE The browser view displays your connection to the Internet enabling you to locate audio files and use EMD services SonicStage main window Playlist view Track Ce Length Fie Size Feconded Date 1 Feature tabs 5 Tutorial Changes the screen view Click to open or close the Tutorial according to the selected feature feature 2 Player control buttons 6 Internet address drop down list Controls playback functions such Playlist view as play pause stop
92. from 30 to 60 minutes to complete After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD s you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD s after restarting Windows Insert the Application Recovery CD to automatically complete recovery of your system VAIO Computer User Guide Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Consult the following sections Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting the Docking Station Troubleshooting the LCD Screen Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices Troubleshooting the Software Troubleshooting 1 LINK Devices Troubleshooting the Modem Troubleshooting Audio Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions U DD Troubleshooting the Printer VAIO Computer User Guide Troubleshooting Your Computer My computer does not start u Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the computer s front panel shows the power is on u Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and are charged Q Ifyou are connected to a docking station with a floppy disk drive or an external floppy disk drive make sure the flo
93. g a PC Card Your computer includes one PC Card slot A PC Card enables you to connect portable external devices such as another hard disk drive to your computer It also lets you connect to a network using a PC Network Interface Card NIC The PC Card slot accommodates one Type II PC Card This slot is compatible with CardBus You do not need to turn off your computer before inserting or removing a PC Card To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot Make sure the front label of the PC Card is facing up Inserting a PC Card Insert with the arrow facing toward the slot PC Card 2 Push the PC Card gently into the slot The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears in the taskbar Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are inserting the card with the correct orientation Do not carry your computer while the head of the PC Card is out of the slot Pressure or shock may damage the connector pins VAIO Computer User Guide To remove a PC Card If your computer is turned on follow these instructions If your computer is turned off skip to step number 5 1 Close all applications that use the PC Card otherwise data may be lost 2 Double click the green arrow icon in the taskbar 3 Select an option in the Hardware devices box and click Stop The Stop a H
94. g a check in or check out of songs Q Importing audio files Q Leaving the computer turned off When you attempt to change a timer event the following aspects cannot be altered Q The date time and duration of a completed or incomplete timer event Q The date time and duration of a timer event in progress or about to start within three minutes You can change the ending time if it is at least five minutes before the scheduled end time The day of the week that a weekly timer event is scheduled to start Use the Timer Programming Settings dialog box to change this information For more information about Timer functions see the SonicStage Premium software Help file Additional Information E es 5 SonicStage Premium Backup Tool You can back up and restore all of the music graphics and information data managed by SonicStage Premium software You must be connected to the Internet to use the SonicStage Premium Backup Tool Simple mode The main SonicStage Premium window in Simple mode is a smaller compact version of the Full mode view This can be useful when you want to listen to songs with SonicStage Premium software while using other software or whenever you feel that Full mode view is intrusive The Simple mode feature enables you to perform playback operations only Change text in this variable definition to document title Additional Software Information ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE INFORMATION VAIO
95. hat the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent regardless of the power management setting you select gt If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or turn off your computer and insert a fully charged battery Normal mode Normal mode is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The power indicator displays green when your computer is in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk drive Standby mode In Standby mode the computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The amber power indicator flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode 1 Press the key combination Fn Esc 2 Press any key to return to normal mode Hibernate mode In the Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the hard drive and power is turned off The power indicator is off in this mode VAIO Computer User Guide To activate Hibernate mode 1 Press the key combination Fn F12 or press the power button and release it immediately The Save to Disk Manager window appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode Do not move the computer until its power indicator turns off Pressing the power button and releasing it immediately caused prior computer systems to enter Standby mode 2 Press the power button to r
96. he queue To manage your movie in Net Movie mode From the Movie Player window you can perform various functions using the task buttons Q Delete Discard any frame or the entire movie by clicking Delete The frame or movie is removed from the Movie Player window Upload Send your movies online to the ImageStation Web site to share with your family and friends The ImageStationSM service stores your movies online when you become a registered user See Using the ImageStation online service with Smart Capture software Q Mail E mail your movies to family and friends Click Mail and your e mail application launches with a new message window containing the movie as an attachment Save Click Save to compress and save your movie to a location of your choice in any of a variety of formats _ kj_j_jjjj j__B 3 Change text in this variable definition to document title Using the ImageSiation online service with Smart Capture software ImageStation is an online service that allows you to store your pictures and movies on the Internet to share with family and friends The ImageStation service requires an Internet connection and registration for the Web based service You must be connected to the Internet before uploading your pictures or movies with Smart Capture and ImageStation applications To upload with Movie Player 1 Click UPLOAD in the Movie Player window
97. ht by clicking an icon and dragging it onto your template CO Change text in this variable definition to document title gt Anew window appears enabling you to list the contents of your audio or video media You can create a song or video list depending on the type of media label being created Design Edit window Label Mew Lab l 5 Click Print to complete the label making process Use the configuration buttons and drop down lists to select the printer and to set margins See the online Help for detailed information on using DigitalPrint software DVgate Software DVgate Software gt For detailed information about using DVgate software refer to the online Help within the DVgate software Connecting a digital video camcorder Turn off the power to your digital video camcorder before connecting it to your computer After connecting the device turn its power back on You do not need to turn off the computer when connecting the camcorder DV gate software does not support MICROMV digital video cameras To use DVgate software with a digital video camcorder Q Under the Microsoft Windows XP operating system do not capture DV AVI video files to the root directory the top level of your hard disk drive Instead create a folder and capture files to this folder Do not use DVgate software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode as this may produce a malfuncti
98. icrophone jack See Connecting an External Microphone for more information VAIO Computer User Guide Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions I cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality Check if the Wireless LAN switch on the right side of the computer is in the ON position Ifthe Wireless LAN switch is in the ON position but you still cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality do the following 1 Click Start and point to Programs 2 Select ORINOCO and click Client Manager The ORINOCO Client Manager window opens displaying the connection status 3 Click File and select Enable Radio 4 Ifyou still cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality restart the computer I cannot set up a Wireless LAN When logging on to the computer check if you have Administrator privileges User with limited log on privileges cannot modify certain computer settings u Check if the network connection is enabled Do the following 1 Click Start select Settings and select Control Panel 2 Select System The System Properties window opens 3 Click the Hardware tab and then Device Manager The Device Manager window opens 4 Double click Network adapters and then double click ORINOCO Mini PCI Card 5 Make sure the General tab is open and Use this device enabled is selected in the Device usage box Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions The computer cannot connect to a Wireless LAN Access Point E
99. ind a file while a PC Card is inserted Some PC Cards when inserted in a computer that is connected to the docking station may change the drive letters of the disk drives in the docking station If this occurs an application you are using may not be able to find files To correct this condition perform one of the following steps Q Remove the PC Card and restart your computer Do not insert the PC Card while using that application Q Change the drive letters of the disk drives of the docking station or of the PC Card Refer to the Windows help files or the application manuals to change the drive letters What software do use for CD R CD RW software functions Sony recommends using the preinstalled SonicStage software s Record function to create any CDs on your VAIO computer if the specific model you purchased is preconfigured with all necessary components for CD R and CD RW capability Downloading the optional RealJukebox CD burning component to create any CDs on your computer may interfere with normal system operations VAIO Computer User Guide Troubleshooting i LINK Devices I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i LINK cable 1 Disconnect the i LINK cable from both computers and reconnect it 2 Wait for the computers to respond If neither computer responds after a few moments restart both computers The computers may not recognize an i LINK connection after returning
100. install individual applications and to reinstall device drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information The System Recovery CD s contains a backup copy of all the software originally installed on your hard disk drive It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the computer you purchased System Recovery options System Drive Recovery All data on Drive C is deleted The factory default settings and software applications are restored on this drive only Q Change Partition Size All partitions custom installations and changes are removed from the hard disk drive You can set the partition sizes for both the Drive C and Drive D The original preinstalled operating system and software applications are restored Recovery to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are removed from the hard disk drive All original factory settings operating system and preinstalled software is restored A The System Recovery utility does not back up your system s data If you wish to retain your system data perform a backup to an external media VAIO Computer User Guide To use the System Recovery CD s Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files A blue screen appears during the downloading process 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical disc drive The System Recovery utility starts from the optical disc drive The first CD must be in the drive when your tur
101. ith the following part numbers VMC IL4415A a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4615A a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at one end and a 6 pin connector at the other You can purchase these cables from your local retailer through the Sony VAIO Direct Web site http vaio sonystyle com or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free Connecting VAIO Computers Connecting VAIO Computers You may use an optional i LINK cable to connect your VAIO computer to another VAIO computer that has the preinstalled Microsoft Windows operating system or the Sony Smart Connect software preinstalled You may use an 1 LINK cable not supplied to connect the two systems and then use one computer to edit copy or delete files on the other computer You can also print from a printer that is attached to either computer To connect VAIO computers that do not have the latest Windows operating system Smart Connect software may be necessary Consult the Sony Web site for support options http www sony com pcsupport Connecting with an i LINK cable i LINK Cable optional When you connect two VAIO computers you must assign each computer a unique name The computers can be identified by this unique name when the two computers are networked together i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software
102. k player skin design audio CD burning capability on computer models that include a CD recording device and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback SonicStage Premium Sony Electronics Inc SonicStage Premium software is a special jukebox application that supports high quality digital audio playback and recording from the Net MD player FM Tuner and DVD RW devices in your VAIO MX computer Recording from external analog and digital audio devices such as CD players and MiniDisc players is also supported SonicStage Premium software includes several standard jukebox features including a music visualizer audio CD burning capability and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback Change text in this variable definition to document title DigitalPrint Software DigitalPrint Software DigitalPrint is designed to creatively manage your digital pictures With its easy to use features you can quickly load images from your digital camera or camcorder print high quality photos and make personalized photo albums and labels to share with friends and family DigitalPrint main window DIGITAL PRINT How to use Using PhotoCapture Capture and import your digital pictures from your digital camera or camcorder into your computer You can select your favorite pictures and place them in handy folders for future use 1 Click the connecte in the window Import icon to ope
103. lease the computer from the docking station g gt gt _ Connecting the Docking Station Releasing the Computer from the Docking Station Pull release levers on either side of rear corners of docking station 4 Remove the computer from the docking station while moving the computer slightly back to disengage it from the two front latches of the docking station Removing the Computer from the Docking Station Disconnecting the docking station when the computer is on You can use the Start menu in the Windows taskbar or the UNDOCK switch on the docking station to disconnect your computer from the docking station while the computer is on VAIO Computer User Guide To disconnect the docking station from the Start menu 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar 2 Select Eject PC and wait for a message to appear telling you it is safe to undock the computer A Wait for the docking indicator to switch off before undocking the computer Docking Indicator Docking Indicator oll ol H 3 Release and remove your computer See Disconnecting the docking station when the computer is off for instructions To disconnect the docking station using the UNDOCK switch 1 Slide the UNDOCK switch on the right toward the front of your computer 2 Wait for a message to appear telling you it is safe to undock your computer Connecting the Docking Station UNDOCK switch UNDOCK Switch
104. les you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased This CD restores your computer to its original factory settings so user data and applications installed since you started using your computer will be lost For models that come with a docking station make sure you connect the docking Station to the computer before using the recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities Using the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual software applications device drivers and to repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased Reinstalling an individual software application or device driver may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer peripheral hardware or software You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive To reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD s See Using the System Recovery CD s for more information You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD utility To reinstall software applications using the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all open applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears in
105. lick Show List on the Playback panel to view the Contents panel A song list of the music on the Memory Stick media is displayed 3 Select the song you wish to play 4 Click Play on the Playback panel to start the selected song Recording songs to Memory Stick media or to a portable audio device Check out You can record songs from an audio CD to MagicGate Memory Stick media or to an external device that is compliant with OpenMG software standards The songs are recorded to the M drive on your hard disk drive and then checked out to the Memory Stick media or portable audio device gt Before recording to Memory Stick media verify that the media is not write protected 1 Insert the audio CD into the optical drive 2 Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot or connect the external device to the computer 3 the CD icon onto the L Memory Stick media icon or the external device or media icon The Record window appears 4 Click Show List on the Record window The songs on the audio CD are listed in the List panel You can click CD Info to view information about the songs on your CD if you are connected to the Internet 5 Select the format and bit rate for your recording session For details on setting the format and bit rate see the SonicStage Premium Help file 6 Click Record The recording session starts 7 Click Stop Record to stop or cancel the recording session Change tex
106. ll Business Microsoft Corp Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of pur chase VAIO Computer User Guide WinDVD 2000 InterVideo Inc Web site http www intervideo com telephone 510 651 0888 Sony Service Center Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport VAIO Computer User Guide VAIO AV APPLICATIONS Your VAIO computer is preconfigured with a collection of audio and video AV applications that make it easy to use advanced multimedia technology This section describes the VAIO AV applications gt Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed depending on the system configuration you purchased Your computer s visual presentation of the VAIO AV applications may not appear exactly as shown in this section depending on the specific computer model you purchased Change text in this variable definition to document title Overview of Preinstalled Software DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc DigitalPrint image management software makes it easy and fun to import edit and organize your digital pictures in a photo album for rich digital printing to any standa
107. mation i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating system and compatible 1 LINK devices All products with an 1 LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compati ble i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible 1 LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions 196 gt gt j J___ _ Troubleshooting the Docking Station An error message appears while disconnecting the docking station even after following the correct procedure for disconnecting the docking station Close the software in use disconnect other devices being used then try to disconnect the docking station from the computer I cannot remove the disc You cannot remove the disc when the computer is in power saving mode Return to normal mode then press the Eject button The disc tray does not eject even after press the Eject button Open the tray by inserting a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole VAIO Computer User Guide Troubleshooting the LCD Screen My LCD screen is blank Verify the computer is plugged into a power source and is turned on Verify
108. mputer is running on battery power the battery life will be reduced 58 Connecting an i LINK Optical Disc Drive drive Secure the plug by turning the screw on the cable connector clockwise Connecting i LINK optical disc drive L shaped cable connector i LINK port Peripheral device DC Out jack 2 Insert the straight shaped two prong plug of the VAIO computer peripheral cable into both the computer s 1 LINK port and peripheral device DC Out jack 3 Thei LINK drive s power indicator lights up and the computer will automatically detect and identify the connected drive 4 Click My Computer on the desktop to verify that an icon for the 1 LINK optical disc drive has been added in the window gt The Sony i LINK optical disc drive is compatible only with certain Sony VAIO PCG series Computers preinstalled with Microsoft Windows es VAIO Computer User Guide Notes on using i LINK optical disc drives Q You can use the supplied Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs with an 1 LINK optical disc drive See Application and System Recovery CDs for more information Q Do not use an optional i LINK optical disc drive and an optional optical disc drive with PC Card at the same time Connecting both drives may cause a system malfunction Connecting a Parallel Port Printer Connecting a Parallel Port Printer If your computer came with a docking station you can connect a Window
109. n Edit Configuration even when I enter the encryption key with Use hexadecimal 210 The computer connects automatically to a Wireless LAN ACCESS kul r DD E a a e 210 Troubleshooting the Printer 211 IC AMNOL PRIMI ayn w Kan K ye esgic eeousnemnisaeaeoaacys 211 Gelling Hel ayn n ciyen sunne y anikar ka kh Rekan sees 213 SUDDOT DUOTIS lt 4 sa k scinske ekin a 0 akele eh n kelka c n ne 213 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the online VAIO Computer User Guide This user guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer from keyboard functions to preinstalled software applications In the left navigation window click the topics you want to learn more about and that information will be displayed in this main window gt Click here to find the latest updates and supplemental information about your computer VAIO Computer User Guide Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes the following aspects of your new computer Using the Keyboard Using the Touchpad VAIO Action Setup Using the Center Jog Dial Control Using a PC Card Using Memory Stick Media Using Power Saving Modes Connecting a Telephone Line Connecting to a LAN U Di Connecting to a Wireless LAN VAIO Computer User Guide Using the Keyboard You
110. n and operation VAIO Computer User Guide Connecting Projector to the Computer To Headphones Projector RGB signal cable optional Audio cable j optional Power cord To connect a projector such as a Sony LCD Projector to your docking station 1 2 3 Make sure the projector is plugged into an AC outlet Open the rear panel of the docking station and locate the monitor port Plug the RGB signal cable into the monitor port and make sure it is connected to the projector Plug the audio cable into the green Headphone jack on the right side of the computer and make sure it is connected to the projector Plug the audio cable into the green Headphone jack on the right side of the computer Connecting an External Display Connecting Projector to the Docking Station Projector Headphones RGB signal cable optional Audio cable optional See the manual that came with your projector for more information on 6 installation and operation You cannot use the Monitor port on your computer when the docking station is connected to the computer To select a display When you connect an external display to the Monitor port press the key combination Fn F7 to toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices See Selecting the Display Mode for more information VAIO Computer User
111. n on the computer 2 Shut down your computer as described in the Shutting Down Your Computer section of your supplied Quick Start 3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer 4 The VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears Click Next 5 At the pop up prompt select Yes to begin the system recovery process Follow the on screen instructions lf your computer does not start from the Recovery CD 1 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer 2 Turn on the computer When the Sony logo is displayed press the F2 key The BIOS setup menu screen appears 3 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu 4 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears 5 Make sure Yes is selected and press the Enter key 6 Press the arrow keys to select Save and Exit and press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Make sure Yes is selected and press the Enter key The computer restarts from the Recovery CD Using Your Recovery CDs gt Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs If you have more than one System Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes
112. n the PhotoCapture window Your igital camera camcorder or Memory Stick media is indicated A Properly connect your digital camera camcorder or insert your Memory Stick media in your computer Change text in this variable definition to document title PhotoCapture window FEJPheteCapture elem ch CI 2 Click the camera icon to open the Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box You can enter a name for a new folder or click Select Photo Folder to import your pictures to an existing folder Click OK Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box Enter the folder name which imported photos IF You want to add photos to exist folders select phota folders Select Photo Folder Cancel DigitalPrint Software 3 Click Capture to capture still images You can preview a thumbnail version of your pictures in the selection view window Capture Pictures from Video window Mi Capture Pictures from Video 2 x Which pictures do you want to capture Click the Capture button to create a picture from the video Then select one or more thumbnails and click Get Pictures to bring them into your application Capture Select All Cancel Select the desired pictures and click Get Pictures The PhotoCapture picture editor window appears Click View to see an enlarged version of a selected picture You can click the 1 Rotate icons to change the position of a selected picture Click Delete to eliminate any unwant
113. ndows taskbar select Turn Off Computer and then click Restart When the desktop appears Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver s from the Application Recovery CD Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs Insert Application Recovery CD No 1 to start the application or driver recovery process You are prompted to insert the next CD s depending on the software application or driver you wish to restore If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD s visit http www sony com pcsupport or contact Sony Customer Support at 1 888 4 SONY PC Using Your Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CD s The System Recovery CD s enables you to format your hard disk drive and restores all original software applications Your computer is returned to the original factory settings A The System Recovery process removes all software that you may have installed since you started using your computer Reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it You can use the System Recovery CD s to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CD s to re
114. niDise 1 Insert the MiniDisc into the MiniDisc drive The MiniDisc Playback panel appears If the Playback panel does not automatically display click the MiniDisc audio source icon You can double click the icon to automatically start playback of the MiniDisc 2 Click Play on the Playback panel to begin playback from the beginning of the MiniDisc 3 Click Show List on the Playback panel to view the Contents panel A song list of the music on the MiniDisc is displayed 4 Select the song you wish to play Click Play on the Playback panel to begin the selected song 5 Click Stop on the Playback panel to stop playback 6 Click Play during playback to pause the song Click on the icon again to resume playback 7 Click Eject on the Playback panel to eject the MiniDisc from the drive A Do not eject the MiniDisc media during playback Recording songs to a MiniDisc Check out When you record songs from an audio CD to a MiniDisc the songs are recorded into a Playlist on your hard disk drive and then checked out to the MiniDisc gt Before recording to a MiniDisc verify that the media is not write protected Change text in this variable definition to document title To record songs to a MiniDisc 1 2 3 Insert the audio CD into the optical drive Insert the MiniDisc media into the MiniDisc drive Drag the CD onto the MiniDisc icon The Record window appears Click Show List on the Record window The song
115. ntrol to use the desired function 3 To select another item repeat steps 1 through 3 above Using Guide Mode The Jog Dial control window is in the guide mode when software is in use and the software window is active Depending on the software you are using you can select items from the displayed list using the center Jog Dial control You can switch between guide mode and launcher mode by pressing the Ctrl key and the center Jog Dial control The Jog Dial control window displays the function of the center Jog Dial control Using the center Jog Dial control with Sony software If Sony software that supports the center Jog Dial control is active you can use the functions of the center Jog Dial control that are allocated to that software For more information on functions allocated to software see the software application s online Help VAIO Computer User Guide Using the center Jog Dial control with other software If the software you are using does not support the center Jog Dial control you can still use the center Jog Dial control to scroll the window or adjust the window size Using a dialog box When a window such as Screen Properties is active the Dialog box is displayed in the Jog Dial window You can select an item in the window by rotating the center Jog Dial control Pressing the center Jog Dial control is the equivalent of pressing Enter or Select Jog Dial Guide Dialog Box Using a PC Card Usin
116. omputer through the power cable that is integrated with the VAIO computer Peripheral Cable This peripheral cable connects to both the 1 LINK port and peripheral cable DC Out jack on the left side of the computer a if you use an optional drive when your computer is running on battery power the battery life will be shorter Connecting an i LINK optical disc drive Use a VAIO Computer Peripheral Cable supplied with the 1 LINK drive to connect the optical disc drive to the computer gt Before connecting or disconnecting this drive close any active applications to help prevent data loss To connect an i LINK optical disc drive 1 Turn on power to the computer Insert the L shaped plug of the VAIO Computer Peripheral Cable into the matching jack on the rear of the i LINK i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating system and compatible 1 LINK devices All products with an 1 LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compati ble i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible 1 LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Ifyou connect and use an optional drive when your co
117. on in the device Q Video captures larger than 2 GB 9 minutes and 30 seconds are automatically continued in a second file Q You can record stereo audio stereo 1 while capturing video or you can add audio on the stereo 2 track after capturing the video data Q You cannot use different audio modes on the same tape Perform a separate capture for each audio mode you wish to use Q DVgate software does not support hard disk compression Do not use disk compression if you are planning to work with DV gate software Q Title data is saved in the flash memory of a digital video camera and is not transferred to tape by DV gate software Disable your screen saver program to avoid interruption during your capture Sessions u The drop frame compensation feature does not provide accurate compensation adjustments for tapes recorded in LP mode Q The information displayed by the capture progress indicator may not be accurate for tapes that are recorded using a mixture of both SP and LP modes _ jjj_jojj j j j_j_j_ Uj jj__ Ea Change text in this variable definition to document title Keep the video head of your digital video device properly cleaned Anomalies that you see in captured data may be due to dust or other particles on the video head The last frame captured is one frame before your selected OUT point The frame you see immediately after clicking the OUT button is not captured To us
118. ort on the Story Board tray ee KM Change text in this variable definition to document title 3 Select the format in which you want the movie to be saved gt You can click on each export format to view its description and use Export window MPEG1 Attach to E Mail 160x112 MPEG1 ImageStation 160x112 QuickTime Movie 160x120 15fps RealVideo 160x120 15fps QuickTime Movie 320x240 30fps MPEG1 320x240 30fps DY ANI 720x480 29 97 fps 4 Click Next 5 Confirm that you want to continue 6 Locate the folder to which you want to save the file name your file and click Save The time required to export your movie file will vary with the format selected See the Online Help file for more information on exporting a movie Using the ImageStation online service with MovieShaker software ImageStation is an online service that allows you to store your pictures and movies on the Internet to share with family and friends The ImageStation service requires an Internet connection and registration for the Web based service You must be connected to the Internet before uploading your pictures or movies using the MovieShaker software and ImageStation applications EB __ _ l j j j U j _ j U jUj_ MovieShaker Software To upload MovieShaker files 1 Locate the clips or video files that you want to upload to the ImageStation service and import them to the Import Clip tray Drag the desired clips or vid
119. other purpose requires permission of the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved to it Before you format Memory Stick media confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the media connector with your finger or metallic objects Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the media Do not disassemble or modify the media Do not allow the media to get wet Do not use or store the media in a location that is subject to Q Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Q Direct sunlight Q High humidity or places with corrosive substances To prolong the life of the media use the supplied storage case See the instructions that came with your media for more information on its use Using Power Saving Modes Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer you can use the power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate When using battery power be aware t
120. ouble click an item in which you want to change the settings Nn Select an option from the drop down list 6 Click the File menu then click Save 7 Click the File menu then click Exit Power Management profiles The PowerPanel utility provides several predefined power management profiles Each profile consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals ranging from maximum power management to no power management You can change the settings for any of the predefined profiles except for the Disable Power Management profile or you can create your own profile to suit your portable computing needs The predefined profiles are VAIO Computer User Guide Description Maximum Performance Provides the best system performance while still conserving power Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and good performance It slows the computer and puts it into Standby mode after a specified time period Disable Power Management Turns off all power management features such as Standby and Hibernate modes You can not change the settings of this profile AC Power The power management state when AC power is in use Similar to the Power Management Off setting Power Management automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer Presentation Kee
121. ouble click audio files Select the type of audio files that can be played back with SonicStage Premium software g Z Z __ jjjjjjjU SonicStage Premium Software Confirm playback settings each time SonicStage Premium software is launched SonicStage Premium main window Sonic Stage E l VISUALIZER INTERNET TIMER SLEEP Change text in this variable definition to document title 10 11 Audio source icons Identifies the audio sources IMPORT button Displays the Import window CD BACKUP button Displays the Create Audio CDs window Simple Mode Switch button Switches the main window view to the simple mode view Help button Displays the SonicStage Premium Help file Operation area Displays the operation panels for the audio sources MENU button Displays the main menu Volume Control button Increase or decrease sound volume when playing back songs from audio sources Equalizer button Displays the MX Equalizer dialog box enabling you to change the equalizer options Sound Effect button Enables or disables the current sound effect selection Visualizer button Minimizes or maximizes the Visualizer window The Visualizer window offers various images that respond to music playback SonicStage Premium Software 12 Internet button Minimizes or maximizes the Internet connection window The Internet window enables you to download or listen to audio files from EMD Servi
122. ppy disk drive is empty Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly as described in the section Connecting a Power Source of your printed Quick Start Q Ifthe computer is plugged into a power strip or UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working Q Ifyou are using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Q Take the battery pack off the computer unplug the power cord and plug it in again then turn on the power Ifthe power control button does not function remove the AC adapter and battery pack and wait one minute then reattach them and press the power button Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour My computer starts but a BIOS error appears When the internal backup battery is low on power your system may not start properly and the message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup may appear at the bottom of the screen Follow these steps 1 Press the F2 key The BIOS Setup menu appears 2 Set the date month day year Press the Enter key 3 Press to select System Time then set the time hour minute second Press the Enter key oa _ j jjj_jU Troubleshooting Your Computer 4 Press to select Exit
123. proper connection Before con necting compatible 1 LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions VAIO Computer User Guide Right 1 Docking station connector 4 DC In indicator 2 Optical drive 5 Right lever 3 UNDOCK switch Connecting the computer to the docking station You may connect your computer to the docking station as long as it is not in a power saving mode i e Standby or Hibernate Connecting the computer while it is in a power saving mode may result in data loss or a computer malfunction Note the following before connecting your computer to the docking station u Disconnect the VGA USB AC and Ethernet devices from your computer Leaving these devices connected while you connect the docking station could damage them Q Ensure that the battery is installed If you install a charged battery you can connect the docking station while the computer is on Connecting the Docking Station To connect your computer to the docking station 1 Plug one end of the AC adapter cable into the DC In port of the docking station and the other end into an AC outlet The LED of the DC In port switches on 2 Holding the computer with the front side facing you insert the two holes on the front of the computer into the two corresponding latches protruding from the front side of the docking station Latching the Comput
124. ps the display on at all times while it conserves power This option is ideal for slide show presentations You can establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby to optimize power management for your system Camera Optimizes performance and power requirements for camera usage DVD Optimizes performance and power requirements for DVD usage lcon e A Controlling Power Management Description Word Processing Optimizes power management with longer timeouts on the hard disk and display screen You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby to optimize power management for your system Spreadsheet Optimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet applications Communications Extends battery life by initiating a quick display timeout The Internal modem remains powered You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby to optimize power management for your system Automatic Profile Selection Automatically switches to a profile suitable for active applications Power Management commands PowerPanel also provides power management commands that you can use to activate specific power management functions and to control power for a specific device You can use these commands to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action VAIO Computer User Guide lcon Description
125. puter s external input ports or jacks You can listen to and record from a connected device Audio file formats Q OpenMG format ATRAC3 files with the file extension omg WAV format Q MP3 format Q Audio files that are compliant with WMT Windows Media Technology Some MP3 WAV and WMT compliant files may have incompatible sampling rates and cannot be imported For details on importing files see the SonicStage Premium Help file Electronic Music Distribution EMD Services EMD enables you to download music files via the Internet To use Internet services that are compatible with SonicStage you need u Access to the Internet from your computer Sign up with an Internet Service Provider ISP and configure your computer for Internet access before using EMD services Q An EMD service provider Consult the provider for information about Service Using SonicStage Premium Software When you start SonicStage Premium software for the first time certain settings must be enabled in order to use the software to listen to FM radio stations and to play audio files Connect the FM Tuner before attempting to scan the frequencies of available FM radio Stations in the SonicStage Premium software application es Ea Change text in this variable definition to document title To start SonicStage Premium software First time 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click All Programs 2 Point to SonicStage Premium
126. r computer 6 After you have finished the smart connect session tasks proceed as follows Q Disconnect your computer from the docking station Q Disconnect the 1 LINK cable and all other cables from the docking station EE lt j jjj j_ Connecting VAIO Computers O Set the 1 LINK network switch to the unmarked side VAIO Computer User Guide Connecting External Speakers You can connect external speakers to your computer to enhance the sound quality of your computer See the manual that came with your speakers for more information on its installation and use A Do not place floppy disks on the speakers The magnetic field of the speakers may damage the data on the floppy disks Before connecting your external speakers 1 Verify that your speakers are designed for computer use 2 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on To connect your external speakers 1 Locate the green Headphone jack on the right side of your computer 2 Plug the speaker cable into the Headphone jack Connecting Speakers to the Headphone Jack Speakers Zip w Speaker cable supplied with speakers To Headphones Connecting an External Microphone Connecting an External Microphone You can use an external microphone to enhance the quality of the sound input See the manual that came with your microphone for more information on its installation and use gt Verify that your microphone is designed fo
127. r computer s optical drive for the first time you are prompted to select playback options and to check the operation of the drive Follow the instructions in the dialog boxes and set up SonicStage Premium software to automatically play your audio CDs and to verify the optical drive operation 1 Insert the audio CD into the optical drive The CD Playback panel appears If the Playback panel does not automatically display click the CJ icon You can double click the icon to automatically start playback of the audio CD 2 Click Ca Play on the Playback panel to begin playback from the beginning of the audio CD 3 Click EMES Show List on the Playback panel to view the Contents panel A song list of the music on the audio CD is displayed 4 Select the song you wish to play Click Play on the Playback panel to begin the selected song gt You can double click on a specific song to automatically begin playback 5 Click Di Stop on the Playback panel to stop playback 6 Click G Play during playback to pause the song Click on the icon again to resume playback es Ma Change text in this variable definition to document title 7 Click Eject on the Playback panel to eject the audio CD from the drive The Timer Playback and Sleep Timer functions are disabled during song playback A Do not open or close the optical drive during playback Recording an audio CD You can record songs from an audio CD and register
128. r computer use The microphone should be compliant with the plug in power microphone To connect an external microphone 1 Locate the red Microphone jack on the right side of your computer 2 Plug the microphone cable into the Microphone jack Connecting Microphone to Microphone Jack Microphone optional VAIO Computer User Guide Expanding Your Computer Capabilities The following peripheral devices can be connected to your computer to expand the capabilities of your computer and enhance its versatility to meet your various business or personal needs u A Personal Digital Assistant PDA u A Wireless LAN Access Point u A Wireless LAN PC Card Personal Digital Assistant A handheld PDA is the quintessential personal planner and entertainment center that fits in your pocket With a PDA you can easily perform the following functions Enter your schedule details in the calendar and view them by the day week or month and even set an alarm to remind you of important events Q Keep your contact names addresses telephone numbers and other details in the address book and find them when you need them u Add tasks to the To Do List prioritize them and assign them due dates Q Synchronize your data with the software on your computer to back up your data Q Track expenses when you are out of the office then transfer the data to your computer Q Exchange data with your computer Wireless LAN Access Point
129. r keyboard is very similar to that of a typewriter but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Keyboard l Print Screen Key Function Keys Correction Keys Backspace e Num Lk Prt Sc Insert Delete Key v A e Scr Lk ey Ba Pause Break I I ea a ni Sg Fn Shift z FE ER e ehf z ey al a fap forme one J Alt Key Numeric Keypad Area Navigation Keys Ctrl Key Windows Key Applications Key Functions of the keyboard keys Key Description Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the area numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note You must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock indicator will be on Press the Num Lock key again to deactivate it Navigation keys The Left Right Up Down arrows move the cursor on the screen and also function as the Home End Page Up and Page Down keys respectively Correction keys The Insert Backspace and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents g ___ _ j j j j j j Key Function keys Escape key Print Screen key Operator keys Windows key un son e 8 Wr nae Fn key Applications key ES Using the Keyboard Description The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks
130. rces to answer questions about your VAIO computer or the preinstalled software Refer to these resources in the order they are listed Support Options If you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled software refer to the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIO Computer User Guide The online VAIO Computer User Guide and the printed VAIO Computer Quick Start provide you with information on how to maximize your computer capabilities and solve common problems Software Manuals and Online Help Files The software preinstalled on your computer may come with an online manual These manuals are stored on the hard disk drive as online Help files You can find the Help files from the Help menu under the specific software application Some software applications may come with a printed manual Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows For operating system support you can access Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory VAIO Computer User Guide 4 VAIO Support Agent You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and selecting Help and Support Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your applications network settings and other important software settings When your software 1s protected you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair software problems by
131. rd color laser or inkjet printer DigitalPrint can also be used to make custom CD labels for your audio CDs DVgate Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer s 1 LINK port and capture video clips and still images You can edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats MovieShaker Sony Electronics Inc MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions background music special effects and text Just import your video clips and shake with a click of the mouse Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc Smart Capture software is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e mail It manages the 1 LINK connection between your computer and a Sony digital Handycam camcorder that supports the 1 LINK interface Smart Capture enables you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to your hard disk drive or share them via e mail A smart solution for computer network and digital audio and video convergence Overview of Preinstalled Software SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc The SonicStage jukebox application gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software sports high quality digital audio storage a music visualizer a slee
132. re Sony Electronics Inc Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the 1 LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder that supports the 1 LINK interface It allows you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to your hard disk drive or share via e mail A smart solution for computer digital audio video and network convergence Smart Connect Sony Electronics Inc Smart Connect software enables you to use an 1 LINK cable to connect your VAIO computer to another VAIO computer that supports Smart Connect You can use one computer to copy delete and edit files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer Overview of the Software on Your Computer SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc This new jukebox application adds a host of new features to its predecessor OpenMG Jukebox Continuing to take advantage of Sony s copyright protected ATRAC3 format for high quality digital audio storage SonicStage software sports a new music visualizer a sleek new player skin design audio CD burning capability and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback Sony on Yahoo Yahoo Inc Personalize your own web portal with Sony on Yahoo Get a free webmail account customized news and local weather reports comics instant messaging and more VAIO Support Agent Sony Electronics Inc
133. re features enable you to Your VAIO MX computer has SonicStage Premium software preinstalled Some manu als or online help files may provide information about SonicStage software which is a lighter version with fewer features Follow the information provided in this guide or in the SonicStage Premium online Help file to learn how to use SonicStage Premium software __ jk__ jkkvnj j _ _j__ oS Change text in this variable definition to document title L Listen to music from different audio sources such as FM radio stations audio CDs MP3 CDs or an Electronic Music Distribution EMD service Q Import your songs from various audio sources and create your own music database Manage information about your audio files such as the artist name song title and media jacket image by grouping them into Playlists Q Use search criteria to locate specific songs in your music database Q Create custom CDs by selecting songs from different audio CDs or transferring songs from your music database Transfer the imported songs in your music database to a MiniDisc MagicGate Memory Stick media or other external device or media Q Use SonicStage Premium software s sound effects equalizer or visualizer to enhance your listening experience Set up timed events using Timer Playback Timer Recording and Sleep Timer For more information about SonicStage Premium softw
134. reless LAN Access Point If the Wireless LAN Access Point security setting is not specified at the factory the access point may connect automatically upon installation This is a factory specification and not a malfunction Troubleshooting the Printer Troubleshooting the Printer I cannot print Q The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers If you cannot print try changing the printer port mode 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then click Settings 2 Click Control Panel then Sony Notebook Setup and select the Printer tab If the printer port mode is set to ECP change it to bi directional If the printer port mode is set to bi directional change it to ECP See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information Your connected printer may not function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode To reset the printer connection 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar select Settings and select Control Panel 2 Click the Printers folder 3 Right click on the icon of the printer that is not functioning and select Properties to open the Properties window 4 Click OK The printer should now function properly Ensure that the printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your computer and that it has the correct printer drivers VAIO Computer User Guide Getting Help Sony provides you with several support resou
135. right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature The Mouse Properties dialog box lets you customize your mouse and touchpad features such as touch sensitivity motion and buttons To open the Mouse Properties dialog box 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar point to Settings and then Control Panel 2 Select Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box opens VAIO Computer User Guide VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s center Jog Dial control and Timer An overview of some of the functions controlled by VAIO Action Setup is provided below For more information on changing the settings using VAIO Action Setup right click the Jog Dial Utility icon B or in the taskbar and click Help Topics Using the Center Jog Dial Control Using the Center Jog Dial Control Your computer is equipped with a center Jog Dial control located below the touchpad and between the left and right buttons The center Jog Dial control enables you to open an application folder or document from a predefined list by rotating and pressing the center Jog Dial control In addition when you press the center Jog Dial control you can turn on your computer automatically and start the selected application or document Center Jog Dial Control Center Jog
136. rk in which a mobile user can connect to a LAN through a wireless radio connection You can opt to purchase a Wireless LAN Access Point to set up a LAN Turning On Wireless LAN To enable Wireless LAN functionality open the computer and move the Wireless LAN switch on the right to ON The Wireless LAN indicator to the left of the switch lights up Turning on wireless LAN function Wireless LAN switch Wireless LAN indicator The Wireless LAN Access Point The Wireless LAN Access Point which is also called the access point is designed for building a Wireless LAN environment If you purchase an access point you can easily build a wireless LAN environment by plugging the access point into an AC power outlet and using the provided software with compatible devices Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before You can also connect an access point to a telephone line Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN router cable modem or Digital Subscriber Line DSL modem to share access to the Internet among multiple computers g O Z t l j jjj_j_ Connecting to a Wireless LAN gt For information on available sony products go to http www sonystyle com wirelesslan Communication with an Access Point infrastructure An infrastructure network is one that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point The acc
137. rop CD DVD DigiOn Inc and Easy Systems Japan Ltd Drag n Drop CD DVD software is designed to be the most simple application available to create CDs and DVDs You can create you own audio or data CDs and audio data or video DVDs that can be read in most audio CD players personal computers or DVD players With Drag n Drop CD DVD software you can also back up CDs and DVDs DVgate Sony Electronics Inc Connect a digital video camera recorder to the 1 LINK port and capture your own video clips and still images You can edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Inc An Internet Service Provider that supplies access information and assistance to its customers introducing them to the Internet Member benefits include e mail newsgroups a Personal Start Page free storage space for your personal Web site a member magazine and 24 hour technical support VAIO Computer User Guide Microsoft Office XP Professional Microsoft Corp Microsoft Office XP software redefines the relationship between people and software by providing a smarter simpler way of working New Office XP software features include context sensitive smart tags enhanced formatting options and more that enable you to continually integrate additional services into Office and access information anytime
138. rt menu Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Search and then Computers from the Start menu Minimizes all displayed windows VAIO Computer User Guide Combination Function Shift A M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size A R Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Fn A Displays the System Properties window This is the equivalent of Insert selecting Control Panel and then System from the Start menu Combinations and functions with the Fn key Combination Feature Functions Fn oX F3 Toggles the built in speaker off and on Speaker switch Fn z1 F4 Adjusts the built in speaker volume Speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 then or gt To decrease volume press Fn F4 then or Fnt O F5 Adjusts brightness of the LCD Brightness control To increase light intensity press Fn F5 then or gt To decrease light intensity press Fnt F5 then or Fn F7 Toggles through the LCD and external display Switch to the Only LCD gt LCD and external display external display A Only external display Combination Feature Fn a5 F12 Hibernate Fn Esc Standby Fn F Display control Using the Keyboard Functions Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the stat
139. rt the application CD into your optical drive appears and the software does not Start EE 203 The application cannot find a file while a PC Card 1s insert pate e e e E cas e ei ded ey A e bean 203 What software do I use for CD R CD RW software func TIONS yy A E 203 Troubleshooting i LINK Devices kjk jjjjjeje j 204 I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO comput ers when using an LINK caDl meccses 204 Troubleshooting the Modem 205 My modem does not Work 205 My modem connection iS SOW EEE 205 a VAIO Computer User Guide Troubleshooting Udl0 e 206 My speakers have no sound i ycn na da ca Wa k lek n 206 My microphone does not work 207 Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions 208 I cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality 208 I cannot set up a Wireless LAN cc eeeecceccceeeeeeeees 208 The computer cannot connect to a Wireless LAN Access PO fac hicoa N E E AE 209 I cannot access the Internet ss Ki wan erne kanek 209 The data transfer speed is sloW UUEUEU 210 The communication speed is interrupted or slowed down when MPEG2 data is transferred U j 210 The IBSS Ad hoc mode channel is different from the one I SDCO T T sect k tse Sal A keyen e ewl da 210 The settings cannot be saved i
140. rtable audio device go to the manufacturer s support Web site to locate and download the latest drivers To play songs from an portable audio external device or media 1 Click the External device or media icon The External Device Playback panel appears The Check in Check out window appears if the external device or media is connected or inserted while SonicStage Premium is running You can play songs by using the Playback panel on the right side of this window ga O jU_ SonicStage Premium Software If the Playback panel does not automatically display click the icon with the external device media connected or inserted into your computer You can double click the icon to automatically start playback of the songs on the device or media Click Show List on the Playback panel to view the Contents panel A song list of the music on the external device or media is displayed Select the song you wish to play Click Play on the Playback panel to start the selected song 5 You may not be able to play back songs on the audio device or media that were checked out from a different computer Using the Visualizer Equalizer and Sound Effects Your VAIO MX computer has special features to enhance your music experience You can view synchronized images while listening to music enhance the sound quality and add special effects to your favorite songs To use the Visualizer 1 2 Click MSUALZER The Visualizer
141. s operating system compatible parallel port printer to the docking station However if your computer did not come with a docking station see Connecting a USB Printer for information on connecting a printer to your computer Turn off the computer before connecting peripherals In normal use you should turn on the peripherals before turning on your computer To connect a parallel port printer 1 2 3 Locate the Printer port identified by the Ly symbol on the docking station Plug the printer cable not supplied into the Printer port Make sure the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software is properly set See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information See the manual supplied with your printer for more information on its installation and use Connecting a Printer to the Docking Station Power cord Printer cable not supplied gt If your printer stops functioning after resuming from a power saving mode see Troubleshooting the Printer for more information VAIO Computer User Guide Connecting a USB Printer You may connect a Windows operating system compatible Universal Serial Bus USB printer to either of your computer s two USB ports To use a printer first install the driver software that came with your printer To connect a USB printer 1 Locate the USB ports identified by the N symbol on your computer and printer 2 Plug
142. s 3 Press the R key to restart the computer If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously and click Shut Down on the Windows Security window Select Restart and click OK If your computer does not restart press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you are still experiencing problems check that another mouse was not installed You may need to use your supplied Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the touchpad or mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices My floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk O Ifthe floppy disk is write protected disable the write protect feature or use a floppy disk that is not write protected Verify the floppy disk is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive My optical drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly Q Make sure the disc label is facing up Ifthe disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions u A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to stop responding while it tries to read the disc If necessary restart the computer remove
143. s and much more Adobe Photoshop Elements Adobe Systems Inc Using state of the art image editing tools you can unleash your artistic ability and create digital images for print e mail and posting to the Web The versatile image capturing options allow you to start working with digital and traditional photos immediately Explore endless creative possibilities for your personal images with Adobe Photoshop Elements software Adobe Premiere LE On selected models Adobe Systems Inc Adobe Premiere LE software offers interface and editing tools for producing movies for video multimedia or the Web View source clips and edited footage simultaneously on screen You can create your own personal video clips that are up to three hours in length with complete audio video synchronization Oa D Overview of the Software on Your Computer America Online America Online Inc America Online is a popular Internet online service Stay in touch with family and friends with easy to use e mail Manage your personal finances get the latest news and sports scores and chat with thousands of others who share your interests DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc This image management software makes it fun and easy to edit import and organize your digital pictures in a photo album for rich digital printing to any standard color laser or ink jet printer DigitalPrint can also be used to make custom CD labels for your audio CDs Drag n D
144. s on the audio CD are listed in the List panel You can click the CD Info button to view information about the songs on your CD if you are connected to the Internet Select the format and bit rate for your recording session Click J 2 REM The MD Recording Mode dialog box appears Choose the appropriate recording mode depending on format and bit rate selected previously For details on setting the format and bit rate see the SonicStage Premium Help file LP2 Stereo Recording mode Q LP4 Stereo Recording mode Stereo Recording mode Q Mono Recording mode Select the recording check out mode Click OK Click Stop Record to stop or cancel the recording session gt For more information on recording to a MiniDisc Check out see the SonicStage Premium Help file To play songs from MagicGate Memory Stick media 1 Click the L MagicGate Memory Stick media audio source icon The Memory Stick media Playback panel appears The Check in Check out window appears if the Memory Stick media is inserted while SonicStage Premium software is running You can play songs by using the Playback panel on the right side of this window SonicStage Premium Software gt If the Playback panel does not automatically display click the LJ icon with the Memory Stick media inserted into the Memory Stick slot of your computer You can double click the icon to automatically start playback of the Memory Stick media 2 C
145. s slow Your computer is equipped with a V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP check the following E Ask your telephone company to verify that your telephone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second telephone line available try connecting the modem to that line VAIO Computer User Guide Troubleshooting Audio My speakers have no sound If the built in speakers are turned off press the Fn F3 keys or use the center Jog Dial control to turn on the speakers If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum press the Fn F4 keys then press or to increase the volume or you can use the center Jog Dial control to control the volume If nothing is displayed when you press the Fn F3 or Fn F4 keys proceed as follows 1 Click Start point to Settings and then to Control Panel 2 Click Sounds and Multimedia The Sounds and Multimedia Properties dialog box
146. sert Sony Application Recovery CD No 1 into your computer s optical disc drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears select the icon for the application you want to restore and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process gt Your system may include one or more Application Recovery CDs If you have more than one Application Recovery CD insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the next CD depending on the application you wish to restore VAIO Computer User Guide To reinstall device drivers using the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert Application Recovery CD No 1 into the optical disc drive 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 4 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties dialog box appears 5 From the Hardware tab click Device Manager 6 Click to select the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation The unknown device s is identified by a yellow question mark 7 From the Action menu click Uninstall This removes the device driver from your system Click OK Repeat for each device driver as necessary 8 Restart your computer Click Start in the Wi
147. sired display when the computer is connected to an external monitor When you connect an external display you can switch the display mode between your computer s LCD display and the external monitor See Connecting an External Display for more information To select the display mode 1 Make sure the external display you are connecting to is turned on and the VGA connector is securely in place 2 On your computer press the key combination Fn F7 to switch the display mode The image that was on your computer s monitor should appear on the external display If the display mode does not switch do the following 1 Click Start and then point to Settings 2 Point to Control Panel and select the Display icon The Display Properties window opens 3 Click the Settings tab and then Advanced 4 Click the Monitor tab In the Monitor Type box use the drop down arrow to select the external monitor option You may not be able to display the computer LCD screen and an external display or projector at the same time depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using Turn on the computer after you turn on the peripheral devices To change the window design of Sony software 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then point to Settings 2 Point to Control Panel and select UI Design Selector 3 Click lt lt or gt gt and select the desired design oa ___ ___Ujj_ Selecting the Display Mo
148. t in this variable definition to document title Playing songs from a portable audio device SonicStage Premium software is preinstalled in your computer and is designed to be immediately compatible with most portable audio devices If your portable audio devices use OpenMG software you must set up and configure each device before using it with SonicStage Premium software Follow these steps to install your OpenMG software and configure a device 1 2 Insert the OpenMG software CD supplied with your audio device When you are prompted to select installation options select the option to install drivers only Select the driver option that corresponds with the model name and number of your audio device Click Install Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the driver installation Restart your computer when prompted Connect your audio device to a USB port on your computer and wait for the Windows operating system to detect it A message may appear in the Windows task tray Open SonicStage Premium software 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click All Programs 2 Point to SonicStage Premium and click SonicStage Premium The SonicStage Premium main window appears Your audio device is configured for use with SonicStage Premium software gt Earlier versions of OpenMG Jukebox software version 2 1 or earlier are not compatible with SonicStage Premium software If you have difficulty installing your po
149. t remove h SO yn 4s i K44443504544455445154a iyan a40451 197 The disc tray does not eject even after I press the Eject but del VED r rrr rr 197 Troubleshooting the LCD Screen 198 My LCD Screen aS DANK iyya nA Ka eee ne k 198 My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen 198 The image on my connected external display is not centered ez OF sized PLO Per Ly iyi K lek y A sla AN W Sak 198 I want to change the video resolution of my display 198 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad 199 My mouse does not WOK isnon kere ke n EV nis inek 199 My touchpad does not work properily 199 The pointer does not move when I use the Touchpad or IVIOUISC See ASA Si ye A 200 Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral De SN DD rr rrr 201 My floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk 201 My optical drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly 201 My optical drive tray does not open 202 I cannot use Digital Video DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears 202 My PG Card does Dot WONK yn n Waya n K n GAN 202 Troubleshooting the Software 203 My software program stops responding or crashes 203 When I click an application icon the message You must in se
150. t use the monitor port on your computer when the docking station is connected to the computer however you can use the monitor port on the docking Station To connect an external display to your docking station 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Make sure the external display is plugged into an AC outlet Open the rear panel of the docking station and locate the monitor port Plug the display cable into the monitor port Make sure the cable is connected to the external display Restart your computer Press the key combination Fn F7 to change the display to monitor See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on its installation and use g O Z lkj j j j _ Connecting an External Display Connecting Monitor to the Docking Station o M OT fed Power cord Display cable optional To connect a projector such as a Sony LCD Projector to your computer 1 Make sure the projector is plugged into an AC outlet 2 Open the monitor port panel on the right side of the computer 3 Plug the RGB signal cable into the monitor port and make sure it is connected to the projector 4 Plug the audio cable into the green Headphone jack on the right side of the computer and make sure it is connected to the projector 5 Press the key combination Fn F7 to change the display to projector 6 See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installatio
151. ter and may be completed by Internet or telephone toll charges may apply O Change text in this variable definition to document title 2002 Sony Electronics Inc Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited All rights reserved Sony VAIO the VAIO logo DV gate Handycam MovieShaker 1 LINK ImageStation Net MD Network Walkman OpenMG ATRAC3 MagicGate Memory Stick MICROMV OpenMG SonicStage Giga Pocket and ATRAC3 are trademarks or service marks of Sony Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Using the Recovery CDs This section provides you with details on your Sony Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs O Application and System Recovery CDs Q Using Your Recovery CDs VAIO Computer User Guide Application and System Recovery CDs Your computer comes with the following Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs You will need an optical disc drive supplied with selected models to use these recovery CDs If your computer does not come with an optical disc drive use an external optical disc drive Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enab
152. the disc and check the disc for dirt or damage Q Ifyou see video but cannot hear audio check all of the following Q Check that your optical drive does not have the mute setting enabled u Check the volume setting in the audio mixer Ifyou are using external speakers check the volume settings and then check the connections between your external speakers and the computer u Click Start on the Windows taskbar then Settings then Control Panel and then System Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Check that the correct drivers are installed properly Q Do not use adhesive labels to identify the CD The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive and cause the drive to malfunction Ifaregion code warning appears when you try to use your optical drive it may be the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the optical drive Verify the region code listed on the DVD package Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use it for at least one hour VAIO Computer User Guide My optical drive tray does not open E Make sure the computer is turned on Press the Eject button on the optical drive If the Eject button does not work open the tray by inserting a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the hole to the right of the Eject button I cannot use Digital Video DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconne
153. the power indicator on the computer is on Q Q Verify the battery pack s is inserted properly and is charged Q The computer may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the screen Q The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the Fn key while pressing the F7 key several times My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen Press the Windows key and D key twice to refresh the screen The image on my connected external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual that came with your display for more information I want to change the video resolution of my display 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar then Settings then Control Panel and then the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears 2 Click the Settings tab 3 Move the Screen area slider to change your video resolution Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad My mouse does not work If you are using an optional Sony PCGA UMS1 series USB mouse verify that the mouse is plugged into the USB port See Connecting a USB Device for more information If you are still experiencing problems use your supplied Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information My touchpad does not work properly E
154. then press Y to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears 5 Press the Enter key The Setup Confirmation window appears 6 Select Yes and press the Enter key 7 Select Exit Save Changes then press the Enter key The Setup Confirmation window appears 8 Select Yes then press the Enter key The computer restarts gt If this occurs on a regular basis contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport My computer starts but the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start Ifyou have connected a docking station with a floppy disk drive or an external floppy disk drive make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive non bootable Q Ifanon bootable floppy disk is in the drive proceed as follows 1 Shut down the computer then remove the floppy disk 2 Restart the computer and confirm that the Windows operating system starts properly u If Windows still does not start follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS 1 Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive Shut down the computer 2 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 4 Turn on the computer 5 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu window appears N Press the directional arrow keys to select the Exit menu 7 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values then press the Enter key The message
155. ve and change your designs to create your own unique photo art DigitalPrint Software 1 Click the En Edit icon to open the PhotoDecor New PhotoDecor window st of folders is displayed on the left side of the window with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the right PhotoDecor New PhotoDecor window EJ PhotoCiscor Hew Photelecar Sted fre proto fo be decorated 2 Select the desired folder From the thumbnail view click to select the pictures you want to decorate The PhotoDecor editing window appears 3 Use the decoration features on the right side of the window by clicking on the desired decoration icon and dragging the decoration onto your photo 4 Click Print when your photo is ready to be printed You can save your decorated pictures before printing Name the new picture and click Save The default location for your saved decorated pictures is in the Decorated Photos folder which can be viewed from the PhotoDecor New PhotoDecor window Using PhotoAlbum Capture your special photos in an organized photo album You can share your custom made photo albums with friends and family o O Change text in this variable definition to document title 1 Click the BA Album icon to open the PhotoAlbum New Album window PhotoAlbum New Album window EBIPhato lbunm Hew Album i gt If you want to work ona previously created album do not click Create New Al
156. video camera recorder i LINK cable optional Notes on i LINK devices E E S O The above figure displays connection to a Sony digital video camera your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently Only Sony digital video cameras and ports labeled DV In Out or i LINK are compatible i LINK devices See the manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on installation and use The 1 LINK port does not supply power to external devices If the external device requires power from the 1 LINK port you cannot use the device with your computer The VAIO computer supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device The 1 LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use See the documentation that came with your software for more information VAIO Computer User Guide You can connect a digital video camera to the 1 LINK port on your computer or the 1 LINK port on the optional port replicator When a camera is connected to the 1 LINK port on the computer you should not connect any other devices to the i LINK port on the port replicator When a camera is connected to the 1 LINK port on the port replicator you should not connect any other devices to the i LINK port on the computer 1 LINK cables compatible with your VAIO computer include cables w
157. wer Management for more information 1 After you finish using a disc wait until the LED indicator turns off 2 Press the Eject button to remove the disc 3 Ifthe disc does not come out when you press the Eject button turn off the computer and insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole Playing a DVD To play a DVD you may use the optical disc drive and the preinstalled WinDVD software For more information on WinDVD see the Help menu in the WinDVD application Before you use the optical disc drive to play a DVD close any open applications Your optical drive can read most DVD R media When you are ready to play a DVD read the suggestions below to maximize your video viewing experience _ jj j j___jjj jhjj OjLj j_j j jj j PM07 Ik j O VAIO Computer User Guide Q When using an optional optical drive or an optional PC Card drive to play a DVD set the power management profile to DVD You can also set the power management profile to Automatic Profile Selection if the display is not clear when using other profiles Automatic Profile Selection sets the power management profile to DVD whenever a DVD is inserted into the drive See Controlling Power Management for more information When playing a DVD with an optional PC Card drive you may use battery power however connect the computer to AC power when using the docking station to
158. window appears Click Options and point to Select Visualizer The images on the Visualizer window change enabling you to select your preference Click Full Screen or double click anywhere on the Visualizer window to view the images in full screen mode You can restore the original window size by pressing the Esc key or double clicking anywhere on the Visualizer window Click Visualizer again to close the Visualizer window The movements of Visualizer images do not synchronize with songs that are ona MiniDisc Change text in this variable definition to document title To use the MX Equalizer 1 Click a The MX Equalizer window appears Select the desired sound mode from the drop down list Sound Mode Description Flat Equalizes the gain in each frequency range Use this mode if you do not want to apply equalization during playback Pop Selects the settings that are most suitable for Pop music Rock Selects the settings that are most suitable for Rock music Jazz Selects the settings that are most suitable for Jazz music Classic Selects the settings that are most suitable for Classical music Userl User2 Selects your customized equalizer settings See To use custom equalizer settings 2 Click Close The next time you play a song the selected sound mode is applied to the song To use custom equalizer settings 1 Click 2 The MX Equalizer Editor dialog box appears 2 Select Userl or User2 and click Edit
159. with an 1 LINK cable optional An image appears in the Smart Capture main window 3 Verify that the Mode dial is set to Net Movie Click the Mode dial to switch between Still mode and Net Movie mode 4 Click Options to view the available options for your movie capture The Recording Options window appears Recording Options window Format Destination Capture Button Specifies the type of file and the maximum recording time Type of File Select the start stop mode Compression Clear Noi p Rate aes I2 High F7 Clear Noise ANTI GROUND SHOOTING Smart Capture records f only while you press down the CAPTURE button this way recording of unnecessary scenes is avoided ANI Not compressed Maximum Recording Time Approximate Size 30 in seconds Approx 705KB Note It is desirable to have a video mail less than 1 MB Format tab view Capture Button tab view The Recording Options window has three tabs Format You can adjust the compression rate for your movies in MPEG I format or choose the AVI option for no compression You can also set the maximum recording time for your movie capture o Change text in this variable definition to document title Q Destination Select a file destination for your movies when recording video clips Capture Button Set the characteristics of the software s on screen Capture button You can start and stop recording
160. ximum Battery Life power setting 86 Maximum Performance power setting 86 memory adding 95 viewing the amount of 102 memory module expansion 96 Memory Stick card slot 28 Memory Stick media 28 displaying contents 29 microphone connecting 77 troubleshooting 207 modem troubleshooting 205 modes Guide 23 Hibernate 33 Launcher 22 Standby 33 monitor connecting external display 63 selecting 67 switching among 16 mouse troubleshooting 199 mouse properties 19 MovieShaker software 131 adding effects 133 VAIO Computer User Guide creating movies 132 saving a movie 135 uploading to Internet 1377 using ImageStation 136 using the Shaker feature 132 multiple telephone lines 35 navigation keys 12 network connecting 25 connector 44 port replicator 44 Notebook Setup tabs 83 Num Lock indicator light 15 0 operator keys 13 optical drive 54 P party telephone lines 35 PBX 35 PC Card inserting 25 troubleshooting 201 using 25 PDA 7 peripheral devices troubleshooting 201 Personal Digital Assistant 78 Playback Panel 164 port replicator connecting 44 network 44 power 14 power management settings 84 Power Management toolbar 84 Power On Password tab 83 power saving modes 28 33 Hibernate 17 33 88 normal 33 Standby 17 33 88 power setting AC Profile 86 Maximum Battery Life 86 Maximum Performance 86 Power Management Off 86 PowerPanel customizing toolbar 85 88 Print Screen key 13 printer
161. you are orienting the card correctly See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information on its use VAIO Computer User Guide Using Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is a compact portable and versatile recording medium that has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk The medium is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products Because it is removable you can use the media for external data storage Types of Memory Stick media You can use these types of Memory Stick media with your computer Q MagicGate Memory Stick E media hereafter called MG Memory Stick media which is provided with copyright protection Q Memory Stick menomsrcx media which does not have the same copyright protection as MagicGate media Some music files encoded 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 compatible devices to record and playback music when they are connected to your computer You can store mixed data on the Memory Stick media For example you can copy an image on to MG Memory Stick media that already contains music What is MagicGate media MagicGate media provides copyright protection that consists of authentication and encryption technology Authentication technology ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media Prote
162. you to listen to and record from FM radio stations Your FM antenna wire or FM coaxial antenna supplied must be connected to your computer before you can listen to FM radio stations To listen to FM radio stations The first time that you use your FM tuner you are prompted to start automatic frequency scanning CO Change text in this variable definition to document title 1 At the first use of SonicStage Premium software a dialog box appears and prompts you to start scanning frequencies of FM radio stations Click Yes Your computer starts scanning and displays a progress window After scanning is complete the frequencies of available FM radio stations are sorted in ascending order and assigned a sequential number on the Preset panel A Subsequent scanning overwrites the FM radio stations listed on the Preset panel If you wish to keep the current list of FM radio stations select No when the scanning dialog box appears 2 Click GW The FM Listening panel displays The computer tunes in to the preset FM radio station that is currently selected 3 You can use preset or manual tuning to change FM radio stations To use preset tuning click FM Menu and select Tuning Mode Preset from the menu To use manual tuning click FM Menu and select Tuning Mode Manual from the menu frequency For more information on selecting FM radio stations see the SonicStage Premium Help file To record from an FM radio st

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