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Sony PCG-FX310K User's Manual

1. Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your notebook by connecting a variety of peripherals as dicussed in the following sections Connecting a Port Replicator Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard Connecting a Parallel Port Printer Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Printer Connecting an External Display Connecting a TV Display Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Connecting an i LINK Device Connecting External Speakers Connecting an External Microphone Ooovovovoveovovoeuo Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting a Port Replicator Your notebook supports the use of an optional port replicator PCGA PRFX1 Attaching a port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your notebook Port replicator wn ie GS n wo ES al Nn 1 IOO Serial port 2 B Printer port 6 Mouse Keyboard PS 2 3 Monitor port 7 DC In jack 4 z Network Ethernet 10BASE T jack A The port replicator can be powered only with an AC power adapter Do not remove the AC adapter from the port replicator or the AC outlet while using the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions To attach your notebook to the port replicator To supply power to your notebook whil
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3. Print Screen key 13 printer parallel port 49 troubleshooting 137 USB 50 Printer tab 65 projector 52 R Recovery CD 119 removing battery packs 33 floppy disk drive 21 memory module 80 optical discs 24 PC Cards 29 weight saver 34 replacing battery packs 31 restoring data 119 62 S Scroll Lock indicator light 16 second battery pack 31 selecting display 52 LCD 52 monitor 52 serial port 44 setting up your PC support 140 setup screen About This Computer tab 65 Audio tab 65 Basic Advanced tab 65 displaying 64 Power On Password tab 65 Printer tab 65 Touchpad tab 65 setup tabs 65 Shift key 14 Smart Capture 106 ImageStation 114 Smart Connect 36 software troubleshooting 134 Software list 85 Sony Fax on Demand service 140 Sony Notebook Setup screen 64 Sony Service Center 156 speakers external 59 switching 16 troubleshooting 136 volume 16 Standby mode 16 37 69 Start button 64 support options 139 switching Index display 17 monitor 17 T television connecting 54 touchpad troubleshooting 130 Touchpad tab 65 touchpad using using touchpad 18 troubleshooting audio 136 drives PC Cards and peripherals 132 general 123 LCD screen 128 modem 135 mouse and touchpad 130 notebook 124 printer 137 software 134 TV connecting 54 U USB connecting 56 connector 56 mouse 56 printer 50 USB port printer connecting 50 using floppy disk drive 20 keyboard 12 optical drive 23 PC Cards 28 second battery p
4. Q If Windows still does not start follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS 1 Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive Turn off the notebook 2 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the notebook 4 Turn the notebook back on 5 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears N Press the directional arrow keys to select the Exit menu Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press Enter The message Load default configuration now appears Select Yes then press Enter Use the directional arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press Enter The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 10 Select Yes then press Enter The notebook restarts If your notebook continues to display the message Operating system not found and Windows does not start use your supplied System Recovery CD to restore the operating system and software titles shipped with your notebook See To use the System Recovery CD s for more information A The System Recovery CD restores your notebook to its original state so user data and applications will be lost es 125 Change text in this variable definition to document title My notebook stops responding or does not shut down It is best to shut down your notebook using the Shut Down command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those
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6. 2 Plug the printer cable supplied with the printer into this port on the notebook 3 See the manual that came with your printer for more information on its installation and use Printer port Printer Power cord 4 Printer cable SA X supplied with the printer Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information If your printer stops functioning after resuming from a power saving mode see Troubleshooting the Printer for more information Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Printer You can connect a Windows 2000 compatible USB printer to either of your notebook s two USB ports to print documents To usea printer first install the driver software that came with your printer To connect a USB printer 1 Plug the optional USB printer cable into one of the two USB ports on your notebook and the USB port on your printer 2 See the manual that came with your printer for more information on its installation and use Connecting a USB Printer Power cord Printer USB printer cable not supplied Connecting an External Display Connecting an External Display You can connect external display devices such as a computer display
7. 888 SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Change text in this variable definition to document title Sound Forge XP Sonic Foundry Inc Web site http www sonicfoundry com phone 608 256 5555 fax 608 256 7300 e mail support sonicfoundry com hours M F 8 AM 7 PM CT Quicken 2001 Intuit Inc Web site http www intuit com support phone 800 644 3193 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Windows 2000 Professional Operating System Internet Explorer Word Microsoft Corp Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase WinDVD InterVideo Inc Web site http www intervideo com phone 510 651 0888 Sony Service Center Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport Change text in this variable definition to document title Index A About This Computer tab 65 AC power setting 68 Access Point Wireless LAN 61 adding hardware 43 memory 77 peripherals 43 printers 49 50 adjusting brightness 16 volume 16 Alt key 13 Application Recovery CD 119 Applications key 14 attaching port replicator 44 audio troubleshooting 136 Audio tab 65 B Basic Advanced tab 65 battery information 71
8. Controlling Power Management Q QO Displaying Battery Information QO Selecting the Display Mode Change text in this variable definition to document title Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Point to VAIO and click Sony Notebook Setup Sony Notebook Setup Screen LAE ee qes bossar A ee ee ee ne eee Sees qasira inten ls bei he ie 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 GA ccc 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 notebook When you connect an optional mouse to your notebook 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 notebook Enable or disable ports Disabling ports
9. Fn F12 The Save to Disk Manager screen appears and the notebook enters Hibernate mode Do not move the notebook until its power indicator turns off 2 Press on the power button to return to normal mode Notes on power saving modes Q When returning from Hibernate mode the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the notebook starts normally if you press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds Q Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode Q Standby uses more power than Hibernate Connecting a Phone Line Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone cable supplied with selected models to take advantage of online services and the Internet In order to register your Sony VAIO Notebook register your software online and use Sony Customer Support you must connect to a phone line 1 Plug one end of the phone cable into the modem jack on the notebook Connecting phone cable Wall jack Phone cable supplied with selected models 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack Your notebook does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a phone line coming through a splitter the modem or connected device ma
10. To upload with Still Viewer 1 Click on the Upload button in Still Viewer The ImageStation Login window appears ImageStation Login window Mialosa by lirespe s isini wanej Hl e Pariani l Cancel F Save pasion Un the future do net chew thir zen Boxer ane Linen InesgeS tation ke fee fiat hime cok Regier fo IveegeSliabord Fisgiar bo bragi Laikan 2 For first time users the ImageStation registration wizard guides you through the initial registration process Follow the onscreen instructions If you are already a registered member provide your login name and password The Image Uploader window appears Image Uploader window 3 From the Still Viewer or Movie Player window click on the Upload button to transfer your pictures or movies to the ImageStation Web site The Image Uploader windows displays your Internet connection and upload status Click on jw to see thumbnail previews of your pictures or movies o O Change text in this variable definition to document title The ImageStation preview feature is available when you upload two or more pictures or a movie No preview is shown if a single picture is being uploaded 4 Goto http www imagestation com to view your uploaded pictures or movies Follow the onscreen 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 VisualFlow VisualFlow Visua
11. 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 Q Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise Q 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 QO If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems Q Ifyou have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line Change text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting Audio My speakers make no sound Q Q If the built in speakers are turned off press Fn F3 to turn on the speakers You can also turn on the speakers using the Jog Dial control If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum press Fn F4 and then press T or to increase the volume or you can use the Jog Dial control to control the volume If nothing is displayed when you press Fn F3 or Fn F4 QO Double click System in Control Panel Set the sound device to enable in Device Manager If your notebook is powered by batteries check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up
12. battery pack inserting a second 31 battery packs charge status icons 71 charging 32 indicator lights 15 31 removing 31 33 brightness adjusting 16 built in speakers See also speakers 16 buttons Eject 23 24 Start Windows 64 camera digital video recorder 57 Power Management profile 68 canceling commands 13 Caps Lock indicator light 16 CD ROM DVD ROM discs ejecting 24 handling 26 inserting 23 CD RW DVD combo drive using 23 writing data to CD RW CD R media 27 charging battery packs 32 coin operated telephones 39 computer connecting to another 36 customizing 63 expanding capabilities of 61 setup screen 64 troubleshooting 123 connecting digital video recorder 57 external mouse or keyboard 48 external speakers 59 hard drives 28 i LINK device 57 o 7O Change text in this variable definition to document title microphone 60 monitor 51 multimedia computer display 51 network 28 44 parallel port printer 49 phone line 39 port replicator 44 projector 52 to another computer 36 TV display 54 USB device 56 USB port printer 50 weight saver 34 correction keys 13 Ctrl key 13 cursor movement keys 13 customizing your computer 63 digital video camera 57 display connecting a monitor connecting a multimedia computer display 51 connecting a projector 52 connecting a TV 54 mode 74 options 52 selecting 52 troubleshooting 128 Driver Recovery CD 120 drives floppy disk 20 installing additional hard disk 28 o
13. cable with a 4 pin connector at each end You can purchase these cables from your local retailer through the Sony VAIO Direct Web site http www sonydirect com or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free Connecting External Speakers Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your notebook by connecting external speakers See the manual that accompanied your speakers for more information on their installation and use A Do not place floppy disks on the speakers the speakers magnetic field may damage the data on the floppy disks Before connecting your external speakers Q Verify your speakers are designed for computer use Q Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on To connect external speakers 1 Locate the Headphone jack identified by the Q symbol on the side of the notebook 2 Plug the speaker cable into this jack Connecting speakers to the headphone jack Speaker cable supplied with speakers To Headphones Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting an External Microphone You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone See the manual that accompanied your microphone for more information on its installation and use Verify that your microphone is designed for computer use The microphone should be compliant with the plug in power microphone To connect an external microphone 1
14. monitor multimedia computer display and projector to your notebook To connect a computer display 1 Locate the Monitor jack identified by the symbol on the back of the notebook 2 Plug the display cable not supplied into this jack 3 If necessary plug one end of the display power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet 4 See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on its installation and use Connecting an external computer display Computer display To O Monitor Display cable optional To connect a multimedia computer display You can connect the notebook to a multimedia computer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone 1 Locate the Monitor jack identified by the O symbol 2 Plug the display cable into this jack 3 Locate the Headphone jack identified by the Q symbol o O Change text in this variable definition to document title Plug the speaker cable into this jack Locate the Microphone jack identified by the symbol Plug the microphone cable into this jack NN Ww A See the manual that came with your multimedia computer display for more information on its installation and use To connect a projector You can use a projector such as the Sony LCD Projector as an external display O See the manual that came with your projector for more information on its installation and use Connecting a
15. necting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions o O Change text in this variable definition to document title Notes on i LINK devices Q The above figure displays a connection to a Sony digital video camera recorder your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently Only Sony digital video camera ports labeled DV In Out or i LINK are compatible i LINK devices Do not connect more than one digital video camera at a time The software supplied with your notebook will not recognize multiple cameras The i LINK port on the notebook does not supply power to external devices If the external device requires power from the i LINK port you cannot use the device with the notebook The notebook supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use See the documentation that accompanied your software for more information The i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4615 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at one end and a 6 pin connector at the other and VMC IL4408A a 0 8 meter
16. oe ee gph ke e i e eel em a O g w SUPPORT CENTRAL Warten O y style wA O gine oe Wiolpomi Faima thiis a a Seer 3 Click Enter Portal to begin using Support Central First time users will be asked to register with Support Central a Support Central retains your registration information so you are only required to register once If you log on to your computer with a different user name or have recovered your system using the System Recovery CDs Support Central may require you to register again VAIO Support Agent Support Central Registration page 2 a sony styles oF Been See Fi ee e Bee OS rf eet ee ee ee et pe eT te i el ee Ged BH EE i ps ed ae Seek esa et ee ae e ES TS jai ma a a Pep a rrr a g ager ae a oe sam ey ee er se er ee se ee Bar ma as a BS pe a Mp et I apga E Tham pe ek eS oe i paa mamin m rea me rap ona aa nam en a po j hea aon sng hpr arpa m ci Lyja agel Change text in this variable definition to document title Support Central Current Issues page ac 2 ok 2 8 a ee 2 dd _ a Support Central that Bawi sony styles AJO Cuareent leases meee jhe al el ee Fag Bajs is jee ee es pel ed Dis es bees beige aa m orei mem bi ee ier ce ren a ee aen Br biy m r Bri Bir bn in DF n m mae vaa ira Barer EI I F dita Em irm E lamam a i mpn IPSN i mnm a name bem Tirin gi ie m peme rei o P When you log on to Support Cent
17. of the Internet without wasting time wading through it Maximize your time online with CompuServe Software Overview DVgate Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible digital video camera recorder to the i LINK connector and capture your own video clips and still images You can edit clips from your video add others and combine clips into new movie segments You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats Easy CD Creator On selected models Roxio Inc Easy CD Creator lets you make your own data audio and multimedia CDs You can back up your important files to CD and read them back on standard CD ROM drives Create your own audio CDs right on your desktop and play them back on your home or car stereo CD player You can make your own personalized color jewel case inserts with custom text and graphics You can even make backup copies of your existing CDs The Easy CD Creator Wizard makes creating your own custom CDs a simple process Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Corp Internet Explorer delivers the Web the way you want it It is safe easy to use and you can personalize how you access the Web Outlook Express and other tools in Internet Explorer also help you have a great experience when you are on the Web Microsoft Word Microsoft Corp Microsoft Word makes it easy to create shared Web e mail and print documents for use around the world It embraces HTML as a first class file f
18. out When you use a Type III PC Card you need to remove both the top and bottom PC Card slot protectors Using PC Cards PC Card slot protector 3 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot 4 Verify that the front label of the PC Card is facing up 5 Push the PC Card slot gently into the port Your system automatically detects the PC Card The y Unplug or Eject Hardware icon appears in the taskbar Inserting a PC Card Insert with the arrow facing toward EA NSS the slot Qe A Do not force a PC Card into the slot as this may damage the connector pins Touching the head of the PC Card will not cause damage to the connector pins but damage can occur if the head of the PC Card is sticking out of the notebook while the unit is being transported To remove a PC Card If your notebook is turned off you do not have to follow these instructions Change text in this variable definition to document title 1 Double click in the taskbar The Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box appears 2 Select the hardware device you wish to remove 3 Click Stop In the Stop a Hardware device dialog box confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system 4 Click OK The message PC Card can now be safely removed from the system appears Click OK again and click Close Push the Release button The Release button pops out Push the Release button a second time The PC Card pop
19. projector OQ To headphones To O monitor Power cord RGB signal Audio cable cable optional optional To select a display When you connect an external display to the monitor jack you can toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices Use the Fn F7 keys to select a display See also Selecting the Display Mode for more information EA O Z gt Connecting an External Display To Press Result Switch toan Fn F7 Toggles between the LCD the external display external display connected to the Monitor jack or both the LCD and external display Only LCD gt LCD and external display Only external display lt Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting a TV Display You can enjoy playing audio video by connecting optional AV devices to your notebook See also the manuals supplied with your AV devices for more information on their installation and use To connect a TV 1 Connect the notebook to a TV using audio video cables 2 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input Connecting a TV i Za oe Re SSS SSS SSS SS SS QS SSS Power cord To audio input To video input Audio cable not supplied Video cable supplied Notes on TV display Q TV Out does not work unless you
20. reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your notebook hardware or software application VAIO Support Agent uses a vault feature on the Driver Recovery CD s to repair software applications 1 Turn on your notebook If your notebook is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Driver Recovery CD in the optical drive 3 Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to view the contents of the Driver Recovery CD 4 Select the appropriate driver To repair software applications using VAIO Support Agent The Driver Recovery CD utility has an information vault that contains the original characteristics for the preinstalled software applications that are protected by VAIO Support Agent To use the System Recovery CD s A This CD restores your notebook to its original state so user data and applications will be lost You can use the System Recovery CD s to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your notebook if they become corrupted or erased You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your notebook reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall individual applications or use the Driver Recovery CD s to reinstall device drivers See To use the Application Recovery CD s for
21. to URL link button connects to the Internet Web page of the URL To record a CD You can record songs from audio CDs and import them to playlists within OpenMG Jukebox When you record from an audio CD on your optical drive for the first time the CD Drive Optimization dialog box appears Click Start to verify your optical drive After the verification is performed recording begins 1 Insert an audio CD into the optical drive 2 Click the CD tab 3 Select the Bit Rate CD drive and Record to location from the drop down lists Change text in this variable definition to document title CD tab screen 4 To select certain tracks from your CD uncheck any unwanted tracks You can also click the empty checkbox next to Select All clears all checkboxes and then select the desired tracks 5 Click Rec to Jukebox to begin recording When the recording is finished the new playlist appears in the File Tree view of the Playlist screen tab 6 To name the album and songs type the name or retrieve it from the CDDB Web site on the Internet at http www cddb com cddb2info using html To transfer songs check in check out You can transfer songs between the playlists of your OpenMG Jukebox and external devices media For details on using your external devices media see the user guide that came with your product These instructions are for the Check in Check out step mode for information on 2 step mode see Ch
22. to capture When you see the desired view in either the Smart Capture window or your camcorder s viewfinder press the Capture button to begin recording your movie The Movie Player window appears Click on the Capture button when you have finished recording your movie and 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 will automatically stop recording when this time limit is reached lt you have set the Capture button to use the Anti Ground setting you must press and hold the Capture button to continue recording Smart Capture Movie Player window DELETE UPLOAD MAIL BANE x LOJE You can review your movie from the Movie Player window by using the play pause and stop buttons Click on the arrows or drag the scroll bar to view your movie Each frame is displayed with an identifying number in the 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 on the Delete button The frame or movie is removed from the Movie Player window Q Upload Compress and send your movies online to the ImageStation Web site to share with your family and friends ImageStation stores your movies online when you register for this free service See To use ImageStation for more information
23. your checkbook so it is easy to learn and use Quicken manages all your finances bank accounts credit cards investments and loans You can even pay your bills online RealJukebox Real Networks Inc RealJukebox is one of the world s most widely used personal music management systems Using RealJukebox you can capture the contents of a music CD manage and play back your music and view various music related information via the Internet This Custom RealJukebox for Sony allows seamless check out capabilities to a wide range of Sony personal audio devices and offers convenient links to Sony product and music service home pages If you are using an external CD ROM drive connected with a PC Card be sure to connect your external CD ROM drive before starting RealJukebox Additionally do not remove your CD ROM drive while using RealJukebox Either of these actions may cause RealJukebox to shut down improperly RealPlayer Real Networks Inc RealPlayer is the RealNetworks video and audio player which lets you access 2 500 radio stations featuring music news and sports Change text in this variable definition to document title RealProducer Real Networks Inc RealProducer converts your audio and video files or live feeds into RealAudio and Real Video for the Internet or your intranet RealProducer is easy to use gives you better control over your content and is packed with exclusive features Featuring support for CD quali
24. AIO Support Agent To use the Quick Fix Wizard follow the below steps 1 From the VAIO Support Agent main window click the Quick Fix Wizard button The Welcome window appears Click Next The Quick Fix Wizard Begin VAIO Support Agent Diagnostics dialog box appears Select the Diagnose and fix my software option Select the software you wish to repair from the drop down list To view a list of software applications protected by VAIO Support Agent click on the Pick the software drop down list Select a date time from the drop down list that corresponds to the last time when the software worked properly Click Next to continue Follow the instructions on the screen Change text in this variable definition to document title Quick Fix Wizard Begin VAIO Support Agent Diagnostics dialog box Dark Fie Wftrard j Begin VAIO Supponi Agend Diagnostics Disagrees and fiiy miwa Pick the softrases Preturetiear The soe eed OK ono belo fain ibe a Undo previous fees Piet itiiti an option and choi Hest bo contri _stok Wet gt Cont Cee To use Common Solutions Common Solutions offers automated One Click Fixes to repair common software problems These solutions can integrate information such as knowledge base articles and Frequently Asked Questions FAQs You can run One Click Fixes directly from VAIO Support Agent or from a Web browser 1 Click the Common Solutions button Th
25. Change text in this variable definition to document title To start OpenMG Jukebox 2 0 1 From the Start button on the Windows taskbar select Programs OpenMG Jukebox and then click on OpenMG Jukebox The CDDB Music Recognition Service Registration wizard appears 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete registration To register with CDDB you will need Internet access from your notebook For more information regarding CDDB registration click the Help button 3 When you have registered with CDDB the Set OpenMG Jukebox as the Application for playing Audio CD dialog box appears You can set OpenMG Jukebox as the default application for playing audio CDs by selecting the appropriate checkbox 4 Click OK The OpenMG Jukebox window appears OpenMG Jukebox 2 0 Basic Features 1 2 3 OpenMG Jukebox 1 Menu bar 5 File List view Displays OpenMG Jukebox menus Lists the items under the selected folder in the File Tree view 2 Screen Tabs 6 Drop down list Change the operational sheet view Displays the playlists audio files according to function etc of the current screen tab 3 Player control buttons 7 Tutorial tab Control playback play stop pause Opens and closes the Tutorial etc screen 4 File Tree view 8 URL drop down list Displays the folders on your Displays URL address information notebook if available Clicking the Go
26. Check the volume controls in the Windows taskbar If you connect external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If the speakers are powered by batteries check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack disconnect the cable If you are still experiencing problems use the supplied Driver Recovery CD s to reinstall the drivers See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack See To connect an external microphone for more information Troubleshooting the Printer Troubleshooting the Printer I cannot print The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers If you cannot print try changing the printer port mode In Sony Notebook Setup 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 details on using Sony Notebook Setup Your connected printer may not function after the notebook resumes from a power saving mode If this occurs follow these steps to reset the printer connection 1 Double click My Com
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28. E a eT 49 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Printer 50 To connect a USB printer ssessesssesssesesssesssessersseressseessees 50 Connecting an External Display ssessesesseeeeseeeees 51 To connect a computer display c ceescecesceeseteeeetteeeees 51 To connect a multimedia computer display 00000000000 51 To connect a projector sss sseessesssessseeesssessressersseresseeessees 52 To select a display vsisucstsciccdecets ecdartsdeaiines n wardens 52 Connecting a TV Display cccccecessececeeenteeeeeeees 54 To onnecta TV cs cciates ae o ta deacons E N nee 54 Notes on TV display jcssisincietssesctacaseerecbeassesseersacdaverseveees 54 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 56 To connect a USB devices i asia ee a ods 56 Connecting an i LINK Device 57 To connect a digital video camera recorder eee 57 Notes on i LINK devices vsscicisssscisisensdaatienticcastacsvbcatavssecanns 58 Connecting External Speakers ccccesesteeeeeees 59 Before connecting your external speakers eee 59 To connect external speakers ceeceeeseeceseceeeteeeenteeeeaes 59 Connecting an External Microphone eeeeee 60 To connect an external microphone ecceeeeeeeeseeeeeees 60 Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities 61 Personal Digital Assistant cccceeseceesseeeeeeeeeeteeeeneeeenee 61 Wireless LAN Access Point lt inds Sccaectss
29. Locate the Microphone jack identified by the symbol on the side of the notebook 2 Plug the microphone cable into this jack Connecting microphone to microphone jack Microphone optional Microphone Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities A Personal Digital Assistant PDA Wireless LAN Access Point and Wireless LAN PC Card peripheral device can be connected to your notebook to expand the capabilities of your computer and enhance its versatility to meet your various business or personal needs 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 Q 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 phone numbers and other details in the address book and find them when you need them Q Add tasks to the To Do List prioritize them and assign them due dates QO Synchronize your data with the software on your notebook to back up your data Q Track expenses when you are out of the office then transfer the data to your notebook QO Exchange data with your notebook Wireless LAN Access Point The Wireless LAN Access Point which is also called the Access Point is designed for building a wireless Local Are
30. Q Mail E mail your movies to family and friends Click on the Mail button and your e mail application launches with a new message window containing the movie o Change text in this variable definition to document title Save Click on the Save button to compress and save your movie in a variety of formats to a location of your choice To use ImageStation ImageStationSM is a free online service that allows you to store your pictures and movies on the Internet to share with family and friends ImageStation 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 To upload with Movie Player 1 Click on the Upload Button in Movie Player The Compression Settings when Uploading window appears Compression Settings when Uploading window a Darel p rje Tot M Car Pioi ae pprbm Siti Fee ion oo mh Accra WERE Sia oi ciapa bere She Coogee z Eai F Hi 2 Select the compression rate and press the Start Compression button The ImageStation Login window appears See steps 2 to 4 in the next section To upload with Still Viewer for further uploading information fan Sony recommends 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 E Smart Capture
31. a 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 notebook 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 o O Change text in this variable definition to document title Wireless LAN PC Card The Wireless LAN PC Card which comes with the Wireless LAN Access Point can be purchased separately and is designed for building a wireless LAN environment The Wireless LAN PC Card can be used with or without the Access Point With the Access Point you can build a wireless LAN between computers that are equipped with the Wireless LAN PC Card and gain access to the Internet Without the Access Point you can achieve direct communication Peer to Peer mode between computers For information on available Sony products go to http www sonystyle com vaio Customizing Your VAIO Notebook The following sections briefly describe how to change your notebook s default settings QO Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen
32. ack 31 weight saver 34 ee Change text in this variable definition to document title V VAIO Support Agent 142 video camera 57 viewing the amount of memory 83 VisualFlow application 117 volume control 16 volume adjusting 16 W weight saver connecting 34 fold out arm 34 removing 34 using 34 Windows Explorer 14 Find window 14 help 14 key 14 key combinations 14 taskbar 126 Wireless LAN Access Point 61 Index Change text in this variable definition to document title
33. al 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 notebook 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 o O Change text in this variable definition to document title Conserving battery power When using the notebook 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 information for each of the batteries in your notebook The following sections briefly describe how to display your notebook 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 To view the total capacity remaining in the battery place the pointer over the battery status icon in the task
34. an Effect click on the clip in the Working panel monitor Your clip displays with the new effect on the Effect tray monitor 4 See Help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes To save a movie 1 Verify that the clip s you want to save is on the Product tray See Help for more details on saving movies Click Export Select the format in which you want the clip to be saved Click Next Locate the folder to which you want the file saved Name the file Click Save NA uu A WH N Exporting movies may take a long time to complete Quick Save is the fastest way to save a movie while Save movie as DV Digital Video takes the longest MovieShaker can play video files up to 65 MB in length For DV playback and smooth video playback use the following resolution refresh rates 1024 x 768 75 Hz or lower OpenMG Jukebox OpenMG Jukebox OpenMG Jukebox is a software application that utilizes Sony Corporation s copyright protection technology OpenMG Jukebox maintains the holder s copyrights by preventing unauthorized distribution of digital audio files OpenMG Jukebox 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 with OpenMG Jukebox it is encoded in ATRAC3 format onto your notebook s hard drive You can download digital audio files from Electronic Music Distrib
35. anging the check in check out settings in the OpenMG Jukebox Help menu OpenMG Jukebox Check out 1 Connect the external device media to your notebook 2 Click the Check in Out tab to display the Check in Out screen Your notebook recognizes the connected external device media and lists the information on the right side of the screen Check In Out tab screen Select the Playlist containing the song that you want to check out The songs in the playlist are listed in the Playlist view in the center of the screen In the Playlist view select the song to be checked out To check out more than one song at a time hold down the Ctrl key and click the songs to be selected Click gt Out or drag and drop the song to the desired position in the song list of the external device media Check out begins To cancel Check out click C Stop or click Cancel in the Processing dialog box displayed during Check out Change text in this variable definition to document title Check in You can only check in songs recorded on external devices media to the hard drive of the same notebook from which the songs were checked out 1 Connect the external device media to your notebook 2 Click on the Check in Out tab to display the Check in Out screen Your notebook recognizes the connected external device media and lists the information on the right side of the screen 3 Select the song to be checked in from the song list of the externa
36. book 3 Slide the lever in the direction of the arrow Multipurpose bay release lever Multipurpose bay release lever 4 Slide the floppy disk drive out of the multipurpose bay 5 Insert the weight saver See Using the Weight Saver for more information CO Change text in this variable definition to document title To reinsert the floppy disk drive 1 Tur off the notebook 2 If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove the device See To remove the second battery pack for more information 3 Insert the floppy disk drive into the multipurpose bay with the VAIO label facing up 4 Continue pushing the drive into the bay until the release lever locks into place Inserting the floppy disk drive Multipurpose bay Floppy disk drive Using the Optical Drive Using the Optical Drive Your notebook comes with an optical drive either a CD RW DVD Combo Drive or DVD ROM drive depending on the model you purchased A Do not use adhesive labels to identify your discs Adhesive labels may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive s and may cause damage to the drive To insert a disc When the notebook is in Standby or Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc See Controlling Power Management for more information on Standby and Hibernate modes 1 Turn on the notebook 2 Press the Eject button to open the optical drive The tray slides out Ejecting the tray Eject b
37. but also enables playback of files by other applications such as PictureGear Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows Explorer WinDVD 2000 InterVideo Inc WinDVD is a simple to use DVD player including all the features you would expect to find in a standard consumer DVD player while also offering advanced display and navigation features such as zoom pan bookmark and time search Change text in this variable definition to document title DVgate In order to improve the performance of your notebook s DVgate motion software the hard disk drive on your notebook has been formatted with two partitions C and D The C partition holds 40 percent and the D partition holds 60 percent of the entire drive capacity DVgate software saves files to the D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum performance of DV gate software you should defragment or format the D partition regularly To defragment a partition A Before you defragment a partition make sure you back up all files that you want to save 1 Click the Start button in the Windows taskbar 2 Click Programs then Accessories then System Tools and then Disk Defragmenter The Disk Defragmenter window appears 3 Select the drive you want to defragment from the list and click the Defragment button See Windows Help for more information on defragmenting DVgate plug in for Adobe Pr
38. ceds easeeedeantecahineesee 61 Wireless LAN PO Cat cis doe si caidas coin ecbten gueseetacnsssanaies 62 Customizing Your VAIO Notebook 63 Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen 64 To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen eee 64 Sony Notebook Setup Tabs ceeseessessseceesteeeeseeeenee 65 Controlling Power Management cceceeeeerees 66 To view the Power Management status icons 0 66 Power Management profiles 00 elect eeseceseceeeeeeeeneeees 67 Power management commands 0 0 00 ceeeseeeseceeeeeeeeeeneees 69 Conserving battery POWEL ee eee eeseceseceseecnsecneeeeeeeeeaeens 70 Displaying Battery Information eee eeeeeeeeee 71 To activate the Battery Information toolbar 0 71 Battery icon descriptions ee eee eeseceeeeeeecneeceeeeeeeeeaeees 71 To display detailed battery information eee 12 To customize the Battery Information toolbar and alarm sys LOT AEE EE E E S 73 Selecting the Display Mode eeeseeeeeeeeeeeteeees 74 To select the display Mode 3 ccccdssaecesasscceadsassnccteaseceeoees 74 To change the Window Design of Sony software 75 Adding Memory to Your VAIO Notebook 77 Precautions and Procedures c ccceseeseeeeenteeeeeees 78 Typical expansion memory configuration eee 79 Removing a Memory Module eeeceeeeeseeeeeees 80 Installing a Memory Module eee
39. e 800 848 8990 Easy CD Creator Roxio Inc Web site s http www roxio com en support phone 408 934 7283 hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PT EarthLink Network TotalAccess EarthLink Network Inc Web site http help earthlink net techsupport phone 800 890 5128 800 890 6356 e mail support earthlink net hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day 54 Software Support Information Netscape Communicator Netscape Communications Corp Web site http www netscape com phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Norton AntiVirus Symantec Corporation Web site http www symantec com techsupp phone 800 927 3991 900 646 007 hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PT Support from 800 927 3991 is fee based per incident support from 900 646 0007 is fee based per minute Online support is free of charge Prodigy Internet Prodigy Communications Corp Web site http www prodigy com phone 800 213 0992 hours M F 7 AM 3 AM ET Real Jukebox RealPlayer RealProducer Real Networks Inc Web site s http service real com rjoptions html http service real com help call html phone 206 674 2680 fax M F 8 AM 6 PM PT Sat Sun 7 30 AM 4 PM PT Sony Applications Sony Electronics Inc Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1
40. e Common Solutions dialog box appears 2 Double click on the desired category to expand and view available SupportActions Q VAIO Support Local Server c program files support com provides a list of SupportActions available on your computer s hard disk drive EA O Z gt VAIO Support Agent Q VAIO Support Local Server http sdcglobal4 sel sony com provides a list of SupportActions available from the Internet Common Solutions dialog box 1st level E Common S olubone E x alo Support Agent pronides solutions for mang cotegones of problema Espores the below and select the mit suitable SupperScion lor your problem Then check Veo Suppo Local Serer c program les appa con chenille Vaio Suppo Local Serve hipi sdegioball sH song cone global Piare sebect a support achan bo run Connect to the Internet before attempting to view the category Vaio Support Local Server http sdcglobal4 sel sony com This category is unavailable without an Internet connection 3 Click the resize arrows next to the SupportAction categories to expand or collapse the categories Change text in this variable definition to document title Common Solutions dialog box 2nd level Common Solutions ee xl VAIO Suppor Agani proche titor a mane calagoiis of probiert Espira Iha inalegones below and aladi the mod stable Suppibsdion lor your problem Then chek Fanio patam the telected action mr Vem Sup
41. e bulleted list below Use care when adding memory Mistakes made when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction QO Disconnect your system from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system Q Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage memory modules 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 QO 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 Precautions and Procedures Typical expansion memory configuration 128 MB Memory Models Total System Memory MB Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MB 128 128 192 128 64 256 128 128 512 256 256 256 MB Memory Models Total System Memory MB Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MB 256 128 128 512 256 256 Change text in this variable definition to document title Removing a Memory Module 1 Shut down your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug the notebook and remove the battery pack
42. e it is connected to the port replicator you can connect the AC adapter directly to the port replicator When attaching your notebook to the port replicator do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack Lifting and turning the notebook with an attached port replicator could cause a temporary loss of power SO Connecting a Port Replicator 1 Turn off your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 On the bottom of the notebook slide the port replicator connector cover open Port replicator connector Port replicator connector 3 Attach the bottom of the notebook to the port replicator connector until it clicks Attaching notebook to port replicator Notebook Port replicator not supplied 4 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN jack on the port replicator 5 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet The power indicator turns green Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting AC adapter to port replicator AC adapter Power cord Sie eatin Use the AC adapter that comes with your notebook or an optional Sony adapter Power indicator Release lever Port replicator connector 6 Turn on the notebook To remove your notebook from the port replicator 1 Turn off your notebook and the connected peripherals 2 Pull the levers on each side of the port replicator to disengage the notebook from the port rep
43. e sure the PC Card is installed properly Q Make sure the PC Card is compatible with Microsoft Windows Q Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using QO Ifyou are using two PC Cards use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable the devices you are not currently using Q Make sure any necessary drivers were installed properly See Using Your Recovery CDs for more information on using the drivers i LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con nection 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 Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before con necting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Change text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting Software My software program stops responding or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See Software Support Information for more information When I click an application icon the message You must insert the application CD into your optical d
44. ec Corporation Norton AntiVirus provides security for your Internet and e mail communications This powerful antivirus software works in the background to continuously protect your PC by scanning the files you download from the Web and receive as e mail attachments Each time you connect to the Internet Norton Antivirus updates its virus definitions to deliver automatic protection today and in the future OpenMG Jukebox Sony Electronics Inc OpenMG Jukebox software enables you to import digital audio files by downloading audio files from Electronic Music Distribution EMD services over digital networks such as the Internet You can record audio CDs onto your hard drive in a variety of formats 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 See PictureGear for more information Software Overview Prodigy Internet Prodigy Communications Corp An online service that helps you find what you need online faster and smarter Prodigy delivers powerful online content such as sports scores stock quotes news and easy access to Excite plus quality customer service all at a competitive price Quicken 2001 Intuit Inc Quicken is a fast easy way to organize your finances Quicken works just like
45. eeeeeeeteeeesaeees 144 Automatic updates seen ai n aR te sare RESE 146 Update notification 2 yhc3 cboensataqusaeavanvterartuieteaaetocastencbpates 148 VAIO Support Agent Properties ceeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeee 148 To use Support Central i ccteiaiet ac ctaeset ctu peach 2 149 Software Support Information 0 eeeeeeeeeeeee 154 Sony Service Cenlenici cst cacaisstabesieadecaaiaarvaistesvnrtaces 157 o oO Change text in this variable definition to document title Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the VAIO 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title Using Your VAIO Notebook This section describes the following aspects of your new computer Using the Keyboard Using the Touchpad Using the Floppy Disk Drive Using the Optical Drive Using PC Cards Using a Second Battery Pack Using the Weight Saver Using Smart Connect Using Power Saving Modes Connecting a Phone Line Connecting to a LAN Ovoovovoovoveovoovoeno Change text in this variable definition to document title Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s but the k
46. emiere If your VAIO Notebook does not come with Adobe Premiere pre installed and you subsequently purchase that software you must install a plug in to enable DVgate 2 3 software To install the DVgate plug in for Adobe Premiere 5 1 and 5 1LE 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Run 2 Click Browse and from your C drive select Program Files and Sony and Dvgate and Premiere Plug in and then 5 1 3 Select Setup exe and click Open Then click OK to install the plug in EA O Z gt DVgate To install the DVgate plug in for Adobe Premiere 6 0 1 2 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Run Click Browse and from your C drive select Program Files and Sony and Dvgate and Premiere Plug in and then 6 0 Select Setup exe and click Open Click OK to install the plug in Change text in this variable definition to document title MovieShaker This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any prior knowledge of film editing In a few simple steps motion pictures can be combined with special effects still images and music files and then saved in a format compatible with most computers Main Window Working Panel Editing trays Clip tray Product tray To import images and sound clips 1 Click E File Import or ee DV Import 2 Find the file you want to add 3 Select the file 4 Click Open The file is added to the Clip
47. erve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your notebook has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate When using battery power be aware that the notebook automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your notebook and insert a fully charged battery Normal mode Normal mode is the normal state of your notebook when it is in use The power indicator displays green when your notebook is in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk Standby mode In Standby Mode the notebook 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 or press the power button and release it immediately You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter Standby mode 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title To activate Hibernate mode 1 Press the key combination
48. eyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Keyboard Correction keys Escape key Function keys Print Screen key Shift key ctrl Fn A Ctrl key o j Applications key Navigation Fn key Alt key Keys Windows key Numeric keypad area Using the Keyboard Functions of the keyboard keys Key Numeric keypad area Navigation keys Correction keys Function keys Escape key Print Screen key Operator keys Shift Ctrl Alt keys Description Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock light will be on Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen The Insert Back Space and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks 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
49. ge text in this variable definition to document title VAIO Support Agent VAIO Support Agent helps you repair your own software problems without the assistance of a support analyst VAIO Support Agent s advanced diagnostic technology identifies and tracks characteristics of your software applications and basic network settings These diagnostics protect and store information in a retrievable format that enables you to restore your software to a previous working state Sony has identified the software items that are protected by the VAIO Support Agent utility VAIO Support Agent has three features to help you fix your software problems Quick Fix Wizard Common Solutions and Support Central This section briefly describes these three features and the automatic update capability of the VAIO Support Agent VAIO Support Agent main window VAU Suppot Agent To use the Quick Fix Wizard The VAIO Support Agent records and maintains a history of the VAIO Support Agent protected applications by taking a snapshot of the application at regular timed intervals and storing it for future use Should a problem develop with one of the protected applications you can use the Quick Fix Wizard feature to retrieve the date time snapshot that was recorded when the application worked correctly The Quick Fix Wizard repairs the protected application files without altering the data files you have created using the application BA V
50. gent continues to prompt you for your permission to retrieve updates OQ Give the Agent your permission to contact the Sony Support Server for any updates or fixes that are available specifically for your computer The Agent automatically retrieves updates without further prompting QO Deny the Agent your permission to contact the Sony Support Server for any updates or fixes The Agent discontinues any update retrieval and does not prompt again for your permission to update QO Deny the Agent your permission to contact the Sony Support Server for the current update or fix The Agent discontinues the current update retrieval but prompts again for your permission for the next scheduled update es 17 Change text in this variable definition to document title Update notification Once you have granted permission for the system to check for updates or fixes the Agent contacts the Sony Support Server Available updates or fixes may be displayed to you in one of two ways An update or fix may be displayed in a window with an explanation and instructions to follow Others will cause the ambulance icon on your task tray to blink You should always check the ambulance icon in the task tray after the system checks for updates If the icon is blinking double click the ambulance icon to view the update When clicking on the flashing ambulance icon you must be connected to the Internet to receive an update VAIO Support Agent Propert
51. iant with Windows Media Technologies with the extensions asf or wma and manage them on the Playlist of OpenMG Jukebox Q Manage imported songs on the Playlist By registering imported songs to the Playlist of OpenMG Jukebox additional features are made available other than playback You can create a list of songs categorized by genre or artist display the created list on a Playlist and manage these songs in a hierarchical structure by using Playlist folders You can also edit songs so that multiple songs are created as one Combine or divide one song into two Divide Q Simple mode Allows you to perform playback operations only The operation panel in simple mode is much smaller than in full mode This is especially useful when you want to play songs with OpenMG Jukebox while using other software or when you feel that the operation panel in full mode is too large Additionally the design of the operation panel in simple mode can be changed by adding a new Skin Therefore you can enjoy various panel designs when the skins supporting OpenMG Jukebox soon become available Notes on using Portable Players If you have purchased a Portable Player such as NW MS7 or NW E3 do not install the version of OpenMG Jukebox that came with the Portable Player Your notebook already has OpenMG Jukebox version 2 0 preinstalled Overwriting OpenMG Jukebox version 2 0 for VAIO computers may generate malfunctions To connect your Portable Player t
52. ications before playing a DVD movie Q When playing DVD movies on battery power set the power management profile to DVD With other profiles the movies are choppy As an alternative you can set the power management profile to Automatic Profile Selection which will cause the DVD profile to be selected automatically whenever you insert a DVD See Controlling Power Management for information on how to set the power management profile A Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may cause damage to your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing such discs You cannot switch between LCD and TV if you press Fn F8 when a DVD is inserted in the optical drive o O Change text in this variable definition to document title Notes on CD and DVD media QO Do not switch the power saving modes while you are playing the DVD disc QO Do not switch between LCD and the external display while you are playing the DVD video Q Change the setting to disable the screen saver and the virus checker if it is active QO Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access This may cause the notebook to malfunction QO Do not drop or bend the disc QO Do not touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause reading errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Do n
53. ider to change your video resolution Note that the screen resolution must be set to 640 x 480 dots in order to play a DVD while using the TV Out jack See Connecting a TV Display for more information Troubleshooting the LCD Screen I cannot switch the LCD display to TV and vice versa 1 Ensure that the TV was connected configured and powered on correctly prior to starting the notebook See Connecting a TV Display for more information 2 Remove the DVD video disc if it is inserted in the optical drive Change text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad My mouse does not work Q Ifyou are using an external mouse check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse port See Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard for more information QO If you are using an optional compatible Sony USB mouse check that the mouse is plugged into the USB port Q Ifyou are still experiencing problems use your supplied Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the mouse drivers See Using Your Recovery CDs for more information My touchpad does not work properly You may have disabled the touchpad without a mouse being connected to the notebook To enable the touchpad 1 Press the Windows key and use the arrow keys to select Programs and then Sony Notebook Setup 2 Select the Touchpad tab using the arrow keys 3 Select Enable Touchpad and then press Enter You must
54. ies To control the VAIO Support Agent automatic update feature follow the below steps 1 Inthe VAIO Support Agent main screen select Tools then select Properties The VAIO Support Agent Properties dialog box appears 2 Select one of three options to customize the automatic update feature 3 Click OK VAIO Support Agent VAIO Support Agent Properties window WADD Supponi Agent Propesties Sere Cier User Location Curert Connection Statur SET Delete Automaticalip dorrdesd updates aral ratiy rrai hari Bea ana eae te be inet allied Motion each lime you check for updlates and roy re again mhen they ane ready bos bee install Tum off suloretc updating S uppat User Center m To use Support Central The Support Central feature uses Internet resources to help you fix your software Support Central searches the Internet for answers to your questions additional information from knowledge base systems and the latest software updates for your protected software Support Central also lets you contact live support agents for additional help 1 Connect to the Internet 2 From the VAIO Support Agent main window click Support Central The Support Central Welcome page appears You must have Internet access to use Support Central o Change text in this variable definition to document title Support Central Welcome page j m ere j j aini aj she prot lt 9 ia Geet Gree eer Gr
55. ighted on the Power Management toolbar It 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 and then select a 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 When you use the battery pack to power your notebook your system selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default If you select a different power management profile while using battery power that profile is selected automatically the next time you use the battery pack to power your notebook Refer to PowerPanel Help for information on customizing the Power Management toolbars You can change the power management settings such as the system timer and the brightness of the screen KA Controlling Power Management To customize Power Management settings 1 Click the Current Profile icon on the Power Management toolbar 2 Select Edit Create Profiles from the menu 3 Click a profile whose setting you want to change from the list in the left field 4 Double click an item whose setting you want to change from the list in the right field 5 Click the desired setting 6 Click the File menu and then click Save 7 Click the File menu and then c
56. iver Recovery CD s to reinstall the touchpad drivers See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information Change text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices My floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk m Q Q Check that the floppy disk drive is properly inserted into the multipurpose bay See Using the Floppy Disk Drive for more information Check that a formatted floppy disk is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive If the floppy disk is write protected disable the write protect feature or use a floppy disk that is not write protected My optical drive is not playing a CD or DVD properly Q Q Q Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions A dirty or damaged disc may cause the notebook to stop responding while it tries to read the disc If necessary restart the notebook remove the disc and then check it for dirt or damage If you see video but can not hear audio check all of the following Q Check that your optical drive does not have the mute setting enabled Q Check the volume setting in the audio mixer Q Ifyou are using external speakers check the volume settings and then check the connections between your external speakers and the notebook Q Click Start then Contro
57. k 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 Connecting an i LINK Device Connecting an i LINK Device Your VAIO Notebook includes an i LINK 400 IEEE1394 port which you can use to connect a compatible i LINK device such as an i LINK enabled digital video camera recorder See the manual that accompanied your digital video camera recorder for more information on its installation and use To connect a digital video camera recorder Q Plug one end of the i LINK cable not supplied into the i LINK port on the left side of the notebook and the other end into the DV In Out port on the digital video camera recorder Connecting digital video camera recorder to i LINK port Digital video camera recorder SA ILA Ca RSS z S ROSNES ANN EANA SF SES SSS i LINK cable optional To DV In Out i LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con nection 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 Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before con
58. l Panel then System and then Device Manager Check that the correct drivers are installed properly 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 If a region code warning appears when you try to use your optical drive it may be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the optical drive Check the region code listing on the DVD packaging Condensation may cause the notebook to malfunction If this occurs do not use it for at least one hour 32 Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices My optical drive tray does not open Q Q Q Make sure the notebook is turned on Press the Eject button on the optical drive If the Eject button does not work open the tray by inserting a sharp pointed 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 disconnected or turned off appears Q Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected QO Ifyou are using multiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation In this case turn off your notebook and all connected devices Disconnect the devices that are not in use Check the connections for each device then restart your notebook My PC Card is not working Q Mak
59. l device or media To check in more than one song at a time hold down the Ctrl key and click on the additional songs to be selected 4 Click In or drag and drop the song s to the Playlist view If you want to check in all of the songs in the external device media click In All Check in begins To cancel check in click Stop or click Cancel in the Processing dialog box displayed during the Check out process For more information about using OpenMG Jukebox 2 0 software go to the online OpenMG Jukebox Help file You can access the OpenMG Jukebox Help file using either of the following instructions 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar select Programs and OpenMG Jukebox and then OpenMG Jukebox Help 2 From the OpenMG Jukebox Help menu select OpenMG Jukebox Help Additional OpenMG Jukebox features Q OpenMG Jukebox Tutorial In the Tutorial screen the available operations of OpenMG Jukebox are briefly described By clicking items in the screen you are guided directly to the desired operations of OpenMG Jukebox Q OpenMG Jukebox Backup Tool Allows you to back up and restore all the data managed by OpenMG Jukebox including music graphics and information You must be connected to the Internet to use OpenMG Jukebox Backup Tool O OpenMG Jukebox Q Import audio files in various formats You can import downloaded or stored audio files in various formats such as MP3 WAV or WMT which is compl
60. lFlow software is a Sony state of the art multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick media It displays any still picture movie or sound files stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing artistic manner VisualFlow software plays a selected movie or sound file and enables playback of files by other applications such as PictureGear PictureToy Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows Explorer To use VisualFlow 1 From the Start menu point to Programs point to VisualFlow and then click on VisualFlow If your system is compatible with Memory Stick media the VAIO Action Setup may be configured to launch the VisualFlow browser upon insertion of a Memory Stick media In this case the VisualFlow application starts automatically when a Memory Stick media is inserted 2 Click on an icon in the View section on the main toolbar to select a display layout 3 Click on an icon in the Sort section on the main toolbar to select a sorting method 4 Placing your cursor on the left end of the main toolbar activates the current Memory Stick properties 5 Placing your cursor on the right end of the main toolbar activates a secondary toolbar with more functions 6 Click on an image to show a normal view centered on the screen Double clicking an image shows an enlarged view 7 The movie file starts playback when the view is enlarged Click again on the movie files to restore the view to normal While an image i
61. lector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window N To try another selection click lt lt or gt gt and then click OK 7 The UI Design Selector window closes and the Sony software window design displays This feature is available with UI Design Selector compatible software only Change text in this variable definition to document title Adding Memory to Your VAIO Notebook In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your notebook The amount of memory on your notebook will vary depending on the model you purchased Expansion memory modules are available as options For memory upgrades use only PC100 CL2 SDRAM SO DIMM gold lead contacts This section describes how to replace memory modules in your computer QO Precautions and Procedures QO Removing a Memory Module QO Installing a Memory Module O Viewing the Amount of Memory Change text in this variable definition to document title Precautions and Procedures The procedures described below assume you are familiar with the general terminology associated with personal notebooks and with common safety practices required for using and modifying electronic equipment Personal injury or equipment damage may result from failure to take these precautions A Observe the proper safety precautions when installing memory modules in your notebook See th
62. licator Connecting a Port Replicator Disengaging notebook from port replicator 3 Lift the notebook away from the port replicator Lifting notebook 4 Close the port replicator connector cover on the bottom of your notebook A Close the port replicator connector cover after removing your notebook from the port replicator If the cover is left open dirt may get inside and damage the notebook Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard You can connect an external mouse or keyboard to the optional port replicator using a similar type PS 2 plug or adapter You can only connect one external device at a time Therefore you cannot connect both a PS 2 mouse and PS 2 keyboard simultaneously Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or keyboard turn off the notebook To connect an external mouse or keyboard 1 Turn off your notebook 2 Locate the mouse keyboard port on the port replicator identified by the symbols 3 Plug the mouse or the keyboard cable into this port with the arrow facing up 4 See the manual that came with your mouse or keyboard for more information on its installation and use Connecting a Parallel Port Printer Connecting a Parallel Port Printer You can connect a Windows 2000 compatible printer to your notebook to print documents To connect a printer 1 Locate the Printer port identified by the amp symbol
63. lick 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 Icon i amp 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 notebook 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 ee Change text in this variable definition to document title Icon vart Pe Description 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 Keeps the display on at all times while it conserves power This option is ideal for slide show pre
64. listed here may result in loss of unsaved data Q Try restarting the notebook On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click Shut Down and then click Restart Q Ifyou cannot restart as described in the preceding step you can restart the notebook by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously and clicking Shut Down on the Windows Security screen Q Ifthe previous step does not work press and hold the power button for at least four seconds This turns off the power Q If your notebook stops responding while playing a CD or DVD stop the CD DVD and restart the notebook by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously and clicking Shut Down on the Windows Security screen Q Unplug the notebook from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your notebook ay Pressing Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously or turning off the notebook with the power switch may result in data loss in files that are currently open The Power Management setting is not responding Your notebook s operating system may become unstable if it is interrupted or if you attempt to make changes before the notebook completely enters a lower power state such as Hibernate To restore the notebook to its normal operating stability 1 Close all open applications 2 Restart the notebook by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously and selecting Restart from the drop down list If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button for four seconds
65. lling an individual software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your notebook or software application you may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive If you need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your notebook use the System Recovery CD s See To use the System Recovery CD s for more information If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support You can also use the Application Recovery CD to install Windows 2000 drivers on your notebook 1 Turn on your notebook If your notebook is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the optical 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 Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs If you have two Application Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore Change text in this variable definition to document title To use the Driver Recovery CD s The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers if they become corrupted or are accidentally erased You can
66. manage pictures in Still mode From the Still Viewer window you can perform various functions using the task buttons Q Delete Discard any or all of your still images by clicking on the Delete button Select a single image or all and the image s is torn and removed from the Still Viewer window Upload Send your still images online to the ImageStation Web site to share with your family and friends ImageStation stores your still images online when you register for this free service See To use ImageStation for more information Mail E mail your still images to your family and friends Click on the Mail button and your e mail application launches with a new message window containing the still image Save Click on the Save button to save your still image in a variety of formats to a location of your choice o cc Smart Capture You must be connected to the Internet before attempting to upload or e mail your still images or videos To use Net Movie mode 1 From the Start button on the Windows taskbar point to Programs point to Smart Capture and then click on Smart Capture The Smart Capture main window appears Connect your compatible i LINK digital camcorder to your computer with an i LINK cable An image appears in the Smart Capture main window Check that the Mode dial is set to Net Movie Click on the Mode dial to switch between Still mode and Net Movie mode Click on the Opti
67. mart Capture main window 8 7 1 Mode indicator 5 Help button Displays the current mode Still or Connects you directly to the online Net Movie Smart Capture help 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 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 a CD RW or Hard Disk Drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions O Displays the special effects that you can apply to your pictures or video Smart Capture 2 Mode dial 6 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 when capturing a Net Movie 3 Options button 7 Application Switch drop down Displays the configuration options list available for either Still or Net Switches between the Still image Movie mode and Net movie modes using a drop down list 4 Effects butt
68. memory module expansion 79 installing 82 removing 80 microphone connecting 60 troubleshooting 136 modem connecting a phone line 39 troubleshooting 135 monitor connecting 51 selecting 52 switching among 17 mouse connecting external 48 troubleshooting 130 MovieShaker instructions 94 multimedia computer display 51 multiple phone lines 39 N navigation keys 13 network connecting 28 jack 44 port replicator 44 Notebook Setup tabs 65 Num Lock indicator light 16 o O Change text in this variable definition to document title 0 opening optical drive tray 23 OpenMG Jukebox 97 operator keys 13 optical drive CD RW DVD combo drive 23 opening tray 23 using 23 output devices adding 49 50 P Panorama Maker 105 parallel port printer 49 party phone lines 39 PBX 39 PC Card inserting 28 slots 28 Wireless LAN 62 PC Cards removing 29 troubleshooting 132 PDA 61 peripheral devices troubleshooting 132 Personal Digital Assistant 61 phone connecting line 39 jack 39 PictureGear 104 Panorama Maker 105 playing DVDs 25 port replicator connecting 44 network 44 ports printer 49 50 serial port 44 power indicator 15 power management settings 66 Power Management Off power setting 67 Power On Password tab 65 power saving modes Hibernation 17 37 Standby 37 power setting AC 68 Maximum Battery Life 67 Maximum Performance 67 Power Management Off 67 Standby 69 PowerPanel activating 66 customizing toolbar 67 69
69. menu or click the Create Album icon on the toolbar N Designate the folder you where want to save the Album 7 Enter the Target Album name select Thumbnails and click OK The new album can be viewed using most Internet browsers PictureGear To use Panorama Maker Panorama Maker stitches a group of still images into a 360 degree panoramic picture The source images should be the same size and overlap 20 percent 1 Gather the source images into the same folder or collection 2 Select the images you want to use amp Sony recommends creating your panoramic picture with 12 landscaped or 16 portrait pictures 3 From the Utilities menu select Panorama Maker A Select the correct lens and click OK If 35mm lens is selected the prompt does not appear To select a different lens click the lens icon 5 Click the panoramic icon near the bottom of the window 6 Click Full Stitch To make still images and panoramic from MPEG 1 Select the MPEG file 2 From the Movie Sound menu select Scene Break Down 3 Select Movie Stitch to create a panoramic picture Change text in this variable definition to document title Smart Capture Smart Capture is a Sony designed application that manages the i LINKO connection between your computer and a compatible i LINK 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 S
70. more information 20 Using Your Recovery CDs The System Recovery CD 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 notebook you purchased The System Recovery utility gives you Full Restore with Format It formats the hard disk drive then restores all the original software A Full Restore with Format removes all the information on the hard disk drive You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have created since you started to use your notebook This means you will have to reinstall any applications that were not included with the notebook when you purchased it If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive Shut down your notebook as described in the Shutting Down Your Notebook section of your printed Quick Start Wait four seconds and turn on your notebook Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End User License Agreement When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process If your notebook does not start from the Recovery CD 1 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the notebook Turn on the notebook When the Sony logo is displayed press the F2 key The BIOS setup menu sc
71. n the first battery pack is 85 percent full You can monitor which battery pack is charging by observing the battery indicators To insert a second battery pack 1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove the device 2 Insert the battery pack into the multipurpose bay If the battery is being used the battery 2 indicator turns on Second battery in multipurpose bay Multipurpose bay Battery pack EE aera 4 Bae 7 LSS Label side facing down 3 Attach the weight saver to the notebook to stabilize the battery pack 4 Locate the release lever on the bottom of the weight saver 5 Slide the lever toward the front of the notebook to lock the weight saver See also Using the Weight Saver for more information Change text in this variable definition to document title Using weight saver for second battery cover Battery pack ZZ FFF Weight saver ZZ AF LSE EE SISSIES LLLA lt 3 FEE SS th To charge the second battery pack Q Keep the battery pack in the notebook while it is connected to AC power The battery indicator flashes while the battery is charging See also To charge the battery pack in your printed Quick Start for more information Charging the second battery Battery indicators To determine the amount of time the battery lasts see Displaying Battery Information Using a Second Battery Pack To remove the second batter
72. ndows For operating system support you can access Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory VAIO Support Agent You can find VAIO Support Agent from the Windows desktop 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 is protected you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair software problems by restoring your software to any of the previously protected states Sony PC Support This service provides you with 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 PC Support at http www sony com pcsupport 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 then select the topics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 40 gt Support Options Sony Customer Support 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 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Chan
73. nly LCD gt LCD and external display Only external display lt ___ i Connect the cable before you turn on the notebook otherwise Fn F8 will not work Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the state 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 its original state use the power button to turn on power Display control Minimizes and maximizes the LCD screen If the default display resolution is reduced this function maximizes the display resolution to fit the screen size Maximizing the display screen enables you to view the display at a greater resolution 0 Some functions are not available until Windows launches Change text in this variable definition to document title Using the Touchpad The keyboard contains a cursor pointing device called a touchpad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touchpad Touchpad ae aie 2 Pointer Touchpad Right button Left button Action Description 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 Action Description Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of c
74. o your VAIO Notebook you need a plug in for OpenMG Jukebox version 2 0 For details refer to Sony Walkman Product Support on the Web at http www sony com walkmanproductsupport Due to the incompatibility between Windows 2000 Professional software and NW MS7 Portable Player hardware connecting a NW MS7 Portable Player to your VAIO notebook is not possible Change text in this variable definition to document title PictureGear PictureGear software is a digital image management application that enables you to see all the images stored in any directory on your notebook Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures Brighten contrast enhance resize crop and color correct your pictures Create panoramic views animations screen savers wallpaper still pictures from MPEG and even HTML photo albums To manage your pictures From Collection menu select Create New Collection Enter a name for the collection and then click OK Click the Folder tab and browse to locate your pictures Select the pictures you want to have in a collection Select Add File to Collection Select Collection Folder and then click OK Aa un A U N To create a photo album Select the pictures you want to use to make an album From the Utilities menu select Album Maker Choose the type of Album you want and click OK Now add more pictures frames text and effects an A WwW N When you are finished select Create Album in File
75. ode You can choose between Normal Self timer or Panorama Capture modes Q Image Size Select the image size horizontal by vertical in pixels QO Image Quality Set the quality of your pictures as they are being saved by selecting Fine Standard or Economy image quality Destination Select a file destination for your pictures 6 Click on the Effects button to select a special image effect The Effect Setting window appears Use the drop down list to view and customize the available effects Smart Capture Effect Setting window fect Settings Select Hue elleot wou wash bo spp snd pess Delak ko adet thes pataneters of Iha aien You can use a different special effect for each picture or you can remove all special effects by clicking on the No Effects button To capture a picture in Still mode 1 Use your digital camera or camcorder to locate the image you want to capture 2 When you see the desired image in the Smart Capture window click on the Capture button The Still Viewer window appears You can capture one picture or several pictures at a time Change text in this variable definition to document title Still Viewer window a a CHELATE UPUTAS Week RAVE xd elea Click on the arrows or drag the scroll bar to view the pictures As each image is captured it displays in the Still Viewer window with a balloon for your comments and an identifying number in the viewer s queue To
76. on 8 Image window Displays the still or video image from your digital camera or clips camcorder To use Still mode 1 From the Start button point to Programs point to Smart Capture and then click on Smart Capture The Smart Capture main window appears 2 Connect your compatible i LINK digital camera or camcorder to your computer with an i LINK cable An image appears in the Smart Capture main window 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 a recording media inserted before an image can be displayed in the Smart Capture window Consult the manual that came with your digital camera or camcorder for more information 3 Check that the Mode dial is set to Still 4 Click on the Mode dial to switch between Still mode and Net Movie mode 5 Click on the Options button to view the available options for your still image capture The Still Image Options window appears o Change text in this variable definition to document title Still Image Options window image 0 Caching Meee e fare Tepe Di Taraan Salt ha Canari Hida ra Hera Tipe O odim Capia E Premera Lpa 7 The Still Image Options window has four tabs Q Capturing M
77. 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title Key Description Windows key The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start J menu it is the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the taskbar See Combinations and functions with the Windows key for more information Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands See Combinations and functions with the Fn key for more information Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Pressing this key is the equivalent of Es clicking the right mouse button Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function A FI Displays Windows Help A Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar A D Displays the Desktop ALE Displays Windows Explorer A F Displays the Windows Find All Files window to find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Files or Folders from the Start menu A Ctl F Displays the Windo
78. ons button to view the available options for your movie capture The Recording Options window appears Recording Options window ST Fara lemara Capes Filtre Species the pe of hie ond the moare recacing bres Tree ol Fs C WPESI Cid opre flyin ate Plate ieg Tii Pree Te Bel teal aE pco Apa 101i Hois li ia dapis te hi y idan mal oy oan l PA e tees tee The Recording Options window has three tabs Q 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 Destination Select a file destination for your movies when recording video clips Q Capture Button Set the characteristics of the Capture button You can start and stop recording by pressing the Capture button this is the default characteristic You can select Anti Ground Shooting which allows recording to occur only while the Capture button is pressed Recording will stop when you release the button Click on the Effects button to select a special image effect The Effect Setting window appears Use the drop down list to view and customize the available effects You can remove all special effects by clicking on the No Effects button To capture a movie in Net Movie mode 1 2 Use your digital camcorder to locate the view s you want
79. ontext sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature See Mouse Properties for information on touchpad features such as clicking both buttons simultaneously adjusting touchpad speed and Easy Launcher functions To access Mouse Properties go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt and click the Mouse icon Change text in this variable definition to document title Using the Floppy Disk Drive Your notebook comes with the floppy disk drive in the multipurpose bay 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 a floppy disk Floppy disk ama LLT LZ ZZ Se ge Floppy disk drive ae To remove a floppy disk 1 After you finish using the floppy disk wait until the LED indicator turns off 2 Press the Eject button to remove the floppy disk Using the Floppy Disk Drive Removing a floppy disk Eject button LED indicator Do not push the eject button when the LED indicator is turned on Otherwise data may be lost To remove the floppy disk drive 1 Turn off the notebook 2 Locate the release lever on the bottom of the note
80. or longer to shut down the notebook Troubleshooting Your Notebook The sound of my notebook 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting the LCD Screen My LCD screen is blank Q Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Q Check that the power indicator on the notebook is on E Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and charged Q The notebook 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 F7 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 supplied with your display for more information I want to change the video resolution of my display Follow this procedure to change the video resolution of your display 1 Click Start point to Settings point to Control Panel and then click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears 2 Click on the Settings tab 3 Move the Screen Area sl
81. ormat 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 simple to create multilingual documents i LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con nection 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 Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before con necting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions o O Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 See MovieShaker for more information Netscape Communicator Netscape Communications Corp Netscape Communicator is an all in one Internet tool that makes it easy to browse the Web send Internet e mail chat read newsgroups and compose great Web documents Norton AntiVirus Symant
82. ot use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out Q 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 When using your notebook to play DVDs on your TV Q Q If you connect a TV to your notebook to play DVDs see Selecting the Display Mode for instructions When a TV is connected to a notebook that is set to factory settings a part of the video screen will not appear To view the entire screen adjust the display resolution to 640 x 480 See Selecting the Display Mode for more information If you set the display resolution higher than the default setting 1280 x 1024 24 bits the DVD video may not play properly For models with SXGA panels To view the DVD video clearly set the display resolution to 1024 x 768 dots 16 bits Using the Optical Drive To write data to CD RW CD R media For models with a CD RW DVD Combo Drive You can use Easy CD Creator software to write data to a CD R or CD RW To use Easy CD Creator see the online help manual that comes with the software Q For optimal writing speed deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before
83. po Local Sener cprogam Mes puppet comfckent a Click here ca more common polutions on the web Dick Here to set Yauli location bo LD Chek Heie bo tet Vaull location ba h 3 Hadas bag CD dozi nol Hwt subomahenlly ww OVD Diea DVD dora mot start awtomaticadlly Hoard Dek Dive Alun Scandisk and Defrag ww Solves b ded rera or hers Pease nelect a puppet Schon bp run 4 Select the appropriate SupportAction from the list 5 Click Run or double click the desired SupportAction The available SupportActions are shown in bold type You cannot undo One Click Fixes Automatic updates The VAIO Support Agent is dormant as a background process Every 24 hours the Agent self activates to contact the Sony Support Server to check for new updates or fixes needed for your system This updating action only occurs while you are connected to the Internet and when more than 24 hours has passed since the last update VAIO Support Agent Each time the VAIO Support Agent prepares to check for updates the Agent Status Update dialog box appears and asks you to respond unless you have previously selected the option Always accept updates and do not prompt me again Agent Status Update window Agent Sbehur Update a You can choose from four response options QO Give the Agent your permission to contact the Sony Support Server for any updates or fixes that are available specifically for your computer The A
84. ppear in lower case as type The Shift key lowers the case of you type unless you hold down typed letters when Caps Lock is on the Shift key The screen scrolls differently Information moves across the Exactly how it scrolls depends on the display normally specific application It has no effect in many applications Combinations and functions with the Fn key Combinations Feature Function Fn ca ESC Puts the system into Standby mode a power management Standby state To return the system to the active state press any key or press the power button on your notebook Fn 0X F3 Toggles the built in speaker off and on Mute On Off Fn A1 F4 Adjusts the built in speaker volume Speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 then or To decrease volume press Fn F4 then or E Fn F5 Adjusts the brightness of the LCD Brightness control To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then or To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then or Combinations Feature Fn Ec F7 Switch to the external monitor LCD Fn only F8 Control TV Out Fn 44 F12 Hibernate Fn F Using the Keyboard Function Toggles through the LCD external display connected to the O Monitor jack and both LCD and external display Only LCD gt LCD and external display I Only external display e Toggles between LCD only and dual LCD TV display modes O
85. ptical 23 troubleshooting 132 DV In Out 57 DVD playing 25 DVD ROM drive closing tray 24 handling discs 26 opening tray 23 using 23 E Eject button 23 24 ejecting battery packs 33 CD ROM DVD ROM discs 24 weight saver 34 Electronic Music Distribution EMD services 97 EMD services 97 Escape key 13 expansion memory configuration 79 external devices display 52 display see also monitor speakers 16 59 F floppy disk drive disconnecting 21 troubleshooting 132 using 20 Fn key 14 Fn key combination commands 16 function keys 14 H handling CD ROMs and DVD ROMs 26 hard drives indicator light 15 installing additional 28 hardware online support 140 PC Cards 28 troubleshooting 132 help 60 getting 139 VAIO Support Agent 142 Hibernation mode 17 37 I i LINK 57 connecting an i LINK device 57 Smart Capture 106 Smart Connect 36 IEEE 1394 57 ImageStation 114 indicator lights 15 battery 15 31 Caps Lock 16 hard drive 15 Num Lock 16 Scroll Lock 16 Insert key 13 inserting CD ROM DVD ROM discs 23 PC Cards 28 second battery pack 31 installing hard drives 28 hardware 43 memory module 82 peripherals 43 J jacks multimedia computer display 51 port replicator 44 K keyboard connecting external 48 keyboard using 12 L LCD selecting to display output 52 troubleshooting 128 Index M Maximum Battery Life power setting 67 Maximum Performance power setting 67 memory adding 77 viewing the amount of 83
86. puter icon on the desktop then double click on the Control Panel folder 2 Double click on the Printers folder 3 Right click on the icon of the printer that is not functioning and select Properties to access the Properties window 4 Click OK to close the Properties window The printer should function properly Change text in this variable definition to document title Getting Help Sony provides you with several support options to answer questions about your VAIO Notebook or the preinstalled software Refer to these resources in the order they are listed Change text in this variable definition to document title Support Options 1 VAIO Notebook User Guide and VAIO Notebook Quick Start The online VAIO Notebook User Guide and printed VAIO Notebook Quick Start provide you with information on how to maximize your notebook capabilities and solve common problems To access the online user guide click Start on the Windows taskbar select Help Center and VAIO Documentation The Quick Start is supplied with your notebook Manuals and Online Help Files The software preinstalled on your notebook 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 specific software application Some software applications may come with a printed manual Operating System Online Support Your notebook comes preinstalled with Microsoft Wi
87. ral the Current Issues page displays enabling you to continue working on your open issues or to close them if you are finished Support Central has a tracking feature that stores your current issues enabling you to return and work on them later VAIO Support Agent Support Central Support Wizard page Suppor Central sony styles ANO Suppor Wizard Bie pm SP p ee Bami m Pa g a es peee i mhian foe er ee Bice a Pd Le Me oe eee i Pes Bee eee ee Bonen ji Seira en EMIN Sos See pee ce Tu eared dooms gr Pee sheen Spa ana PE es g A N N G a S S I o M x E e a nero oe ol ii a If you log on to Support Central with a new issue or if you do not have any open issues the Support Wizard appears You can begin searching on the new issues You must be connected to the Internet to use Support Central Change text in this variable definition to document title Software Support Information Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Systems Inc Web site http www adobe com phone 206 675 6126 fee based support e mail techdocs adobe com hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PT America Online America Online Web site http www aol com phone 800 827 3338 hours 7 days a week 8AM 2AM ET Apple QuickTime Apple Computer Inc Web site http www apple com phone 800 692 7753 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day CompuServe 2000 CompuServe Interactive Services Inc Web site http www compuserve com phon
88. reen appears Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key es Change text in this variable definition to document title 6 Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The notebook restarts from the Recovery CD Your system may include one or two System Recovery CDs If you have two 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 from 30 minutes 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 ARCD to automatically complete recovery of your system Updating the task tray In the event that a system recovery is necessitated do the following to optimize your notebook s performance 1 Right click the Adaptec Create CD icon in the task tray The Task tray properties menu is displayed 2 Select Disable Adaptec Create CD A dialog box appears prompting yo
89. releases resources to the system To change the serial settings click Advanced on the Basic Advanced tab Switch between Advanced mode additional screens with advanced settings and Basic mode of display For more information about each option click Help on the Sony Notebook Setup screen to display the help file Change text in this variable definition to document title Controlling Power Management The PowerPanel utility allows you to control the power management of your notebook and provides key information about system activity and battery life The following sections briefly describe how to conserve your notebook 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 To view the Power Management status icons The Power Management status icons are displayed in the task tray 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 Battery status icon indicates the battery power level and the CPU status icon indicates the performance level of the CPU To activate the 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 The current profile icon is highl
90. restart the notebook to make the touchpad work again If your touchpad is interpreting a single tap as a double click you must adjust the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key and use the arrow keys to select Control Panel and then Mouse 2 Change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action If this procedure does not work ensure that another mouse was not installed You may need to use your supplied Driver Recovery CD s to reinstall the mouse drivers See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information The pointer does not move while I am using the Touchpad or Mouse Q Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar and select Shut Down to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box then press Enter 30 cr Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad If you cannot turn off your notebook as described in the step above press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously and click Shut Down on the Windows Security screen to restart the notebook If you cannot restart your notebook as described in the step above press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the notebook If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the notebook If this procedure does not work ensure that another mouse was not installed You may need to use your supplied Dr
91. rive 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 I cannot use the DV gate software If your notebook is using the Ultimate Battery Life profile for its power saving mode you cannot use DV gate or Smart Connect software Please select another profile Preferably connect your notebook to AC power when using these features Troubleshooting the Modem Troubleshooting the Modem My modem does not work Q Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack See Connecting a Phone Line for more information Q Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Q Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct Q Check that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Q If you are still experiencing problems use your supplied Driver Recovery CD s to reinstall the modem drivers See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information My modem connection is slow Your notebook is equipped with a V 90 K56flex compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such
92. s 3 After the notebook has cooled loosen and remove the screw that secures the cover of the memory bay on the bottom of your notebook Use an appropriate screwdriver Removing the memory module cover 4 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your notebook to discharge any static electricity 5 Remove the memory module Removing a Memory Module Removing memory module Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows pPull the memory module in The memory module is released the direction of the arrow 6 Tighten the screw on the memory bay cover Change text in this variable definition to document title Installing a Memory Module 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of Removing a Memory Module 2 Remove the memory module from its packaging 3 Slide the memory module into the empty slot 4 Press the module into place until it clicks Installing memory module 2 Press the module into place until it clicks 5 Tighten the screw on the cover of the memory bay Viewing the Amount of Memory Viewing the Amount of Memory 1 Restart the notebook 2 Click the Start button on the Windows status bar point to VAIO option and click Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears 3 Click the About This Computer tab to view the amount of system memory If the additional memory is not shown repeat steps through 5 in Installing a Memory Module Change text in this variable defini
93. s enlarged the Launch toolbar appears at the bottom of the window Any associated application can be activated from this point o Change text in this variable definition to document title Application Driver and System Recovery CDs Your notebook comes with the following application and system recovery CDs To use your recovery CDs see Using Your Recovery CDs for more information Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased Driver Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to reinstall individual device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to format the C partition of the hard disk drive then reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your notebook if they become corrupted or are erased Use it to restore the hard disk of the VAIO Notebook you purchased This CD restores your notebook to its original state so user data and applications will be lost Using Your Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery Driver Recovery and System Recovery utilities To use the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD s allows you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are accidentally erased Reinsta
94. s out Gently grasp the card and pull it out of the slot N A wm Insert the PC Card slot protector into the empty slot Notes on PC Cards For some PC Cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate power management 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 the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information Q Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it 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 Displaying QO Ifan exclamation mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Q You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this notebook If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are orienting the card correctly See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information on use Using a Second Battery Pack Using a Second Battery Pack You can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack With two battery packs you can extend the time that you use your notebook with battery power When using two battery packs the battery pack you insert first charges first The second battery pack you insert charges whe
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96. select the desired display when the notebook is connected to an external monitor When you connect an external display you can switch the display mode between your notebook s LCD display and the external monitor To select the display mode See Connecting an External Display for more information 1 Click the Start button point to Settings then point to Control Panel 2 Click Display to access the Display Properties window 3 Click the Settings tab then click the Advanced button to display the Intel 82815 Graphics Controller Properties dialog box Intel 82815 Graphics Controller Properties Screen Selecting the Display Mode 4 Click the Intel Graphics Technology tab then click the Graphics Properties button If you want to use the TV as a display deselect the Synchronous Display Mode box and click Apply You cannot use the TV and another display simultaneously 5 Click the Device tab 6 Select the type of display You may not be able to display the notebook 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 notebook after you turn on the peripheral devices To change the Window Design of Sony software 1 Click the Start button point to Settings then point to Control Panel Click UI Design Selector 2 3 Click lt lt or gt gt and select the desired design 4 Click Apply 5 The UI Design Se
97. sentations You can establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system Camera Optimizes performance and power requirements for camera usage DYD Optimizes performance and power requirements for DVD usage 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 mode to optimize power management for your system Icon Controlling Power Management Description 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 mode to optimize power management for your system Automatic Profile Selection Automatically switches to a profile suitable for active applications Power management commands The PowerPanel utility 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 Icon 8 Description Standby Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state that saves the state of the system and peripher
98. start your notebook with the TV Out jack plugged in Q Ifyou insert a DVD in your optical drive to watch a video on your TV the Fn F8 key combination might not activate the function to toggle between your LCD and TV Perform the following steps Be Connecting a TV Display 1 Connect the TV to the notebook 2 Restart the notebook and wait until it finishes Toggle between your LCD and your TV with the Fn F8 key combination Your image is now displayed on both the LCD and the TV Re insert your DVD to launch your DVD software Q Inorder to play a DVD while using the TV Out jack the screen resolution must be set to 640 x 480 dots Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device You can connect USB devices such as an external mouse keyboard speaker and microphone to your notebook To connect a USB device The following steps describe the procedure for connecting a USB mouse to your notebook Use the same procedure for connecting all USB devices 1 Locate the USB device identified by the symbol 2 Plug one end of the USB cable into this port and the other end into the USB device Connecting USB device to USB port USB device USB connecting cable optional You can use an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS series not supplied with this notebook Since the USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the noteboo
99. te the release lever on the bottom of the weight saver 2 Slide this lever in the direction of arrow 1 then slide the release lever on the bottom of the notebook in the direction of arrow 2 Using the Weight Saver Multipurpose bay release levers Arrow 1 Weight saver release lever Arrow 2 Release lever Op 3 After removing the weight saver pull out the weight saver s hinged arm and fold it into the weight saver Change text in this variable definition to document title Using Smart Connect Connecting with i LINK The preinstalled Smart Connect software enables you to use an optional i LINK cable to connect your VAIO notebook to another VAIO computer that also has Smart Connect You can then use one computer to edit copy or delete files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer Connecting with an i LINK cable 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 If you have previously purchased a VAIO computer or notebook that does not have the Smart Connect software preinstalled consult the Sony Web site for support options http www sony com pcsupport Using Power Saving Modes Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your notebook you can take advantage of power management settings to cons
100. the manual that came with your display for details Condensation may cause the notebook to malfunction If this occurs do not use the notebook for at least one hour Take the battery pack off the notebook unplug the power cord and plug it in again then turn on the power My notebook starts but a BIOS error is displayed When the internal backup battery is low on power it may not start your system properly The message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of the screen Follow these steps 1 2 3 Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu appears Set the date month day year Press Enter Press to select System Time then set the time hour minute second Press Enter Press to select Exit then press to select Get Default Values The message Load default configuration now appears Select Yes and press Enter Select Exit Save Changes and then press Enter The message Save Configuration changes and exit now appears a Troubleshooting Your Notebook 7 Select Yes and then press Enter The notebook restarts My notebook starts but the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start Make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive non bootable Ifanon bootable floppy disk is in the drive follow these steps 1 Turn off the notebook and then remove the floppy disk 2 Restart the notebook and confirm that Windows starts properly
101. tion to document title About the Software on Your Notebook Your VAIO Notebook is ready to help you work play learn and communicate as soon as you turn it on This section provides the following information QO An overview of the various software that come with your notebook and the activities you can perform with your software Q Details on your Sony application driver and system recovery CDs Change text in this variable definition to document title Software Overview Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Systems Inc Acrobat Reader software enables you to view navigate and print electronic documents in Adobe Portable Document Format PDF an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms 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 Apple QuickTime Apple Computer Inc QuickTime is the Apple technology that makes video sound music 3D and virtual reality come alive for our Internet browser and Windows CompuServe 2000 CompuServe Interactive Services Inc CompuServe is the most comprehensive source of organized business and educational information online today CompuServe allows you to access the vastness
102. tray Importing large files may cause MovieShaker software to stop responding To create a movie using Shaker After adding clip s to the Clip tray you can create a short movie using the Shaker feature Shaker randomly select clips from the Clip tray to create a 30 second scene 1 Click the Shake tab 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray ee MovieShaker Shaker Tray 3 Click O Shake A 30 second scene is automatically generated and saved to the Product tray 4 To preview switch the scene from the Product Tray to the Work Panel and press play Scenes created with Shaker begin with a black frame and after processing are placed in the first available slot on the Product tray Limit the number of scenes placed on the Product tray to five or fewer MovieShaker software may stop responding if too many scenes are placed on the Product tray To edit clips and scenes You can edit your movie by adding effects and text adjusting the color and contrast and modifying the length of clips Working Panel Sound Color Monitor Speed Effect Palette Trim Palette Knobs Change text in this variable definition to document title To add effects to a scene or a clip 1 Double click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel 2 Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray 3 Drag and drop the Effect you want to add from the Effects tray to the Effects palette on the Working Panel To preview
103. tray on the lower right side of the screen Battery Information Toolbar Battery Information T Pg 2 56 E Q Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining capacity Q Time indicator Displays estimated time hours minutes remaining before the battery fully drains also known as the time to empty Battery icon descriptions Battery icon Battery status nN Charging Change text in this variable definition to document title Battery icon Battery status ii Fully charged Discharging R No battery To display 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 Daisy Leai Pub Chagai 1 Fer Frie HE Birahi Ate Ehret in ja ema Fe IEL Pimp Daien C HEJ esaredep hey Tere Crimea Do Te al commie on Ce Tres pongais jedu in nage emo Displaying Battery Information To customize the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system You can customize the Battery Information toolbar and modify the alarm settings to suit your portable computing needs Refer to PowerPanel Help for more information Change text in this variable definition to document title Selecting the Display Mode This notebook uses the Intel video controller which enables you to
104. ty RealAudio 8 and VHS quality RealVideo 8 RealProducer is an excellent choice for both beginners and pros Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder that supports the i LINK interface It allows you to capture compressed video or still images that you can save or share via e mail A smart solution to computer digital audio video and network convergence Smart Connect Sony Electronics Inc Smart Connect allows you to use an i LINK cable to connect your VAIO computer to another VAIO computer that supports Smart Connect You can then use one computer to copy delete and edit files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your notebook s Shortcut keys and i LINK interface VAIO Support Agent Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Support Agent provides immediate interactive online support Software Overview 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
105. u to confirm the setting 3 Click the Yes button Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your notebook Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you contact Sony PC Support http www sony com pcsupport Consult the following sections Troubleshooting Your Notebook Troubleshooting the LCD Screen Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices Troubleshooting Software Troubleshooting the Modem Troubleshooting Audio Coovovovoodono Troubleshooting the Printer Change text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting Your Notebook My notebook does not start Q Oooo a Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the notebook indicates that the power is on Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly If you plugged the notebook into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See
106. ution EMD services The imported data can be played on your notebook or transferred to external devices or media OpenMG Jukebox converts your existing MP3 and WAV format audio files into OpenMG format WAV format audio files are converted into ATRAC3 format or changed into OpenMG MP3 format A Your VAIO Notebook ships with OpenMG Jukebox 2 0 installed Other external devices that are compatible with OpenMG Jukebox may contain an earlier version of the software Version 1 0 1 1 or 1 2 Do not install an earlier version of OpenMG Jukebox on your notebook as this may cause the software to work improperly or damage your audio files Electronic Music Distribution EMD services EMD allows you to download music files via the Internet To use Internet services that are compatible with OpenMG Jukebox you need Q Access to the Internet from your notebook Sign up with an Internet Service Provider ISP and configure your notebook for Internet access before using EMD services Q An EMD service provider Consult the provider for details regarding service To protect your personal data Sony uses Secure Sockets Layer SSL an encryption protocol for communication between your browser and Sony s World Wide Web WWW server If you are accessing the Internet from an enterprise Local Area Network LAN you may not be able to use SSL due to the proxy server of the LAN Contact your network administrator for more information
107. utton 3 Place an optical 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 4 Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks securely into place o Change text in this variable definition to document title Be sure to seat the disc firmly over the hub fingers If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your optical drive and you may not be able to open the tray Inserting an optical disc Label side facing up 5 Close the tray by pushing it gently To remove a disc When the notebook is in power saving modes you cannot remove a disc See Controlling Power Management for more information about power saving modes 1 After you finish using a disc wait until the LED indicator turns off 2 Press the Eject button to remove the disc 3 If the disc does not come out when you press the Eject button turn off the notebook and insert a thin pointed object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole Using the Optical Drive Manually removing a disk To play a DVD You can play DVDs using the optical drive and the WinDVD software See the help file that comes with the WinDVD software for details Q To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs it is recommended that your notebook not be connected to the port replicator while playing DVD movies or using DVD applications Close any open appl
108. writing data to a disc Q For best results use CD Rs that are compatible with 4x speed QO Do not put your notebook into power saving mode while using Easy CD Creator A Do not touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors Do not strike or shake the notebook 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 before writing data to a disc Always use the AC adapter as the power source for your notebook when you are writing data to a CD R or CD RW Using battery power may result in data transfer failure Change text in this variable definition to document title Using PC Cards Your notebook includes two PC Card slots PC Cards enable you to connect portable external devices such as another hard disk drive or to connect to a network The PC Card slots can accommodate two Type I II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card These slots are compatible with CardBus Use the lower slot for Type III PC Cards You do not need to shut down your notebook before inserting or removing a PC Card To insert a PC card 1 Push the Release button The Release button pops out PC Card release button Release button SSS SSS gt SESS NS SSS eS Release button 2 Press the Release button a second time The PC Card slot protector pops
109. ws Find Computer window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Computer from the Start menu A M Minimizes all displayed windows EA O Z gt Combination Shift A M A R Fn A Insert Indicators Indicator Power 0 Battery 1 1 Battery 2 2 Hard disk o Using the Keyboard Function Returns all minimized windows to their previous size Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Displays the Properties window This is the equivalent of double clicking the System icon in the Control Panel Function Light is green when the power to the notebook is turned on flashes amber in Standby mode and turns off when the notebook is in Hibernate mode or powered off Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay on the left side of the notebook Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the multipurpose drive bay on the right side of the notebook Lights when data is being read from or written to the hard drive Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the notebook when this indicator light is on Indicator lights Change text in this variable definition to document title Light Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock On Off The number keys in the numeric The alphanumeric character keys keypad are active in the keypad area are active The letters appear in uppercase as you Letters a
110. y not work properly Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting to a LAN You can connect your notebook to 10Base T and 100Base TX type Local Area Networks LANs For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator Connecting to LAN Ethernet Ceo ojo port A Warning Only connect 10Base T and 100Base TX cables to the ty 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 If you enable Wake on LAN the power saving mode will be switched to Standby mode To set up your ethernet connection To connect to the network 1 Right click My Network Places and select Properties 2 Click Advanced and select Network Identification to set the computer name domain workgroup and DNS suffix You can also use the Network Identification Wizard To set the connections bindings and provider order EO Connecting to a LAN 1 Right click My Network Places and select Properties 2 Click Advanced and select Advanced Settings You now have access to Adapters and Protocol Bindings and Provider Order Change text in this variable definition to document title
111. y pack If you attach two battery packs you can remove either of them without shutting down the notebook 1 When removing one battery pack verify that the other battery pack s indicator is on 2 If the indicator of the battery pack you are removing is on right click the battery icon on the task tray and click the Switch discharge battery option 3 Locate the release lever on the bottom of the weight saver 4 Slide the lever in the direction of arrow 1 then slide the release lever on the bottom of the notebook in the direction of arrow 2 Multipurpose bay release levers Arrow 1 Weight saver release lever aS Arrow 2 Release lever a a 5 Remove the weight saver and then pull out the battery pack 6 Reinsert the weight saver See Using the Weight Saver for more information Change text in this variable definition to document title Using the Weight Saver The weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empty To attach the weight saver 1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove the device See To remove the second battery pack for more information 2 Fold out the hinged arm of the weight saver and then push on the hinged arm to lock it into place Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks Attaching the weight saver Weight saver supplied 3 Manually lock the weight saver s release lever To remove the weight saver 1 Loca

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