Home

Sony PCG-V505AC User's Guide

1. Why is the data transfer speed slow The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicated via the access point If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information Why is the communication speed interrupted or slowed down when MPEG2 data is transferred The typical effective data transfer speed via an access point is 4 5 Mbps when adhering to the IEEE 802 11b standard High rate stream transfers with MPEG2 data may lower this rate How do I avoid data transfer interruptions When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or if the computer is in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Move the computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact For more information see Checking your network connection status Change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information
2. Do not open or disassemble the battery Do not expose the battery to any mechanical shock Battery life is shorter in a cold environment because of decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Page 11 Frequently asked questions How do I know when the battery is charged To determine the remaining battery charge see Locating battery information When is the computer using AC power When the computer is directly connected to the AC adapter it uses AC power even if a battery is installed When should I recharge the battery When the battery level falls below 10 percent When both the battery and power indicators blink When you have not used the battery for a long time When should I replace the battery If the battery power is still low after charging it the battery may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Should I be concerned that the installed battery is warm No it is normal for the battery to be warm when it is powering the computer Page 12 Conserving Battery Power You may use the power saving modes and PowerPanel utility or power schemes to conserve battery power Conserving battery power may significantly extend your computing time depending on how you use your computer Using power saving modes Using PowerPanel utility Frequently asked questions Page 13 Using power saving modes In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you
3. 1 Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot See To insert Memory Stick media for more information From the Start menu click My Computer The My Computer window appears Right click Sony MemoryStick and click Format from the menu The Format Sony MemoryStick dialog box appears Select Quick Format in the Format options box and then click Start Page 69 Removing Memory Stick media If the Memory Stick media is removed prematurely a blue screen with a message may appear prompting you to continue or exit Reinsert the media into the slot and press Enter to continue This enables the media to finish reading or writing data To remove Memory Stick media 1 Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory Stick media finishes reading or writing data before removing the media 2 Make sure the access light is off 3 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer 4 When the Memory Stick media ejects pull it out 4 Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media as it may eject completely from the slot Page 70 Frequently asked questions Why can t I open my image files You may need to reformat your Memory Stick media A Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved to it Before you reformat Memory Stick media back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media
4. What do I do if my computer won t start Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Make sure the battery is inserted properly and charged Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty If the computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait one minute Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery Turn on the power Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour If the computer still does not turn on follow these steps 1 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery 2 For models with a reset button Use a thin straight object such as a paper clip to press the reset button 3 Reinsert the power cord and the battery 4 Turn on the computer What do I do if a BIOS error appears when my computer starts If the message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of the screen follow these steps l Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu appears Set the date month day y
5. If you purchased a camera that comes with its own driver software install these drivers before you use the camera To view images You can view images captured by your digital video camera recorder three different ways Select one set of instructions from the following list If your digital video camera recorder is compatible with the preinstalled programs the Digital Video Device window appears when you connect the camera to the computer Select the program you want to use in this window and click OK Click Start and click All Programs Select a program in which to view your images Click Start and click Experience VAIO Click Movies and select a program in which to view your images Page 108 Frequently asked questions Why can t I use the DV recorder You may not be able to use the DV recorder and the message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off may appear because the i LINK cable is not securely plugged into the ports on the computer or camera Unplug the connectors and plug them in again See Connecting an i LINK digital video recorder for more information 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications 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 com
6. Page 147 Cable 7 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity A Avoid touching any part of the motherboard or other components inside the computer 8 Remove the memory module by pulling out the tabs see arrows No 1 9 Pull out the module in the direction of arrow No 2 See To install a memory module for more information Removing a Memory Module To install a memory module 1 Remove the new memory module from its packaging and install the memory module by sliding it into the open slot at a 45 degree angle See To remove a memory module Installing a New Memory Module 2 Push the module down until it snaps into place 3 When the module is correctly seated gently flip the keyboard back over the computer making sure the keyboard is also correctly seated 4 Replace the fastening screw on the bottom of the computer 5 Make sure the system recognizes the new memory module See Confirming added memory capacity for more information Page 148 Confirming added memory capacity After you ve installed a new memory module make sure the operating system recognizes it To check your system s memory l Turn on the computer Click Start on the Windowse taskbar point to All Programs and then point to Sony Notebook Setup Select Sony Notebook Setup from the submenu The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears On the About This Computer
7. The BIOS Setup menu appears Set the date month day year Press Enter Press the Down Arrow key v to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second Press Enter Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit tab and then press the Down Arrow key v to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears Press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears Select Yes and press Enter Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears again Select Yes and press Enter The computer restarts Fy If this occurs on a regular basis contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport What do I do if the message Operating system not found appears when my computer starts and why won t Windows start Make sure the computer does not have a non bootable floppy disk in the floppy disk drive if applicable If a non bootable floppy disk is in the drive 1 Remove the floppy disk 2 Restart the computer and confirm that the Microsofts Windowse operating system starts properly Page 158 If Windows still does not start follow these steps to initialize the BIOS 1 If there is a disk in the floppy disk drive then remove it 2 Turn off the computer 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 4 Restart the computer 5 Press F2 when the Sony logo appears The BIOS Setup window appears 6 Press the Right Arrow key g
8. The Change Regional Options shortcut window appears 6 Click OK 7 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and then click Logoff Additional users can also change to their desired language s without affecting your existing language settings Page 72 Changing Numbers Currency Time and Date Formats You can change your operating system s number currency time and date formats to coordinate with your chosen country or language settings To change these formats 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then click Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears 3 From the Regional Options tab click the Standards and formats shortcut menu to view the available country choices Select the desired country 4 Click Customize to change the number currency time and date settings 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK Page 73 Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs This feature changes the appearance such as color of certain Sony programs To change the window design 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 In the left panel click Switch to Classic View 3 Double click UI Design Selector 4 Click lt lt or gt gt to view the designs 5 Click Apply to select a design that appears in the center window The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match th
9. You can store mixed data on the Memory Stick media For example you can copy an ordinary file on a MG Memory Stick media that already contains music What is MagicGate Memory Stick media MagicGate Memory Stick media provides copyright protection that consists of authentication and encryption technology Authentication technology ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media Protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback 4 MG Memory Stick media has the MG mark Page 65 Inserting Memory Stick media Before using Memory Stick media back up important data The media slot accommodates only one Memory Stick media at a time To insert Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick media slot 4 Inserting the media in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick media indicator briefly blinks Inserting Memory Stick Media Insert Memory Stick media with the arrow facing toward the Memory Stick media slot Page 66 Viewing the contents Depending on the model you purchased the Sony Memory Stick window may appear when you insert a Memory Sticke media From this window you can choose to view print copy or organize your Memory Stick images or data If t
10. listing of the computer s hardware devices appears o If a X or an exclamation point appear on the listed device you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers 3 Double click the optical drive to open the submenu 4 Double click the listed drive name and select the Properties tab 5 Click to select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not selected 4 You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab and clicking Driver Details 6 Click OK to close the window Make sure an adhesive label was not attached to the CD or DVD Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical drive Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical drive If you notice condensation on the computer do not use the computer for at least one hour Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction Why did the computer screen LCD go blank Your computer screen may go blank if the computer has lost power or has entered a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate If the computer is in LCD Video Standby mode press any key to activate the computer screen See Using power saving modes for more information Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is on The power indicator on the computer will be
11. 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 connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 39 CS VS Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs Copying and Playing CDs Playing DVDs Page 40 Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs 4 Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your CDs or DVDs Adhesive labels may damage the optical drive if they come off while the disc is in the drive To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer or exit a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate if one is active For more information see Using power saving modes 2 Press the Eject button on the optical drive cover to open the drive tray The drive tray slides out Ejecting the Drive Tray Eject button 3 Place a disc on the drive tray with the label facing up 4 You can play some DVDs on both sides Insert this type of DVD with the side you want to play facing up Inserting a Disc Disc label facing up 4 Press the disc onto the tray until the disc clicks securely into place A If you do not seat the disc firmly over the hub the disc may come loose while i
12. If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the Microphone jack on the computer See Connecting a microphone for more information Page 126 Preinstalled Programs Programs On Your Computer DVgate Program Notes Program Support Information Page 127 Programs On Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the programs listed in the Programs overview section depending on the configuration you purchased Preinstalled programs may not be identical to retail versions or include supporting documentation Programs overview Frequently asked questions Page 128 Programs overview Your computer may not be supplied with all of the programs listed in this section depending on the configuration you purchased Preinstalled programs may not be identical to retail versions or include supporting documentation Adobee Acrobats Reader Adobe Systems Inc Acrobat Reader software enables you to view navigate and print electronic documents in Adobe s Portable Document Format PDF an open file format intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on many major computer platforms Adobe Photoshope Elements Adobe Systems Inc Using state of the art image editing tools you can unleash your artistic ability and create digital images for print e mail and posting to the Web The versatile image capturing options enable
13. Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel and Printers and Other Hardware and Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box appears 2 On the Buttons tab select your preferences in the Button Selection box 3 Click Apply to install your settings 4 Click OK to close the window Page 63 Using Memory Stick Media This compact portable and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk Memory Sticke media is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products Because it is removable the media can be used for external data storage Selecting Memory Stick media Inserting Memory Stick media Viewing the contents Write protecting Memory Stick media Formatting Memory Stick media Removing Memory Stick media Frequently asked questions Page 64 Selecting Memory Stick media The following two types of Memory Sticke media can be used with your computer MagicGate Memory Stick media hereafter called MG Memory Stick media which is provided with copyright protection Memory Stick media which does not have the same copyright protection as MagicGate Memory Stick media Some music files with secure copyright protection may be stored on MG Memory Stick media but not on regular Memory Stick media You can also use MagicGate media compatible devices to record and playback music when they are connected to your computer
14. Wizard Ihe earned abs pru Loma be tne learns Dremi ly opiede ston wae pa imisaal Se up shawo sral Ao maae Tu winn ct khol 3 Click Next If the Location Information dialog box appears follow the on screen instructions 4 If it is not already selected click to select Connect to the Internet and click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions Page 22 Customizing your Internet connection The Internet Properties dialog box enables you to change the way you view the Internet You can change your home page fonts language and colors You can also regulate content and set browsing preferences To open the Internet Properties dialog box 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections and then Internet Options The Internet Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the tabs to view options 4 Make changes and click Apply to activate your changes 5 Click OK Page 23 Frequently asked questions Why doesn t my modem work Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the Modem jack on the computer and the wall jack See To connect a telephone cable for more information Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All
15. also press the Fn F3 keys to toggle the mute option on and off Page 119 Enabling the audio feature If you do not hear sound when playing a CD or DVD you may need to enable the audio feature To enable the audio feature 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties window appears 3 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager The Device Manager window which lists the hardware devices appears 4 Double click DVD CD ROM drives 5 Double click the listed drive name and click the Properties tab 6 Click the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not already selected i The read write drive letter designation may vary depending on your system s hardware configuration Page 120 Frequently asked questions Why won t my speakers work Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Your speakers may not be designed for computer use Ifthe speakers have a mute button set the button to off Ifthe speakers have a volume control make sure the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Ifyou have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers If you are using battery power make sure the battery s is inserted properly and is charged See Using
16. capabilities As you become familiar with your computer s features your creative VAIO computer experience expands VAIO Media Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Media software brings multimedia to your network enabling you to share music video and still image files between your VAIO computers You can set up one or more computers as media servers which store your multimedia files and make them available to other VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network VAIO Music Services Sony Electronics Inc Download music from the web create your own albums or have CDs sent straight to your house with VAIO Music Services The ultimate place on the web for music lovers to find out information about their favorite artist and get all of the latest music news VAIO Support Agent Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Support Agent provides immediate interactive online support with information about your preinstalled software and answers to frequently asked questions WinDVD 4 for VAIOe Computers InterVideo Inc WinDVD is a simple to use DVD player that offers all the features you would expect to find in a standard consumer DVD player including advanced display and navigation features such as zoom pan bookmark and time search Page 134 WordPerfect Office 2002 Corel Corp WordPerfecte Office 2002 software includes all the applications you need to create professional looking documents newsletters reports presentations and brochures while
17. computer 2 Turn on the computer When the Sony logo is displayed press the F2 key The BIOS Setup Utility appears 3 Press the right arrow key 7 to select the Exit menu 4 Press the down arrow key v to select Get Default Values and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears 5 Press Enter again to select Yes 6 Make sure Exit Save Changes is selected and then press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears again 7 Make sure Yes is selected and press Enter The computer restarts from the Recovery CD 4 If you have more than one System Recovery CD 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 30 to 60 minutes to complete After recovering your system using the System Recovery CDs you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CDs after restarting the Windows operating system Insert the Application Recovery CD to automatically complete recovery of your system Page 156 This section describes how to solve some basic problems you may encounter when using your computer For more troubleshooting topics refer to the VAIOe Computer User Guide Many problems have simple solutions so refer to these sources before you contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Troubleshooting Your Computer Windows XP Troubleshooting Your Computer Windo
18. or projector and both the LCD and external device LCD LCD and external device External device soot Select one display at a time when playing a DVD Connect the cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 will not work Fn F12 Puts the system into Hibernate mode a power management state To return the system to normal operating mode press the power button Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of power Fn Esc Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key or the power button Page 80 Connecting External Mice and Keyboards Your computer is compatible with many popular mice and keyboards To function properly the device you connect must be compatible with the Microsoft Windowse operating system installed on your computer For information about your computer s built in keyboard and key functions see Key descriptions Connecting a mouse or keyboard Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard Frequently asked questions Page 81 Connecting a mouse or keyboard Your computer can be on or off when connecting a universal serial bus USB mouse or keyboard If you connect the mouse or keyboard when the computer is on you may need to restart the computer for it to recognize the device See Frequently asked questions for more information To connect a USB mouse or keyboard to your computer 1 Plug the USB cable into
19. preinstalled Sony programs are compatible If you are still experiencing problems use the supplied Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the modem driver software See Using the Application Recovery CDs for more information Why is my modem connection slow Your computer is equipped with a V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP follow these steps Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of any line noise If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second telephone line try connecting the modem to that line Page 24 Network Connections With a Sony computer you can easily set up or connect to a variety of networks The New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access to remote and local area networks LANs using wireless Ethernet or dial up connections For more information about networking click Start Help and Support and then Networking and the Web Using Ethernet and
20. replicator instead Connecting a Computer Monitor Display cable not supplied Connecting a Computer Monitor to a Port Replicator Monitor VGA port Display cable not supplied Page 111 Connecting a projector You can use a projector to display the actions and images on the computer screen LCD To connect a projector 1 Plug the projector into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable into the Monitor VGA port on your computer To locate the Monitor port see Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIOe Computer Quick Start Connecting a Projector Display cable not supplied 3 Turn on the projector if it is not already on and then turn on your computer 4 Press the Fn F7 key combination to toggle the display between your computer and the projector See Selecting a display for more information See the guide that accompanied your projector for more information on its installation and use Page 112 Selecting a display You can connect external displays to your computer while it is on When you connect an external display projector or computer monitor to your computer you can switch the display between the computer screen LCD the external display or both using shortcut keys or the Display Properties settings Shortcut keys Result Fn F7 Toggles the display between the computer screen LCD a connected external display such as a monitor o
21. support hours M F 9 AM 5 PM central time Microsoft programs Web site http support microsoft com Microsofts Windows operating system Web site http www sony com pcsupport MoodLogic Web site s http www moodlogic com e mail support moodlogic com PC cilline Web site http www trendmicro com en support phone 866 722 4554 hours M F 8 AM 5 PM PST PowerDVD gt Web site http www gocyberlink com english cs support index_tech jsp phone 886 2 8667 1298 Page 142 hours M F 9 00 AM 5 00 PM GMT 8 00 Taiwan time Quickene 2003 New User Edition Web site http www intuit com support phone 900 555 4932 800 644 3193 hours M F 5 AM 5 PM PST 1 Support from 900 555 4932 is fee based Support from 800 644 3193 is automated and free of charge QuickTimes Web site http www apple com phone 800 692 7753 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day RealOne Player Web site s http service real com rjoptions html e mail http service real com help call htm online email form phone 206 674 2680 fax 206 674 3586 hours M F 8 AM 6 PM PST Sat Sun 7 30 AM 4 PM PST RecordNow Web site http www easy co jp jrn45 sony Sony on Yahoo Web site http help yahoo com TurboTaxe for the Web Web site http www intuit com support phone 900 555 4932 800 644 3193 hours M F 5 AM 5 PM PST 1 Support from 900 555 4932 is fee bas
22. support a touch pad scroll feature Page 61 Customizing the touch pad Sony Notebook Setup lets you customize enable or disable the touch pad Open the Mouse Properties dialog box to set your touch pad and mouse preferences such as changing pointers enabling or disabling the tapping feature clicking both buttons simultaneously and adjusting the touch pad speed To customize the touch pad and mouse Right click the Touchpad icon E on the Windowse taskbar and click Mouse Properties from the shortcut menu The Mouse Properties dialog box appears To enable the touch pad Press the Windows key d The Start menu appears Press P to select All Programs Press S until Sony Notebook Setup is selected and press Enter A submenu appears with Sony Notebook Setup preselected Press Enter The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears gt Press the Right Arrow key to select the Device tab Press the Tab key to select the Default button and press Enter A pop up window appears Press the Left Arrow key to select OK and press Enter The Enable Touchpad option is automatically selected Press the Tab key to select the Apply button and press Enter Click OK To disable the touch pad l Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and point to All Programs Point to Sony Notebook Setup and click Sony Notebook Setup in the submenu The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears Click the Device tab In the left panel click
23. tab make sure the System Memory displayed in the System Information box matches the amount of memory installed A The displayed memory may be less than the installed memory due to the amount used by the display adapter Sony Notebook Setup Sa ny Notehnek 24 p Abor he Corpse iriialSeltnc Hone n Yessnord Dsree S plane information J stem i vomston U Shack Freya iy sye em Maar Techs vemoy mreinal O Fiala kiami donuloctuce Haiei Nave seves agh rter Setid ho INS eran 5 veser IS Sad Nu EM Irtomatkon Sony Lloobornas laa Fn Page 149 Using the Application R 1 System R cD You can restore your system individual programs or drivers using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs Application and System Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs Page 150 Application and System Recovery CDs Your computer comes with the following Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs You will need an optical drive to use these recovery CDs If your computer does not come with an optical drive use an external optical drive Application Recovery CDs Sony Electronics Inc These CDs enable you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased System Recovery CDs Sony Electronics Inc These CDs enable you to restore the operating system and programs that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased These
24. the Battery for more information If the speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the guide that accompanied the speakers for more information You may need to install or reinstall the correct driver software Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the drivers See Using the Application Recovery CDs for more information Why can t I hear sound from my speakers If the computer is using battery power make sure the battery is properly inserted and is charged See Using the Battery for more information If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See that program s help guide for more information Your speakers may be set to mute the volume setting may be too low or the audio option may be disabled See Adjusting the volume and Enabling the audio feature for more information Why don t the Fn F3 or the Fn F4 key combinations work The Fn F3 keys toggle the built in speakers on and off The Fn F4 keys adjust the built in speaker volume The computer may not recognize the Fn F3 and Fn F4 keys if the correct speakers are not selected Follow these steps 1 Right click the Volume icon a on the taskbar and select Adjust Audio Properties 2 On the Volume tab click Advanced in the Speaker settings box The Advanced Audio Properties window appears 3 On the Speakers tab select the correct speaker set
25. the PC Card slot with the arrow facing the slot See To insert a PC Card for more information 4 Remove the protective cover that is attached to the lens of the optical drive before you use the drive See Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs for information on how to open the optical drive to access the lens See the guide that accompanied your optical drive for more information on its installation and use To disconnect a PC Card drive 1 Close all programs accessing the PC Card drive ea 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon _ appears on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window 3 Select the PC Card drive in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected 4 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 5 Make sure the PC Card drive is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device 6 Eject the PC Card from the PC Card slot Page 96 Frequently asked questions Why doesn t my PC Card work Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly See Inserting PC Cards for more information Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windowse operating system installed on your computer Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using See To open Sony Notebook Setup for more information See the instructions that accompanied your PC Card You may need to install driver software if
26. the USB port See Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start One USB port supports one USB connection 2 Ifthe New Hardware Wizard appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation process Although the New Hardware Wizard guides you through the software installation some devices require separate driver software installation See the instructions that accompanied your mouse or keyboard for more information Connecting a USB Mouse or Keyboard Page 82 Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard You can disconnect a USB mouse or keyboard when the computer is on or off Disconnecting the mouse or keyboard when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a mouse or keyboard Unplug the USB cable from the USB port Page 83 Frequently asked questions What do I do if the computer doesn t recognize the mouse Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the port See Connecting a mouse or keyboard for more information Restart the computer with the mouse connected to the computer You may need to install or reinstall the mouse driver software Use the supplied Application Recovery CD to install the drivers See Using the Application Recovery CDs for more information What do I do if the pointer doesn t move when I use the mouse Make sure another mouse is not installe
27. the computer Page 57 Frequently asked questions Why can t I print a document Make sure the printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on your printer and computer See Connecting a printer for more information Make sure the printer is compatible with the Microsofts Windowse operating system installed on your computer You may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate then restart the computer You may need to change the default printer port setting although this setting is generally correct for most printers 1 Click Start and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties dialog box appears 3 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager The Device Manager window appears 4 Double click Ports COM amp LPT and double click ECP Printer Port LPT1 5 Select the Port Settings tab and select a different LPT Port Number You may need to enable the computer s printer port settings 1 Click Start and point to All Programs Sony Notebook Setup and click Sony Notebook Setup again 2 Click the Device tab 3 If it is not already selected click to select the Printer Port check box If it is already selected click to highlight P
28. the computer is on or off However the battery will charge faster when the computer is off Charging the battery takes several hours See your VAIO Computer Specifications on the Welcome page for the approximate time needed to charge your battery Charge the battery at temperatures between 50 F and 80 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require more time to charge 1 Insert the battery into the battery bay 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer The computer automatically charges the battery as long as the computer is using AC power The battery indicator blinks while the battery charges The battery indicator stops blinking when the battery is fully charged 4 When using two batteries the battery you insert first charges first The second battery you insert begins charging when the first battery is 85 percent charged Battery Indicators Oo 6 Battery indicator Battery indicator status Description On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off The computer is using AC power Page 10 Notes on batteries Never leave the battery in temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as under direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery away from all sources of heat Keep the battery dry
29. to cancel the Pointing Device check box Click Apply A Sony Notebook Setup message appears Click Yes Page 62 Frequently asked questions What do I do if the touch pad does not work Try restarting your computer Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key a 2 Press U The Turn off computer window opens 3 Press R to restart the computer If the computer does not restart 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears gt 2 Press and release Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to restart the computer If you still cannot restart your computer press and hold the power button to turn off the computer Ifthe pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you are still experiencing problems make sure another mouse is not installed You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the computer See To enable the touch pad You may need to use your supplied Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the touch pad or mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CDs for more information How do I change the left and right button assignments If your computer is interpreting a single click as a double click you may want to change the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Click
30. to open the System Properties dialog box 2 Select the Hardware tab and in the Device Manager box click Device Manager A window with a listing of the computer s hardware devices appears 3 Double click the name of the optical drive to open the submenu 4 Double click the listed drive name and select the Properties tab 5 Click to select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not already selected 6 Click OK To adjust the volume for playing CDs and DVDs Some programs have built in volume controls which you can adjust If there are no volume controls then adjust the volume of your computer s built in speakers by doing one of the following Using the Function keys An on screen display may appear notifying you when a change occurs For To increase volume press the Fn and F4 keys and then press To decrease volume press the Fn and F4 keys and then press v or Using the Volume icon Double click the Volume icon on the Taskbar Notification area The Volume Control dialog box appears In the Volume Control and CD Audio columns move the Volume sliders up to increase volume and down to decrease volume To play an audio CD 1 Insert the disc into the optical drive See To insert a disc 2 If nothing appears on the desktop once you insert an audio CD disc then click Start point to All Programs and click to open a CD program such as SonicStage If the Audio C
31. to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate Use the Standby and Hibernate power saving modes to override a power profile setting and initiate immediate action Standby Saves the state of the system and peripheral devices in memory RAM Power consumption is reduced to a minimum The system remains on and the computer screen LCD is off Hibernate Saves the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk Power consumption is reduced to the lowest possible setting without being completely off Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of power Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent regardless of the setting you select Since some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid data loss To activate Standby mode 1 Press the Fn and Esc keys The power indicator blinks in this mode 2 Press any key to return to normal mode To activate Hibernate mode l Press the Fn and F12 keys or press the power button and release it immediately Do not move the computer until the power indicator turns off 2 Slide the power switch to the right to return to normal mode If the computer does not activate Hibernate mode see Frequently asked questions for more information Page 14 Using PowerPanel utility The PowerPanel u
32. you are not using a Sony PC Card Why doesn t my computer recognize attached devices For some PC Cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot the computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart your computer Why can t I insert my PC Card Make sure you are inserting the card correctly See Inserting PC Cards for more information You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this computer Check the guide that accompanied your PC Card for more information on its use Why does an exclamation mark appear on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box The exclamation mark indicates there is a problem with the specified device Make sure all cable and power connections are secure You may not be using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card manufacturer Make sure the necessary drivers are installed You may need to remove the driver software and reinstall it Page 97 Port Replicators Locating Ports and Jacks Connecting a Port Replicator Connecting a Flat Panel Display Disconnecting a Port Replicator Page 98 Locating Ports and Jacks A port replicator is a device that attaches to your notebook and contains additional jacks and ports such as USB and parallel ports A port replicator may come with your com
33. you to start working with digital and traditional photos immediately Explore extensive creative possibilities for your personal images with Adobe Photoshop Elements software Upgrade possible to Adobe Photoshope software Adobee Photoshope Elements Trial Version Adobe Systems Inc Using state of the art image editing tools you can unleash your artistic ability and create digital images for print e mail and posting to the Web The versatile image capturing options enable you to start working with digital and traditional photos immediately Explore extensive creative possibilities for your personal images with Adobe Photoshop Elements software This trial version allows you to evaluate the software for 30 days after which you can purchase the full program for a special price Adobes Premiere LE Adobe Systems Inc Adobe Premiere LE software offers interface and editing tools for producing movies for video multimedia or the Web View source clips and edited footage simultaneously on screen You can create your own personal video clips that are up to three hours in length with complete audio video synchronization Upgrade possible to full version of Adobe Premieres software America Onlinee Broadband or Dial Up 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 thous
34. CDs restore your computer to its original factory settings so user data and programs installed since you started using your computer will be lost Page 151 Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities Using the Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDs Page 152 Using the Application Recovery CDs The Application Recovery CDs enable you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers and to repair programs if they become corrupted or are erased Reinstalling an individual program or device driver may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer peripheral hardware or software You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard disk To reinstall all the programs that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CDs See Using the System Recovery CDs for more information Your computer must have a Microsoft Windowse operating system to run the Application Recovery CD utility To reinstall programs with the Application Recovery CDs 4 Your system may include one or more Application Recovery CDs If you have more than one Application Recovery CD insert the first CD CD No 1 to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the next CD depending on the application you wish to restore 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all open programs
35. Can I connect to a IEEE 802 11a device Computers with built in wireless LAN support the IEEE 802 11b standard only Devices connecting to a wireless LAN using the IEEE 802 11a standard cannot connect to devices using the IEEE 802 11b standard What are channels Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices If you are using a wireless LAN access point refer to connectivity information contained in your access point instructions Page 35 Connecting Another VAIO Computer The preinstalled Microsoft Windowse XP operating system enables you to connect a compatible i LINK cable not supplied between your VAIO computer and another compatible computer Connecting VAIO computers Disconnecting VAIO computers Frequently asked questions 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software programs operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connector 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 connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system com
36. Click to select This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used 11 Click OK The network name appears in the Preferred networks list box 12 Click Advanced The Advanced dialog box appears Advanced Dialog Box Advanced Networks to access Any available network access point preferred Access point infrastructure networks only Computer to computer ad hoc networks only C Automatically connect to non preferred networks 13 Click to select Computer to computer ad hoc networks only and then click Close To disconnect from a wireless network For computers with built in wireless LAN functionality move the Wireless LAN switch to OFF A Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss Page 32 To disconnect from a computer to computer ad hoc network 1 Click the Wireless Network Connection icon a on the taskbar The Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears 2 Click Advanced The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears 3 On the Wireless Network tab click Advanced The Advanced dialog box appears 4 Click to select Any available network access point preferred and click Close Page 33 Checking your network connection status Whether you have a wireless Ethernet or dial up connection you can check the status of that connection To check your network con
37. D program A Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may damage your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing a DVD Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD This may cause the computer to malfunction Page 49 Frequently asked questions How do I maintain CDs and DVDs Avoid touching the surface of the disc with your fingers Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc may cause reading errors Try using canned compressed air to clean dusty discs Do not clean the disc with solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may damage the disc To clean the disc follow these steps 1 Hold the edge of the disc and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out 2 If the 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 3 Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Do not drop or bend the disc Why does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc The disc your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged Follow these steps 1 Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and Restart 2 Eject the disc from the optical d
38. D window appears click to select an option Audio CD Page 44 Audio CD E Page 45 Copying files to a CD RW or CD R You can copy files to CD R or CD RW discs if your VAIO computer is equipped with a CD RW DVD drive or DVD RW drive Before you write data to a CD RW or CD R disc read the following notes to avoid a computer malfunction and ensure the best writing results Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software Deactivate memory resident disc utilities to avoid data loss Disable the FindFast program if it is installed on your computer Click Start and point to All Programs to see a list of programs on your computer Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery is at least 50 percent charged See Powering Your Computer for more information Use CD R discs that are compatible with 8x speed Your computer does not support 1x writing speed To copy files to a CD RW or CD R 1 Insert a blank CD R or CD RWdisc into the optical drive For more information see Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs If the CD Drive window appears click Take no action CD Drive CO Drive F Windows can perloim the same action each lime you insert a disk of connect a device valh this kind of file E Blenk CD What do you wart Windows to do Open vateble CD folder 4 wing Windows Explorer O maen C Almaye do the selected action 2 Open Windows Expl
39. DigiOn Inc and Easy Systems Japan Ltd Drag n Drop CD DVD software is designed to make CD and DVD creation simple You can create you own audio or data CDs and data DVDs These discs can be read in most audio CD players or personal computers With Drag n Drop CD DVD software you can also back up CDs DVgate Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer s i LINK port and capture video clips and still images You can edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats EarthLinkSM Total Access 2003 DSL or Dial Up EarthLink Inc EarthLink one of the world s largest Internet Service Providers offers dial up and broadband access to the Internet Member benefits include e mail newsgroups a Personal Start Page free storage space for your personal Web site a member magazine and 24 hour technical support EverQueste Sony Online Entertainment Inc This introductory edition of EverQuest a constantly evolving fantasy world takes users to new heights of online role playing gaming Enter an enormous virtual environment an entire world with its own diverse species economic systems alliances and politics Make yourself a noble human knight a vicious dark elf thief a greedy dwarven merchant or whatever your heart desires as you meet new friends from around the world and face epic challenges Giga
40. Down Arrow key v to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears 8 Press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears 9 Select Yes and press Enter 10 Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears again 11 Select Yes and press Enter The computer restarts If your computer continues to display the message Operating system not found and Windows does not start use your supplied System Recovery CDs to restore the programs that shipped with your computer See Using the System Recovery CDs for more information A The System Recovery CD restores your computer to its original state so user data and applications will be lost Why does my computer stop responding Why can t I turn off my computer It is best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer option on the Microsoft Windowse Start menu located on the taskbar Using other methods including those listed below may result in loss of unsaved data Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and select Shut Down When the Shut Down Windows window appears make sure Shut down is selected and click OK If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Security dialog box appears click Shut Down and select Shut Down again from the Shut Down Windows window If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button or slide a
41. Logon to the Microsoft Windowse desktop Insert Sony Application Recovery CD No 1 into your computer s optical drive The Application Recovery utility starts automatically Click OK in the VAIO welcome window The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears Double click the Software folder Icons representing the original preinstalled programs are displayed Double click the application you want to restore The program s installation wizard begins Follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process To reinstall device drivers using Windows XP operating system For Windowse XP systems only The Microsoft Windowse XP operating system is capable of reinstalling the original factory installed device drivers without using the Application Recovery CD s l Click Start in the Windows taskbar then right click My Computer A shortcut menu appears Click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears From the Hardware tab click the Device Manager button Right click to select the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation and click Update Driver from the shortcut menu The Hardware Update Wizard appears Follow the on screen instructions to locate the device and reinstall the appropriate device driver If Windowse XP does not reinstall the device driver s follow the steps in the next section to reinstall the device driver s using the Application Recovery CD s To reinstall de
42. Pocket Personal Video Recorder Sony Electronics Inc Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder is a unique set of hardware and software components that provide you with excellent TV viewing recording and playback experiences You can watch and record your favorite TV programs from your computer create custom playlists and play your Video Capsules on other compatible computers Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder enables your computer TV VCR and other video player devices to work in harmony ImageStatione Sony Electronics Inc Store organize and share your photos and video clips with ImageStatione Sony s online photo and video sharing service Membership in ImageStation service is free except for transactions and includes unlimited storage of digital photos storage for 15 minutes of video clips tools to personalize the design and arrangement of your pictures in albums and access to stories and tips about image handling in ImageStation Magazine McAfeee Internet Security Center McAfee com Page 130 The McAfee com Security Center combines a set of must have tools with simplified world class managed security services The McAfee com SecurityCenter is an easy to use environment where McAfee subscribers can launch manage and configure their security subscriptions The SecurityCenter also acts as a source of information for virus alerts product information support subscription information and one click access to tools and news hosted at www mcaf
43. Welco me e Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the online VAIO Computer User Guide This user guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer from keyboard functions to preinstalled software programs In the left navigation window click the topics you want to learn more about and that information will be displayed in this main window View the Electronic Flyer which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer View the VAIOs Computer Specifications which lists your computer s hardware specifications and preinstalled software information such as descriptions and contact information Page 1 Your VAIO computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source Using AC Power Using the Battery Conserving Battery Power Page 2 Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you receive your computer To use your computer immediately use the supplied AC adapter as the power source While the computer uses AC power it automatically charges the battery if it is inserted See Using the Battery for more information on installing and using your battery Connecting the AC adapter Turning on the computer Page 3 Conne
44. Wireless Network Connection Properties Dialog Box Wireless Network Connection Properties Genera Wireless Networks Advanced T Use Windows to conhgure mp waelest network sethng Avadable ratwork To cormect to an avalable network chek Contiguee i WavelAN Network i Hardwaret0 amas Prefened networks Atomabicaly connect to avadable networks in the order isted below APITONS M P A padoyads getting up waeless network pear tea Ca Cea 4 Click Add The Wireless network properties dialog box appears Wireless Network Properties Dialog Box Page 31 Wireless network properties _ Assocainn Authentication Network name SSID Wireless network key WEP This network requires a key for the following Data enctyption WEP enabled C Network Authentication Shared mode V The key is provided for me automatically T This is a computerto computer ad hoo network wireless sccess ports are not us Ce 5 Type the name of the network you want to connect to in the Network name SSID box The name should be no more than 32 ASCII characters 6 Make sure the Data encryption WEP enabled check box is selected 7 Click to cancel the The key is provided for me automatically check box 8 Type a network key in the Network key box The key should be between 5 and 13 ASCII characters or 10 to 26 hexadecimal characters 9 Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box 10
45. all and click OK The Hardware Update Wizard appears 14 Click Next and select the device folder The Microsofts Windowse operating system automatically reinstalls the device driver s from the Application Recovery CD 15 Click Finish and remove the Application Recovery CD from the optical drive 16 Turn off your computer by clicking Start and then Turn off computer 17 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD s visit http www sony com pcsupport 1 Unknown devices are identified by a yellow question mark A device that has a driver problem is identified by a yellow exclamation mark Page 154 Using the System Recovery CDs The System Recovery CDs enable you to format your hard disk drive and restore the operating system and all original preinstalled programs If the operating system or programs become corrupted or are erased you can restore your computer to the original factory settings A The System Recovery process removes all programs that you may have installed since you started using your computer Reinstall any program that was not included with the computer when you purchased it You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual device driver or program may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CDs to reinstall individual programs and device dr
46. ands of others who share your interests AT amp T WorldNete Service AT amp T Corp AT amp T WorldNet Service offers fast reliable Internet access Customer benefits include Web based e mail video e mail multiple e mail accounts free Web pages online and live agent technical support instant messaging and parental controls Boingo Wireless Boingo Wireless Inc Boingo Wireless offers Wi Fi access in hundreds of hot spot locations including airports hotels coffee shops and other public spaces Experience the Internet up to 100 times faster than dial up and enjoy being totally mobile Click to DVD Sony Electronics Inc At the touch of a button Click to DVD software allows you to automatically burn DVDs from a digital video device Create DVDs by capturing video content straight from a digital video DV device or by importing video from stored files and you can also edit the video if desired Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing pictures from a digital still camera What s more you can easily give a professional look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You re only a few clicks away from your own DVDs CLIE Converter Sony Electronics Inc CLIE Converter is a plug in application that converts Giga Pocket Video Capsules into Movie Player format for playback on your Sony CLIE handheld After converting your Video Capsules you can use CLIE Converter to trans
47. audio storage a music visualizer a sleek player skin design audio CD burning capability on computer models that include a CD recording device and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback Sony on Yahoo Yahoo Inc Personalize your own Web portal with Sony on Yahoo Get a free Web mail account customized news and local weather reports comics instant messaging and more Sony ScreenBlast ACID Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment With the powerful Sony ScreenBlast ACID software you can create royalty free music by utilizing its loop based production tool including unlimited tracks and enhanced effects Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forges Page 133 Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forges software enables you to record edit and process mono or stereo audio files for your multimedia or Internet projects Whether you want to use a number of professional effects convert video into streaming media or synchronize audio to video this software has everything you need to create rich immersive multimedia and Internet content Sony VAIO Product Registration Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Product Registration is an integrated registration application for both Sony Electronics and Microsoft By registering to Sony Electronics the VAIO PC owners become eligible for the extended warranty offered by Sony depending on the machine purchased Microsoft directs the data to Sony Electronics Sony uses the registra
48. below Mistakes that occur when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction Turn off the computer Disconnect the computer from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you install or remove a memory module Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Introducing any liquids or any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots or other internal components of the computer will result in damage to the computer Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives 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 momentarily touching an unpainted metal object that is grounded such as a pipe radiator or faucet Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD Use the special protective package to store a memory module and prevent ESD Only use memory modules that are compatible with your computer For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer see the Welcome page to view the VAIO Computer Specifications If you wish to purchase a memory module shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contac
49. cable for more information 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears New Connection Wizard Webasto Wie New Conese ion wizard Ihs earned abs pru Loma be tne ineat Dremi ly epivde ston wha oper tected Se up shawo oral Bows mare Tu winni khol 3 Click Next If the Location Information dialog box appears follow the on screen instructions 4 Ifitis not already selected click to select Connect to the Internet and click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions Page 21 Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection Your computer accommodates both 10BASE T and 100BASE TX Ethernet connections with data transfer speeds of between 10 and 100 Mbps To connect an Ethernet cable 1 Locate the Ethernet port on your computer For location information see Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting an Ethernet Cable Ethernet cable 2 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into your computer s Ethernet port amp Sand the other into the network connection To set up an Ethernet connection to the Internet 1 Connect your computer to a network connection 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears New Connection Wizard Webasto Wie New Conie ior
50. ches for the corresponding solutions online You can visit Sony Computing Support at http www sony com pcsupport Page 164
51. connect the external computer monitor or projector by unplugging the monitor VGA cable from your computer s port Disconnecting the external display when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Page 115 Using Speakers Your computer comes with built in stereo speakers If you wish to enhance the sound quality of your computer you can purchase and connect external speakers If you want to purchase speakers make sure the speakers are designed for computer use You can shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Connecting speakers Disconnecting speakers Adjusting the volume Enabling the audio feature Frequently asked questions Page 116 Connecting speakers You can connect speakers to your computer to enhance the sound quality of your computer A Do not place floppy disks on the speakers The speakers magnetic field may damage the data stored on the floppy disks To connect speakers to your computer 1 Turn down the volume of the speakers 2 Plug the speaker cable into the Headphone jack on the computer 3 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the speaker Connecting Speakers not supplied Speaker cable not supplied Headphone jack See the guide that accompanied your speakers for more information on its installation and use Page 117 Disconnecting spea
52. cting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer AC adapter supplied Power cord supplied 2 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer Page 4 Turning on the computer To turn on the computer 1 Lift the lid of the computer by sliding the front switch to the right and lifting the lid You may need to hold the bottom of the computer firmly to lift the lid Opening the Computer Front switch 2 Slide the power switch to the right until the power indicator turns on Turning on the Computer If you slide and hold the power switch the computer turns off 3 If the computer screen is too dark or too bright follow these steps to adjust the brightness Q To increase brightness press the Fn and F5 keys and then press the Up Arrow gt or the Right Arrow key To decrease brightness press the Fn and F5 keys and then press the Down Arrow v or the Left Arrow key Page 5 Using the Battery Your computer depending on the model you purchased may come equipped with one battery bay and one multipurpose bay that supports a second battery If your computer comes with two bays you can purchase a second rechargeable battery to extend your computing time For information on how to extend the life of the battery see Conservi
53. ction services an intelligent junk mail filter powerful parental controls and easy switching tools Microsoft Money 2003 Standard Page 131 Microsoft Corp Microsoft Money 2003 Standard provides a quick and easy way to organize and manage your personal finances New features include auto balancing a bills estimator spending comparison reports and investment reminders Save time organizing and managing your cash flow and balancing your checkbook Create and track a budget pay your bills organize your finances and view a complete picture of your financial health all in one place Microsofts Movie Maker 2 Microsoft Corp Windowse Movie Maker 2 makes home movies amazingly fun With Movie Maker 2 you can create edit and share your home movies right on your PC Build your movie with a few simple drag and drops Delete bad shots and include only the best scenes Add special effects music and narration Then share your movie via the Web e mail on your PC CD or even DVD You can also save your edited movie back to the DV tape in your camera to play on a TV or even on the camera itself Microsofts Office XP Professional Microsoft Corp Microsoft Office XP Professional software redefines the relationship between people and software by providing a smarter simpler way of working New Office XP Professional software features include context sensitive smart tags enhanced formatting options and more that enable you to continually integrate ad
54. d If you are playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you still cannot use the pointer restart the computer You can restart the computer three different ways Press the Windows key a and press U When the Turn Off Computer window appears press R Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager window appears press the Alt key to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key ss to select Shut Down Press Enter and then press R Press and hold the power button When the computer turns off press the power button again to restart the computer You may need to install or reinstall the mouse driver software Use the supplied Application Recovery CD to install the drivers See Using the Application Recovery CDs for more information Page 84 EI Disks PC Card 1 LLINK C ti Using a Floppy Disk Drive Using PC Cards Page 85 Using a Floppy Disk Drive You can connect a floppy disk drive to your computer The floppy disk drive enables you to read or write data to a floppy disk Connecting a floppy disk drive Inserting and removing floppy disks Protecting floppy disks Disconnecting a floppy disk drive Storing a floppy disk drive Frequently asked questions Page 86 Connecting a floppy disk drive You can connect a floppy disk drive when your computer is on
55. d see the network administrator or the guide that accompanied your access point for more information 4 Make sure the Data encryption WEP enabled check box is selected 5 Click to cancel the The key is provided for me automatically check box 6 Type the network key in the Network key box The key should be between 5 and 13 ASCII characters or 10 to 26 hexadecimal characters 7 Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box 8 Click OK The network name appears in the Preferred networks list box To set up a computer to computer ad hoc network 1 Move the Wireless LAN switch to ON Turning on the Wireless Network Switch Wireless LAN indicator Wireless LAN switch 2 Click the Wireless Network Connection icon a on the taskbar The Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears Wireless Network Connection Dialog Box Page 30 Wireless Network Connection The following wireless network s are available To access a wireless network select it from the list and then click Connect Available wireless networks i 094826 i ITvo i WaveLAN Network This wireless network requires the use of a network key WEP To Connect access this network type the key then click Network key V Enable IEEE 802 1x authentication for this network If you are having difficulty connecting to a network chek Advanced 3 Click Advanced The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears
56. d 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port eS Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone cable 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 see Using Ethernet and dial up connections or contact your network administrator You can connect to your company network from a remote location and use data programs and network resources See Microsoft Windowse Help by clicking Help and Support from the Start menu and then clicking Networking and the Web in the left panel To connect to a remote network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1 Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to your computer See To connect an Ethernet cable and Setting up aPage 26 dial up Internet connection for more information From the Start menu point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard Click Next If you are prompted to the Local Information dialog box follow the on screen instructions Click Connect to the network at my workplace and then click Next Follow the on screen instructions Ask your network administrator for the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to an existing network Page 27 Using wireless network connections selected models only A wireless local area network LAN is a network in which you can connect to a LAN throu
57. d button on the taskbar amp D Displays the desktop a E Displays the My Computer window Mir Displays the Search Results window where you can find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start menu Ctri F Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Search and then Computer from the Start menu a M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift ad M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size Bip Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Fn d Insert Displays the System Properties window This is the equivalent of selecting Control Panel and then System from the Start menu Page 78 Indicator Lights Indicator Function Power O Turns on when the power to the computer is on blinks in Standby mode and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off Battery _ Turns on when the computer is using battery power blinks when the battery is running out of power double blinks when the battery is charging Memory Sticke 5 Turns on when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the Memory Stick media is not being used Hard Disk 0 Turns on when data is read from or written to the hard disk Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the c
58. dial up connections Using wireless network connections selected models only Checking your network connection status Frequently asked questions Types of Networks Access point wireless Computer to com puter wireless The computers represented in this graphic may not be identical to the model you purchased Page 25 Using Ethernet and dial up connections For setting up local area networks LANs Ethernet is a widely installed technology Your computer accommodates both 1OBASE T and 100BASE TX Ethernet connections with data transfer speeds of between 10 and 100 Mbps To connect to a local area network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1 Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to your computer See To connect an Ethernet cable and Setting up a dial up Internet connection for more information Connecting an Ethernet Cable 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click Network Setup Wizard The Network Setup Wizard appears Network Setup Wizard Nelerark Setar Wisarcl Welcome to the ctwork Setup Wizard The eizad l Falz you szl up IHi compucerto un 37 youl nisl ik Si arislosik yous Chase sninisine convsctizn Sethu Inteact Caacest cm Fian Share ize a dfo des Shae parler To zert rus cick Meat 3 Click Next If you are prompted to the Local Information dialog box follow the on screen instructions A Only connect 10BASE T an
59. ditional services into Office and access information anytime The Office XP Professional suite includes Word Excel Outlook PowerPointe and Access Microsofts Office XP Small Business Edition Microsoft Corp Microsoft Office XP Small Business Edition helps you get work done more quickly by providing real time context sensitive options for important actions from formatting to error correction Task panes consolidate important tasks into a single integrated view enabling you to conduct searches launch and format documents and view the contents of your Clipboard from one location The Office XP Small Business Edition suite includes Word Excel Outlook and Publisher Microsoft Windows Mediae Player Microsoft Corp Get fast and flexible playback with the best audio and video quality for Windows and the Web Includes special new features optimized for the Windows XP operating system You can use Microsoft Windows Mediae Player to play and organize digital media files on your computer and on the Internet In addition you can use the Player to listen to radio stations from all over the world play and copy CDs create your own CDs play DVDs and copy music and videos to portable devices such as portable digital audio players and Pocket PCs Microsofts Works Microsoft Corp Works lets you quickly and easily crate high quality fun documents Works provides the core tools you need to create documents manage lists and schedules create r
60. e Do not use or store the media in a location that is subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or places with corrosive substances Page 71 Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Microsoft Windowse XP Professional only After you have initially setup your new VAIO computer you can change the language displayed in Microsofte Windowse XP Professional operating system The multilingual user interface MUI language option changes the text controlled by Windows XP Professional operating system Menus help files and icons generated by Windows XP Professional are shown in your selected language All other programs are displayed in English as the default language The multilingual user interface language option is not designed to replace a localized version of the Microsoft Windowse XP Professional operating system Under certain conditions some third party software applications may not function properly To Change the Language Option 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and then click Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and then click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears 3 Click the Languages tab 4 From the Language used in menus and dialogs shortcut menu select the desired language English francais Portugu s espa ol 5 Click Apply and click OK
61. e UI Design Selector window 6 Click OK Page 74 Mice and Kev sS Using the Keyboard Connecting External Mice and Keyboards Page 75 Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s but your computer keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Key descriptions Combinations and functions with the Windows key Indicator Lights Combinations and functions with the Fn key Page 76 Key descriptions Key Description Numeric keypad 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 Numbers appear on the front beveled edge of the numeric keys Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock indicator light turns on Press the Num Lock key again to deactivate the numeric keypad Arrow keys The Left Right Up and Down arrow keys move the pointer on the screen They also function as the Home End Page Up and Page Down keys respectively when the Fn key is pressed Correction keys The Insert Back Space and Delete keys enable you to make corrections to keystrokes Function keys The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For example in many programs F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one program to the n
62. e i LINK port The i LINK port does not supply power to the external device The i LINK port supports transfer rates of 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 programs you use See the help guide that accompanied your program for more information To connect an i LINK digital video recorder 1 Turn on the digital video DV device and the computer 2 Plug the i LINKe cable into the i LINK port on the DV device 3 Plug the other end of the i LINK cable into the i LINK port on your computer The Found New Hardware window appears on the lower right corner of your screen Connecting an i LINK Digital Video Camera Recorder a Dea a Digital video camera recorder i LINK cable not supplied See the guide that accompanied your digital video camera recorder for more information on its installation and use Page 106 Disconnecting the i LINK digital video recorder You can disconnect the digital video recorder while the computer is on or off Simply unplug the i LINK cable from the i LINK port on the computer Disconnecting the cable when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Page 107 Using a digital video camera recorder Your computer comes with preinstalled driver software that is compatible with most Sony digital video camera recorders
63. e the Wireless LAN switch to ON Turning on the Wireless Network Switch Wireless LAN indicator Wireless LAN switch 3 Click the Wireless Network Connection icon a on the taskbar The Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears Wireless Network Connection Dialog Box Page 28 Wireless Network Connection The following wireless network s are available To access a wireless network select it from the list and then click Connect Available wireless networks i 024826 i ITvO i Wavel AN Network v This wireless network requies the use of a network key WEP To access this network type the key then click Connect Network key V Enable IEEE 802 1x authentication for this network If you are having dilficuky connecting to a network check Advanced Cema 4 From the Available wireless networks list select the name of the network access point in which you want to connect If you do not see the network name see If the network does not appear in the Available wireless networks list box 5 If required type the network key in the Network key box If necessary ask the administrator for the key The key should be between 5 and 13 ASCII characters or 10 to 26 hexadecimal characters 6 Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box 7 Click Connect If the network does not appear in the Available wireless networks list box 1 Click Advanced on the Wireless Network Connection dialog box The Wire
64. ear Press Enter Press the Down Arrow key v to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second Press Enter Press the Right Arrow key gt to select the Exit tab and then press the Down Arrow key v to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears Press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears Select Yes and press Enter Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears again Select Yes and press Enter The computer restarts If this occurs on a regular basis contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport What do I do if the message Operating system not found appears when my computer starts and why won t Windows start Make sure the computer does not have a non bootable floppy disk in the floppy disk drive if applicable If a non bootable floppy disk is in the drive 1 Remove the floppy disk Page 161 2 Restart the computer and confirm that the Microsoft Windowse operating system starts properly If Windows still does not start follow these steps to initialize the BIOS 1 If there is a disk in the floppy disk drive then remove it 2 Turn off the computer 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 4 Restart the computer 5 Press F2 when the Sony logo appears The BIOS Setup window appears gt 6 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit menu 7 Press the
65. ed Support from 800 644 3193 is automated and free of charge Sony programs Page 143 Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 Support from 1 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase WinDVD 4 for VAIOe Computers Web site http www intervideo com phone 510 651 0888 WordPerfect Office 2002 Web site http www corel com phone 613 274 0500 hours M F 8 30 AM 7 30 PM eastern time Page 144 Memory Ss Before you upgrade your computer s memory make sure you read the safety information in Precautions and procedures For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer see the Welcome page to view the VAIO Computer Specifications Precautions and procedures Removing and installing memory modules Confirming added memory capacity Page 145 Precautions and procedures A Sony recommends that memory upgrades be performed by an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent go to http www sony com pcsupport The procedures described below assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment When installing a memory module in your computer make sure you read the proper safety precautions
66. ee com Includes VirusScanOnline Personal Firewall Plus Privacy Service and SpamKiller McAfee com VirsusScanOnline VSO is available to Sony VAIO PC users as a pre installed 90 day trial Protect your Sony VAIO PC Files and Data from viruses With a daily threat of nearly 60 000 known computer viruses and the continuous discovery of new and more complex viruses computer users need the latest most comprehensive virus protection available McAfee com VirusScanOnline is an online subscription service offering comprehensive reliable and up to date virus protection VirusScan Online protects against viruses worms Trojan horses malicious scripts and hybrid attacks McAfee com Personal Firewall Plus MPF is available to Sony VAIO PC users as a 30 day trial from McAfee A personal firewall establishes a barrier between your Sony VAIOe PC and the Internet protecting you from hackers and malicious code that expose your private data disable your Sony VAIO PC or gain remote control of your system McAfee com Personal Firewall Plus is an online subscription service offering advanced protection for your Sony VAIO PC and your personal data Personal Firewall Plus establishes a barrier between your Sony VAIO PC and the Internet silently monitoring Internet traffic for suspicious activities McAfee com Privacy Service is available to Sony VAIO PC users as a 30 day trial from McAfee com Privacy Service combines personal data protection wit
67. eports and budgets and organize information from many sources Works includes Word Processor Works Database Works Spreadsheet Works Portfolio and Works Calendar MoodLogic MoodLogic Inc MoodLogic is the world s largest descriptive database of song information Information provided directly from music lovers like you MoodLogic allows you to browse the songs by artist and genre narrow your selections by tempo or year save your favorite playlist and transfer it to a portable player MovieShaker Sony Electronics Inc MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions background music special effects and text Just import your video clips and shake with a click of the mouse Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends Network Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc Network Smart Capture captures images and video from any Sony Digital Camcorder that supports a standard i LINK e connection Send your video or still images through e mail or upload them to the ImageStation SM service You can use the Web camera function to automatically upload your captured images PC cilline Trend Micro Inc PC cillin antivirus software provides complete easy to use Internet era virus protection at your computer s entry points including beaming synchronization and Internet access to defend against potential threats hidden inside files e mail or on the Web Subscription required after init
68. ext Escape key The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and moves it to the Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Operator keys Ctrl Alt Shift keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give commands For example in many programs instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as CtrIl 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 Windows key my The key with the Microsoft Windowse operating system logo displays the Start menu it is the equivalent of clicking Start 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 ES The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button Page 77 Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function a F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window a Tab Switches the selecte
69. f If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously You can turn off the computer from the Windows Task Manager 4 Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously or turning off the computer with the power button or switch may cause loss of data e Remove the AC adapter and battery Why won t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode Your computer s operating system may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Standby or Hibernate mode To restore the computer to normal operating stability 1 Close all open programs 2 Restart the computer Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key amp 2 Press U Page 159 3 Press R to select restart 3 If the computer does not restart follow these steps 1l Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Press and release Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to select restart 4 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off Why is the sound of my computer s fan so loud The computer s fan may be running at a high speed to cool the CPU By lowering the CPU speed you also lower the speed and noise level of the computer s fan If your computer comes with the PowerPanel _ ut
70. f Kings Microsoft Corp The Age of Kings is the sequel to the award winning best selling realtime strategy game Age of Empires Age of Empires II spans a thousand years from the fall of Rome through the Middle Ages in which players lead one of 13 civilizations into greatness The game keeps the epic scope of Age of Empires game play while evolving the combat and economic features Microsofte Encartae Online Microsoft Corp Encarta Online the online version of the popular encyclopedia includes more than 47 000 encyclopedia articles many with multimedia features such as video and audio clips You ll also find links to trusted Web sites with even more information An interactive world atlas lets you zoom in on a particular region or country Microsofte Internet Explorer 6 0 Microsoft Corp Internet Explorer 6 0 offers dramatic performance reliability and usability improvements making it the fastest easiest and most cost effective Web browser for organizations to deploy manage and support Whether you use the Web to read e mail news or sports reports shop online listen to music or play videos or share your images and photos with friends family or work colleagues IE 6 makes it easy exciting and fun Microsofts MSN 8 0 Microsoft Corp MSN 8 0 combines fast reliable service with innovative Microsoft software to make the Web more useful for you and your family The new MSN 8 includes smart features such as automatic e mail virus prote
71. fer them to Maas ry29 Sticke media or to save them to your hard disk drive for transfer to your CLIE handheld during your next HotSynce operation Corele WordPerfecte 10 Corel Corp WordPerfect 10 is a powerful word processing application that helps you produce newsletters articles reports proposals books and other documents Word Perfect lets you add graphics tables and charts to documents You can publish to paper electronic media and the World Wide Web WordPerfect allows you to format structure and edit documents at any time and gives you complete control over their design WordPerfect 10 includes Quattro Pro and Corel Presentations Also included is CorelCENTRAL which has Day Planner Calendar Address Book Mail Card File Memos Alarms and Admin DirecTV DSL DirecTV Inc DIRECTV DSL is an always on Internet connection with blazing fast speeds up to 50 times greater than standard dial up modems You don t need a second phone line because DIRECTV DSL utilizes your existing phone line allowing you to talk and surf at the same time Having a high speed Internet connection in your home has never been easier or as much fun Drag n Drop CD DigiOn Inc and Easy Systems Japan Ltd Drag n Drop CD software is designed to make CD creation simple You can create your own audio or data CDs that can be read in most audio CD players or personal computers With Drag n Drop CD software you can also back up CDs Drag n Drop CD DVD
72. g on the configuration you purchased Preinstalled programs may not be identical to retail versions or include supporting documentation Adobe programs Web site http www adobe com phone 206 675 6126 fee based support fax 206 628 5737 e mail techdocs adobe com hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PST America Onlinee Broadband or Dial Up Web site s http www aol com AT amp T WorldNete Service Web site http help att net Boingo Wireless Web site s http www boingo com servicecenter html e mail support boingo com phone 800 880 4117 hours M F 4 AM 10 PM PST Weekend 6 AM to 3 PM PST Corele WordPerfecte 10 Web site http www corel com phone 613 274 0500 hours M F 8 30 AM 7 30 PM EST DirecTV DSL Web site http www directvinternet com solve jsp SolveLanding jsp Drag n Drop CD Drag n Drop CD DVD Web site http www easy co jp dde ni supportid html EarthLinkSM Total Access 2003 DSL or Dial Up Web site http support earthlink net Page 141 EverQueste Web site s http www everquest com e mail eqtech soe sony com phone 858 831 9143 hours M F 8 30 AM 5 30 PM PST McAfees programs Web site s http www mcafee com support default asp phone 900 733 8255 Phone support is 2 95 per minute hours 5 AM 11 PM PST Men in Black II Crossfire Trial version Web site s http www sonicfoundry com support phone 900 407 6642 fee based
73. g the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet The power indicator turns on Connecting an AC Adapter to a Port Replicator AC adapter 5 Align the connector on the bottom of the computer with the port replicator connector and gently push the computer down until it clicks into place Connecting a Port Replicator Page 100 Com puter 3 Securing a Port Replicator 6 Make sure the port replicator is securely fastened to the computer 7 Turn on the computer Page 101 Connecting a Flat Panel Display The port replicator includes a Digital Visual Interface DVI port which enables you to connect your computer to a flat panel display To connect to a flat panel display you must use a DVI D or DVI D I display cable If you wish to purchase a cable shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Your port replicator also includes a Monitor VGA port For Monitor port connections see Using Computer Monitors and Projectors for more information To connect the computer to a flat panel display l Connect the computer to the port replicator See Connecting a Port Replicator for more information Plug the flat panel display into an AC outlet Plug the display cable into the DVI port on the computer flat panel display Turn on the computer and flat panel display Press the Fn F7 keys to toggle the display between your computer the flat panel display or both t
74. gh a wireless radio connection You can opt to purchase a Sony Wireless LAN Access Point to set up a LAN The wireless LAN access point is designed for building a wireless LAN environment Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before Your computer is equipped with a built in mini PCI card that allows for wireless connections For information about your computer s wireless capabilities see the Welcome page to view your VAIO Computer Specifications For more information on Sony Wireless LAN go to http www sonystyle com vaio There are two types of wireless connections An infrastructure network is one that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the wireless LAN The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range A computer to computer ad hoc network is one in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or access point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the instructions that accompanied the access point for more information 2 Mov
75. gram see the DVgate online help Page 138 Adjusting image resolution If the images on the computer screen LCD do not display smoothly the resolution may not be set correctly To check the resolution 1 From the DVgate Motion Monitor window click Setup 2 From the shortcut menu point to Settings and then select Low Resolution The settings you change in this menu affect the images in the monitor window only Movie data imported to your hard drive and images recorded to DV devices will not be affected Page 139 Saving to your hard disk In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVgate motion program the hard disk on your computer was formatted with two partitions C and D The DVgate program saves files to the D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum DVgate program performance defragment the D partition regularly To defragment a partition 1 Back up files you want to save 2 From the Start menu point to All Programs Accessories System Tools and then click Disk Defragmenter The Disk Defragmenter dialog box appears 3 Select the drive you want to defragment from the list and click Defragment See the Microsoft Windows operating system Help guide for more information on defragmenting Page 140 Program Support Information Your computer may not be supplied with all of the programs listed in the this section dependin
76. h content filtering to protect both you and your family Stop the exploitation of your information and protect your children from accessing inappropriate content on the Internet McAfee com SpamKiller is available to Sony VAIO PC users as a 30 day trial from McAfee com With fraudulent inappropriate and offensive e mails being delivered with escalating frequency to adults children and businesses email users require a comprehensive solution to protect them from the annoyance and dangers of spam McAfee com Spamkiller quickly and easily helps you control spam from polluting your Inbox Powered by advanced rule based and list based filtering technologies SpamKiller enables users to both protect their Inboxes from spam and fight back against the source of the problem email spammers Men in Black II Crossfire Trial version Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment You are the newest MIB agent Your ultimate mission is to save the Earth A recruit from NYPD you ll soon find that your years of training and on the job experience count for exactly nothing But you ve got what it takes that s why you wear the black Start by training in powerful MIB weapons and high tech gadgets confiscated from out of town guests Explore alien infested hotels nightclubs and sewers to discover the whereabouts of your partner Vee who s gone missing during a routine assignment Use stealth to avoid enemies or force to subdue them Microsofts Age of Empires II The Age o
77. he Sony Memory Stick window does not appear when you insert your Memory Stick media then follow these steps To view the contents 1 From the Start menu click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Click Sony MemoryStick The Sony MemoryStick window appears displaying the contents stored on the Memory Stick media Page 67 Write protecting Memory Stick media Memory Stick media is designed with a write protect tab to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection When the write protect tab of the Memory Stick media is set to LOCK data cannot be recorded or erased Write protect off Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media Write protect on Data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick media Using the Write Protect Tab Back of Memory Stick Media Page 68 Formatting Memory Stick media Memory Sticke media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it If you need to reformat Memory Stick media use the Memory Stick Formatter that is provided with the media For more information about using Memory Stick Formatter refer to Formatter Help A Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved to it Before you reformat Memory Stick media confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep Back up important data before formatting the media To format Memory Stick media
78. he computer and flat panel display See Selecting a display for more information 4 You cannot use the Monitor VGA port on your computer when a port replicator is connected to the computer Use the DVI or Monitor VGA port on the port replicator instead Connecting a Flat Panel Display Flat panel display Power cord Display cable not supplied Page 102 Disconnecting a Port Replicator Disconnecting a port replicator when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate or the battery power is low may result in data loss or a computer malfunction You can disconnect a port replicator when the computer is on or off When the battery is low turn off the computer before you disconnect a port replicator To disconnect a port replicator 1 Close any active programs to prevent data loss 2 Pull the release latches on each side of the port replicator to release the computer from the port replicator Releasing a Computer from a Port Replicator Release latches 3 Lift the computer away from the port replicator Disconnecting a Port Replicator Page 103 Audi Video ti Using i LINK Digital Video Recorders Using Computer Monitors and Projectors Using Speakers Using Microphones Page 104 Using i LINK Digital Video Recorders You can connect a digital video DV recorder such as an i LINK digital video camera recorder to the i LINK S400 i IEEE 1394 port on y
79. he front label of the PC Card is facing up 2 Push the PC Card gently into the slot The system automatically detects the PC Card A Do not force a PC Card into the slot this may damage the connector pins When a PC Card is inserted do not place your computer in a bag or case Pressure or shock to a PC Card may damage your computer Touching the head of the PC Card will not damage the connector pins but damage may occur if the head of the PC Card is sticking out of the PC Card slot while the computer is being transported Inserting a PC Card Page 94 Removing PC Cards You can remove PC Cards while the computer is on or off PC Cards draw power from the computer when they are inserted into the PC Card slot whether or not you use the card If you are not using your PC Card and you are using a battery as a power source remove the PC Card from the PC Card slot to conserve battery power To remove a PC Card while your computer is on i 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears 2 Click to select the PC Card in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 4 Make sure the PC Card is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is safe to remove the hardware device 5 Push the Release button The Release button pops out 6 Push the Release button a second time The PC Card
80. ial evaluation period Page 132 PicoPlayer Sony Electronics Inc PicoPlayer software is a video player utility that enables you to use Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder functions ona computer that does not have Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder installed You can play Video Capsules created by Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder and if a Giga Pocket server is available on your home network watch TV streamed from the Giga Pocket Server or video capsules and remotely control the Giga Pocket server s TV programming functions PictureGear Studio Sony Electronics Inc PictureGear Studio still image management software displays still images from your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera The still images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder create your own photo albums and make prints PowerDVDe CyberLink Corp PowerDVD software offers high quality playback of DVD movies on your computer PowerDVD software includes all the controls you expect from a home DVD player plus a range of additional features For example you can bookmark scenes to come back to them later The customizable controls advanced navigation bar and dynamic player skins combine to deliver a premium viewing experience Quickene 2003 New User Edition Intuit Inc Quicken software is a fast easy way to organize your finances Quicken software works just like your checkbook so it s easy to learn a
81. ility use it to lower the CPU speed If your computer does not come with the PowerPanel utility use the power schemes to lower the CPU speed To lower the CPU speed using the PowerPanel utility 1 On the Windowse taskbar right click either the CPU icon or Profile icon a depending on the model you purchased 2 Select Edit Create Profiles The AC Power Profile Editor window appears 3 Double click System to open the System submenu if it is not already open 4 Double click Thermal Control Strategy Performance and select Quiet 5 Restart your computer See PowerPanel Help for more information To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select Portable Laptop in the Power schemes box 4 Click Apply 5 Click OK Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed Why don t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD You may need to refresh the computer screen Press the Windows key a and press D twice 1 Available on selected models Page 160 Troubleshooting Your Computer Windows 2000
82. incorporating graphics spreadsheets charts and tables with ease This comprehensive suite includes the popular WordPerfecte 10 word processor the Quattroe Pro 10 spreadsheet program the Corele Presentations 10 presentation program and a wide range of additional productivity enhancing features Page 135 Frequently asked questions What do I do if my program stops responding or crashes Try restarting your computer 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Turn Off Computer 2 Click Restart If restarting your computer does not work contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See Program Support Information for contact information Why does the message You must insert the Application CD into your optical drive appear and the program does not start Some programs may require specific files located on the Application Recovery CD Insert the disc and try starting the program again Your optical drive may not be reading the disc Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label facing up For computers with external optical drives Make sure the optical drive is properly connected to your computer Which program do I use for CD R CD RW functions To write data files to a CD R or CD RW disc use the Microsofte Windowse operating system software on your computer To write audio files to a CD R or CD RW use the Sony SonicStage program preinstalled on your compu
83. ivers See Using the Application Recovery CDs for more information The System Recovery CDs contain a backup copy of all the programs originally installed on your hard disk It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased When you successfully complete your system recovery you are prompted to complete the Windowse registration process System Recovery options Default System Drive Recovery All data on Drive C is deleted The factory default settings and programs are restored on this drive only Change Partition Size and Recover All partitions custom installations and changes are removed from the hard drive You can set the partition sizes for both Drive C and Drive D The original preinstalled operating system and programs are restored Factory Default Settings Recovery All data and partitions are removed from the hard drive All original factory settings the operating system and preinstalled programs are restored A The System Recovery utility does not back up your system s data If you wish to retain your system data perform a backup to an external media To use the System Recovery CDs Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files A blue screen may appear during the downloading process Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs If you have more than one System Recovery CD insert the first CD CD No 1 to run the System Recovery program You will be p
84. kbar 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the Advanced tab and then select Always show icon on the taskbar in the Options box The power icon appears on the taskbar See the power icon descriptions below for more information You can rollover the power icon to view the remaining battery charge and you can double click the power icon to open the Power Meter window which also displays the remaining battery charge Power icon Power status Computer is using AC power Computer is using AC power and charging the battery Battery is charging Battery is fully charged Battery is discharging No battery is inserted in the computer Page 9 Charging a battery You will need to charge the battery if battery power drops below 10 percent or you have not used the battery for a long time The lithium ion battery supplied with your computer may be recharged at any time whether you wait until the battery is completely or partially discharged Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life If you charge the battery and find that battery power is still low the battery may be reaching the end of its life and you may need to replace it The battery supplied with your computer is not charged at the time of purchase To charge a battery You can charge the battery when
85. kers You can disconnect external speakers when the computer is on or off Simply unplug the speaker cable from the Headphone jack on the computer Page 118 Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume for playing CDs and DVDs use the Volume icon on the Windowse taskbar Adjusting the volume for playing CDs or DVDs does not adjust the volume for recording sound files You can only adjust the recording volume in the Recording Control window See Using a microphone to record sound for instructions on how to open this window To adjust the volume of your speakers 1 Right click the Volume icon on the Windowse taskbar and select Open Volume Control The Volume Control window appears 2 Click and drag the Volume Control slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume 3 Click to cancel any Mute check boxes that are selected Sound device Function Volume Control Adjust the sound level from the speakers or headphones Wave Adjust the wavfile sound or the system sound of Windows SW Synth Adjusts the internal or external synthesizer volume CD Audio Adjust the volume of the CD in the optical drive Microphone Adjust the internal or external microphone volume Telephony Adjust the modem or telephone volume PC Beep Adjust the beep sound when inserting or removing the PC Card and other devices As a shortcut you can press the Fn F4 keys and the Up Arrow t or Right Arrow gt keys to change the volume setting You can
86. less Network Connection Properties dialog box appears Wireless Network Connection Properties Dialog Box Wireless Network Connection Properties ee Genera Wireless Networks Advanced Use Windows to conhgute mp warelest network sethings Avadable network To cormect to an avadable network chek Conligure i WavelAN Network Configure i Mardwaret0 APITONS _Retrech Prefened networks Automabcally connect to avadable networks in the order isted below APITONS A yadyyads Move down Add Remove Properties Leam about setting up watreless metwork a corfigusahon Advanced Co __ _tarcet_ 2 Click Add in the Preferred networks box The Wireless network properties dialog box appears Wireless Network Properties dialog box Page 29 Wireless network properties Associaton Authentication Network name SSID Wihaless network key WEP This network requires a key for the following v Data encryption WEP enabled C Network Authentication Shared mode V The key is provided for me automaticaly F This is a computerto computer ad hoc network wireless acces ports are not used 3 Type the name of the network access point you want to connect to in the Network name SSID box The name should be no more than 32 ASCII characters The following steps are for networks that require a network key If you do not know the network key or are not sure a network key is require
87. mputer or the preinstalled programs refer to the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIOe Computer User Guide The on screen VAIO Computer User Guide and the printed VAIO Computer Quick Start provide information on how to maximize your computer capabilities and solve common problems 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer may come with individual help guides These guides are stored on the hard disk as on screen Help files You can find the Help files from the Help menu under the specific program 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 VAIO Support Agent You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and All Programs Programs for Windowse 2000 and VAIO Support and VAIO Support Agent Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your programs network settings and other important program settings When your program is protected you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair program problems by restoring the program to any of the previously protected states 5 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database sear
88. n rE 3 Camera ptimizes performance and power requirements for camera usage O J F f DVD ptimizes performance and power requirements for DVD usage O y Word Processing timizes power management with longer time outs on the hard disk and display screen You can also establish settings D Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system 7o 25 2 og t TE Spreadsheet Optimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet programs a Communications Extends battery life by initiating a quick display time out The Internal modem remains powered on 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 selects a profile suitable for active software programs Page 15 Do not choose the Automatic Profile Selection when connected to AC power To select a profile 1 Right click the CPU icon Bon the Taskbar Notification area 2 Select Profiles and click the profile name on the shortcut menu The profile settings are implemented instantly See Using PowerPanel utility for descriptions of available profiles When you use the battery to power your computer your system automatically selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default If you select a different power management profile while using battery powe
89. nd hold the power switch until the computer shuts down If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously You can turn off the computer from the Windows Security dialog box Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously or turning off the computer with the power button or switch may cause loss of data Remove the AC adapter and battery Why won t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode Your computer s operating system may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Standby or Hibernate mode To restore the computer to normal operating stability 1 Close all open programs 2 Restart the computer Follow these steps Page 162 1 Press the Windows key a 2 Press U 3 Press R to select restart 4 Press Enter 3 Ifthe computer does not restart follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Security dialog box appears 2 Press the Right Arrow gt key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to select restart 5 Press Enter 4 Ifthis procedure does not work press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer shuts down Why don t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD You may need to refresh the computer screen Press the Windows key amp and press D twice Page 163 Support Options If you have questions about your co
90. nd use You can even pay your bills online Quicken software manages all of your finances bank accounts credit cards investments and loans Users of earlier versions of Quicken software must upgrade for a fee Upgrade possible to Quickene Deluxe and other versions QuickTimee Apple Computer Inc The versatile QuickTime software plays many many different kinds of media files including video audio and virtual reality VR movies You can play QuickTime files referred to as QuickTime movies using QuickTime Player or any other application such as a Web browser or word processor that supports QuickTime software RealOne Player RealNetworks Inc RealOne Player is an all in one digital media player that lets you find everything and play anything RealOne Player fuses a streaming media player jukebox browser and new content discovery services all in one application Play CDs MP3s and internet radio stations from anywhere in the world View video clips and movies with the same player Download music directly to your Sony MiniDisc Walkman or your Sony Memory Stick Walkman RecordNow VERITAS Software Corp RecordNow is the ideal CD and DVD disc mastering software The RecordNow wizard makes it easy for the novice user to start recording right away SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc The SonicStage jukebox application gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software sports high quality digital
91. nection status 1 Click Start on the taskbar and click Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 2 Under LAN or High Speed Internet click the enabled network connection to open the connection status window Wireless Network Connection Status Window Wireless Network Connection Status AA Gerea Support Cornectian Status Sonnectsd Cration 03 03 33 Speed 11 0 Mbp Eiyral Elienyth S anll Activiy Received Packets Properties Page 34 Frequently asked questions Why can t my computer connect to a wireless LAN access point Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure the Wireless LAN switch on the computer on Make sure power to the access point is on Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks window For more information see To connect to a wireless network Make sure the encryption key is correct Why can t I access the Internet e Check the access point settings Refer to the instructions supplied with the access point e Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another e Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using e Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access
92. ng Battery Power for more information Inserting a battery Removing a battery Locating battery information Charging a battery Notes on batteries Frequently asked questions Fay When operating your computer on battery power your computer s CPU speed is reduced The battery that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase 4 The brightness of your computer screen automatically dims when you switch from AC power to battery power To increase the brightness press the Fn and F5 keys and then press the Up Arrow T or Right Arrow 7 key Page 6 Inserting a battery To insert a battery 1 Turn the computer over and slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position 2 Align the grooves and tabs on the battery with those on the back of the computer Inserting a Battery Battery 3 Slide the battery into the computer until it clicks into place 4 Slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch into the LOCK position If a port replicator is attached to your computer do not insert or remove the battery Lifting and turning the computer with the port replicator attached could cause a temporary loss of power Some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from automatically entering Hibernate mode If you are using battery power save your data frequently to avoid data loss and manually activate a power saving mode See Using powe
93. ols power to the optical drive Disabling power to the optical drive conserves power 1 Slows the processor speed Page 17 Frequently asked questions Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode at all If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently See To activate Hibernate mode for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Why doesn t my computer enter Hibernate mode You may first need to enable Hibernate mode Follow these steps 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the Hibernate tab 4 Click to check the box next to Enable hibernation Page 18 internet and Network Cope Internet Connections Network Connections Connecting Another VAIO Computer Page 19 Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial up or Ethernet connection to the Internet The New Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider ISP or setting up an existing account When you connect to the Internet you can register
94. omputer when this indicator is on Num Lock Press this key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off Caps Lock Press this key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press Shift while the indicator is on Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator Normal typing resumes when the Caps Lock indicator is off Scroll Lock Press this key to change how you scroll the display Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll Lock indicator is off The Scroll Lock key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs Wireless LAN Turns on when the wireless LAN function is running 1 On selected models only Page 79 Combinations and functions with the Fn key Combinations Feature Function Fn F3 Toggles the built in speakers off and on Fn F4 Adjusts the built in speaker volume An on screen display appears notifying you when a change occurs gt To increase volume press Fn F4 and then press T or To decrease volume press Fn F4 and then press v or Fn F5 Adjusts the brightness of the computer screen LCD To ee To increase brightness press Fn F5 and then press or To decrease brightness press Fn F5 and then press v or i Fn F7 Toggles the display between the computer screen LCD a connected external device such as a monitor
95. on if the computer is on If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged See Using the Battery for more information Battery Page 51 If the display mode is set to external display use the Fn F7 key combination See Selecting a display for more information Page 52 Printer C ti Printing With Your Computer Page 53 Printing With Your Computer Your computer is compatible with many popular printers However to ensure the best performance printers must be compatible with the Microsoft Windowse operating system installed on your computer Connecting a printer Disconnecting a printer Frequently asked questions Page 54 Connecting a printer You can connect a universal serial bus USB printer or depending on the model a parallel port printer to your computer The New Hardware Wizard enables you to easily install the printer software but some printers require separate driver software installation See the instructions that accompanied your printer for more information To connect a USB printer 1 Plug the USB cable into the USB port Eon your computer See Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the printer The Found New Hardware Wizard appears Connecting a USB Printer Power cord Printer USB cable not
96. onnected to your computer may vary depending on the model you purchased e Playing DVDs on your computer e Frequently asked questions Page 48 Playing DVDs on your computer Your computer is equipped with an optical drive that enables you to watch DVDs and most DVD R discs on your computer To play a DVD while using AC power 1 Close all open programs 2 Insert the DVD into the optical drive 3 Open a preinstalled DVD program such as WinDVD by following these steps 1 Click Start on the taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Select a program such as WinDVD to play the DVD For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DVD program To play a DVD while using battery power 1 Set the power management profile to DVD 1 Close all open programs 2 Right click the CPU icon on the Taskbar Notification area 3 Select Profiles from the shortcut menu and then select DVD from the submenu You can also select Automatic Profile Selection which sets the power management profile to DVD whenever a DVD is inserted into the optical drive See Conserving Battery Power for more information 2 Insert the DVD into the optical drive 3 Open a preinstalled DVD program such as WinDVD by following these steps 1 Click Start on the taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Select a program such as WinDVD to play the DVD For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DV
97. onto your computer s hard disk to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see Formatting Memory Stick media Why can t I save music files onto my Memory Stick media Only MagicGate Memory Stick media can be used with copyright protected data such as music Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MG Memory Stick media Using recorded music requires permission of the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can I copy images from a digital video camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible video camera recorders How do I prevent damage to the Memory Stick media Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the media connector with your finger or metallic objects Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the media Do not disassemble or modify the media Do not allow the media to get wet How do I extend the life of the Memory Stick media Use the supplied storage case See the instructions that came with your media for more information on its us
98. or off Connecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Close any active programs to prevent data loss 2 Plug the USB cable with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port Y The Found New Hardware pop up message appears Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive Page 87 Inserting and removing floppy disks To write data to a disk use one that is not write protected or disable the write protect feature The floppy disk drive cannot write data to a disk if it is inserted into the drive improperly To insert a floppy disk 1 Hold the floppy disk with the label facing up 2 Push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into place Inserting a Floppy Disk Floppy disk Floppy disk drive 4 Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk To remove a floppy disk 1 Close all programs that access the floppy disk 2 Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the Eject button and remove the disk To avoid losing data do not push the Eject button when the LED indicator is on Removing a Floppy Disk Eject button LED indicator Page 88 Protecting floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets direct sunlight and heat sources Page 89 Disconnec
99. orer by pressing the Windows key ad and the E key simultaneously 3 In the Folders panel on the left locate the file s or folder s you want to copy and either Right click the file s or folder s point to Send To and click the optical drive name Drag the file s or folder s onto the optical drive icon in the Files Stored on This Computer panel 4 Close Windows Explorer 5 Click Start and My Computer 6 Click the optical drive icon under Devices with Removable Storage A new window appears with the file s or folder s you want to copy listed under Files Ready to Be Written to the CD 7 In the CD Writing Tasks box click Write these files to CD Page 46 8 Follow the instructions on the CD Writing Wizard CD Writing Wizard amp CD Writing Wizard Welcome to the CD Writing K wizard This wizard helps you write or record your filas to a CO recording drive Type the nome you want to give to this CO or just cick Next to use the name below New files being writen to the CO wil replace any files akeady on the CO they have the same name C Close the wizard after the files have been written A Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc 1 The read write drive letter designation may vary depending on your system s hardware configuration Page 47 Playing DVDs You can play DVDs in your computer s optical drive and view the video on a TV The type of optical drive installed in or c
100. our computer The i LINK digital video camera recorder is an external device that enables you to record and view digital images Connecting an i LINK digital video recorder Disconnecting the i LINK digital video recorder Using a digital video camera recorder Frequently asked questions 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software application 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 more 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 Page 105 Connecting an i LINK digital video recorder You can connect an i LINK digital video DV recorder when the computer is on or off Connecting the DV recorder when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Before you connect an i LINK digital video recorder Do not connect more than one digital video camera recorder at a time The preinstalled programs on your computer will not recognize multiple cameras Do not connect an external device that requires power from th
101. patibility and required operating conditions Page 36 Connecting VAIO computers When you connect two VAIO computers you can use one computer to edit copy or delete files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer To connect VAIO computers 1 Plug one end of the i LINK cable into the i LINK port on each computer 2 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel 3 Click Network and Internet Connections and click Set up or change your home or small office network The Network Setup Wizard appears Network Setup Wizard Network Setup Wizard Welcome to The efwork Senin Wizard Ih saza eel hele yzu retus Ihis coveslerts in or yzur yslik ATE a veloeik pra er Skarz cnlaeme coriecticn Selus Iria d Oon a ur Faal Shae liey a Jla y Ukas 2 perte lo con mais celek Jesl ssc esl gt i Caws 4 Follow the on screen Network Setup Wizard instructions 5 When you are prompted type in a unique computer name for each computer You will use this unique name to differentiate the two computers once they are networked together The Workgroup name should remain the same for the two networked computers 6 When you finish the Network Setup Wizard on screen instructions click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click My Computer 7 Click My Network Places in the Other Places menu The My Network Places window appears 8 Click View workgro
102. patible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 109 Using Computer Monitors and Projectors You can connect an external display such as a computer monitor or a projector to your computer Connecting a computer monitor Connecting a projector Selecting a display Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector Page 110 Connecting a computer monitor Your computer can display images to the computer screen LCD to an external computer monitor or to both the LCD and external monitor while your computer is on If you purchased a port replicator you can connect your computer to a flat panel display See Connecting a Flat Panel Display for more information To connect a computer monitor 1 Make sure the computer monitor is plugged into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable into the Monitor VGA port O on the computer 3 If it is not already on turn on the computer monitor 4 Press the Fn F7 keys to toggle the display between your computer the monitor or both the computer and monitor See Selecting a display for more information You cannot use the Monitor VGA port on your computer when a port replicator is connected to the computer Use the Monitor VGA port on the port
103. phone cable from the Microphone jack on the computer Page 124 Using a microphone to record sound You can record messages memos etc by connecting a microphone to the Microphone jack Z on your computer To record from a microphone 1 Double click the Volume icon on the Windowse taskbar The Volume Control window appears 2 From the Options menu click Properties The Properties dialog box appears 3 Click to select the Recording option in the Adjust volume for box and click OK The Recording Control window appears 4 Click the Select check box at the bottom of the Microphone column if it is not already selected Close the Recording Control window 5 Click Start and select All Programs Accessories Entertainment and then Sound Recorder The Sound Sound Recorder window appears 4 For help using Sound Recorder click Help in the Sound Recorder window To adjust the volume for recording sound You can only adjust the volume for recording in the Recording Control window 1 Right click the Volume icon on the taskbar and select Adjust Audio Properties 2 On the Audio tab click Volume in the Sound recording box The Recording Control window appears 3 Click and drag the Microphone slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume 1A protruding dot located next to the Microphone jack distinguishes this jack from the Headphone jack Page 125 Frequently asked questions Why doesn t my microphone work
104. pops out 7 Gently pull the card out of the slot To remove a PC Card while the computer is off 1 Push the Release button once The Release button pops out 2 Push the Release button a second time The PC Card pops out 3 Gently pull the card out of the slot To remove slot protectors 1 Push the Release button once The Release button pops out 2 Push the Release button a second time The slot protector pops out 3 Pull the protector out of the slot Page 95 Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives The PC Card drive enables you to read data stored on a DVD or CD Your computer may come with an external PC Card drive depending on the model you purchased If you wish to purchase a PC Card drive shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer A If you connect a non Sony DVD drive to your VAIO computer DVD playback may not function properly The supplied DVD software must be installed to play a DVD For best performance use a Sony compatible DVD drive To connect a PC Card drive You can connect a PC Card drive while the computer is on or off Connecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Fy Instructions on connecting an optical drive may vary depending on the specific drive you purchased 1 Remove the PC Card from the bottom of the optical drive Removing a PC Card 2 Insert the PC Card into
105. power management profiles see Using PowerPanel utility Page 50 What do I do if the optical drive isn t playing my CD or DVD properly Make sure the disc was inserted into the drive with the label facing up Make sure the necessary program s is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions If the CD or DVD is dirty or damaged the computer will stop responding Follow these steps 1 Restart the computer by pressing Ctri Alt Delete and selecting Restart from the Shut Down menu of the Windows Task Manger dialog box 2 Remove the CD or DVD from the optical drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see How do I maintain CDs and DVDs for instructions If you are playing a CD or DVD and cannot hear sound follow these steps 1 Double click the Volume icon on the Taskbar Notification area and click to cancel the Volume Control and CD Audio Mute check boxes 2 Check the volume setting in the audio mixer 3 If you are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and the computer 4 Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is installed Follow these steps 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar click Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and System The System Properties window appears 2 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager in the Device Manager box A window with a
106. puter depending on the model you purchased If you wish to purchase a port replicator shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Port Replicator Back Panel sca ca l cee iio 1 DVI D port 4 Parallel printer port 2 Monitor VGA port 5 Network Ethernet port 10BASE T 100BASE TX 3 USB ports 6 DC IN port Page 99 Connecting a Port Replicator You can connect a port replicator to the computer while the computer is on or off Connecting a port replicator while the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may result in data loss or a computer malfunction Use the AC adapter not the battery to power the computer while it is connected to a port replicator Moving the computer with the port replicator attached could disconnect the AC adapter or power cord and may cause the computer to lose power or malfunction To connect a port replicator 1 Close active programs to prevent data loss 2 Turn off the computer and disconnect all attached devices 3 On the bottom of the computer slide the port replicator cover down until the port replicator connector is completely visible Sliding the Port Replicator Cover Slide cover You can charge the battery by installing it before you connect the port replicator The battery automatically charges once you connect the AC adapter 4 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN port on the port replicator and plu
107. r projector and both the LCD and external display Select one display at a time Connect the cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 will not work To switch the display using the Display Properties settings 1 2 4 Plug the display VGA cable into the Monitor VGA port on your computer Right click the desktop and click Properties from the shortcut menu The Display Properties dialog box appears Click the Settings tab and then click Advanced The Multiple Monitors and Mobility Radeon Properties dialog box appears Click the Displays tab Multiple Monitors and Mobility Radeon Properties Dialog Box Sony Notebook LCD and MOBILITY RADEON Properties fx OpenGL Direct3D Options Overlay General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management Displays Color Scheme Switch amongst displa 1024x768 60 Hz Og Page 113 5 Click the red button on the upper right corner of the display 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK For more information click Help 4 If you cannot see your movie or DVD on the external display change the monitor or TV setting by clicking on the Primary icon on the display panel of your choice You may not be able to display the computer screen LCD and an external display or projector at the same time depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using Page 114 Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector You can dis
108. r saving modes for more information Page 7 Removing a battery If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery from the computer to avoid damaging the battery You can remove the battery when the computer is on or off A If the computer is on connect the AC adapter and exit a power saving mode before you remove the battery To remove a battery 1 Turn the computer over and slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position 2 Push and hold the UNLOCK switch 3 While holding the UNLOCK switch slide the battery away from the computer Removing a Battery Battery LOCK UNLOCK switch Battery LOCK switch Page 8 Locating battery information You can display information for the battery installed in your computer To view battery information 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the Power Meter tab The total remaining battery charge is listed as a percentage If your computer comes with more than one battery you can view information on both batteries or just the primary battery 4 You may also use the power icon on the Windowse taskbar to quickly view battery information See To display the power icon on the taskbar for instructions on how to set up this shortcut To display the power icon on the tas
109. r that profile is selected automatically the next time you use the battery to power your computer 4 See PowerPanel Help for information on customizing the power management profiles To customize your profile settings You can customize your profile settings to sustain enough power for a particular computing function 1 Right click the CPU icon on the Taskbar Notification area 2 Select Edit Create Profiles from the shortcut menu 3 In the left panel select the profile you want to change 4 Right click the setting under System LCD Video Hard Disk or Other Devices that you want to change See the following table for a description of each power profile 5 Make your changes from the drop down menu 6 Click File and click Save Power profile Description CPU Control Controls the processor speed You can select either Performance Adaptive Battery Life or More Battery Life These selections are listed in order from the greatest to least amount of power consumed System Standby Timer Controls the time it takes the system to activate the Standby mode when it is idle The longer you allow the computer to sit idle while it is not in a power saving mode the more power the computer consumes Hibernate Timer Controls the time it takes the system to activate the Hibernate mode when it is idle The longer you allow the computer to sit idle while it is not in a power saving mode the more power the computer consumes Hibernate mode conse
110. rinter Port 4 Click Settings The Printer Port dialog box appears 5 In the Printer port mode box click to select the ECP option if it is not already selected 6 Click OK Page 58 Computer Features Using the Touch Pad Using Memory Stick Media Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs Page 59 Using the Touch Pad A pointing device called a touch pad is located in front of the keyboard You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touch pad Describing the touch pad Customizing the touch pad Frequently asked questions Page 60 Describing the touch pad Locating the Touch Pad Pointer Touch pad Right button Left button Touch Pad Action Description Sliding one finger Equivalent to using a mouse to place the pointer on an item Tapping once Equivalent to pressing the left button once Tapping twice Equivalent to pressing the left button twice Sliding one finger while pressing the left button Equivalent to using the mouse to drag an item Moving your finger along the right edge of the touch pad Equivalent to scrolling vertically The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll feature Moving your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally Equivalent to scrolling horizontally The scroll function is available only with programs that
111. rive 3 Examine the disc for dirt or damage If the disc is dirty see How do I maintain CDs and DVDs for instructions on how to clean it What do I do if the drive tray won t open Make sure the computer is on Press the Eject button on the optical drive If the Eject button does not work click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click My Computer Right click the optical drive icon and select Eject from the shortcut menu If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole to the right of the Eject button Why won t the optical drive work If you are using the battery to power your computer the battery profile may be set to Ultimate Battery Life In order to extend battery life this profile does not provide power to the optical drive You can either customize the Ultimate Battery Life profile to provide power to the optical drive or select a different power management profile To customize the Ultimate Battery Life profile 1 Right click the CPU icon on the Taskbar Notification area and select Edit Create Profiles from the shortcut menu 2 In the left panel click Ultimate Battery Life 3 In the right panel right click Power saving Mode and select Off To select a different power management profile 1 Right click the CPU icon on the Taskbar Notification area 2 Point to Profiles and click to select a profile from the menu For more information about
112. rompted to insert the next CD s once the information from the first CD has been installed 1 Press the disc eject button to open the optical disc drive and extend the disc tray 2 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD No 1 into the optical drive and close the drive The first CD must be in the drive before you restart your computer 3 Windows XP Turn off your computer by clicking Start Turn off computer and selecting Turn Off Windows 2000 Turn off your computer by clicking Start Shut Down and selecting Shut Down 4 Wait at least 30 seconds and turn on your computer The System Recovery utility restarts from the optical drive Your screen displays the downloading progress Starting VAIO Recovery Utility 5 When the VAIO System Recovery Utility wizard appears click Next 6 The Notes on Use window appears Click Next 7 On the Main Menu Product Recovery window select the appropriate option to recover your system 8 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process The recovery process takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes to complete After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD s you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD s after restarting Windows Use the Application Recovery CD s to complete full restoration of your system If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD Page 155 1 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the
113. rves more power than Standby mode Thermal Control Strategy On selected models Controls the speed of the processor fan You can set the fan speed to Quiet which conserves the most power or Performance Lid Close Action Controls the state of your system when you close the computer s lid You can select either Standby or Hibernate mode or you can select LCD Off Hibernate or LCD Off conserves the most power Hibernate on Low Battery Controls the state of your system when the battery power is low You can turn this setting On or Off Selecting On conserves the most power when the battery is low LCD Brightness Controls the brightness of the computer screen LCD You can select a brightness level of one to nine with one being the darkest setting The darker you set the computer screen the more power you conserve LCD Standby Timer Controls the time it takes the system to turn off power to the computer screen LCD when the system is idle The system itself still functions on full power Page 16 HDD Standby Timer Controls the time it takes the system to turn off power to the hard disk drive when the system is idle This setting only turns off power to the hard disk drive i LINK Port Controls power to the i LINK port Disabling power to the i LINK port conserves power Memory Stick Port Power saving Controls power to the Memory Stick media slot Disabling power to the Memory Stick slot conserves power Optical Drive Power Saving Contr
114. s on how to insert the disk properly If the disk is inserted properly and you are still unable to write data to it the disk may be full or write protected You can either use a floppy disk that is not write protected or disable the write protect feature Page 92 Using PC Cards Your computer includes one or more PC Card slots A PC Card enables you to connect devices such as an optical drive floppy disk drive or Network Interface Card NIC See your VAIO Computer Specifications for the type of PC Card that is compatible with your computer These slots are compatible with CardBus If your computer has more than one PC Card slot use the lower slot for Type III PC Cards You do not need to turn off your computer to insert or remove a PC Card Inserting PC Cards Removing PC Cards Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives Frequently asked questions Page 93 Inserting PC Cards Your computer may contain PC Card slot protectors Remove these protectors before you insert a PC Card into the slot See To remove slot protectors Some PC Cards may require you to disable idle devices when using the PC Card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable these devices To open Sony Notebook Setup 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then click All Programs 2 Point to Sony Notebook Setup and click Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears To insert a PC Card 1 Make sure t
115. supplied 4 See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information on its installation and use To connect a parallel printer port replicators only 1 Plug the printer cable into the Printer port cy on your port replicator See Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start 2 Plug the other end of the printer cable into the port on the printer 3 Restart your computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and Restart If the New Hardware Wizard appears follow the on screen instructions 4 Make sure the computer recognizes the printer Follow these steps Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware and then Printers and Faxes If the computer recognizes the printer it will be listed in the Printers and Other Hardware window If the computer does not recognize the printer you may need to install the printer driver software See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information Connecting a Parallel Printer Page 55 Parallel Parallel cable not supplied See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information on its installation and use Page 56 Disconnecting a printer You can disconnect the printer cable when the computer is on or off Disconnecting a printer when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a printer Unplug the printer cable from
116. t to select the Exit menu 7 Press the Down Arrow key v to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears 8 Press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears 9 Select Yes and press Enter 10 Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears again 11 Select Yes and press Enter The computer restarts If your computer continues to display the message Operating system not found and Windows does not start use your supplied System Recovery CDs to restore the programs that shipped with your computer See Using the System Recovery CDs for more information The System Recovery CD restores your computer to its original state so user data and applications will be lost Why does my computer stop responding Why can t I turn off my computer It is best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer option on the Microsofte Windowse Start menu located on the taskbar Using other methods including those listed below may result in loss of unsaved data Click Start on the Windowse taskbar select Turn Off Computer and then click Turn Off If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager dialog box appears click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns of
117. t is in the drive A loose disc may damage the optical drive and make opening the drive tray difficult 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it The Busy indicator on the drive cover blinks while your computer is reading data from the drive To eject a disc 1 Turn on the computer or exit a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate if one is active For more information see Using power saving modes 2 Close all programs that access the optical drive and wait for the Busy indicator on the drive cover to turn off 3 Press the Eject button on the drive cover to open the drive tray The drive tray slides out o If the Eject button does not work turn off the computer and insert a thin straight object such as a papePate 41 into the manual eject hole next to the Eject button 4 Lift the disc from the drive 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it Page 42 Copying and Playing CDs Your computer comes equipped with a CD RW DVD drive which plays DVD and most DVD R discs and reads and writes data to CD R and CD RW discs Playing CDs Copying files to a CD RW or CD R Page 43 Playing CDs Before you play an audio CD you may need to enable your computer s audio feature To enable the audio feature 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and then click Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and System The System Properties dialog box appears As a shortcut you can press Fn the Windows key Insert
118. t your local retailer Page 146 Removing and installing memory modules Make sure you read the safety information in Precautions and procedures before you remove or install a memory module When installing a memory module do not open the module package until you are ready to install it The package protects the module from Electrostatic discharge ESD For memory upgrades and information about which memory modules to use refer to your VAIO Computer Specifications on the Welcome page To remove a memory module l Turn off the computer and all attached devices Disconnect the power cord all cables and remove the battery if it is installed See To remove the battery Wait for the computer to cool down pai The interior of the computer becomes extremely hot during operation Wait at least one hour for the computer to cool down before you remove the screws Turn the computer over and use an appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the center screw on the bottom of the computer A To avoid damaging the computer do not remove or loosen any other screws Removing the Bottom Screw s 5 6 Position the computer so you are looking at the keyboard and place your fingers behind the last row of keys Gently lift the keyboard up and turn it over the touch pad Do not detach the cable when lifting the keyboard Lifting the Keyboard Place your fingers behind the last row of keys Turning the Keyboard
119. ter Follow these steps to open Sony SonicStage 1 Click Start and then click All Programs 2 Point to SonicStage and then click SonicStage from the submenu For more information about the SonicStage program see the SonicStage online help Why can t I use the DVgate program For computers with PowerPanel If your computer is using the Ultimate Battery Life profile as a power saving mode you cannot use the DVgate program Instead select another profile Preferably connect your computer to AC power when using these features Page 136 DVgate Program Notes The DVgate program enables you to connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer s i LINK port and capture video clips and still images You can edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats Recording images to a digital video device Adjusting image resolution Saving to your hard disk Page 137 Recording images to a digital video device If your system displays the message Failed to record to DV deck please check deck s power status cable connection while you are recording images to a digital video device using the DVgate program close all open programs and restart your computer Frequent recording of images to a digital video device while using DVgate may cause this situation to occur For more information on the DVgate pro
120. tility enables you to select and customize a predefined power management profile to conserve battery life The following table describes all the predefined power management profiles in PowerPanel Your computer is set to Maximum Battery Life by default You can customize the settings for all the following profiles except the Disable Power Management profile Profile Description a fe 5 Maximum Performance Provides the best system performance but conserves minimal power Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and good performance It slows the computer and puts it into Standby mode after a specified time Ultimate Battery Life xtends the Maximum Battery Life by stopping power to the optical drive m Ep Power Management Off Disables all power management settings such as Standby and Hibernate modes You cannot change the settings of this T 4 e AC Power dicates when AC power is in use Similar to the Power Management Off setting Power Management automatically loads e AC profile unless you disable this feature m e eo Games isables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer J gt Presentation Keeps the display on at all times while conserving power This option is ideal for slide show presentations You can establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your wn lt w
121. ting a floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when the computer is on or off by simply disconnecting the USB cable from the computer Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Page 90 Storing a floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk drive cable and connector into the side compartment on the floppy disk drive Storing a Floppy Disk Drive Page 91 Frequently asked questions Ea Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware icon ia appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected The computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the connection wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 2 Close all programs that were accessing the floppy disk drive Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off Push the Eject button and remove the disk Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon Y facing upward into the USB WY port Restart the computer by clicking Start on the Windowse taskbar Turn Off Computer and then Restart Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive See Inserting and removing floppy disks for instruction
122. tion data for warranty purposes and the analysis of customer feedback on Sony computer features Station com Sony Electronics Inc Sony Online s award winning website offers gamers the best in casual online games With popular TV titles such as Jeopardy Online and wheel of fortune online card games and action titles like Cosmic Rift the station rewards its players with a host of contests and cash giveaways as well as localization so players can play in French German and Japanese TurboTaxe for the Web Intuit Inc Quickly and easily prepares and files tax returns without downloading or installing any software From the easy to use interview to features such as Instant Data Entry also found in the TurboTax desktop products TurboTax for the Web offers easy fast and customized tax preparation VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s Shortcut keys VAIO Edit Components Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Components is a software plug in for Adobe Premiere software that provides maximum compatibility and video quality for capturing video from your Sony digital camcorder VAIO Hints and Tips Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Hints and Tips provides helpful information about using your computer s preinstalled hardware and software You can find suggestions on improving system performance answers to frequently asked questions and creative ways to tap into your computer s multimedia
123. up computers in the Network Tasks menu Computers networked under the same workgroup name are displayed in this window Connecting Another Com puter i LINK cable not supplied This graphic is for illustration purposes only The computers in this graphic may not resemble the model you purchased Page 37 Disconnecting VAIO computers You can disconnect two VAIO computers when the computers are on or off To disconnect VAIO computers when the computers are on 1 Close all open files that are shared with the connected computers 2 Unplug the i LINK cable from the i LINK port on each computer To disconnect VAIO computer when the computers are off Unplug the i LINK cable from the i LINK port on each computer Page 38 Frequently asked questions Why can t I establish a connection between two VAIO computers Your computer may not recognize an i LINK connection if the i LINK cable is not plugged securely into the i LINK ports Disconnect the i LINK cable and securely reconnect it to both computers If neither computer responds after a few moments restart both computers If the computers do not recognize the i LINK connection after resuming from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate restart both computers For more information see Connecting VAIO computers 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the
124. up from the Speaker setup drop down menu Why do I hear noise distortion while listening to music with speakers or headphones You may experience noise distortion while listening to music with speakers or headphones if the CPU control is set to Automatic Profile Selection If your computer is using battery power use the preinstalled PowerPanel program to set the CPU control to Maximum Performance Follow these steps Right click the CPU icon D on the Windowse taskbar point to Profiles and select Maximum Performance Page 121 Using Microphones You can connect an external microphone to your computer to enhance the sound input to your computer Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use If you wish to purchase a microphone shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Connecting a microphone Disconnecting a microphone Using a microphone to record sound Frequently asked questions Page 122 Connecting a microphone Plug the microphone cable into the Microphone jack PF on the computer Connecting a Microphone See the guide that accompanied your microphone for more information on its installation and use 1A protruding dot located next to the Microphone jack distinguishes this jack from the Headphone jack Page 123 Disconnecting a microphone You can disconnect an external microphone when the computer is on or off Simply unplug the micro
125. vice drivers with the Application Recovery CDs 4 Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs Insert Application Recovery CD No 1 to start the application or driver recovery process You are prompted to insert the next CD s depending on the application or driver you want to restore l Logon to the Microsofte Windowse desktop Insert Application Recovery CD No 1 into your computer s optical drive The VAIO welcome window appears Click OK then click Quit to close the Sony Application Recovery utility Leave the CD in the optical drive Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and right click My Computer A shortcut menu appears Click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears x P 153 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager ags 6 Right click the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation and click Update Driver from the shortcut menu The Hardware Update Wizard appears 7 In the Hardware Update Wizard click to select Install from a list or specific location Advanced 8 Click Next 9 Click to cancel the Search removable media floppy CD ROM option 10 Click to select the Include this location in the search check box 11 Click Browse The Browse For Folder dialog box appears 12 Navigate to the optical drive and click to select the Application Recovery CD The CD contents are displayed 13 Click the folder name of the device in which you want to reinst
126. ws 2000 Support Options Page 157 Troubleshooting Your Computer Windows XP What do I do if my computer won t start Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Make sure the battery is inserted properly and charged Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty If the computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait one minute Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery Turn on the power Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour If the computer still does not turn on follow these steps 1 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery 2 Use a thin straight object such as a paper clip to press the reset button 3 Reinsert the power cord and the battery 4 Turn on the computer What do I do if a BIOS error appears when my computer starts If the message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of the screen follow these steps 1 Press F2
127. your VAIO computer use online services and gain access to Sony Computing Support Setting up a dial up Internet connection Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection Customizing your Internet connection Frequently asked questions Page 20 Setting up a dial up Internet connection Before you can connect to the Internet you need to connect your computer to a telephone line via a telephone cable not supplied Once you set up your telephone cable you re ready to connect to the Internet To connect a telephone cable 1 Locate the Modem jack on your computer For location information see Locating Ports and Controls in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start 2 Plug one end of the telephone cable into the Modem jack Make sure it clicks into place 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack Connecting a Telephone Cable Telephone cable not supplied Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly To set up a dial up connection to the Internet 1 Connect your computer to a telephone line See To connect a telephone

Sony PCG-V505AC User's Guide

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents