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Sony PCG-SRX77P User's Guide

1. 67 To record from a microphone or audio equipment 67 To switch the microphone jack functionality 67 To adjust sound volume in the Recording Control window 68 To increase the sound of the microphone 68 To adjust sound device volume cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 69 Connecting External Speakers j E C jjjj jj 70 To connect external speakers niminen 70 Notes on using external speakers U E 70 Expanding Your Computer s Capabilities 71 Personal Digital Assistant EEEEEEAAAAAA 71 The Wireless LAN Access Point e U 71 Customizing Your VAIO Computet 73 Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen 74 Sony Notebook Setup taDS EEE 75 Controlling Power Management 76 To view the Power Management status icons 76 Power Management profiles cccccceseeseeeeeceeeeeeeeeees TI Power Management command UUjAAAAAAAAAEE 80 Conserving battery DOWeT EE keke r 80 Oe Change text in this variable definition to document title Displaying Battery Information 81 Battery COn descripti oU Si n k le Neke e 8l Displaying detailed battery information 83 Changing the window design of
2. Change text in this variable definition to document title Power Management commands PowerPanelTM also provides power management commands that you can use to activate specific power management functions and to control power for a specific device You can use these commands to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action Icon Description a Standby Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state that saves the state of the system and peripheral devices in memory RAM Power consumption reduces to a minimum and the system remains on To return the system to the active state press any key or the power button on your computer Hibernate amp Provides for the lowest level of power consumption The system writes the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk drive and turns off the system power To return the system to the original state use the power button to turn on power The system saves the data in the Save to Disk Partition on the hard disk drive amp LCD Video Standby Turns off the video display to save power If you turn off the Video Standby timer the display remains active except when the system enters Standby mode The video display system is one of the largest consumers of power in the system Conserving battery power When using the computer with a battery the LCD display and the hard disk drive can be set to switch off automatically to conserve battery power
3. VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting the LCD Screen My LCD screen is blank Q Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the computer is on u Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and that it is charged u The computer may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the screen u The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the Fn key while pressing F7 several times The image on my connected external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual supplied with your display for more information I cannot simultaneously display movies DVD video or the Smart Capture Finder window on the LCD display and an external display Images cannot be displayed on both the LCD display and an external display at the same time Select only one display option I want to change the video resolution of my display You can use independent controls to change the video resolution of your display u Click Start point to Control Panel point to Appearance and Themes and then click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears u Click on the Settings tab u Move the Screen Area slider to change your video resolution Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad My mouse doe
4. See Power Management profiles for more information Displaying Battery Information Displaying Battery Information You can display information for the battery on your computer The following sections briefly describe how to display your computer s general battery information You can also refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information To activate the Battery Information toolbar 1 Right click the taskbar at the bottom of the screen 2 Select Toolbars from the pop up menu and then click Battery Information The Battery Information toolbar appears on the taskbar You can also view the total capacity remaining in the battery by placing the pointer over the batter status icon in the task tray on the lower right side of the screen Battery Information Toolbar j Battery Information BB aanne D0 220 Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining capacity Q Time indicator Displays estimated time hours minutes remaining before the battery fully drains also referred to as the time to empty Battery icon descriptions Battery icon Battery status a Charging Change text in this variable definition to document title Battery icon Battery status iy Fully charged li Discharging No battery Displaying Battery Information Displaying detailed battery information Double click the battery icon on the task tray to display the Battery Information window The
5. 1 VAIO User Guide and VAIO Quick Start The online VAIO Computer User Guide and printed VAIO Computer Quick Start provide you with information on how to maximize your computer capabilities and solve common problems To access the online user guide click Start on the Windows taskbar select Help and Support and click on VAIO User Guide The Quick Start is supplied in the box with your computer Manuals and Online Help Files The software preinstalled on your computer may come with an online manual These manuals are stored on the hard disk drive as online help files You can find the help files from the Help menu under the specific software application Some software applications may come with a printed manual Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows For operating system support access Sony Computing Support at http www sony com pcsupport VAIO Support Agent You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and then selecting Help and Support Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your applications network settings and other important software settings When your software 1s protected you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair software problems by restoring your software to any of the previously protected states Sony PC Support This service provides you with instant access to information on commonly encount
6. E Devices connecting to a Wireless LAN using the IEEE802 11a standard cannot connect to devices using the IEEE802 11b standard Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party Wireless LAN Access Point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices If using a Wireless LAN Access Point refer to connectivity information contained in those instructions Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting a variety of peripherals as discussed in the following sections Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive Connecting an 1 LINK Optical Disc Drive Connecting a USB Mouse Connecting VAIO Computers Connecting an 1 LINK Device Connecting an External Display Connecting a USB Printer Connecting an External Microphone Connecting External Speakers U DD Expanding Your Computer s Capabilities Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive You can connect an optional floppy disk drive FDD to the USB Y port on your computer To connect the floppy disk drive You do not need to shut down the computer before connecting or disconnecting the floppy disk drive Before removing the FDD see To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is on for more information Plug the USB cable from the floppy disk drive into the
7. Removing a Memory Module and Installing a Memory Module for instructions The installed video card uses system memory and the amount of memory displayed in Windows may be up to 11MB less than the actual installed memory Sony Notebook Setup Dialog Box ri System information System information gt Product information Manufacturer Sony Corporation Model Name Service Tag Number Clock Frequency System Memory Serial No Cache Memory BIOS Version OS Version OS Serial No OEM Information S O N Y Sony Electronics Inc Internal HDD VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO computer is ready to help you work play learn and communicate as soon as you turn it on This section gives you the following Q An overview of the various software that come with your computer and the activities you can perform with your software Q Details on your Sony application driver and system recovery CDs VAIO Computer Quick Start Overview Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software listed below depending on the configuration you purchased Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or include supporting documentation Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Systems Inc Acrobat Reader software enables you to view navigate and print electronic documents in Adobe Portable Document Format PDF an open fil
8. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s Jog DialTM control Memory Stick media and i LINK interface An overview of some of the functions controlled by VAIO Action Setup is provided below For more information on changing the settings using VAIO Action Setup right click the Jog Dial control icon B or P in the task tray and click Help Topics VAIO Action Setup functions Jog Dial Changing the Jog Dial setting Memory Stick Changing the Memory Stick media insertion setting i LINK Changing the 1 LINK device connection setting USB Changing the USB device connection setting U vo Timer Setting the timer VAIO Computer Using the Jog Dial Control Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial control on the top right corner of the unit The Jog Dial control enables you to open an application folder or document from a predefined list by rotating and pressing the Jog Dial control In addition when you press the Jog Dial control you can turn on your computer automatically and start the selected application or document Using the Jog Dial Control Jog Dial control The Jog Dial control window always appears in the display It is either in the launcher mode or in the guide mode For information on how to change the Jog Dial control s settings right click the Jog Dial control icon in the task tray and click Help Topics Launcher mode The Jog Dial control wind
9. gt _ jj j j j jj jjjj_j_ Ctrl key 14 cursor movement keys 13 D digital video camera 59 display connecting an external 61 mode 85 Driver Recovery CD 107 drives 49 CD ROM 49 floppy disk 46 optical 49 troubleshooting 123 DV In Out 59 DVD ROM drive tray troubleshooting 124 DVgate applications 104 Eject button 47 ejecting floppy disks 47 Escape key 13 expanding notebook capabilities 71 external display 61 microphone 67 mouse 56 speakers 70 F floppy disk drive connecting 46 disconnecting 30 47 floppy disks ejecting 47 handling 48 inserting into drive 47 Fn key 14 combination commands 17 o Change text in this variable definition to document title function keys 13 14 G Guide mode 21 H handling CD or DVD discs 52 floppy disks 48 hardware online support 136 headphone connector 64 help getting 135 Hibernate mode 18 32 i LINK 59 connecting an i LINK device 58 notes on 59 i LINK optical disc drive connecting 53 notes on 55 IEEE 1394 59 indicator lights Caps Lock 16 Num Lock 16 Scroll Lock 16 Insert key 13 14 inserting CD or DVD discs 50 floppy disks into drive 47 installing hardware 45 memory 29 peripherals 45 J Jog Dial control 20 K keyboard 17 using 12 15 BA tk jjjjjUjUjUjUjUUUjUjjj_j_ L LAN connecting to 36 Launcher mode 20 LCD troubleshooting 120 M MagicGate 24 Maximum Battery Life power setting 78 Maximum Performance power setting 78 memory add
10. 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 Hard disk drive partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVgate motion software the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions C and D The C partition hold 40 percent and the D partition holds 60 percent of the entire drive capacity DV gate software saves files to the D partition This prevents large video capture from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum performance of DV gate you should defragment or format the D partition regularly To defragment a partition A Before you begin to defragment a partition make sure you back up all files that you want to save Q Click the Start button in the Windows taskbar u Click Programs Accessories System Tools and then click Disk Defragmenter The Disk Defragmenter window appears Oa D DVgate application notes Select the drive you want to defragment from the list and click the Defragment button See Windows Help for more information on defragmenting VAIO Computer Quick Start Application Driver and System Recovery CDs Your computer is supplied with the following application driver and system recovery CDs To use your recovery CDs see Using Your Recovery CDs for more information Applica
11. To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is on47 To carry the floppy disk drive U 48 Notes on handling floppy diske 48 Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive 49 To connect an optical drive E 49 TOSE AUS Cene be AN N N e de KA N eW Ye 50 Tore movo hO Y kn sile ele e edene an a kek 51 Notes on CD and DVD ISCS Si 44 4544 45444545555445 444 55545554 52 Connecting an 1 LINK Optical Disc Drive 53 To connect an 1 LINK optical disc drive 53 Notes on using 1 LINK optical disc drives 55 Connecting USB V OU86 204 5 x52 145455 5545005455 0x4445 56 To connect a USB mOUSe uE k n 56 Connecting VAIO Computers AE 57 Colfccti S witha TINK an Ser Wa a S r S Nek n n 57 EB gt j UuUUUj j UyUj jUjj _ Connecting an 1 LINK Device AE E EEE 58 Connecting an External Display j 61 To connect a computer display UEEUUU UE EUEUEEUUUUUjLj 62 TO CONMECL 0L0 COLlOL sa oe nie Sev Moi ee kk 62 lela ena 2 E MIN BN N N N r DN 65 Connecting a USB Printe 44444 ay55444452 anek ar n 66 Toconnecta PUNET siye yan n eka e A Wae a d 66 Connecting an External Microphone 67 To connect an external microphone
12. Places under the Other Places header Click Add a network place under the Network Tasks header or click Set up a home or small office network depending on your configuration Depending on your choice either the The Add Network Place Wizard or Network Setup Wizard is displayed Follow the step by step instructions that appear on the screen Connecting to a Wireless LAN Connecting to a Wireless LAN Your computer is equipped with a built in mini PCI card that allows for wireless connections With Sony s Wireless Local Area Network LAN functionality all compatible digital devices can communicate freely without cable connections A Wireless LAN is a network in which a mobile user can connect to a LAN through a wireless radio connection You can opt to purchase a Wireless LAN Access Point to set up a LAN Turning On Wireless LAN To enable Wireless LAN functionality first locate the Wireless LAN switch that is located on the left side of the computer above the PC Card slot Move the switch to the ON position The Wireless LAN indicator on the bottom left front portion of the computer lights up Connecting to a wireless LAN Wireless LAN switch Wireless LAN indicator The Wireless LAN Access Point The Wireless LAN Access Point which is also called the Access Point is designed for building a Wireless LAN environment If you purchase an Access Point you can easily build a wireless LAN environment by p
13. Reinstall Driver The Hardware Update Wizard appears 9 Click Next The wizard will search for the correct driver on your Driver Recovery CD 10 When the recovery process is complete click Finish Some drivers will require that you reboot the computer to complete installation To use the System Recovery CD s A This CD restores your computer to its original state so user data and applications will be lost VAIO Computer Quick Start You can use the System Recovery CD s to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or erased You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard disk drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall individual applications or use the Driver Recovery CD s to reinstall device drivers See To use the Application Recovery CD s for more information The System Recovery CD contains a backup copy of all the software originally installed on your hard disk drive It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the computer you purchased The System Recovery utility will perform a Full Restore with Format It formats the hard disk drive then restores all the original software Full Restore with Format removes all the information on the hard disk drive You will lose any software you hav
14. S Scroll Lock indicator light 16 setting up your PC support 136 setup screen About This Computer tab 75 Audio tab 75 displaying 74 Power On Password tab 75 setup tabs 75 Shift key 14 software descriptions 98 DVgate 104 _ _ 17 Change text in this variable definition to document title troubleshooting 126 using the Jog Dial control with 22 Sony Fax on Demand service 137 Sony Notebook Setup screen 74 Sony Service Center 139 speakers connecting 70 troubleshooting 131 Standby mode 17 32 80 Start button 74 support options 135 switching display 17 monitor 17 T television connecting 65 touchpad troubleshooting 121 troubleshooting audio 131 drives PC Cards and peripheral devices 123 general 115 LCD screen 120 Memory Stick media 133 modem 128 mouse 121 software 126 touchpad 121 TV connecting 65 U USB port 46 using Jog Dial control 20 Memory Stick 24 PC Cards 29 BA ___ kk j j j jj_j_ VAIO Action Setup 19 VAIO Action Setup 20 video camera 59 VisualFlow 26 volume adjusting 17 W window design of Sony software 84 Windows Explorer 14 Find window 15 help 14 key 14 key combinations 14 taskbar 118 Wireless LAN 39 71
15. See To use the System Recovery CD s for more information You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the optical drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears select the icon for the application you want to restore and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process gt Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs If you have two Application Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore To use the Driver Recovery CD s The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with es il VAIO Computer Quick Start your computer hardware or software application VAIO Support Agent an application repair utility uses a vault feature on the Driver Recovery CD during its software healing process If you need to reinstall all of the software applications t
16. Sony software 84 Selecting the Display MOde EEeE EE 85 To select the display Mod sicisscissscdeeucsvecivesd orsssaniiaasate 85 Adding Memorn 87 Precautions and Procedures 2 43 4 445 x3xk5dakk a nkn 88 Typical expansion memory configuration 88 Removing a Memory Module UUU U 89 Installing a Memory Module UUUUUEU 92 Confirming Added Memory Capacity 95 About the Software on Your Computer 97 DV gate application notes E 104 DiC liali COLCA WUIECS n shew dis kelk K n ana le le e e 104 Adjusting image resolution ULEUEEEEE 104 Hard disk drive partitio c 4 iya yen n ne yn cere i kar k 104 Application Driver and System Recovery CDs 106 Using Your Recovery CDS 5 4 04 444445684444 5555 nha 107 To use the Application Recovery CD s 107 To use the Driver Recovery CD S jjU j j j 107 To use the System Recovery CD s 111 Recovering Microsoft Word ccccccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeaeees 113 Troubleshooting 115 Troubleshooting Your Computer 116 My computer does not start ee 116 My computer starts but a BIOS error appears 116 My computer starts bu
17. USB YY port on the computer The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up Plugging in USB Cable Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive To insert a floppy disk 1 Hold the floppy disk with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into place Inserting a floppy disk Floppy disk Floppy disk drive a To remove a floppy disk When you finish using the floppy disk wait until the LED indicator light turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the disk Removing a floppy disk Eject button LED indicator To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is on 1 Double click the Remove Hardware icon in the task tray 2 The Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog displays 3 Select the hardware device you wish to remove by clicking it 4 Click Stop _ _ lt 7 Change text in this variable definition to document title 5 Confirm the correct device is selected in the Stop a Hardware device dialog box 6 The message Floppy Disk Drive can now be safely removed from the system appears Click OK 7 Unplug the floppy disk drive from the computer To carry the floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk cable into the compartment on the right side Notes on handling floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface
18. VAIO Computer Peripheral Cable into the matching jack on the rear of the 1 LINK i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an JEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an 1 LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compati ble i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible 1 LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Ifyou connect and use an optional drive when your computer is running on battery power the battery life will be reduced es Change text in this variable definition to document title drive Secure the plug by turning the screw on the cable connector clockwise Connecting i LINK optical disc drive L shaped cable connector i LINK cable i LINK port Peripheral device DC Out jack 2 Insert the straight shaped two prong plug of the VAIO computer peripheral cable into both the computer s 1 LINK port and peripheral device DC Out jack 3 The1i LINK drive s power indicator lights up and the computer will automatically detect and identify the connected drive 4 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and select My Compute
19. do not remove or loosen any other screws Removing Bottom Screws 5 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover Installing a Memory Module 6 Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly Lifting the Keyboard 7 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side 8 Gently turn the keyboard over the touchpad Take care not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 9 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 10 Remove the existing memory module 11 Remove the new memory module from its packaging VAIO Computer Quick Start 12 Install the memory module by sliding the module into the open slot Do not touch any part of the motherboard or the other components inside the AA computer Installing New Memory Module 13 Snap the connectors into place when the board is correctly seated 14 Close the computer cover and replace the four 4 fastening screws on the bottom of the computer Confirming Added Memory Capacity Confirming Added Memory Capacity 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click Start on the Windows taskbar point to All Programs and then click Sony Notebook Setup 3 Click the About This Notebook tab Verify that the System Memory displayed in the left panel matches the amount of memory installed gt If the amount of memory is not correct shut down the computer and reinstall the memory module See
20. of the disk Q Keep disks away from magnets u Keep disks away from direct sunlight and other heat sources Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive You can use an optional optical drive such as a Sony DVD ROM or CD ROM drive with your computer If you use an optional drive when your computer is running on battery power the battery life will be shorter The drive draws power from the computer through a PC Card If you connect a non Sony DVD drive to your VAIO computer the DVD playback may not function properly The bundled DVD software must be installed to play a DVD For best performance it is recommended that you use a Sony compatible DVD drive To connect an optical drive Procedures for connecting an optical drive may vary depending on the specific drive you purchase See the manual supplied with your optical drive for more information on its installation and use You can connect an optical drive while the computer is on For specific instructions on using your supplied Application Driver and System Recovery CDs see Using Your Recovery CDs for more information 1 Remove the PC Card slot protector from the PC Card slot See To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is on for more information 2 Remove the PC Card from the bottom side of the optical drive Removing PC Card Change text in this variable definition to document title Insert the PC Card into the
21. of the procedures described below Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Q Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a Station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Q 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 or wrap the memory module in aluminum foil Typical expansion memory configuration Total System Memory MB On board MB Slot MB 128 128 0 256 128 128 Removing a Memory Module Removing a Memory Module 1 Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices 2 Disconnect the power cord and all cables from the computer and remove the battery 3 Wait for the computer to cool down gt 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 4 Use an appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the four screws at the bottom of the computer A To avoid damaging the computer do not remove or loosen any othe
22. profile whose setting you want to change from the list in the left field Double click an item whose setting you want to change from the list in the right field Click the desired setting Click the File menu and then click Save Click the File menu and then click Exit Power Management profiles The PowerPanel utility provides several predefined power management profiles Each profile consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals ranging from maximum power management to no power management You can change the settings for Change text in this variable definition to document title any of the predefined profiles except for the Disable Power Management profile or you can create your own profile to suit your portable computing needs The predefined profiles are lcon g Description Maximum Performance Provides the best system performance while still conserving power Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and good performance It slows the computer and puts it into Standby mode after a specified time period Ultimate Battery Life Extends the Maximum Battery Life by disabling ports such as the i LINK port This profile disables many applications such as Memory Stick DVGate and Smart Capture Disable Power Management Turns off all power management features such as Standby and Hibernate mode
23. side of the computer and the other end into the DV In Out port on the digital camcorder Connecting a Digital Camcorder SS BECO IS WES N SA DS RN me E gt SS To S400 to DV In Out i LINK cable optional Notes on connecting an i LINK device u A connection to a Sony digital camcorder is pictured above your digital camcorder may need to be connected differently Q See the manual supplied with your digital camcorder for more information on its installation and use Only Sony digital video camera ports labeled DV In Out or i LINK are compatible i LINK devices jktrL_ i j _ ____________________j_j_ uU ___ Change text in this variable definition to document title Q Do not connect more than one digital video camera at a time The software supplied with your computer will not recognize multiple cameras Q Thei LINK port does not supply power to external devices If the external device requires power from the i LINK port you cannot use the device with the computer u The computer supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is limited to the maximum transfer rate supported by the external device If multiple devices are connected the transfer rate will be the lowest maximum transfer rate for the connected devices u Thei LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use See the documentati
24. that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The computer restarts from the Recovery CD Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs If you have two System Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the next CD once the information from the previous CD has been installed The recovery process takes from 30 minutes to 60 minutes to complete After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD s you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD s after restarting Windows Insert the Application Recovery CD to automatically complete recovery of your system Recovering Microsoft Word If you recover your operating system using the System Recovery CD Microsoft Word will not be recovered Use the supplied Word CD ROM to recover this application The basic version of Word is preinstalled you may load other Word options from the Word Application CD VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting the LCD Screen Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices Troubleshooting 1 LINK devices Troubleshooting Software T
25. CD or DVD stop the CD DVD and restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer A Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or turning off the computer with the power switch may result in data loss in files that are currently open The Power Management setting is not responding Your computer s operating system may become unstable if it is interrupted or if you attempt to make changes before the computer completely enters a lower power mode such as Hibernate u To restore the computer to its normal operating stability 1 Close all open applications 2 Restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time and then selecting Restart from the drop down list gt If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button for at least four seconds to shut down the computer Troubleshooting Your Computer The sound of my computer s fan is too loud Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting to Quiet This setting slows down the CPU speed See PowerPanel Help for more information Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than advertised This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum advertised speed
26. EUUEUEUjLU 130 Data transfers are interrupted 130 Troubleshooting Audio ierices 131 My speakers have no sound ccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 131 There is noise distortion while listening to music with USB speakers or USB headphones E 131 My microphone does not work 132 gg ____ j j _ Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media 133 Image files do not open even though I insert Memory Stick media into the Sloten saban b eee seinar eE eke ca al kele 133 Memory Stick media does not work I cannot access the re Movable drive nayen sa tows d ede n A A SE KA ANA 133 Gelli H l su kuna s tun diari kal n nanek na ERKA 135 SUPPO 9 16 01 0 sl K la y y al Sen ae ne ken keki 136 Software Support Information 138 SONY SCLVICS Celte y none e na Adak 140 Change text in this variable definition to document title Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes the following aspects of your new computer Using the Keyboard Using VAIO Action Setup Using the Jog Dial Control Using Memory Stick Media Using PC Cards Using Power Saving Modes Connecting a Phone Line Connecting to a LAN U D Connecting to a Wireless LAN VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s but your compute
27. I n nen lS a ery nn K erat Tr ene 29 Toremovea PO Calderero korka dan inea Ver akan eka 30 Notes OPC Card yy been eye eka S K e ee AK 31 Using Power Saving Modes EEeeee 32 DOVE TVA AV OG gt SN N N Na 32 StnG Y MOLO eyan beda Ke k ne eee eee 32 Hibermate Ode ies sts hs iensdhabe iota slabiaaaeat tensatedectotohetoteagetaoss 32 Notes On power saving modes ek 33 Connecting a Phone Lime si2csissso ts Qisseriewedideediardaritacts 34 How to connect a phone cable UUUUEU 34 es gt Change text in this variable definition to document title COMneC Ine Oa LAN Sy yey a ran keyan aie o n 36 To set up your ethernet connection 37 To connect to a netWork E keke 38 Connecting to a Wireless LAN L_ijee E 39 T mine On Wireless LAN mespina 39 The Wireless LAN Access Point E 39 Communicating with Access Point infrastructure 40 Communicating without Access Point ad hoc 42 Turning Off Wireless LAN ccccccccccccceceeeeeeeeeaaaeees 44 Notes on using Wireless LAN M ceee e 44 Connecting Peripheral Devices 45 Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive 46 To connect the floppy disk drive 46 TOANSEIEA TOPPY GIS K soon yee ne ero n 47 To remove a floppy disk ke 47
28. K PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions es VAIO Computer Quick Start Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Corp Internet Explorer delivers the Web the way you want it It is safe easy to use and you can personalize how you access the Web Outlook Express and other tools in Internet Explorer also help you have a great experience when you are on the Web Microsoft Word Microsoft Corp Microsoft Word makes it easy to create shared Web e mail and print documents for use around the world It embraces HTML as a first class file format and extends Word s ease of use to the Web and e mail Word also extends that ease of use to international users making it simple to create multilingual documents MovieShaker Sony Electronics Inc Sony s original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions background music and text Just import your video clips and shake with a click of the mouse Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends PC Cillin 2000 Trend Micro Inc PC Cillin provides portable easy to use real time antivirus security at your computer s entry point beaming synchronization Internet access to defend against potential threats hidden inside files e mail or on the Web PictureGear Sony Electronics Inc This image manag
29. N Connect to Wireless Network The following networks are available To access a network select It from the list and then click Connect Available networks l you are having difficulty connecting to a network click Advanced Advanced 4 Select the network you want to use 5 Type the Network Key See your network administrator for this information 6 Click Connect VAIO Computer Communicating via Wireless LAN Access Point LE LEE 227 ie LEI a SSE CSF Zp 27 Ma i FY OS Ley G NS Communicating without Access Point ad hoc An ad hoc network is one in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or Acess Point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home To communicate without an Access Point proceed as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless LAN switch located on the left side of the computer above the PC Card slot The Wireless LAN indicator on the bottom left front portion of the computer lights up 2 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon in the taskbar 3 Click View Available Wireless Networks The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears 4 Connecting to a Wireless LAN Cick the Advanced button The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears Setting Wireless Network Connection Properties 10
30. O computer to another VAIO computer that has the preinstalled Microsoft Windows operating system or the Sony Smart Connect software preinstalled You may use an 1 LINK cable not supplied to connect the two systems and then use one computer to edit copy or delete files on the other computer You can also print from a printer that is attached to either computer Connecting with an i LINK cable ESD lt S gt eS ZANI IN USSR SN SS52 Q i LINK cable optional When you connect two VAIO computers you must assign each computer a unique name The computers can be identified by this unique name when the two computers are networked together To connect VAIO computers that do not have the latest Windows operating system smart Connect software may be necessary Consult the Sony Computing Support Web site for support options http Avww sony com pcsupport i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an JIEEE1394 connection The 1 LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an 1 LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compati ble i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible 1 LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating syst
31. PC Card slot with the SONY logo facing up See 3 Using PC Cards for details Inserting PC Card A N protective cover is attached to the lens of the optical drive at the factory Before using the optical drive remove the protective cover To insert a disc 1 Press the Eject button The disc tray slides out Optical Drive Eject button EA jj_j Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive 2 Place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up 3 Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place Inserting Disc Close the tray by pushing it in gently The Busy indicator on the drive flashes 4 while your computer is reading data from the disc Flashing Busy Indicator Busy indicator To remove the drive Remove the PC Card from the computer See To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is on for more information es gt Change text in this variable definition to document title Notes on CD and DVD discs Handling CD or DVD discs E Do not touch the surface of the disc Q Do not drop or bend the disc u Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your discs Adhesive labels may come off while the disc is in use in your optical drive and may cause damage to the unit Cleaning CD or DVD discs Q Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause data reading errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Do not use solvents such as benzi
32. Q Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly into the PC Card slot Make sure the PC Card is compatible with Microsoft Windows u Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using 124 kk ll j j_ Troubleshooting i LINK devices Troubleshooting i LINK devices I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i LINK cable 1 Disconnect the i LINK cable from both computers and reconnect it 2 Wait for the computers to respond If neither computer responds after a few moments restart both computers The computers may not recognize an i LINK connection after returning from a power Saving mode Standby or Hibernate If that happens restart the computers to establish a connection i LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con nection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before con necting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions es En VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting Software My softwa
33. Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the VAIO User Guide This User Guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer from keyboard functions to preinstalled software applications In the left navigation window click the topics you want to learn more about and that information will be displayed in this main window Change text in this variable definition to document title Welcom e u uuuuuuuuuuaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaanannma nanan 1 Using Your VAIO Computer 11 WISI he TK Cy DOJE siya ne h ka e nne yan bk 12 Functions of the keyboard keys U U U U 13 Combinations and functions with the Windows key 14 VOdO Soannen aise esa sucecsaseesrea ney ciasndotest 15 Combinations and functions with the Fn key 17 Using VAIO Action Setup A eee 19 VAIO Action Setup functionS ee 19 Using the Jog Dial Control 20 Launcher MOG siorka aoe e oea aaie 20 WdE Mod ee e E 21 To use the Jog Dial control with Sony software 22 To use the Jog Dial control with other software 22 nire l ET e rr Dd 23 Using Memory Stick Media E eee 24 Types of Memory Stick media sseeeseeeeeeeeeees 24 dada LD Dr rd Eo oo gg 26 US no PO C abdesi y elb kek 29 TOn PEC
34. as shown below Connecting a TV TV Monitor Computer Audio In Video In 7 olpny u olpny AV cable note supplied gt See Selecting the Display Mode for more information Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting a USB Printer You can connect a Windows compatible printer to your computer to print documents To use a printer first install the driver software supplied with your printer To connect a printer Plug the optional USB printer cable into the USB port on your computer and the USB port on your printer You can also connect the USB printer cable into the USB port on the supplied port replicator Connecting a Printer Computer Power cord Printer USB Printer cable optional See the manual Supplied with your printer for more information on its installation and use Connecting an External Microphone Connecting an External Microphone You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use To connect an external microphone Use the symbol to locate the red colored Microphone jack Plug the microphone cable into this jack Connecting a Microphone Microphone LEFF gt ZS SEF SSF Z27 LEE LEI r LEE gt See the manual Supplied with your microphone for more information on its installation and use To recor
35. between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Restart your system to correct the problem Q Some PC Cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC Card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information Q Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer Q Ifan exclamation mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this computer If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are orienting the card correctly See the manual supplied with your PC Card for more information on its use VAIO Computer Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which enables you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate When using battery power be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent regardless of the power management s
36. can select an item in the window by rotating the Jog Dial control Pressing the Jog Dial control is the equivalent of pressing Enter Jog Dial Guide Dialog Box Back Maximize Internal timer You can use the internal timer to start an application at a specific time The timer when set can launch applications even when the computer power is off 1 Rotate or push the Jog Dial control and select VAIO Action Setup in the Jog Dial Launcher window 2 Click Timer from the left menu then click the clock icon 3 Select either Recommended Settings Program Files All Files or Drag amp Drop from the left menu then select the file or application you wish to launch in the right window 4 Click Next until the One Time Only Setting dialog box appears 5 Select the Date and Time and click Next twice then click Finish and close the VAIO Action Setup window VAIO Computer Using Memory Stick Media This new compact portable and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk The 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 Types of Memory Stick media Two types of Memory Stick media are available The first type MagicGate TA Memory Stick media hereafter referred as MG Memory Stick media is provided with copyright protection The MG Memory Stick media are colore
37. connect an external display you can switch the display mode between your notebook s LCD display and the external monitor To select the display mode 1 Click Start then point to Control Panel 2 Click Display to access the Display Properties window 3 Click the Settings tab click the Advanced button and select the Intel Graphics Technology tab to display the Intel 82815 Graphics Controller Properties dialog box Intel 82815 Graphics Controller Properties Screen Sony Notebook LCD 1024x768 and Intel R 82815 G General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management B Intel Graphics Technology Intel R 82815 Graphics Controller Visit Intel s Corporate Web Site http www intel com Download the Latest Intel Software and Drivers http support intel com support qo downloads Access the Latest Support Help and Information http support intel com Intel Graphics Technology Change text in this variable definition to document title 4 Click the Intel Graphics Technology tab then click the Graphics Properties button If you want to use the TV as a display deselect the Synchronous Display Mode box and click Apply You cannot use the TV and another display simultaneously 5 Click the Device tab 6 Select the type of display You may not be able to display the notebook LCD screen and an external display or projector at the same time depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you a
38. d specifically for Memory Stick media It displays any still picture movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing artistic manner VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file but also enables playback of files by other applications such as PictureGear Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows Explorer o _ ___ _ About the Software on Your Computer WinDVD Inter Video Inc WinDVD is a simple to use DVD player including all the features you would expect to find in a standard consumer DVD player while also offering advanced display and navigation features such as zoom pan bookmark and time search VAIO Computer Quick Start DVgate application notes Digital video captures 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 DV gate software close all open applications 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 DV gate software see the DV gate online help Adjusting image resolution If the images on the LCD do not display smoothly the resolution may not be set correctly To check the resolution click the Setup button in the DV gate Motion Monitor window Point to Settings and then select Low Resolution
39. d white The second type simply referred to as Memory Stick lt media does not have the same copyright protection as MagicGate The Memory Stick media are colored purple You can use both media with your computer For music which requires copyright protection you can only use MG Memory Stick media with your computer You can also use compatible MagicGate devices to record and play back music when they are connected to your computer You can store mixed data on the Memory Stick media For example you can copy an image onto MG Memory Stick media that already contains music What is MagicGate MagicGate technology is 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 gt Ensure that the MG Memory Stick media has the MG mark at To insert a Memory Stick media Insert the Memory Stick media into the media slot on the left side of the computer until it clicks into place When the Memory Stick media is properly in place Sony s VisualFlow software will automatically launch to display the contents of the Memory Stick gi _ j _ jUjUj_ Using Memory Stick Media 1 Insert with the arrow facing toward the Memory Stick media slot and the label facing up Insertin
40. d disk is erased and the computer starts normally U Standby uses more power than Hibernate Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode VAIO Computer Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone cable not supplied to take advantage of online services and the Internet gt In order to register your VAIO computer register your software online and use Sony Customer Support you must connect to a phone line How to connect a phone cable 1 Open the phone line jack cover located on the left side of the computer near the front A Use care when opening the phone jack cover Opening it too far may result in damage to the unit Opening Phone Line Jack Cover Phone line jack cover Connecting a Phone Line 2 Plug one end of the phone cable into the jack on the inside of the phone line jack cover Make sure you insert the phone cable from the rear of the computer and that the modular jack clicks into place 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack Plugging in Phone Cable ay Phone line jack Phone 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 phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a phone line coming through a splitter the
41. d from a microphone or audio equipment You can record messages memos or other recordings in analog by connecting a microphone or other audio equipment to the Microphone jack of your computer and then switching the jack functionality The Microphone jack is for MIC IN monaural To switch the microphone jack functionality To switch the Microphone jack functionality for use with a microphone or an audio device 7 Change text in this variable definition to document title 1 Double click K on the task tray located in the lower right corner of the Desktop window The Volume Control window appears 2 From the Options menu click Properties The Properties window appears 3 Inthe Adjust Volume panel select Recording and then click OK The Recording Control window appears 4 Select either Microphone or Stereo Out When you are recording using a microphone select Microphone If you are recording using other audio equipment select Stereo Out To adjust sound volume in the Recording Control window When Microphone or Stereo Out are not displayed in the Recording Control window do the following 1 Select Options and click Properties 2 Click the item you want to display in Control 3 Click OK You can only adjust the recording volume in the Recording Control window in step 3 If you adjust the volume in step 1 the adjustment is only effective for playing sound It does not adjust the volume for recording sound T
42. display such as the Sony LCD Projector You can connect a projector using the supplied Display adapter Connecting an External Display 1 First make sure the port replicator is connected to the computer 2 Plug one end of the VGA signal cable not supplied into the port replicator s Monitor port and the other end into the projector s corresponding port Change text in this variable definition to document title 3 Plug the audio cable into the Headphone Q jack Connecting a Projector Computer SN LE SS i J EERE z RSSA IR SARAR NANS WSS NS N BE Headphone jack Projector Display adapter VGA signal cable Audio cable not supplied not supplied See the manual Supplied with your projector for more information on its installation and use You may not be able to display the computer s LCD and the external display together depending on the specific computer display or projector used Connect the AC adapter after you finish connecting all other peripheral devices Turn on all the peripheral devices before you turn on the computer g kk jUjj_ Connecting an External Display To connecta TV Use the supplied AV cable to connect your TV monitor to your computer 1 First make sure the port replicator is connected to the computer 2 Plug the supplied AV cable into the port replicator s AV TV Out jack 3 Plug the other ends of the AV cable into the TV
43. e format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms Adobe Photoshop Elements Adobe Systems Inc Using state of the art image editing tools you can unleash your artistic ability and create digital images for print e mail and posting to the Web The versatile image capturing options allow you to start working with digital and traditional photos immediately Explore endless creative possibilities for your personal images with Adobe Photoshop Elements America Online America Online Inc America Online is a popular Internet online service Stay in touch with family and friends with easy to use e mail Manage your personal finances get the latest news and sports scores and chat with thousands of others who share your interests Apple QuickTime Apple Computer Inc QuickTime is the Apple technology that makes video sound music 3D and virtual reality come alive for our Internet browser and Windows About the Software on Your Computer ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 is an easy to use advanced printing program that lets you quickly lay out multiple images in multiple sizes on a single sheet of paper PhotoPrinter Pro offers a wide selection of templates including landscape portrait free style mixed sizes custom templates and more The application includes enhancement tools and special effects for improving photos while giving
44. e installed and any other files you have created since you started to use your computer This means you will have to reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive 2 Shut down your computer as described in the Shutting Down Your Computer section of your printed Quick Start 3 Wait four seconds and turn on your computer 4 Select OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End User License Agreement 5 When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process lf your computer does not start from the Recovery CD 1 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer 2 Turn on the computer When the Sony logo is displayed press the F2 key The BIOS setup menu screen appears gg gt gt Using Your Recovery CDs 3 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu 4 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key 6 Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Check
45. e networks window Q Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or nearer to any Access Point you may be using I cannot access the Internet u Check the Access Point settings Refer to the instructions supplied with the Access Point Q Check if your computer and the Access Point are connected to one another Move your computer away from obstructions or nearer to any access point you may be using The data transfer speed is slow u The Wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device es VAIO Computer Quick Start configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstructions or nearer to any Access Point you may be using Ifyou are using a Wireless LAN Access Point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on the number of other devices communicating via the access point The communication speed is interrupted or slowed down when MPEG2 data is transferred The typical effective data transfer speed via an Access Point is 4 5 Mbps when adhering to the IEEE802 11b standard High rate stream transfers with MPEG2 data may lower this rate further Data transfers are interrupted Data transfer interruptions may occur with large files Check if the Access Point c
46. em compatibility and required operating conditions _ jjj_ _jj LL L__________ jjUj_Uj_ _____j_j__ Ba Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting an i LINK Device Your VAIO computer includes an i LINK S400 IEEE1394 port which you can use to connect a compatible 1 LINK device such as an i LINK enabled digital video camera recorder See the manual supplied with your digital video camera recorder for more information on its installation and use You can purchase compatible i LINK cables from your local retailer through the sony VAIO Direct Web site http vaio sonystyle com or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating system and compatible 1 LINK devices All products with an 1 LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compati ble i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible 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 gi Z gt Connecting an i LINK Device To connect a digital camcorder Q Plug one end of ani LINK cable into the j S400 port on the left
47. ement software displays images from your hard drive a Sony digital still camera or a Sony Mavica camera The images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder Quicken Intuit Inc Quicken is a fast easy way to organize your finances Quicken works just like your checkbook so it is easy to learn and use Quicken manages all your finances bank accounts credit cards investments and loans You can even pay your bills online mm ____ jjj _j_ About the Software on Your Computer Real Jukebox RealNetworks Inc RealJukebox is one of the world s most widely used personal music management systems Using RealJukebox you can capture the contents of a music CD manage and play back your music and view various music related information via the Internet This Custom RealJukebox for Sony allows seamless check out capabilities to a wide range of Sony personal audio devices and offers convenient links to Sony product and music service home pages gt If you are using an external CD ROM drive connected with a PC Card be sure to connect your external CD ROM drive before starting RealJukebox Additionally do not remove your CD ROM drive while using RealJukebox Either of these actions may cause RealJukebox to shut down improperly sony recommends using the preinstalled SonicStage software s Record function to create any CDs on your VAIO computer if the specific model
48. ered problems Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can access Sony Computing Support at http www sony com pcsupport Support Options Sony Fax on Demand This service which requires a fax machine or your fax software provides answers to commonly asked questions You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics then select the topics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 Sony Customer Support Software support is available free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase You can call and speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without using your computer by calling 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 VAIO Computer Quick Start Software Support Information Adobe Acrobat Reader Photoshop Elements Adobe Systems Inc Web site http www adobe com phone 206 675 6126 fee based support e mail techdocs adobe com hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PST America Online America Online Inc Web site http www aol com phone 800 827 3338 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Apple QuickTime Apple Computer Inc Web site http www apple com phone 800 692 7753 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Network Inc Web site http www help earthlink net techsupport e mail suppor
49. es 7 Change text in this variable definition to document title 124 My PC Card is not working ke 124 Troubleshooting 1 LINK devicesS 125 I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO comput ers when using an 1 LINK cable 125 Troubleshooting SOftware U 126 My software program stops responding or crashes 126 When I click an application icon the message You must in sert the application CD into your CD ROM DVD ROM drive appears and the software does not start 126 I cannot use the DV gate software k jU jUUjU EUE 126 My computer s start up time seems longer after I have in stalled AOL What can I do j j j j j j jU j 126 What software do I use for CD R CD RW software functions 127 Troubleshooting the Modem 128 My modem does not Work isinsin 128 My modem connection iS SOW E 128 Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions 129 I cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality 129 The computer cannot connecttoa Wireless LAN Access Point 129 I cannot access the Internet 0 0 0 0 ccccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 129 The data transfer speed is SIOW EU 129 The communication speed is interrupted or slowed down when MPEG2 data is transferred U U U U U UU EU
50. etting you select gt If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Normal mode Normal mode is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The power indicator displays green when your computer is in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk Standby mode In Standby Mode the computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The amber power indicator flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode 1 Press the key combination Fn Esc You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter Standby mode 2 Press any key to return to normal mode Hibernate mode In the Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off The power indicator is off in this mode Using Power Saving Modes To activate Hibernate mode 1 To activate Hibernate mode press the key combination Fn F 12 or press the power button and release it immediately The Save to Disk Manager screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode Do not move the computer until its power indicator turns off 2 Press the power button to return to normal mode Notes on power saving modes Q When returning from Hibernate mode by pressing the power button momentarily the system status stored on the har
51. g the media in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction and then turn it so the label side is down before inserting into the slot To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick Media do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot 2 Carefully insert the Memory Stick media until it clicks into place Inserting Memory Stick Memory Stick media Insert in the direction of the arrow with the label facing up To view the contents of Memory Stick media To see the contents do the following ee 2 VAIO Computer 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and select My Computer 2 Under the heading Devices with Removable Storage click Sony Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick media Make sure the access light is off Push the media in toward the computer When the media ejects pull it out When removing the Memory Stick media be careful as it may eject completely from the slot VisualFlow VisualFlow software is a state of the art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick media To use VisualFlow 1 From the Start menu point to All Programs and select VisualFlow VAIO Action Setup has been configured to launch VisualFlow by default upon insertion of Memory Stick media VisualFlow software starts automatically when Memory Stick media is put into the drive 2 Click on an icon in the View sect
52. hat shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD You must be in Windows to run the Driver Recovery CD utility Reinstalling specific drivers with the Driver Recovery CD 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 4 Click Performance and Maintenance then System The System Properties dialog box appears 5 From the Hardware tab click Device Manager Using Your Recovery CDs 6 Click with the left mouse button to highlight the unknown device identified by a yellow question mark or the device for which you wish to reinstall the driver Device Manager screen E Device Manager SEE Action View Help mFS ARA VAIO W Computer amp Disk drives ig Display adapters 2 DVD CD ROM drives 4 Floppy disk controllers J3 Floppy disk drives i IDE ATAJATAPI controllers amp IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers gt Keyboards 15 Mice and other pointing devices Modems id Monitors E9 Network adapters 4 Other devices Unknown device Unknown device Unknown device Unknown device Unknown device Ports COM amp LPT MR Processors Sound video and game controllers System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers a 7 From the Action men
53. ime To copy images from a digital video camera via Memory Stick media see Connecting an i LINK Device for more information Only MGTM Memory Stick media can be used with copyright protected data like music Do not remove the media or turn off the power while the access light is on 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 shock the media Do not disassemble or modify the media Do not allow the media to get wet Do not use or store the media in a location that is subject to Q Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Q Direct sunlight ee Ba VAIO Computer Q High humidity or places with corrosive substances To prolong the life of the media use the supplied storage case See the instructions supplied with your media for more information on its use Using PC Cards Using PC Cards Your computer includes a PC Card slot PC Cards enable you to connect portable external devices such as an optical disc drive or to connect to a network using a PC Network Interface Card NIC gt The PC Card slot can accommodate a Type or Type II PC Card This slot is compatible with Card Bus Type III PC Cards are not supported To insert PC card gt You do not need to shut down the co
54. information including memory capacity serial number and BIOS version Change the volume of the sounds that play while the operating system is loading Select the order of drives and devices from which you want to load the operating system You can specify the hard drive as well as other drives inserted into your computer Change touchpad settings or enable disable touchpad functionality if you are using an external mouse Set the password to secure your computer Set the Bass Boost option gt For more information about each option click Help on the Sony Notebook Setup screen to display the Help file Change text in this variable definition to document title Controlling Power Management The PowerPanel utility allows you to control the power management of your computer and provides key information about system activity and battery life The following sections briefly describe how to conserve your computer s battery power You can also refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information To activate a profile or command see Displaying Battery Information for details To view the Power Management status icons The Power Management status icons are displayed in the task tray at the lower right side of your screen Move the pointer over the icons to see the tool tip that displays information about the active profile The Battery status icon indicates battery power level and the CPU status icon indicates the perfor
55. ing 87 confirming added capacity 95 removing 89 memory module installing 29 Memory Stick notes on 27 troubleshooting 133 using 24 VisualFlow 26 Memory Stick card slot 24 Memory Stick media displaying contents 25 microphone external 67 troubleshooting 132 modem troubleshooting 128 monitor connecting 61 switching among 17 mouse connecting 56 troubleshooting 121 multiple phone lines 35 N navigation keys 13 o Change text in this variable definition to document title network connecting 29 Notebook Setup tabs 75 Num Lock indicator light 16 numeric keypad area 13 operator keys 14 output devices adding 66 P party phone lines 35 PBX 35 PC Card inserting 29 removing 30 troubleshooting 123 Type II 29 using 29 PDA 71 peripheral devices troubleshooting 123 Personal Digital Assistant 71 phone connecting line 34 jack 35 ports USB 46 Power Management commands 80 profiles 77 power management settings 76 Power Management Off power setting 78 Power On Password tab 75 power saving modes Hibernate 18 32 EA gt jj_j j_ Standby 17 32 power setting AC 78 Maximum Battery Life 78 Maximum Performance 78 Power Management Off 78 Standby 80 Video Standby 80 PowerPanel activating 76 customizing toolbar 78 80 Print Screen key 13 printer connecting 66 port 66 projector 62 R Recovery CD 107 removing floppy disk drive 30 47 floppy disks 47 memory module 89 restoring data 107
56. ion on the main toolbar to select a display layout 3 Click on an icon in the Sort section on the main toolbar to select a sorting method 4 Resting your cursor on the left end of the main toolbar activates the current Memory Stick properties 5 Resting your cursor on the right end of the main toolbar activates a secondary toolbar with more functions 6 Click an image to show a normal view centered on the screen Q Double click an image to show an enlarged view 7 Using Memory Stick Media Movie files start playback when the view is enlarged Click again on movie files to restore the view to normal While an image is enlarged the Launch toolbar appears on the bottom of the window Any associated application can be activated from here Notes on using Memory Stick media Q U U DD When the media s write protect tab is set to LOCK data cannot be recorded or erased Before using Memory Stick media you should back up important data Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the media finishes reading or writing data before removing it If the media is removed prematurely an error message appears 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 You can enjoy video clips that you have recorded with compatible Memory Stick digital camcorders The media slot can accommodate one media at a t
57. itten to the Memory Stick media Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on When indicator is off the Memory Stick media is not being accessed When indicator is lit the number keys area in the numeric keypad are active When indicator is off the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active When indicator is lit the letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on When indicator is off the letters appear in lower case as you type unless you hold down the Shift key When indicator is lit the screen scrolls differently Exactly how it scrolls depends on the specific application This function does not work with all applications When indicator is off information moves across the display normally Using the Keyboard Combinations and functions with the Fn key If you switch user identities during a computing session the Fn F7 and Fn F8 key functionality if available on your computer will be interrupted To switch to an external display or monitor see Selecting the Display Mode for more information Combinations Feature Fn 4 ESC Standby Fn oX F3 Speaker switch Fn 7 F4 Speaker volume Fn 6 F5 Brightness control Fn F7 Switch to the external display Functions Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state To return the system to the active state
58. l Wireless Network Connection Properties MIx General Wireless Networks Authentication Advanced Available networks To connect to an available network click Configure Prefered networks Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed below Hardiwarel0 aL WaveLl amp N Network Add Leam about setting up wireless network contiquration Select the Wireless Networks tab Click the Add button The Wireless Network Properties dialog box appears Enter a Network name SSID Choose a 6 digit name Check the box to select Data encryption WEP enabled Check the box to select Network Authentication Shared mode Clear the box to de select the option The key is provided for me automatically Some information boxes become visible 7 VAIO Computer 11 12 13 14 15 16 Fill in the Network key Choose a 5 digit name Click OK Your new Network name appears in the Preferred networks window Click Advanced The Advanced dialog box appears Select the option Computer to computer ad hoc networks only Click Close Click OK Turning Off Wireless LAN To turn off Wireless LAN functionality locate the Wireless LAN switch that is located on the left side of the computer above the PC Card slot Move the switch to the OFF position The Wireless LAN indicator on the bottom left front portion of the computer turns off Notes on using Wireless LAN
59. l control s function es En VAIO Computer To use the Jog Dial control with Sony software If Sony software that supports the Jog Dial control is active you can use the Jog Dial s functions that are allocated to that software For more information on functions allocated to software see the software application s online Help To use the Jog Dial control with other software If the software you are using does not support the Jog Dial control you can still perform the following functions Action Maximize Window Minimize Window Finish Window Scroll Jog Dial Launcher Menu Bar Description Press the Jog Dial control button to maximize the size of the active window Press again to return to normal window size Press the Jog Dial control button to minimize the size of the active window Press again to return to normal window size Press the Jog Dial control button to close the active application Press the Jog Dial control button to begin scrolling within the active window Press the Jog Dial control button to return the Jog Dial control to Jog Launcher mode Press the Jog Dial control button then use the Jog Dial control to scroll through the active window s toolbar Some software applications do not support these functions Using the Jog Dial Control Using a dialog box When a window such as Screen Properties is active the Dialog box is displayed in the Jog Dial window You
60. lectronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it VAIO Computer Key Description Operator keys Shift Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt keys Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give commands For example in many applications instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press the S key referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and Windows key The key with the Windows logo displays the a Windows Start menu it s the equivalent of clicking the a Start button on the taskbar See Combinations and functions with the Windows key for more information Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands The Fn keys at the left and right sides both work the same See Combinations and functions with the Fn key for more information Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of _ context sensitive choices Pressing this key is the EN equivalent of clicking the right mouse button Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function A Fl Displays VAIO Help and Support Center A Tab Switches the selected bu
61. lephony Application Program Interface TAPI Country region 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar click Control Panel and click the Printers and Other Hardware category icon The Printers and Other Hardware panel appears 2 Click the Phone and Modem Options control panel icon Phone and Modem Options appears 3 Click the Dialing Rules tab 4 Select a location from the Locations list and click Edit The Edit Location panel appears 5 Select your country or region from the Country region list 6 Press the Enter key on your keyboard The Edit Location panel closes saving your location selection 7 In Phone and Modem Options click OK Phone and Modem Options closes VAIO Computer To set the Modem s Country region 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar click Control Panel and click the Printers and Other Hardware category icon The Printers and Other Hardware panel appears Click the Phone and Modem Options control panel icon Phone and Modem Options appears Click the Modems tab Select your modem from the Modem list Click Properties The Modem Properties dialog box appears Click the Advanced tab Under Country Region Select select your country or region from the list Click OK The Modem Properties dialog box closes saving your location selection In Phone and Modem Options click OK Phone and Modem Options closes To connect to a network 1 Click Start select My Computer and click My Network
62. lugging the Access Point into an AC power outlet and using the provided software with compatible devices Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before __ _______ j __ E VAIO Computer You can also connect an Access Point to a telephone line Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN router cable modem or Digital Subscriber Line xDSL modem to share access to the Internet among multiple computers gt For information on available Sony products go to http www sonystyle com wirelesslan Communicating with Access Point infrastructure 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 To communicate with an Access Point proceed as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless LAN switch located on the left side of the computer above the PC Card slot The Wireless LAN indicator on the bottom left front portion of the computer lights up 2 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon in the taskbar Connecting to a Wireless LAN 3 Click View Available Wireless Networks The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears Connecting to a wireless LA
63. mance level of the CPU To activate the Power Management toolbar 1 Right click the taskbar at the bottom of the screen 2 Select Toolbars from the pop up menu and then click Power Management The Power Management toolbar appears on the taskbar The current profile icon is highlighted on the Power Management toolbar It is the first icon farthest to the left and its appearance changes depending on which power management profile is currently selected To change the power management profile click the current profile icon and then select a profile from the pop up list See Power Management profiles for a description of available options To select another power management command click that icon in the Power Management toolbar When you use the battery pack to power your computer your system selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default If you select a different power management profile while using battery power that profile is selected automatically the next time you use the battery pack to power your computer Refer to the PowerPanel Help for information on customizing the Power Management toolbars You can change the power management settings such as the system timer and the brightness of the screen Controlling Power Management To customize Power Management settings 1 2 3 Click the Current Profile icon on the Power Management toolbar Select Edit Create Profiles from the menu Click a
64. modem or connected device may not work properly VAIO Computer Connecting to a LAN You can connect your computer to 10Base T and 100Base TX type Local Area Networks LANs by using the computer s Ethernet port For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator Connecting to LAN NN Ethernet port A Warning Only connect 10Base T and 100Base TX cables to the ott Ethernet port Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the port To connect the unit to the network contact your network administrator If you enable Wake on LAN the power saving mode will be switched to Standby mode Connecting to a LAN To set up your ethernet connection Before you connect to a network you must enter information about the country or region you are located in This information allows your modem to operate according to the standards of the phone system in your area In Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition there are two places you must enter location information for your modem The first entry controls how your modem dials a phone number such as whether the phone number requires a long distance dialing prefix The second entry controls how your modem interacts with the local phone network To set the Te
65. mputer before inserting or removing a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing up Inserting PC Card Insert in the direction of the arrow VAIO Computer 2 Gently push the PC Card into the slot until it is firmly seated in the port and the release button pops out Do not force a PC Card into the slot It 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 cause damage to the connector pins but damage can occur if the head of the PC Card is sticking out of the computer while the unit is being transported To remove a PC Card Follow the procedure below when you remove the PC Card while your computer is on Failure to follow this procedure may result in a malfunction If your computer is turned off you do not have to follow these instructions 1 Double click in the task tray The Safely remove PC Card dialog box appears 2 Click the dialog box The message Safe to Remove Hardware appears 3 Click to close the message Release Button Release button 4 Press the release button toward the computer The PC Card pops out 5 Gently grasp the PC Card and pull it out Using PC Cards 6 Insert the PC Card slot protector into the empty slot Notes on PC Cards Q For some PC Cards if you alternate
66. nd select Save 6 Close the Profile Editor window My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone connector See Connecting an External Microphone for details Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media Image files do not open even though I insert Memory Stick media into the slot Q By the default setting VisualFlow software starts automatically when you insert Memory Stick media into the slot If VisualFlow software is active and the image files in Memory Stick media are not displayed the format type of the Memory Stick media can be different u Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto the hard disk drive of your computer and then format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer Memory Stick media does not work cannot access the removable drive Ifyou cannot find the Memory Stick icon in My Computer click the View drop down menu and select Refresh Wait a few moments to recognize the Memory Stick media Click the Memory Stick icon to view any possible contents VAIO Computer Quick Start Getting Help Sony provides you with several support options to answer questions about your VAIO computer or the preinstalled software Refer to these resources in the order they are listed VAIO Computer Quick Start Support Options
67. ne thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center outward Ifthe disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Connecting an i LINK Optical Disc Drive Connecting an i LINK Optical Disc Drive You can use an optional i LINK optical disc drive such as a Sony DVD ROM or CD RW DVD Combo Drive with your computer This Sony VAIO computer is preinstalled with software that enables you to create CDs and play DVD movies The i LINK optical disc drive draws power from the computer through the power cable that is integrated with the VAIO computer Peripheral Cable This peripheral cable connects to both the 1 LINK port and peripheral cable DC Out jack on the left side of the computer A If you use an optional drive when your computer is running on battery power the battery life will be shorter To connect an i LINK optical disc drive Use a VAIO Computer Peripheral Cable supplied with the 1 LINK drive to connect the optical disc drive to the computer gt Before connecting or disconnecting this drive close any active applications to help prevent data loss 1 Turn on power to the computer Insert the L shaped plug of the
68. o a telephone line Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN router cable modem or Digital Subscriber Line xDSL modem to share access to the Internet among multiple computers gt For information on available Sony products go to http www sonystyle com wirelesslan Customizing Your VAIO Computer You can customize the settings of your computer The following sections briefly describe how to change your computer s default settings You can also refer to Sony Notebook Setup Help for more detailed information E E Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Controlling Power Management Displaying Battery Information Selecting the Display Mode Change text in this variable definition to document title Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen See the manual supplied with your computer display for more information on its installation and use To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar 2 Point to All Programs and click Sony Notebook Setup Sony Notebook Setup Screen amen 5 Sony Notebook Setup 3 Select the tab for the item you want to change See Sony Notebook Setup tabs for more information 4 After you finish making your changes click OK Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Sony Notebook Setup tabs Tab About This Computer Initial Setting Touchpad Power On Password Bass Boost Description Display system
69. o increase the sound of the microphone 1 Double click K on the task tray located in the lower right corner of the Desktop window If Microphone is not displayed from the Options menu click Properties select Microphone from the Control panel and then click OK 2 From the Options menu select Advanced Controls The Advanced buttons where applicable will display in the Volume Control window 3 From the Microphone panel click Advanced The Advanced Controls for Microphones dialog box displays 4 Click Mic 20dB in the Other Controls window section and then click Close g zk jjj j_j Connecting an External Microphone To adjust sound device volume You can adjust the sound device volume for playing or recording To adjust the volume when playing double click K in the task tray located in the bottom right corner of the Desktop window The Volume Control window is displayed To adjust the sound of other devices do the following 1 Select Options and click Properties In the Volume Adjust window select Playback 2 3 Click the check box of the item you want to display in Control 4 Click OK Sound device Volume Control WAVE PC Beep Telephone Microphone Line CD Audio 3D Wide Function Adjust the sound level from the speakers or headphones Adjust the wavfile sound or the system sound of Windows Adjust the beep sound when inserting or removing the PC Card and other devices Adjus
70. omputer Quick Start Smart Capture Premium Sony Electronics Inc Sony s Smart Capture Premium application supports still image and video capture from the built in Sony MOTION EYE camera an analog Video In device such as a VCR TV or Playstation or a digital video device connected to the PC through an i LINK or USB interface Transfer your compressed video or still images through e mail upload them to the ImageStation service or export to MovieShaker software for further video editing fun SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc This new jukebox application adds a host of new features to its predecessor OpenMG Jukebox Continuing to take advantage of Sony s copyright protected ATRAC3 format for high quality digital audio storage SonicStage sports a new Music Visualizer a sleek new player skin design audio CD burning capability and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback Sony on Yahoo Yahoo Inc Personalize your own web portal with Sony on Yahoo Get a free webmail account customized news and local weather reports comics and more VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s Jog Dial control and 1 LINK interface VAIO Support Agent Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Support Agent provides immediate interactive online support VisualFlow Sony Electronics Inc VisualFlow software is a state of the art Sony multimedia browser designe
71. on still functions satisfactorily with the WAN Network Driver disabled If you need to reverse this setting repeat the steps above and select Enable gg kk j j j_jj _ Troubleshooting Software What software do I use for CD R CD RW software functions Sony recommends using the preinstalled SonicStage software s Record function to create any CDs on your VAIO computer if the specific model you purchased is preconfigured with all necessary components for CD R and CD RW capability Downloading the optional RealJukebox CD burning component to create any CDs on your computer may interfere with normal system operations VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting the Modem My modem does not work E Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack See Connecting a Phone Line for details Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct Check that the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Reinstall the modem driver See Using Your Recovery CDs for more information My modem connection is slow Your computer is equipped with a V 90 K56flex compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment s
72. on supplied with your software for more information Q Thei LINK cables compatible with your VAIO computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4615 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at one end and a 6 pin connector at the other and VMC IL4435A a 3 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end You can purchase these cables from your local retailer through the Sony VAIO Direct Web site http www sonydirect com or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free Connecting an External Display Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to your VAIO computer For example you can use the computer with any of the following Computer display or monitor See To connect a computer display for more information Projector See To connect a projector for more information TV See To connect a TV for more information Change text in this variable definition to document title To connect a computer display 1 First make sure the port replicator is connected to the computer 2 Connect the computer display s VGA adapter to the supplied port replicator s Monitor port Connecting a Display Display adapter gt See the manual supplied with your computer display for more information on its installation and use To connect a projector You can use a projector as an external
73. onnection is intact Do the following 1 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon in the taskbar and select Status The Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box appears 2 Check the connection status Next change the settings temporarily by performing the following actions 1 Click Start and select Control Panel 2 Click Network Connections 3 Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box is displayed 4 Click to deselect the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings option 5 Resume or restart the file transfer 6 When the file transfer has been completed repeat the steps above to select the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings option Troubleshooting Audio Troubleshooting Audio My speakers have no sound If the built in speakers are turned off press the Fn F3 keys to turn on the speakers You can also turn on the speakers using the Jog Dial control If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum press the Fn F4 keys and then press or to increase the volume or you can use the Jog Dial control to control the volume If nothing is displayed when you press the Fn F3 or Fn F4 keys then 1 Click Start point to Control Panel click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices and click Sounds and Audio Devices The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box appears 2 Ve
74. ow is in launcher mode until a software application is launched or the Jog Dial control window becomes active When an arrow is displayed next to an item in the Jog Dial control window you can display a submenu of that item by selecting it and pressing the Jog Dial control button g _ lt _ Using the Jog Dial Control Using Launcher mode To use the Jog Dial control click the Jog Dial control window or the Jog Dial control icon in the task tray Alternatively you can press the Jog Dial control while pressing the Ctrl key on the keyboard to switch to the launcher mode 1 Turn the Jog Dial control to select the item you want then press the Jog Dial control The window switches to the guide mode and shows the Jog Dial control s function Jog Dial Launcher Dialog Box mabilihan ihia Internet Explo YAIO Software 2 Turn or press the Jog Dial control to use the desired function 3 To select another item switch to the launcher mode and repeat from step 1 Guide mode The Jog Dial control window is in the guide mode when software is in use and the software window is active Depending on the software you are using you can select items from the displayed list using the Jog Dial control Some Sony software applications have two modes in List View Simple Menu and Full Menu You can switch the mode by pressing the Shift key while turning the Jog Dial control Using guide mode The Jog Dial control window displays the Jog Dia
75. press any key on your computer Toggles the built in speaker off and on Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 then T or gt To decrease volume press Fn F4 then or Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then t or To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then or Toggles between the LCD external display connected to the C Monitor port and both LCD and external display modes Only LCD LCD and external display A Only external display VAIO Computer Combinations Feature Fn Ez F12 Hibernate Fn B Bass Boost Fn F Functions Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the state of the system and state of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to the original state press the power button briefly to turn on the power Toggles the bass boost function off and on This feature is available only while using headphones Display control Minimizes and maximizes the LCD screen If the default display resolution is reduced this function maximizes the display resolution to fit the screen size Maximizing the display screen enables you to view the display at a greater resolution Some functions are not available until Windows launches Using VAIO Action Setup Using VAIO Action Setup
76. puter Turn off the computer and then turn it on Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears Press the directional arrow keys to select the Exit menu Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press Enter The message Load default configuration now appears Select Yes then press Enter Use the directional arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press Enter The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears Select Yes then press Enter The computer restarts If your computer continues to display the message Operating system not found and Windows does not start contact Sony Computing Support es Hu VAIO Computer Quick Start My computer stops responding or does not shut down It is best to shut down your computer using the Turn Off Computer command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data Q Try restarting the computer On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click Turn Off Computer and then click Restart Q If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step you can restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time Ifthe previous step does not work press and hold the power button for at least four seconds This turns off the power to the computer If your computer stops responding while playing a
77. r keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Keyboard Escape key Function keys Print Screen Correction Ins rt Delete Pause Break ea e la le le a e la is r TD F1 r Z ak NumLk Prt c w fa Scr Lk SysRq Alt key Numeric Navigation keys keypad area Windows key Applications key Using the Keyboard Functions of the keyboard keys Key Numeric keypad area Navigation keys Correction keys Function keys Escape key Print Screen key Description Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Numbers appear on the front beveled edge of the numeric keys Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock light will be on Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen the four arrow keys which also function as the Home End Page Up and Page Down keys The Insert Backspace and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For example in many applications F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands The Print Screen key takes an e
78. r screws Removing Bottom Screws Screws 5 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover VAIO Computer Quick Start 6 Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly Lifting the Keyboard 7 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side 8 Gently turn the keyboard over the touchpad Take care not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 9 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 10 Remove the memory module by pulling out the tabs see arrows No 1 and pulling out the module in the direction of arrow No 2 Removing a Memory Module 11 Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your computer gn Z Z jj_j Removing a Memory Module 12 Close the computer cover and replace the four 4 fastening screws on the bottom of the computer VAIO Computer Quick Start Installing a Memory Module To add a memory module proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices 2 Disconnect the power cord and all cables from the computer and remove the battery 3 Wait for the computer to cool down gt 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 4 Usean appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the four screws at the bottom of the computer A To avoid damaging the computer
79. r to verify that an icon for the i LINK optical disc drive has been added in the window gt The Sony i LINK optical disc drive is compatible only with certain Sony VAIO PCG Series Computers preinstalled with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or Professional ES __ _ __ _ jjj Connecting an i LINK Optical Disc Drive Notes on using i LINK optical disc drives u You can use the supplied Application Recovery Driver Recovery and System Recovery CDs with an i LINK optical disc drive See Application Driver and System Recovery CDs for more information Do not use an optional i LINK optical disc drive and an optional optical disc drive with PC Card at the same time Connecting both drives may cause a system malfunction Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting a USB Mouse You can connect an optional USB mouse such as the Sony PCGA UMSI series to your computer To connect a USB mouse Plug the mouse cable into the USB port PCGA UMS1 series drivers have already been installed Connecting a USB Mouse USB Mouse optional To USB port gt A serial mouse or PS 2 mouse is not compatible with the VAIO C1 PictureBook computer See the manual supplied with your mouse for more information on its installation and use Connecting VAIO Computers Connecting VAIO Computers Connecting with i LINK You can use an optional i LINK cable to connect your VAI
80. re program stops responding or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See the About the Software on Your Computer section for more information When I click an application icon the message You must insert the application CD into your CD ROM DVD ROM drive appears and the software does not start Make sure that your optical drive is connected to your computer O Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD Insert the disc and try starting the program again Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up I cannot use the DVgate software If your computer is using the Ultimate Battery Life profile for its power saving mode you cannot use DVgate or Smart Connect software Please select another profile My computer s start up time seems longer after have installed AOL What can I do On some computers installing America Online AOL may increase boot time by up to a minute If you experience this on your system and would like to speed up the time required to start your computer you may want to disable the AOL WAN driver Do the following 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections and select Network Connections 3 Right click on the Local Area Connection with device name WAN Network Driver and select Disable Verify that your AOL connecti
81. re using Turn on the notebook after you turn on the peripheral devices Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer See the Specifications flyer supplied with your computer for the amount of memory preinstalled on your computer Expansion memory modules are available as options For memory upgrades use only PC100 CL2 SDRAM SP DIMM modules This section provides you with information on removing and replacing a memory module m Precautions and Procedures Removing a Memory Module Installing a Memory Module Confirming Added Memory Capacity VAIO Computer Quick Start Precautions and Procedures The procedures described below assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment 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 Be careful when installing a memory module in your computer and be sure to observe the proper safety precautions listed below Mistakes that occur when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction Q Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system or follow any
82. rest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or find Sony Computing Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport A About This Computer tab 75 AC power setting 78 adding hardware 45 memory 87 peripherals 45 printers 66 adjusting brightness 17 volume 17 Alt key 14 Application Recovery CD 107 Applications key 14 audio adjusting volume 17 troubleshooting 131 Audio tab 75 B battery packs charge status icons 81 conserving battery power 80 BatteryScope utility 81 brightness adjusting 17 built in speaker 177 volume 17 buttons Start Windows 74 C camera digital video camcorder 59 canceling commands 13 Caps Lock indicator light 16 CD or DVD discs cleaning 52 handling 52 o Change text in this variable definition to document title inserting 50 CD ROM drive closing lid 51 connecting 29 49 using 49 cleaning CD or DVD discs 52 coin operated telephones 35 computer connecting to another 57 expanding capabilities 71 setup screen 74 Connecting Ethernet 36 LAN 36 connecting another VAIO computer 57 CD ROM drive 29 49 coin operated telephones 35 digital video recorder 59 external display 61 external mouse 56 external speakers 70 floppy disk drive 46 i LINK device 58 i LINK optical disc drive 53 microphone 67 monitor 61 multiple phone lines 35 network 29 party phone lines 35 PBX 35 phone line 34 printer 66 projector 62 TV 65 connectors printer 66 correction keys 13 14 EA gt
83. rify that the Mute box has not been checked and that the volume is not on the lowest setting You can choose advanced options to customize audio settings If your computer is battery powered check that the battery pack is inserted properly and that it is charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in Windows If you connect external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If the speakers are powered by batteries check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack disconnect the cable There is noise distortion while listening to music with USB speakers or USB headphones Use the preinstalled PowerPanel software to set the CPU control to Performance Do the following VAIO Computer Quick Start 1 Right click the CPU icon on the bottom right of the taskbar and click Edit create profiles The Profile editor window appears 2 In the left portion of the window click the power management profile you want to set Maximum Battery Life is the default selection when your computer runs on battery power 3 Inthe right portion of the window double click CPU Control The list of CPU control options appears 4 Click Performance 5 Click the File menu a
84. roubleshooting the Modem Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions Troubleshooting Audio U DD Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting Your Computer My computer does not start E Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer indicates that the power is on Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and is charged If you have connected an external floppy disk drive make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly See Connecting Peripheral Devices for more information If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual supplied with your display for details Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour Take the battery pack off the computer unplug the power cord and plug it in again then turn on the power gt f this occurs on a regular basis contact Sony Computing Support at http www sony com pcsupport My computer start
85. s You can not change the settings of this profile AC Power The power management state when AC power is in use Similar to the Power Management Off setting Power Management automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer Presentation Keeps the display on at all times while it conserves power This option is ideal for slide show presentations You can establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby to optimize power management for your system EB gt gt j_ YTE E Controlling Power Management Description Camera Optimizes performance and power requirements for camera usage Word Processing Optimizes power management with longer timeouts on the hard disk and display screen You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby to optimize power management for your system Spreadsheet Optimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet applications Communications Extends battery life by initiating a quick display timeout The Internal modem remains powered You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby to optimize power management for your system Automatic Profile Selection Automatically switches to a profile suitable for active applications Do not choose the Automatic Profile Selection when connected to AC power
86. s but a BIOS error appears Q When the computer s internal backup battery is low on power it may not start your system properly The message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of the screen Follow these steps 1 Press the F2 key The BIOS Setup menu appears 2 Set the date month day year Press Enter 3 Press to select System Time then set the time hour minute second Press Enter 4 Press to select Exit then press to select Get Default Values The message Load default configuration now appears 6 jj j_ Troubleshooting Your Computer Select Yes and press Enter Select Exit Save Changes and then press Enter The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears Select Yes and then press Enter The computer restarts My computer starts but the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start Q Ifyou have connected an external floppy disk drive make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive non bootable Ifanon bootable disk is in the drive follow these steps 1 2 Turn off the computer and then remove the floppy disk Restart the computer and confirm that Windows starts properly If Windows still does not start follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS 1 2 3 4 Nn 9 Remove any disk from the floppy disk drive Remove any peripheral devices connected to the com
87. s not work Ifyou are using an external mouse check that the mouse cable is plugged into the USB port See Connecting a USB Mouse for details Note that a serial mouse or PS 2 mouse is not compatible with this computer Q If you connect an external mouse while your computer is on you must restart your computer If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse such as the PCGA UMS1 series check that the mouse is plugged into the USB port u Re install the mouse touchstick drivers See Using Your Recovery CDs for more information My touchpad does not work properly You may have disabled the touchpad without a mouse being connected to the notebook To enable the touchpad 1 Press the Windows key and use the arrow keys to select Programs and then Sony Notebook Setup 2 Select the Touchpad tab using the arrow keys 3 Select Enable Touchpad and then press Enter You must restart the notebook to make the touchpad work again If your touchpad is interpreting a single tap as a double click you must adjust the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key and use the arrow keys to select Control Panel and then Mouse 2 Change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action If this procedure does not work ensure that another mouse was not installed You may need to use your supplied Driver Recovery CD s to reinstall the mo
88. s to allow the computer to recognize the drive Close all open applications and restart your computer with the connected floppy disk drive Make sure that there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive in order for the computer to start up correctly My optical drive is not playing my disc properly Make sure the optical drive is inserted correctly into the PC Card slot or i LINK port Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to stop responding while it tries to read the disc If necessary restart the computer remove the disc and then check it for dirt or damage If you see video but can not hear audio check all of the following Q Check that your optical drive does not have the mute setting enabled u Check the volume setting in the audio mixer Ifyou are using external speakers check the volume settings and then check the connections between your external speakers and the computer Q Click Start point to Control Panel click Performance and Maintenance then click System select Hardware and click Device Manager Check that the correct drivers are installed properly Check that digital CD audio is enabled for your optical drive Do the following steps 1 Click Start point to Control Panel click Performance and Maintenance and then click Sys
89. screen appears displaying the Battery tab which contains information such as the estimated time to empty and charging time Battery Information Window Fully Charged Critical Time Estimates E Time to full charge EB Time computer lasts in suspend mode Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system You can customize the Battery Information toolbar to suit your portable computing needs including modifications to the alarm settings Refer to PowerPanel Help for more information Change text in this variable definition to document title Changing the window design of Sony software To change the window design 1 2 3 4 5 Click the Start button then select Control Panel In the left window pane of Control Panel click Switch to Classic View Double click UI Design Selector Click lt lt or gt gt and select the desired design Click Apply The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window To try another selection click lt lt or gt gt and then click OK to close the UI Design Selector gt This feature is available with UI Design Selector compatible software only Selecting the Display Mode Selecting the Display Mode This notebook uses the Intel video controller which enables you to select the desired display when the notebook is connected to an external monitor When you
90. sonal needs u A Personal Digital Assistant PDA Q The Wireless LAN Access Point gt For information on available Sony products go to http www sonystyle com vaio Personal Digital Assistant A handheld PDA is the quintessential personal planner and entertainment center that fits in your pocket With a PDA you can easily perform the following functions Q Enter your schedule details in the calendar and view them by the day week or month and even set an alarm to remind you of important events Keep your contact names addresses phone numbers and other details in the address book and find them when you need them Add tasks to the To Do List prioritize them and assign them due dates Q Synchronize your data with the software on your computer to back up your data Q Track expenses when you are out of the office then transfer the data to your computer Q Exchange data with your computer The Wireless LAN Access Point The Wireless LAN Access Point which is also called the Access Point is designed for building a wireless LAN Local Area Network environment You can easily build a wireless LAN environment by plugging the Access Point into an AC power outlet and using the provided software Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before Change text in this variable definition to document title You can also connect your Access Point t
91. t earthlink net phone 800 890 5128 800 890 6356 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc Web site http www arcsoft com e mail support arcsoft com phone 510 440 9901 fax 510 440 1270 hours M F 8 30 AM 5 30 PM PST PC Cillin 2000 Trend Micro Inc EA kk jj jjjU Software Support Information Web site http www antivirus com pc cillin phone 949 387 7800 e mail support trendmicro com hours M F 8 AM 5 PM PST Quicken Intuit Inc Web site http www intuit com support phone 800 644 3193 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day RealJukebox RealPlayer Real Networks Inc Web site s http service real com rjoptions html http service real com help call html Sony Applications Sony Electronics Inc Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Windows Operating System Internet Explorer Word Microsoft Corp Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase WinDVD InterVideo Inc Web site http www intervideo com phone 510 651 0888 VAIO Computer Quick Start Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nea
92. t the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start 117 My computer stops responding or does not shut down 118 The Power Management setting is not responding 118 The sound of my computer s fan is too loud 119 Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than advertised yyy lo earan w ran kini k 119 Troubleshooting the LCD Screen 120 My LCD screen is blank EC e hlmucu 120 The image on my connected external display is not centered OF SIZE DEIODST Yan d Kena aad 120 I cannot simultaneously display movies DVD video or the Smart Capture Finder window on the LCD display and an Ex lerna Balka lay PN NN EE 120 I want to change the video resolution of my display 120 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad 121 My mouse does not Work kk ee 121 My touchpad does not work properly 121 ThepointerdoesnotmovewhilelamusingtheTouchpadorMouse 22 TroubleshootingDrives PCCardsandPeripheralDevices 123 Myfloppydiskdrivercondoesn tappeateventhoughitisconnected 123 My optical drive is not playing my disc properly 123 My optical disc drive tray does not open 124 I cannot use digital video DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears
93. t the modem or telephone line volume Adjust the internal or external microphone volume Adjust the audio equipment volume Adjust the volume of the CD in the optional optical drive Widen the sound effect This is effective for games and similar applications _ jjj__ j_ jEU_ d ja ________ ZUjU j__E Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers To connect external speakers u Use the Q symbol to locate the Headphone jack Plug the speaker cable into this jack Connecting external speakers Speakers Computer gt SELES 22 a are SESE ZA ZY SS 2 U gt gt 2 Z Notes on using external speakers Q Make sure that the speakers you purchased are designed for computer use Before you turn on the speakers turn down the volume Q Do not place floppy disks or other data disks on or near the speakers the speakers magnetic field may damage the data on the disks See the manual supplied with your speakers for more information on their installation and use Expanding Your Computer s Capabilities Expanding Your Computer s Capabilities The following peripheral devices can be connected to your computer to expand the capabilities of your computer and enhance its versatility to meet your various business or per
94. tem The System Properties window appears es gt VAIO Computer Quick Start 2 Select the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button The Device Manager window appears 3 Double click the DVD CD ROM drive name The Properties window appears 4 Click the Properties tab and then select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box Do not use adhesive labels to identify the CD The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive and cause the drive to malfunction Ifaregion code warning appears when you try to use a DVD ROM drive it may be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the DVD ROM drive Check the region code listing on the DVD packaging Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour My optical disc drive tray does not open Q Make sure the computer is turned on Q Press the Eject button on the optical drive Ifthe Eject button does not work you can open the tray by inserting a long thin object such as a straightened paper clip into the hole to the right of the Eject button I cannot use digital video DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected Disconnect the 1 LINK cable and connect it again My PC Card is not working
95. tion Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased Driver Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to reinstall individual device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to format the C partition of the hard disk drive then reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased Use it to restore the hard disk of the VAIO computer you purchased This CD restores your computer to its original state so user data and applications will be lost Using Your Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery Driver Recovery and System Recovery utilities You must connect an optional optical disc drive to use the Application Driver and System Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD s allows you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are accidentally erased Reinstalling an individual software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer or software application you may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard disk drive If you need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD s
96. tton on the taskbar m E Displays Windows Explorer Combination A Fr A Ctrl F A M Shift A M Fn A Insert Using the Keyboard Function Displays the Search window to find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start menu Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Search and then Computers from the Start menu Minimizes all displayed windows with Num Lock off Returns all minimized windows to their previous size Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Displays the System Properties window This is the equivalent of selecting Control Panel and then System from the Start menu Indicators Indicator Function Power Light is green when the power to the computer is turned on flashes amber in Standby mode and turns off when the computer O is in Hibernate mode or powered off Battery Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the computer gt Hard disk Lights when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this D indicator light is on ___________U_UjUZ ij Ujjj _ rm VAIO Computer Indicator Function Wireless LAN to add text Memory Stick ALS Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock to edit When indicator is lit data is read from or wr
97. u click Uninstall This will remove the device driver from your system Click OK to confirm this action Repeat as necessary 8 Restart your computer Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Turn Off Computer then Restart 9 When the Windows desktop reappears Windows will automatically reinstall the device driver s from the Driver Recovery CD VAIO Computer Quick Start Reinstalling all drivers with the Driver Recovery CD 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications When the Windows desktop appears insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive Click Start in the Windows taskbar then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Performance and Maintenance then System The System Properties dialog box appears From the Hardware tab click Device Manager Click with the left mouse button to highlight the device for which you wish to reinstall the driver From the Actions menu choose Properties Properties dialog box for that device appears Using Your Recovery CDs Properties dialog box Unknown device Properties L o General Griver lt gt Unknown device Device type Other devices Manufacturer Unknown Location Device status The divers for this device are not installed Code 28 To reinstall the drivers for this device click Reinstall Driver Reinstall Driver Device usage Use this device enable w 8 Click
98. uch 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 check the following E Q Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions I cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality Check if the Wireless LAN switch on the left side of the computer is in the ON position The computer cannot connect to a Wireless LAN Access Point Check if the Wireless LAN switch on the left side of the computer is in the ON position Q Check if power to the Access Point is on Q Check if the Access Point is displayed in the Available networks window Do the following 1 Click Start and select Control Panel 2 Click Network Connections 3 Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box is displayed 4 Select the Wireless Networks tab and check if the Access Point is displayed in the Availabl
99. use drivers See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information es VAIO Computer Quick Start The pointer does not move while I am using the Touchpad or Mouse Q The computer should be restarted Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key 2 Press the U key to select Turn Off Computer Shut Down and wait at least four seconds 3 Press the R key to restart your computer Q If you cannot turn off your notebook as described in the step above press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously and click Turn Off Computer Shut Down on the Windows dialog box Wait at least four seconds and then restart the computer Q Ifyou cannot restart your notebook as described in the step above press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the notebook Ifthe pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the notebook Q If this procedure does not work ensure that another mouse was not installed You may need to use your supplied Driver Recovery CD s to reinstall the touchpad drivers See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices My floppy disk drive icon doesn t appear even though it is connected E Make sure that the floppy disk drive is properly connected Wait a few moment
100. you purchased is preconfigured with all necessary components for CD R and CD RW capability Downloading the optional RealJukebox CD burning component to create any CDs on your computer may interfere with normal system operations RealPlayer RealNetworks Inc RealPlayer is the RealNetworks video and audio player which lets you access 2 500 radio stations featuring music news and sports Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the 1 LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder that supports the 1 LINK interface It allows you to capture compressed video or still images that you can save or share via e mail A smart solution to computer digital audio video and network convergence i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an JIEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compati ble i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible 1 LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions oo 1 VAIO C
101. you the ability to add text to any image DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc This image management software makes it fun and easy to edit import and organize your digital pictures in a photo album for rich digital printing to any standard color laser or ink jet printer DigitalPrint can also be used to make custom CD labels for your audio CDs DVgate Sony Electronics Inc Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i LINK connector and capture your own video clips and still images You can edit the clips from your video add others and combine clips into new movie segments You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Network Inc An Internet Service Provider that supplies access information and assistance to its customers introducing them to the Internet Member benefits include e mail newsgroups a Personal Start Page a free 6 MB Web site a member magazine and 24 hour technical support i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an JEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compati ble i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible 1 LIN

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