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Sony PCG-R505ELK User's Guide

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1. MiniDiscs You can play back MiniDiscs that are recorded in LP stereo stereo and mono recording modes The M drive enables recording check out to MiniDisc media MagicGate Memory Sticke media You can play back songs from the media using the Memory Stick slot on your computer The M drive enables recording check out to MagicGate Memory Stick media Devices FM Tuner Your VAIO MX computer features a built in FM tuner enabling you to listen to and record from local Pad radio stations Your recorded material is converted into OpenMG format or WAV format e133 Devices that are compliant with OpenMG technology standards The USB ports on your computer enable you to connect a compatible device that can play and record your audio files Devices that are connected to the computer s external input ports or jacks You can listen to and record from a connected device Audio file formats OpenMG format ATRAC3 files with the file extension omg WAV format MP3 format Audio files that are compliant with WMT Windows Media Technology 4 Some MP3 WAV and WMT compliant files may have incompatible sampling rates and cannot be imported For details on importing files see the SonicStage Premium Help file Electronic Music Distribution EMD Services EMD enables you to download music files via the Internet To use Internet services that are compatible with SonicStage you need Access to the Int
2. The computers may not recognize an i LINK connection after returning from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate If that happens restart both computers to establish a connection 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 193 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 both computers to establish a connection 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software appl
3. You can connect your computer to 1OBASE T and 100BASE TX type Local Area Networks LANs For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network please ask your network administrator Connecting to LAN A Warning Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the as 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 Page 34 Setting up your Ethernet connection To connect to a network 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and point to Settings 2 Select Network and Dial up Connections 3 Click the Make New Connection icon The Network Connection Wizard appears 4 Follow the on screen instructions Page 35 Connecting to a Wireless LAN Depending on the R505 model you purchased your computer comes equipped with a built in mini PCI card that allows for wireless connections With Sony s Wireless Local Area Network LAN functionality all compatible digital devices can communicate freely without cable connections A Wireless LAN is a 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 Page 36 Turning On Wireless LAN To enable Wireless LAN
4. Connecting Monitor to the Computer Power cord Display cable optional You cannot use the monitor port on your computer when the docking station is connected to the computer however you can use the monitor port on the docking station To connect an external display to your docking station 1 Make sure the external display is plugged into an AC outlet 2 Open the rear panel of the docking station and locate the monitor port 3 Plug the display cable into the monitor port 4 Make sure the cable is connected to the external display 5 Restart your computer 6 Press the key combination Fn F7 to change the display to monitor 7 See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on its installation and use Connecting Monitor to the Docking Station Page 59 Power cord Display cable optional To connect a projector such as a Sony LCD Projector to your computer 1 Make sure the projector is plugged into an AC outlet 2 Open the monitor port panel on the right side of the computer 3 Plug the RGB signal cable into the monitor port and make sure it is connected to the projector 4 Plug the audio cable into the green Headphone jack on the right side of the computer and make sure it is connected to the projector 5 Press the key combination Fn F7 to change the display to projector 6 See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and operation
5. 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar then Settings then Control Panel and then the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears 2 Click the Settings tab 3 Move the Screen area slider to change your video resolution Page 177 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad My mouse does not work If you are using an optional Sony PCGA UMSi1 series USB mouse verify that the mouse is plugged into the USB port See Connecting a USB Device for more information If you are still experiencing problems use your supplied Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Page 178 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad My mouse does not work If you are using an optional Sony PCGA UMSi1 series USB mouse verify that the mouse is plugged into the USB port See Connecting a USB Device for more information If you are still experiencing problems use your supplied Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Page 179 My touchpad does not work properly You may have disabled the touchpad without connecting a mouse to the computer To enable the touchpad 1 Press the Windows key and use the arrow keys to select Programs Press the Enter key Use the arrow keys to select Sony Notebook Setup and press the Enter key Select Sony Notebook Setup again and press the Enter key
6. 4 Click Print when your photo is ready to be printed You can save your decorated pictures before printing Name the new picture and click Save The default location for your saved decorated pictures is in the Decorated Photos folder which can be viewed from the PhotoDecor New PhotoDecor window Page 106 Using PhotoAlbum Capture your special photos in an organized photo album You can share your custom made photo albums with friends and family 1 Click the om icon to open the PhotoAlbum New Album window PhotoAlbum New Album window EP hotoAtbum New Album Erie 4 If you want to work on a previously created album do not click Create New Album Instead select the desired album from the Album Collection view on the right side of the window 2 Click Create New Album The Select Photo window appears 3 Select the photos you want to include in your album from the available folders displayed Click List to select individual pictures from each folder The Select Design window appears 4 Select a design template for your album Use the scroll bar to see all available designs When you have selected a design the Select Layout window appears 5 Select a page layout for your album A preview of your selected design and page layout is displayed Scroll through the album using the book icons at the bottom of the window 6 Click Page List to edit your album Customize your album by adding more pictures de
7. Change Partition Size All partitions custom installations and changes are removed from the hard disk drive You can set the partition sizes for both the Drive C and Drive D The original preinstalled operating system and software applications are restored Recovery to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are removed from the hard disk drive All original factory settings operating system and preinstalled software is restored A The System Recovery utility does not back up your system s data If you wish to retain your system data perform a backup to an external media To use the System Recovery CD s Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files A blue screen appears during the downloading process 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical disc drive The System Recovery utility starts from the optical disc drive The first CD must be in the drive when your turn on the computer 2 Shut down your computer as described in the Shutting Down Your Computer section of your supplied Quick Start 3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer 4 The VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears Click Next 5 At the pop up prompt select Yes to begin the system recovery process Follow the on screen instructions If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD l Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer 2 Turn on the computer When the S
8. Profile window opens 2 Click Edit 3 Type your profile name and make sure Access Point is selected in the Network Type box Click Next 4 Click Scan The Scan for Network Names pop up window opens 5 Look for the name of the network you are trying to connect with If you see the name select it and click OK See Connecting to a Wireless LAN for more information If you don see the name of the network then try re establishing the network connection See Connecting to a Wireless LAN for more information Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any Access Point you may be using Be sure that the encryption key is correct Page 204 I cannot access the Internet Check the Access Point settings Refer to the instructions supplied with the Access Point Check if your computer and the Access Point are connected to one another Check the access point settings Refer to the instructions supplied with the access point Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Page 205 The data transfer speed is slow The Wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstruc
9. Save Click Save to save your still image to a location of your choice in any of a variety of formats You must be connected to the Internet before attempting to upload or e mail your still images or videos Page 119 Using Net Movie Mode l 4 Click Start in the Windows taskbar click All Programs point to Smart Capture and click Smart Capture The Smart Capture main window appears Connect your i LINK compatible digital camcorder to your computer with an i LINKe cable optional An image appears in the Smart Capture main window Verify that the Mode dial is set to Net Movie Click the Mode dial to switch between Still mode and Net Movie mode Click Options to view the available options for your movie capture The Recording Options window appears Recording Options window 5 Specter the type of tile and the mamas secording tme Type of Fite G MPEG an es Select the slat step mode f Recording sart when you press CAPTURE buton Bnd stops when you press t agan Sid ANTI GROUND SHOOTING Smart Capture seconds oriy while you press down the CAPTURE button the wap seoording of unnecessary scenes it avoided C AMANO comprmeved Mammaer Recording Tre Apgromesate Sen a r second Appo 705KB Note Ri decinatie to have a video mal less then 1 MB Format tab view Capture Button tab view The Recording Options window has three tabs Format You can adjust the compression rate for your movies
10. Use the arrow keys to select the Touchpad tab and press the Tab key to select Enable Touchpad Press the Enter key Restart the computer to activate the touchpad again If your touchpad is interpreting a single tap as a double click adjust the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key and use the arrow keys to select Settings Press the Enter key Use the arrow keys to select Control Panel and then press the Enter key Select Mouse and then press the Enter key The Mouse Properties dialog box appears Make sure the Buttons tab is open and change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box If you are still experiencing problems check that another mouse was not installed You may need to use your Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Page 180 The pointer does not move when I use the Touchpad or Mouse Follow these steps to restart your computer 1 Press the Windows key 2 Press the U key The Shut Down Window screen appears 3 Press the R key to restart the computer If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously and click Shut Down on the Windows Security window Select Restart and click OK If your computer does not restart press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer If the pointer does not move while playing a
11. but offers immediate response Quickene 2002 New User Edition Intuit Inc Web site http www intuit com support telephone 900 555 4932 800 644 3193 hours M F 5 AM 5 PM PST 1 Support from 900 555 4932 is fee based Support from 800 644 3193 is automated and free of charge RealJukeboxe RealPlayere RealNetworks Inc Web site s http service real com rjoptions html e mail http service real com help call html online e mail form Sony Applications Sony Electronics Inc Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 Support from 1 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Windows Operating System Word Office XP Professional XP Small Business Microsoft Corp Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 Support from 1 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase WinDVDe 2000 InterVideo Inc Web site http www intervideo com telephone 510 651 0888 Page 98 Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport Page 99 VAIO AY Applicati Your VAIO computer is preconfigured with a collection of audio and video AV applications that
12. Computer Troubleshooting the Docking Station Troubleshooting the LCD Screen Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices Troubleshooting the Software Troubleshooting i LINK Devices Troubleshooting the Modem Troubleshooting Audio Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions Troubleshooting the Printer Page 158 Troubleshooting Your Computer My computer does not start Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the computer s front panel shows the power is on Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and are charged If you are connected to a docking station with a floppy disk drive or an external floppy disk drive make sure the floppy disk drive is empty Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly as described in the section Connecting a Power Source of your printed Quick Start If the computer is plugged into a power strip or 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 that came with your display for details Take the battery pack off the computer unplug the power cord and plug it in again then turn on the power If the power control button doe
13. Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window d This feature is available with UI Design Selector compatible software only Page 85 In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer See the Specifications sheet supplied with your computer for the amount of preinstalled memory Expansion memory modules are available as options For memory upgrades and information about which memory modules to use refer to the Specifications sheet This section provides you with information on removing and replacing a memory module Precautions and Procedures Installing a Memory Module Removing a Memory Module Viewing Memory Page 86 Precautions and Procedures The procedures described below assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Personal injury or equipment damage may result from failure to take these precautions A Sony recommends memory upgrades be performed by an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see http www sony com pcsupport Observe the proper safety precautions when installing memory modules in your computer See the bulleted list below Use care when adding memory Mistakes when installing or removing a memory
14. Universal Serial Bus USB printer to either of your computer s two USB ports 4 To use a printer first install the driver software that came with your printer To connect a USB printer 1 Locate the USB ports identified by the i symbol on your computer and printer 2 Plug the USB printer cable into one of the two USB ports 3 Make sure the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software is properly set See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information 4 See the manual supplied with your printer for more information on its installation and use Connecting a USB Printer Printer Power cord USB printer cable not supplied pai If your printer stops functioning after resuming from a power saving mode see Troubleshooting the Printer for more information Page 58 Connecting an External Display You can connect a computer display such as a monitor or a projector to your computer or docking station The docking station is supplied with selected models only To connect a monitor to your computer 1 Make sure the external display is plugged into an AC outlet 2 Open the monitor port panel on the right side of the computer 3 Plug the display cable VGA connector into the monitor port 4 Restart your computer 5 Press the key combination Fn F7 to change the display to monitor 6 See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on its installation and use
15. When a window such as Screen Properties is active the Dialog box is displayed in the Jog Dial window You can select an item in the window by rotating the center Jog Dial control Pressing the center Jog Dial control is the equivalent of pressing Enter or Select Jog Dial Guide Dialog Box Page 16 Using a PC Card Your computer includes one PC Card slot A PC Card enables you to connect portable external devices such as another hard disk drive to your computer It also lets you connect to a network using a PC Network Interface Card NIC The PC Card slot accommodates one Type II PC Card This slot is compatible with CardBus You do not need to turn off your computer before inserting or removing a PC Card To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot Make sure the front label of the PC Card is facing up Inserting a PC Card Insert with the arrow facing toward the slot Ea 2 Push the PC Card gently into the slot The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears in the taskbar A Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are inserting the card with the correct orientation Do not carry your computer while the head of the PC Card is out of the slot Pressure or shock may damage the connector pins To remove a PC Card If your computer is turned on follow these instructio
16. Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may damage to the disc Page 53 Connecting an i LINK Optical Disc Drive You can use an optional i LINK optical disc drive with your computer This Sony VAIO computer is preinstalled with software that enables you to create CDs and play DVD movies The i LINK optical disc drive draws power from the computer through the power cable that is integrated with the VAIO computer Peripheral Cable This peripheral cable connects to both the i LINK port and peripheral cable DC Out jack on the left side of the computer z 4 If you use an optional drive when your computer is running on battery power the battery life will be shorter 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions 2 If you connect and use an optional drive when your co
17. about using the Application Recovery CD s visit http www sony com pcsupport or contact Sony Customer Support at 1 888 4 SONY PC Page 155 Using the System Recovery CD s The System Recovery CD s enables you to format your hard disk drive and restores all original software applications Your computer is returned to the original factory settings A The System Recovery process removes all software that you may have installed since you started using your computer Reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it You can use the System Recovery CD s to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall individual applications and to reinstall device drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information The System Recovery CD s contains a backup copy of all the software originally installed on your hard disk drive It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the computer you purchased System Recovery options System Drive Recovery All data on Drive C is deleted The factory default settings and software applications are restored on this drive only
18. as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on Letters appear in lower case as you type unless you hold down the Shift key Scroll Lock tz The screen scrolls differently Exactly how it scrolls depends on the specific application It has no effect in many applications Information moves across the display normally Page 6 Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function H F1 Displays Windowse Help 8 Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar A E Displays Windows Explorer A F Displays the Search window to find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start menu E Ctrl F 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 Him Minimizes all displayed windows Shift 2 M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size A R Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Fn A Insert Displays the System Properties window This is the equivalent of selecting Control Panel and then System from the Start menu Page 7 Combinations and functions with the Fn key Combination Feature Functions o 4 Fn X F3 Speaker switch Toggles the built in speaker off and on Fn a F4 Speaker volume Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F
19. clearing the check marks from the tracks you don t want to record You can clear all selected tracks by selecting the empty checkbox next to Select All and then selecting the tracks you want to record If your Internet connection is active you can use the Eco Info button to view the name of your CD and its song titles The CDDBe Compact Disc Database Music Recognition Service registration wizard enables you to register with CDDB You need Internet access from your computer to register and use this service For more information regarding CDDB registration click the Help button The CD Info button feature is not supported for all audio CDs 5 Click HB ree to Jukebox to begin recording When the recording is finished the new playlist appears in the File tree view of the Playlist window Page 128 Transferring songs Check In Check Out You can transfer songs between the playlists in the SonicStage software and external devices or media For more information on using your external devices or media see the instructions supplied with the device or media These instructions are for using the Check In Check Out 1 step method For information on using another method see Changing the check in check out settings in the SonicStage software online Help file Check Out 1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer 2 Click the Transfer tab to display the Transfer window Your computer automatically recognize
20. connect your VAIO computer to another VAIO computer that has the preinstalled Microsoft Windowse operating system or the Sony Smart Connect software preinstalled You may use an i LINK cable not supplied to connect the two systems and then use one computer to edit copy or delete files on the other computer You can also print from a printer that is attached to either computer To connect VAIO computers that do not have the latest Windowse operating system Smart Connect software may be necessary Consult the Sony Web site for support options http www sony com pcsupport Connecting with an i LINK cable i LINK Cable optional 4 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 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 65 If your co
21. corners of the computer until it clicks into place Page 46 Disconnecting the computer from the docking station You may disconnect the computer from the docking station when the computer is off or on however do not disconnect the computer from the docking station while the docking indicator is on while the computer is in Standby or Hibernate mode or while battery power is low If you do attempt to disconnect the docking station in any of these three states you may lose data or the computer may malfunction When the battery is low turn off the computer before you disconnect the docking station Follow one of the procedures below to disconnect the docking station when the computer is off or on Disconnecting the docking station when the computer is off 1 Disconnect all peripheral devices i e i LINKe devices from the computer and the docking station 2 Remove all objects placed on top of the computer 3 Pull out the two release levers on either side of the rear corners of the docking station to release the computer from the docking station Releasing the Computer from the Docking Station Pull release levers on either side of rear corners of docking station 4 Remove the computer from the docking station while moving the computer slightly back to disengage it from the two front latches of the docking station Removing the Computer from the Docking Station Page 47 Disconnecting the docking station when the co
22. disk drive while your computer is connected to the docking station To insert a floppy disk 1 Hold the floppy disk with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into place Inserting Floppy Disk Floppy disk To remove a floppy disk 1 Make sure the LED indicator light on the floppy disk drive is off 2 Press the Eject button Removing Floppy Disk Eject Button Notes on handling floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other heat sources Page 49 Using an Optical Disc Drive You may use the PCGA DSM51 CD RW DVD Docking Station or the PCGA DSM5 CD RW DVD Docking Station if your computer came with a docking station Both Sony docking stations have a built in optical drive If your computer did not come with a docking station or you chose not to utilize the docking station drive you may connect an external optical drive Such as PCGA CRWD2 to the i LINK port A Do not use an optional PC Card optical drive while your computer is connected to the docking station To insert a disc When the computer is in Standby or Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc because the disc tray will not open See Controlling Power Management for more information 1 Press the Eject button to open the optical drive The disc tray slides out Ejecting
23. in MPEG1 format or choose the AVI option for no compression You can also set the maximum recording time for your movie capture Destination Select a file destination for your movies when recording video clips Capture Button Set the characteristics of the software s on screen Capture button You can start and stop recording by clicking Capture this is the default characteristic You can select Anti Ground Shooting which allows recording to occur only while you click and hold the Capture button Recording will stop when you release the button Click Effects to select a special image effect The Effect Settings window appears Use the drop down list to view and customize the available effects You can remove all special effects by clicking the No Effects button To capture a movie in Net Movie mode 1 Use your digital camcorder to locate the view s you want to capture When you see the desired view in either the Smart Capture window or your camcorder s viewfinder click Capture to begin recording your movie The Movie Player window appears Click Capture when you have finished recording your movie The first frame of your movie appears in the Movie Player window You can record a movie for approximately 30 seconds The Movie Player feature automatically stops recording when this time limit is reached 4 If you have set the Capture button to use the Anti Ground setting you must click and hold the Capture button to recor
24. module may cause a malfunction Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store the memory module Page 87 Typical expansion memory configuration Total System Memory MB On board MB Slot MB 256 256 0 384 256 128 512 256 256 1The 512 MB memory configuration may require the removal and replacement of original factory installed memory module Page 88 Removing a Memory Module To remove a memory module 1 Turn off your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs os After the computer has cooled loosen and remove the two screws with the mark located on the bottom of your computer Use an appropriate screwdriver Slide the LCD
25. more information Your connected printer may not function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode To reset the printer connection 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar select Settings and select Control Panel 2 Click the Printers folder 3 Right click on the icon of the printer that is not functioning and select Properties to open the Properties window 4 Click OK The printer should now function properly Ensure that the printer is compatible with the Windowse operating system installed on your computer and that it has the correct printer drivers Page 212 Sony provides you with several support resources to answer questions about your VAIO computer or the preinstalled software Refer to these resources in the order they are listed Page 213 Support Options If you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled software refer to the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIOe Computer User Guide The online VAIOe Computer User Guide and the printed VAIO Computer Quick Start provide you with information on how to maximize your computer capabilities and solve common problems 2 Software Manuals and Online Help Files The software preinstalled on your computer may come with an online manual These manuals are stored on the hard disk drive as online Help files You can find the Help files from the Help menu under the specific software application Some software applicat
26. music enhance the sound quality and add special effects to your favorite songs To use the Visualizer VISUALIZER 1 Click The Visualizer window appears 2 Click Options and point to Select Visualizer The images on the Visualizer window change enabling you to select your preference 3 Click Full Screen or double click anywhere on the Visualizer window to view the images in full screen mode You can restore the original window size by pressing the Esc key or double clicking anywhere on the Visualizer window 4 Click Visualizer again to close the Visualizer window 4 The movements of Visualizer images do not synchronize with songs that are on a MiniDisc To use the MX Equalizer Q 1 Click ZES _ The Mx Equalizer window appears Select the desired sound mode from the drop down list Sound Mode Description Flat Equalizes the gain in each frequency range Use this mode if you do not want to apply equalization during playback Pop Selects the settings that are most suitable for Pop music Rock Selects the settings that are most suitable for Rock music Jazz Selects the settings that are most suitable for Jazz music Classic Selects the settings that are most suitable for Classical music User1 User2 Selects your customized equalizer settings See To use custom equalizer settings 2 Click Close The next time you play a song the selected sound mode is applied to the song To use custom equalizer settings 1 Cli
27. on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note You must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock indicator will be on Press the Num Lock key again to deactivate it Navigation keys The Left Right Up Down arrows move the cursor on the screen and also function as the Home End Page Up and Page Down keys respectively Correction keys The Insert Backspace and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents Function keys The 12 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 Escape key The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windowse Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give commands For example in many applications instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter
28. on the Story Board tray 3 Select the format in which you want the movie to be saved You can click on each export format to view its description and use Export window 4 Click Next 5 Confirm that you want to continue 6 Locate the folder to which you want to save the file name your file and click Save The time required to export your movie file will vary with the format selected See the online Help file for more information on exporting a movie Page 114 Using the ImageStation online service with MovieShaker software ImageStation is an online service that allows you to store your pictures and movies on the Internet to share with family and friends The ImageStation service requires an Internet connection and registration for the Web based service You must be connected to the Internet before uploading your pictures or movies using the MovieShaker software and ImageStation applications To upload MovieShaker files 1 Locate the clips or video files that you want to upload to the ImageStation service and import them to the Import Clip tray 2 Drag the desired clips or video files to the Story Board tray 3 Click the Export button The Export window appears 4 Select MPEG1 ImageStation and click Next The MovieShaker application creates a temporary file to store your images prior to uploading to the ImageStation service This file is deleted after the upload process 5 If you are a registered me
29. quickly load images from your digital camera or camcorder print high quality photos and make personalized photo albums and labels to share with friends and family DigitalPrint main window DIGITAL PRINT How to use Page 102 Using PhotoCapture Capture and import your digital pictures from your digital camera or camcorder into your computer You can select your favorite pictures and place them in handy folders for future use l Click the t Import icon to open the PhotoCapture window Your connected digital camera camcorder or Memory Sticke media is indicated in the window Properly connect your digital camera camcorder or insert your Memory Stick media in your computer PhotoCapture window FPhotoCapture O xX WMA Sony OV Camcorder Somy DV Camcorder 2 L J Otspisy Launcher a 6t rep Version Information A 2 Click the camera icon to open the Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box You can enter a name for a new folder or click Select Photo Folder to import your pictures to an existing folder Click OK Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box Enter the folder name which imported photos If you want to add photos to exist folders select photo folders Select Photo Folder 3 Click Capture to capture still images You can preview a thumbnail version of your pictures in the selection view window Capture Pictures from Video window Page 103 Capture Pic
30. reinstall the drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Page 198 Troubleshooting Audio My speakers have no sound If the built in speakers are turned off press the Fn F3 keys or use the center Jog Dial control to turn on the speakers If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum press the Fn F4 keys then press For gt to increase the volume or you can use the center Jog Dial control to control the volume If nothing is displayed when you press the Fn F3 or Fn F4 keys proceed as follows 1 Click Start point to Settings and then to Control Panel 2 Click Sounds and Multimedia The Sounds and Multimedia Properties dialog box appears 3 Select the Audio tab and click Advanced in the Sound Playback box The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box appears 4 Make sure the Speakers tab is open and the correct speaker setup is selected in the Speaker Setup box Click OK 5 Click Volume in the Sound Playback box The Volume Control dialog box appears 6 Make sure the mute check boxes are not selected in the Volume Control and Stereo Wide columns 7 Close the Volume Control dialog box 8 Click OK If your computer is powered by batteries verify the battery packs are inserted properly and are charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control verify the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in the Windowse taskbar If you connect external speakers 1 Verify the s
31. screen saver program to avoid interruption during your capture sessions The drop frame compensation feature does not provide accurate compensation adjustments for tapes recorded in LP mode The information displayed by the capture progress indicator may not be accurate for tapes that are recorded using a mixture of both SP and LP modes Keep the video head of your digital video device properly cleaned Anomalies that you see in captured data may be due to dust or other particles on the video head The last frame captured is one frame before your selected OUT point The frame you see immediately after clicking the OUT button is not captured To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape 4 You can record only AVI files MPEG files cannot be recorded Do not use DVgate software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction in the device Avoid recording problems such as a single frame appearing in multiple frames by closing other applications on your system while recording You cannot use multiple audio modes on the same tape If you have AVI files that use different audio modes the files cannot be recorded at the same time but must be recorded separately The DVgate software does not support AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB The DVgate software does not support hard disk compression To maximize recording capabilities video and audio data are
32. software you can also back up CDs and DVDs DVgate Sony Electronics Inc Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i LINKe port and capture your own video clips and still images You can edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats EarthLink Network Total Accesse EarthLink Inc An Internet Service Provider that supplies access information and assistance to its customers introducing them to the Internet Member benefits include e mail newsgroups a Personal Start Page free storage space for your personal Web site a member magazine and 24 hour technical support Microsofts Office XP Professional Page 94 Microsoft Corp Microsoft Office XP software redefines the relationship between people and software by providing a smarter simpler way of working New Office XP software features include context sensitive smart tags enhanced formatting options and more that enable you to continually integrate additional services into Office and access information anytime Microsofts Office XP Small Business Edition Microsoft Corp With Microsoft Office XP system you ll find a powerful new technology that will help you get work done more quickly by providing real time context sensitive options for important actions from formatting to error correction Task panes consolidate important tasks into a single integrated view enabling yo
33. sources 7 MENU button Displays the main menu 8 Volume Control button Page 136 Increase or decrease sound volume when playing back songs from audio sources 9 Equalizer button Displays the MX Equalizer dialog box enabling you to change the equalizer options 10 Sound Effect button Enables or disables the current sound effect selection 11 Visualizer button Minimizes or maximizes the Visualizer window The Visualizer window offers various images that respond to music playback 12 Internet button Minimizes or maximizes the Internet connection window The Internet window enables you to download or listen to audio files from EMD services 13 Timer Set button Minimizes or maximizes the Timer Setting window The Timer Setting window enables you to set up timed playback or recording events 14 Sleep Timer button Your computer can be set up to automatically enter Stand by mode using the Sleep Timer button Using the audio source icons The audio source icons initiate the functions of SonicStage Premium software for the related audio media or device You can play back or record music using a drag and drop or double clicking operation Click on an audio source icon to view a Playback panel Double click on an audio source icon to begin music playback Right click on an audio source icon to view a shortcut menu of available functions Drag one audio source icon onto another to perform recording or check
34. the computer to the docking station You may connect your computer to the docking station as long as it is not in a power saving mode i e Standby or Hibernate Connecting the computer while it is in a power saving mode may result in data loss or a computer malfunction Note the following before connecting your computer to the docking station Disconnect the VGA USB AC and Ethernet devices from your computer Leaving these devices connected while you connect the docking station could damage them Ensure that the battery is installed If you install a charged battery you can connect the docking station while the computer is on To connect your computer to the docking station 1 Plug one end of the AC adapter cable into the DC In port of the docking station and the other end into an AC outlet The LED of the DC In port switches on 2 Holding the computer with the front side facing you insert the two holes on the front of the computer into the two corresponding latches protruding from the front side of the docking station Latching the Computer to the Docking Station ches Pr ng m Docking Station Docking Station 3 Firmly press down the two rear corners of the computer until it clicks into place and is securely fastened to the docking station A Be careful not to press the top of the computer too strongly The LCD display may become damaged Securing the Computer to the Docking Station Firmly press down the two rear
35. the floppy disk 2 Restart the computer and confirm that the Windows operating system starts properly If Windows still does not start follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS 1 Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive 2 Shut down the computer 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 4 Turn on the computer 5 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu window appears 6 Press the directional arrow keys to select the Exit menu 7 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values then press the Enter key The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears 8 Press the Enter key and select Yes 9 Use the directional arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 10 Select Yes then press Enter The computer restarts If your computer continues to display the message Operating system not found and Windows does not start use your supplied System Recovery CD to restore the software titles shipped with your computer See Using the System Recovery CD s for more information A The System Recovery CD restores your computer to its original state so user data and applications will be lost Page 162 My computer stops responding or does not shut down It is best to shut down your computer using the Shut Down command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods inclu
36. the settings of your mouse using the mouse utility Power On Password Set the password to secure your computer Enable Ports Enable or disable ports Disabling ports releases resources to the system To change the serial settings click Advanced on the Basic Advanced tab Basic Advanced Switch between Advanced mode additional screens with advanced settings and Basic mode of display 4 For more information about each option click Help on the Sony Notebook Setup screen to display the Help file Page 74 Controlling Power Management The PowerPanel utility allows you to control the power settings of your computer and provides key information about system activity and battery life The following sections briefly describe how to conserve your computer s battery power You can also refer to PowerPanel help for more detailed information To activate a profile or command see Displaying Battery Information for more information Page 75 Viewing the Power Management status icons The Power Management status icons are displayed in the taskbar at the lower right side of your screen Move the pointer over the icons to see the tool tip that displays information about the active profile The CPU status icon indicates the performance level of the CPU Double clicking the CPU status icon also displays the PowerPanel battery information To activate your Power Management toolbar 1 Right click on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen 2 Select
37. 4 then F or gt To decrease volume press Fn F4 then Vor pnt O 5 Brightness control Adjusts brightness of the LCD To increase light intensity press Fn F5 then For gt To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 then Vor pnt A O 7 Switch to the external display Toggles through the LCD and external display Only LCD LCD and external display 4 Only external display Zz Fn Jez Hibernate 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 use the power switch to turn on power Fn Esc Standby Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key or press the power button on your computer Fn F Display control Minimizes or maximizes the display window If the default display resolution is reduced this function maximizes the display resolution to fit the screen size Maximizing the display window allows you to view the display at a greater resolution You can also carry out these functions using the center Jog Dial control Some functions are not available until Windowse launches Page 8 Using the Touchpad The keyboard contains a pointing device called a touchpad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the scr
38. 7 6 Printer port 4 C DCIn port 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Left 1 Left lever 3 Floppy disk drive 2 Air vent 4 i LINK network switch 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each GITEA to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Right 1 Docking station connector 4 DC In indicator 2 Optical drive 5 Right lever 3 UNDOCK switch Page 45 Connecting
39. AN switch on the right to ON The Wireless LAN indicator to the left of the switch lights up 2 Click Start and point to Settings 3 Point to Control Panel and select Wireless Network The Add Edit Configuration Profile window opens 4 Click Add The Edit Configuration window opens 5 Type a profile name and use the drop down menu to select Peer to Peer Group under Network Type 6 Click Next 7 Create a network name and use the drop down menu to select a channel number 8 Click Next 9 If you want to set up an encryption key so only those who know the key can access the network then click the check box next to Enable Data Security select either alphanumeric characters or hexadecimal depending on your encryption key and type a five digit key 10 Click Next 11 Click the check box next to Renew IP Address when selecting this profile to select it and then click Finish Page 40 Turning Off Wireless LAN Move the Wireless LAN switch on the right to the OFF position The Wireless LAN indicator to the left of the switch shuts off A Turning off the Wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss Page 41 Notes on using Wireless LAN Sony Wireless LAN devices support the IEEE 802 11b standard Devices connecting to a Wireless LAN using the IEEE 802 11a standard cannot connect to devices using the IEEE 802 11b standard Wireless LAN communication occurs
40. Connecting Projector to the Computer To Head phones RGB signal cable optional Audio cable optional Power cord To connect a projector such as a Sony LCD Projector to your docking station 1 Make sure the projector is plugged into an AC outlet 2 Open the rear panel of the docking station and locate the monitor port 3 Plug the RGB signal cable into the monitor port and make sure it is connected to the projector 4 Plug the audio cable into the green Headphone jack on the right side of the computer and make sure it is connected to the projector 5 Plug the audio cable into the green Headphone jack on the right side of the computer Connecting Projector to the Docking Station Page 60 Projector LA ee De 1h Sa m Ee a og Power cord RGB signal cable optional Audio cable optional 6 See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and operation You cannot use the Monitor port on your computer when the docking station is connected to the computer To select a display When you connect an external display to the Monitor port press the key combination Fn F7 to toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices See Selecting the Display Mode for more information Page 61 Connecting a USB Device You can connect a variety of Universal Serial Bus USB devices such as an external m
41. D service provider Consult the provider for service information Page 125 Starting SonicStage Software 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click All Programs 2 Point to SonicStage and click SonicStage 3 When you have registered with CDDB the Confirm the setup of SonicStage dialog box appears 4 Click Yes to continue SonicStage feature tabs Main window CD tab co ll The contents of your inserted audio CD are displayed enabling functions such as recording to the computer s hard disk drive Import tab Import Import MP3 WAV or audio files on your computer to a Playlist J Playlist Playlist tab View the available Playlists as tree list or list only e Transfer Transfer tab external device or media View the available Playlists on your computer You can transfer the audio files to an b amp Device Media Device Media ta media View the status of your audio files connected external device or inserted Internet tab 2 Internet The browser view displays your connection to the Internet enabling you to locate audio files and use EMD services SonicStage main window Playlist View 1 Feature tabs Changes the screen view according to the selected feature 5 Tutorial Click to open or close the Tutorial feature 2 Player control buttons Page 126 Controls playback functions such as play pause stop fast forward and reverse You can incr
42. If your VAIO computer did not have Adobee Premieres software preinstalled and you subsequently purchase and install Adobe Premieres software install this software to ensure maximum compatibility with Sony digital camcorders To install VAIO Edit Components 1 Insert your Application Recovery CD 1 into your optical drive 4 For some VAIO models the VAIO Edit Components installer is on the 2 or 3 Application Recovery CD 2 Click Start click My Computer and click your optical drive 3 Click Support and click VEC 4 Double click Setup The VAIO Edit Components installation wizard starts 5 Follow the on screen instructions in the installation wizard to complete the installation 6 Restart your computer when prompted to do so Page 150 kbhegalinformatio nN SONY ELECTRONICS INC PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Sony Electronics Inc reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contain
43. Open the tray by inserting a thin straight object Such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole Page 172 Troubleshooting the LCD Screen My LCD screen is blank Verify the computer is plugged into a power source and is turned on Verify the power indicator on the computer is on Verify the battery pack s is inserted properly and is charged The computer may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the screen The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the Fn key while pressing the F7 key several times Page 173 Troubleshooting the LCD Screen My LCD screen is blank Verify the computer is plugged into a power source and is turned on Verify the power indicator on the computer is on Verify the battery pack s is inserted properly and is charged The computer may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the screen The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the Fn key while pressing the F7 key several times Page 174 My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen Press the Windows key and D key twice to refresh the screen Page 175 The image on my connected external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual that came with your display for more information Page 176 I want to change the video resolution of my display
44. Toolbars from the pop up menu and then click Power Management The Power Management toolbar appears on the taskbar To change the Power Management profile 1 Right click the battery icon on the taskbar and then select Profiles 2 Choose a new profile from the pop up list See Power Management profiles for a description of available options If you don t see any new icons on the taskbar double click Power Management on the taskbar and the toolbar appears The current profile icon is the first icon farthest to the left and its appearance changes depending on which power management profile is currently selected To change the power management profile click the current profile icon then select a new profile from the pop up list See Power Management profiles for a description of available options To select another power management profile click that icon in the Power Management toolbar 4 When you use the battery pack to power your computer your system selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default If you select a different power management profile while using battery power the new profile is selected automatically the next time you use the battery pack to power your computer Refer to PowerPanel help for information on customizing the Power Management toolbar To customize Power Management settings You can customize power management settings such as the system timer and the brightness of the screen 1 R
45. Welco me ue Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the online VAIO Computer User Guide This user guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer from keyboard functions to preinstalled software applications In the left navigation window click the topics you want to learn more about and that information will be displayed in this main window Click here to find the latest updates and supplemental information about your computer Page 1 This section describes the following aspects of your new computer Using the Keyboard Using the Touchpad VAIO Action Setup Using the Center Jog Dial Control Using a PC Card Using Memory Stick Media Using Power Saving Modes Connecting a Telephone Line Connecting to a LAN Connecting to a Wireless LAN Page 2 Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to that of a typewriter but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Keyboard Print Screen Key Correction Keys Backspace Se E Y Aei Eegi b e E e F a a a A a A CEFF el EE fe OF FP PPP EE E l shbb Piki Alt Key Numeric Keypad Area Navigation Keys Ctrl Key Windows Key Applications Key Function Keys Shift Key Page 3 Functions of the keyboard keys Key Description Numeric keypad area Contains the keys found
46. Your VAIO MX computer is equipped with a built in FM tuner enabling you to listen to and record from FM radio stations Your FM antenna wire or FM coaxial antenna supplied must be connected to your computer before you can listen to FM radio stations To listen to FM radio stations The first time that you use your FM tuner you are prompted to start automatic frequency scanning l At the first use of SonicStage Premium software a dialog box appears and prompts you to start scanning frequencies of FM radio stations Click Yes Your computer starts scanning and displays a progress window After scanning is complete the frequencies of available FM radio stations are sorted in ascending order and assigned a sequential number on the Preset panel 4 Subsequent scanning overwrites the FM radio stations listed on the Preset panel If you wish to keep the current list of FM radio stations select No when the scanning dialog box appears Click A The FM Listening panel displays The computer tunes in to the preset FM radio station that is currently selected You can use preset or manual tuning to change FM radio stations To use preset tuning click FM MENU Y FM Menu and select Tuning Mode Preset from the menu To use manual tuning click FM Menu and select Tuning Mode Manual from the menu Click Ei Eon the FM Listening panel to locate a specific station or frequency For more information on selecting FM radio stations se
47. a Pocket Server s TV programming functions PictureGear Sony Electronics Inc This image management software displays images from your hard drive a Sony digital still camera or a Sony Mavicae camera The images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder Quickene 2002 New User Edition Intuit Inc Quicken software is a fast easy way to organize your finances Quicken software works just like your checkbook so it s easy to learn and use You can even pay your bills online Quicken software manages all of your finances bank accounts credit cards investments and loans Users of earlier versions of Quicken software must upgrade for a fee QuickTimee Apple Computer Inc The versatile QuickTime software is used to play hundreds of different kinds of files including video audio and virtual reality VR movies You can play QuickTime files referred to as QuickTime movies using QuickTime Player or any other application such as a Web browser or word processor that supports QuickTime software RealJukeboxe RealNetworks Inc RealJukebox software is a popular digital music system that gives you the ability to easily acquire play and manage digital music files You can locate and download your favorite music from the Internet and organize your own personal music collection amp If you use an external CD ROM drive connected with a PC Card connect the external CD ROM dri
48. a recorder for more information on installation and use The i 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 your computer The VAIO computer supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use See the documentation that came with your software for more information You can connect a digital video camera to the i LINK port on your computer or the i LINK port on the optional port replicator When a camera is connected to the i LINK port on the computer you should not connect any other devices to the i LINK port on the port replicator When a camera is connected to the i LINK port on the port replicator you should not connect any other devices to the i LINK port on the computer j LINK cables compatible with your VAIO computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415A a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4615A a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at one end and a 6 pin connector at the other You can purchase these cables from your local retailer through the Sony VAIOe Direct Web site http vaio sonystyle com or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free Page 64 Connecting VAIO Computers You may use an optional i LINK cable to
49. age 69 Personal Digital Assistant A handheld PDA is the quintessential personal planner and entertainment center that fits in your pocket With a PDA you can easily perform the following functions Enter your schedule details in the calendar and view them by the day week or month and even set an alarm to remind you of important events Keep your contact names addresses telephone 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 Synchronize your data with the software on your computer to back up your data Track expenses when you are out of the office then transfer the data to your computer Exchange data with your computer Page 70 Wireless LAN Access Point The Wireless LAN Access Point is designed for building a wireless Local Area Network LAN environment The Access Point comes with the Wireless LAN PC Card and required software You can easily build a wireless LAN environment by plugging the Access Point into an AC power outlet installing the Wireless LAN PC Card in your computer and using the provided software Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before You can also connect your Access Point to a telephone line Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN router cable modem or Digital Subscriber Line xDSL modem to share acce
50. alkman OpenMG ATRAC3 MagicGate Memory Stick MICROMV OpenMG SonicStage Giga Pocket and ATRAC3 are trademarks or service marks of Sony Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Page 151 This section provides you with details on your Sony Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs Application and System Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs Page 152 Application and System Recovery CDs Your computer comes with the following Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs You will need an optical disc drive supplied with selected models to use these recovery CDs If your computer does not come with an optical disc drive use an external optical disc drive Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased This CD restores your computer to its original factory settings so user data and applications installed since you started using your computer will be lost 4 For models that come with a docking station make sure you connect the docking station to the computer before using the recove
51. ate for your recording session For details on setting the format and bit rate see the SonicStage Premium Help file e Click Record The recording session starts Page 141 7 Click Stop Record to stop or cancel the recording session Playing songs from a portable audio device SonicStage Premium software is preinstalled in your computer and is designed to be immediately compatible with most portable audio devices If your portable audio devices use OpenMG software you must set up and configure each device before using it with SonicStage Premium software Follow these steps to install your OpenMG software and configure a device 1 Insert the OpenMG software CD supplied with your audio device 2 When you are prompted to select installation options select the option to install drivers only 3 Select the driver option that corresponds with the model name and number of your audio device Click Install 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the driver installation 5 Restart your computer when prompted 6 Connect your audio device to a USB port on your computer and wait for the Windowse operating system to detect it A message may appear in the Windows task tray Open SonicStage Premium software 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click All Programs 2 Point to SonicStage Premium and click SonicStage Premium The SonicStage Premium main window appears Your audio device is configured for use with S
52. cher To select a desired item proceed as follows 1 Rotate the center Jog Dial control to select the item you want then press the center Jog Dial control The Jog Dial launcher window switches to guide mode and shows the function of the center Jog Dial control Jog Dial Guide 2 Rotate or press the center Jog Dial control to use the desired function 3 To select another item repeat steps 1 through 3 above Page 13 Using Guide Mode The Jog Dial control window is in the guide mode when software is in use and the software window is active Depending on the software you are using you can select items from the displayed list using the center Jog Dial control You can switch between guide mode and launcher mode by pressing the Ctrl key and the center Jog Dial control The Jog Dial control window displays the function of the center Jog Dial control Page 14 Using the center Jog Dial control with Sony software If Sony software that supports the center Jog Dial control is active you can use the functions of the center Jog Dial control that are allocated to that software For more information on functions allocated to software see the software application s online Help Page 15 Using the center Jog Dial control with other software If the software you are using does not support the center Jog Dial control you can still use the center Jog Dial control to scroll the window or adjust the window size Using a dialog box
53. ck 2 The Mx Equalizer Editor dialog box appears 2 Select User1 or User2 and click Edit 3 Use the sliders to adjust to Center frequency Q value and gain 4 Set the Bass Boost as desired by selecting the On option of the Bass boost Move the slider to adjust levels 5 Set the Treble as desired by selecting the On option of the Treble Move the slider to adjust levels 6 Click OK The MX Equalizer Editor dialog box closes and the settings are registered for User1 or User2 depending on your selection 7 Click OK The MX Equalizer window closes Page 143 To use sound effect settings 1 Click mEFET A A sound effects menu appears 2 Select the desired sound effect from the menu pai You may hear distortion during playback of some songs when sound effects have been added If this occurs select Sound Effect Off to turn off the sound effect Effect Description Vocal Canceller Reduce or cancel the vocals in a song You can also change the pitch of a song Reverb Add reverberation to the sound emulating different sound fields Settings Make fine adjustments to each sound effect See the SonicStage Premium Help file for more information on adjusting sound effects Click Close The next time you play a song the selected sound effect is applied to the song You cannot apply sound effects to songs on a MiniDisc audio from an FM radio station or music from an external output Page 144 Using the FM Tuner
54. corations or comments or by deleting pages 7 You can save your album before printing by clicking Save 8 Click Print Select an album type and click Print again For information on stitching your album click Stitch Album See the online Help file for more details Page 107 Using LabelMaker Use LabelMaker to design original labels to personalize your media such as Memory Stick media CDs or video cassettes a 1 Click the Label icon to open the Label New Label window Label New Label window To make a new label select the mads type To ute the akesdy existing labels select the created label 2 Click an icon to select a media type A new window opens 3 Click the paper layout icon The Select Design window appears 4 Select a design template Use the decoration and customization features on the right by clicking an icon and dragging it onto your template A new window appears enabling you to list the contents of your audio or video media You can create a song or video list depending on the type of media label being created Design Edit window Caa _ _svnetreonr_ ovnatooenn J C en J C en O 28 Tl 5 Click Print to complete the label making process Use the configuration buttons and drop down lists to select the printer and to set margins See the online Help for detailed information on using DigitalPrint software Page 108 Page 109 DVgate Software For detaile
55. d information about using DVgate software refer to the online Help within the DVgate software Connecting a digital video camcorder Turn off the power to your digital video camcorder before connecting it to your computer After connecting the device turn its power back on You do not need to turn off the computer when connecting the camcorder DVgate software does not support MICROMV digital video cameras To use DVgate software with a digital video camcorder Under the Microsoft Windows XP operating system do not capture DV AVI video files to the root directory the top level of your hard disk drive Instead create a folder and capture files to this folder Do not use DVgate software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode as this may produce a malfunction in the device Video captures larger than 2 GB 9 minutes and 30 seconds are automatically continued in a second file You can record stereo audio stereo 1 while capturing video or you can add audio on the stereo 2 track after capturing the video data You cannot use different audio modes on the same tape Perform a separate capture for each audio mode you wish to use DVgate software does not support hard disk compression Do not use disk compression if you are planning to work with DVgate software Title data is saved in the flash memory of a digital video camera and is not transferred to tape by DVgate software Disable your
56. d multimedia messages via e mail It manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a Sony digital Handycam camcorder that supports the i LINK interface Smart Capture enables you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to your hard disk drive or share them via e mail A smart solution for computer network and digital audio and video convergence SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc The SonicStage jukebox application gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software sports high quality digital audio storage a music visualizer a sleek player skin design audio CD burning capability on computer models that include a CD recording device and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback SonicStage Premium Sony Electronics Inc SonicStage Premium software is a special jukebox application that supports high quality digital audio playback and recording from the Net MD player FM Tuner and DVD RW devices in your VAIO MX computer Recording from external analog and digital audio devices such as CD players and MiniDisc players is also supported SonicStage Premium software includes several standard jukebox features including a music visualizer audio CD burning capability and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback Page 101 DigitalPrint Software DigitalPrint is designed to creatively manage your digital pictures With its easy to use features you can
57. d sound clips you want to use in your movie You can delete a clip from the Import clip tray by dragging the clip s icon to the trash icon located on the Edit tray of the working panel A Importing image or sound files that are over 30 seconds in length may cause the MovieShaker software to stop responding Using the Shake feature 1 Click the Shake tab The Shake tray appears 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shake pattern tray Shake tray Shake tab Shake pattem tray 3 Click the Shake button A 30 second movie is automatically generated 4 Optional Add text to your new movie by clicking on the Input button 5 To preview rewind or fast forward your movie use the Playback buttons Scenes created with the Shake feature begin with a black screen in the Shake tray window Your scenes appear during movie playback You can improve the image quality produced by the Shake feature at the cost of longer Shake times by turning off the Shorten the Shake time feature in the General panel of the Setting dialog box See the Menu reference section of the online Help file for details Adding effects to a scene or a clip Page 112 1 Double click or drag the desired clip or scene to move it to the Story Board tray 2 Click the Effect button on the Effect tray Effect tray window Effect button selected Effect button Additional effects 3 Drag the Effect icon you want to add from the Effect tra
58. d your movie Movie Player window Page 120 421 Movie Player 3 You can review your movie from the Movie Player window by using the play pause and stop buttons Click the arrows or drag the scroll bar to view your movie Each frame is displayed with an identifying number in the queue To manage your movie in Net Movie mode From the Movie Player window you can perform various functions using the task buttons Delete Discard any frame or the entire movie by clicking Delete The frame or movie is removed from the Movie Player window Upload Send your movies online to the ImageStation Web site to share with your family and friends The ImageStationSM service stores your movies online when you become a registered user See Using the ImageStation online service with Smart Capture software Mail E mail your movies to family and friends Click Mail and your e mail application launches with a new message window containing the movie as an attachment Save Click Save to compress and save your movie to a location of your choice in any of a variety of formats Page 121 Using the ImageStation online service with Smart Capture software ImageStation is an online service that allows you to store your pictures and movies on the Internet to share with family and friends The ImageStation service requires an Internet connection and registration for the Web based service You must be connected to the Internet befo
59. ding those listed below may result in loss of unsaved data On the Windows taskbar click Start click Shut Down then select Shut Down again and click OK If you cannot shut down your computer as described in the preceding step press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously and click Shut Down on the Windows Security window If the preceding step does not work press and hold the power button for at least four seconds to turn off the power Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously and click Shut Down on the Windows Security window Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously or turning off the computer with the power switch may result in data loss in files that are currently open Page 163 My computer is unstable Your computer s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as Hibernate is initiated then changed before the computer completely enters the lower power state To restore the computer to its normal operating stability 1 Close all open applications 2 Restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously and clicking Restart on the Windows Security window 3 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down the computer Page 164 The sound of m
60. disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you are still experiencing problems check that another mouse was not installed You may need to use your supplied Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the touchpad or mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Page 181 Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices My floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk If the floppy disk is write protected disable the write protect feature or use a floppy disk that is not write protected Verify the floppy disk is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive Page 182 Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices My floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk If the floppy disk is write protected disable the write protect feature or use a floppy disk that is not write protected Verify the floppy disk is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive Page 183 My optical drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly Make sure the disc label 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 check the disc for dirt or damage If you see video but cannot hear audio check all of the followi
61. duled time SonicStage Premium software automatically starts the event from the selected audio source To set up daily or weekly timer events 1 From the Timer Setting window click New The Timer Programming Settings window appears 2 Set the date time audio source and repetition of the timer event Click OK The daily or weekly timer event setup is completed At every scheduled time SonicStage Premium software automatically starts the event from the selected audio source 4 You can display the Timer Programming Setting window by double clicking anywhere on the Calendar that does not have a Timer Bar displayed To set the Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer function places your computer into Stand by mode after a predetermined period of time 1 Click Sleep The default Sleep Timer duration is 90 minutes When the timer countdown is completed the computer goes into Stand by mode 2 Click Sleep to decrease the countdown duration by 10 minute increments Additional information about Timer events If you perform any of the following operations when a timer event is set to begin the scheduled event does not occur Playing back songs or listening to audio from any audio source Page 147 Recording songs from an audio CD to a Playlist Creating a backup audio CD Writing songs from a Playlist to a CD R media Performing a check in or check out of songs Importing audio files Leaving the computer turned off When
62. e devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation In this case proceed as follows 1 Turn off your computer and all connected devices 2 Disconnect the devices that are not in use 3 Ensure that all other devises are properly connected 4 Restart your computer Page 186 My PC Card does not work Check that the PC Card is installed properly Check that the PC Card is compatible with Microsoft Windowse Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using Check that any necessary drivers were installed properly See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information on installing the drivers Page 187 Troubleshooting the Software My software program stops responding or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See Software Support Information for contact information Page 188 Troubleshooting the Software My software program stops responding or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See Software Support Information for contact information Page 189 When I click an application icon the message You must insert the application CD into your optical drive appears and the software does not start Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD Insert the disc and try starting the program again Make su
63. e Playlist view panel If you want to check in all of the songs in the external device or media click In All Check In begins Page 129 4 To cancel Check In click o Stop or click Cancel in the Processing dialog box that is displayed during the Check In process For more information about using SonicStage software go to the online SonicStage Help You can access the online help file as follows 1 Click the Start button in the Windows taskbar and click All Programs 2 Point to SonicStage and click SonicStage Help Page 130 Additional features SonicStage Tutorial SonicStage features are described in the Tutorial The user friendly interface instructs you on how to use all SonicStage features SonicStage Backup Tool You can back up and restore music graphics and information data managed by SonicStage software You must be connected to the Internet to use the SonicStage Backup Tool Import audio files in various formats You can import audio files in various formats such as the MP3 or WAV standards You can also import audio files that comply with the Microsoft Windows Media Technologies WMT standard identified by asf or wma extensions Manage your audio files through the Playlist feature of SonicStage software Manage imported songs on the Playlist Additional features are available when you register your imported songs through the Playlist feature of the SonicStage software You can mana
64. e printer port mode 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and then click Settings 2 Click Control Panel then Sony Notebook Setup and select the Printer tab If the printer port mode is set to ECP change it to bi directional If the printer port mode is set to bi directional change it to ECP See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information Your connected printer may not function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode To reset the printer connection 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar select Settings and select Control Panel 2 Click the Printers folder 3 Right click on the icon of the printer that is not functioning and select Properties to open the Properties window 4 Click OK The printer should now function properly Ensure that the printer is compatible with the Windowse operating system installed on your computer and that it has the correct printer drivers Page 211 Troubleshooting the Printer I cannot print The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers If you cannot print try changing the printer port mode 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and then click Settings 2 Click Control Panel then Sony Notebook Setup and select the Printer tab If the printer port mode is set to ECP change it to bi directional If the printer port mode is set to bi directional change it to ECP See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for
65. e right side of this window 4 If the Playback panel does not automatically display click the ag on with the Memory Stick media inserted into the Memory Stick slot of your computer You can double click the icon to automatically start playback of the Memory Stick media Click Show List on the Playback panel to view the Contents panel A song list of the music on the Memory Stick media is displayed Select the song you wish to play Click Play on the Playback panel to start the selected song Recording songs to Memory Stick media or to a portable audio device Check out You can record songs from an audio CD to MagicGate Memory Sticke media or to an external device that is compliant with OpenMG software standards The songs are recorded to the M drive on your hard disk drive and then checked out to the Memory Stick media or portable audio device 4 Before recording to Memory Stick media verify that the media is not write protected l Insert the audio CD into the optical drive Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot or connect the external device to the computer Drag the e CD icon onto the N Stick media icon or the icon The Record window appears external device or media Click Show List on the Record window The songs on the audio CD are listed in the List panel You can click CD Info to view information about the songs on your CD if you are connected to the Internet Select the format and bit r
66. e that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 168 I cannot operate the optical drive in the docking station when the docking station is connected to the computer and the computer is connected to another computer via an i LINK connection Set the i LINK network switch at the bottom of the docking station to the marked side See If your computer is connected to the docking station for more information Page 169 An error message appears while disconnecting the docking station even after following the correct procedure for disconnecting the docking station Close the software in use disconnect other devices being used then try to disconnect the docking station from the computer Page 170 I cannot remove the disc You cannot remove the disc when the computer is in power saving mode Return to normal mode then press the Eject button Page 171 The disc tray does not eject even after I press the Eject button
67. e the SonicStage Premium Help file To record from an FM radio station You can record from an FM radio station and register the audio file to a Playlist on your hard drive Click A The FM Listening panel appears Select the desired FM radio station Set up your audio input and recording settings by clicking REC Setting Your audio input and recording options are Noise Reduction Enable or disable noise reduction during recording Time Machine Recording Set up a timer recording session Recording Format Specify the desired recording file format Edit FM Playlist Set up a Playlist to hold your recording session as a song The maximum recording time is 150 minutes regardless of format or bit rate settings File size may vary depending on audio input recording format or bit rate Move the Level Adjust slider to adjust the audio input level if necessary Click REC gt on the FM Listening panel to begin recording Click STOP on the FM Listening panel to stop recording The recording session is registered to a Playlist as a song Page 145 You cannot change FM radio stations during a recording session To use Quick Timer Recording To quickly set the amount time remaining to record 1 Click Bon the FM Listening panel during the recording session to automatically set the recording time to 10 minutes 2 Continue clicking on the icon to extend the recording duration by 10 minute increments Page 146 Usin
68. e volume or you can use the center Jog Dial control to control the volume If nothing is displayed when you press the Fn F3 or Fn F4 keys proceed as follows 1 Click Start point to Settings and then to Control Panel 2 Click Sounds and Multimedia The Sounds and Multimedia Properties dialog box appears 3 Select the Audio tab and click Advanced in the Sound Playback box The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box appears 4 Make sure the Speakers tab is open and the correct speaker setup is selected in the Speaker Setup box Click OK 5 Click Volume in the Sound Playback box The Volume Control dialog box appears 6 Make sure the mute check boxes are not selected in the Volume Control and Stereo Wide columns 7 Close the Volume Control dialog box 8 Click OK If your computer is powered by batteries verify the battery packs are inserted properly and are charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control verify the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in the Windowse taskbar If you connect external speakers 1 Verify the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up 2 If the speakers have a mute button make sure the button is off 3 If the speakers are powered by batteries verify the batteries are inserted properly and are charged If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack disconnect the cable If you are still experiencing problems use the Driver Recovery CD to
69. ease or decrease volume and switch view modes 6 Internet address drop down list Playlist view Displays Internet addresses associated with the currently selected song Click Go to URL link to immediately connect to the Internet address displayed in the drop down list 3 Playlist drop down list Playlist view Displays available playlists and audio files 7 File list view Playlist view Displays the contents of the Playlist selected in the file tree view 4 File tree view Playlist view Displays the Playlists available on your computer enabling you to locate your audio files Expand the views for the file list or Playlist drop down using the Playlist switch Ev button Page 127 Recording from a CD You can record songs from audio CDs and add them to playlists in SonicStage software When you record from an audio CD from your optical disc drive for the first time the CD Drive Optimization dialog box appears Click Start to verify your optical disc drive After the verification is performed recording begins 1 Insert an audio CD into your computer s optical disc drive 2 Click the CD tab 3 Use the drop down lists to select the ATRAC3 bit rate CD drive and Record To destination CD tab window CD Tracki B tw w oe le he ae he athe od cafes cs Jes es Jes fesfcafics wooaonrnne we z Recordable time available C 105kbps 93 Remain C 4215M8 4 You can identify specific tracks on your CD by
70. ect the desired display when the computer is connected to an external monitor When you connect an external display you can switch the display mode between your computer s LCD display and the external monitor 4 See Connecting an External Display for more information Page 83 To select the display mode 1 Make sure the external display you are connecting to is turned on and the VGA connector is securely in place 2 On your computer press the key combination Fn F7 to switch the display mode The image that was on your computer s monitor should appear on the external display If the display mode does not switch do the following 1 Click Start and then point to Settings 2 Point to Control Panel and select the Display icon The Display Properties window opens 3 Click the Settings tab and then Advanced 4 Click the Monitor tab In the Monitor Type box use the drop down arrow to select the external monitor option You may not be able to display the computer LCD screen and an external display or projector at the same time depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using Turn on the computer after you turn on the peripheral devices Page 84 To change the window design of Sony software 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then point to Settings 2 Point to Control Panel and select UI Design Selector 3 Click lt lt or gt gt and select the desired design 4 Click Apply The UI Design
71. ed herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Certain software product s included with this computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT S REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product s or upon certain reinstallations of the software product s or reconfigurations of the computer and may be completed by Internet or telephone toll charges may apply 2002 Sony Electronics Inc Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited All rights reserved Sony VAIO the VAIO logo DVgate Handycam MovieShaker i LINK ImageStation Net MD Network W
72. een using the built in touchpad Touchpad Pointer Touchpad Right Button Left Button Actions Descriptions Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object Click Press the left button once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature The Mouse Properties dialog box lets you customize your mouse and touchpad features such as touch sensitivity motion and buttons To open the Mouse Properties dialog box 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar point to Settings and then Control Panel 2 Select Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box opens Page 9 VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s center Jog Dial control and Timer An overview of some of the functions controlled by VAIO Action Setup is provided below For more information on changing the settings using VAIO Action Setup right click the Jog Dial Utility icon B or Din the taskbar and click Help Topics Page 10 Using the Center Jog Dial Control Your computer is equipped with a ce
73. ernet from your computer Sign up with an Internet Service Provider ISP and configure your computer for Internet access before using EMD services An EMD service provider Consult the provider for information about service 1 SonicStage Premium software does not support standard Memory Stick media blue color Page 134 Using SonicStage Premium Software When you start SonicStage Premium software for the first time certain settings must be enabled in order to use the software to listen to FM radio stations and to play audio files 4 Connect the FM Tuner before attempting to scan the frequencies of available FM radio stations in the SonicStage Premium software application To start SonicStage Premium software First time 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click All Programs 2 Point to SonicStage Premium and click SonicStage Premium 3 At the first use of SonicStage Premium software a dialog box appears and prompts you to register with the Compact Disc Database CDDB music service From this dialog box you can choose to Click Cancel to end the CDDB registration process for the current session The CDDB registration dialog box displays the next time you start SonicStage Premium software Create a new CDDB account If you are connected to the Internet before launching SonicStage Premium software follow these steps 1 Select This is a new CDDB Registration Click Next 2 Follow the on screen instructions to comp
74. f your pictures or movies The ImageStation preview feature is available when you upload two or more pictures or a movie No preview is shown if a single picture is being uploaded 4 Go to_http www imagestation com to view your uploaded pictures or movies Follow the on screen instructions to access your ImageStation account The ImageStation Web site may ask you to complete a full login again if your current session is not active It is recommended that your movie file size not exceed 254 MB if compressed or 2 GB if not compressed Large movie files take longer to upload to the _ImageStation Web site Page 122 Page 123 SonicStage Software SonicStage software 8 a new jukebox application that enables you to play and record from audio CDs and import digital audio files while maintaining copyright information Taking advantage of Sony s copyright protected ATRAC3 format for high quality digital audio storage SonicStage sports a music visualizer a sleek player skin design audio CD burning capability and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback Page 124 Electronic Music Distribution EMD Services EMD enables you to download music files via the Internet To use Internet services that are compatible with the SonicStage software you need Access to the Internet from your computer Sign up with an Internet Service Provider ISP and configure your computer for Internet access before using EMD services An EM
75. ff setting Power Management automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature Qe Games isables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer J B 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 T Camera ptimizes performance and power requirements for camera usage O Q DVD zes performance and power requirements for DVD usage O ptimi Y Word Processing izes power management with longer timeouts on the hard disk and display screen You can also establish settings for Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby to optimize power management for your system O U la E QO iv a Spreadsheet ptimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet applications O 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 D Automatic Profile Selection Automatically switches to a profile suitable for active applications Page 77 Power Management commands PowerPanel also provides power management commands that you can use to activate specific power management functions and to co
76. functionality open the computer and move the Wireless LAN switch on the right to ON The Wireless LAN indicator to the left of the switch lights up Turning on wireless LAN function Wireless LAN switch Wireless LAN indicator Page 37 The Wireless LAN Access Point The Wireless LAN Access Point which is also called the access point is designed for building a Wireless LAN environment If you purchase an access point you can easily build a wireless LAN environment by plugging the access point into an AC power outlet and using the provided software with compatible devices Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before You can also connect an access point to a telephone line Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN router cable modem or Digital Subscriber Line DSL modem to share access to the Internet among multiple computers For information on available Sony products go to http www sonystyle com wirelesslan Page 38 Communication with an Access Point infrastructure An infrastructure network is one that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point The 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 Communicating via Wireless LAN Acces
77. g the Timer Functions You can use the timer functions to schedule one time daily and weekly playback or recording events SonicStage Premium software enables you to select the date start time end time and timer event duration for the available audio sources Fy Timer events can only be performed when your computer s power is on such as during active use Stand by or hibernation modes You cannot set up timer events for external devices or media To set up a timer event You can set up a timer event by dragging an audio source icon directly onto the Calendar 1 Click Se Timer The Timer Setting window appears 2 Use the directional icons to locate the start date for your timer event 3 Drag the desired audio source icon to the Calendar and drop it on the date you want the timer event to begin A confirmation message appears 4 Click OK If you use the M drive audio source icon the Select Playlist dialog box displays Select the Playlist for the timer event and click OK A Timer Bar a thick vertical line appears in the Calendar marking the duration of the timer event and the event is added to the Event List on the Timer Setting window 5 Adjust the start end and duration of the timer event by dragging either side of the Timer Bar to the desired location To move the Timer Bar to a new location click on the center of the bar and drag it to a new time period The timer event setup is completed At the sche
78. ge your music by creating your own list of songs categorized by genre or artist displaying your song list in the Playlist feature and arranging your songs ina customized order using the Playlist folders Edit your music by combining multiple songs into a single song or divide one song into two by using the Combine and Divide features Simple mode The main SonicStage window viewed in Simple mode is a smaller compact version of Full mode This may be convenient when you want to listen to music with SonicStage software while using other applications or whenever you feel the Full mode view is intrusive The design of the main SonicStage window in simple mode can be changed by selecting a new Skin which enhances the window s appearance The Simple mode feature enables you to perform playback operations only Page 131 SonicStage Premium Software SonicStage Premium software is a unique integrated software application that supports high quality digital audio playback and recording using the MiniDisc drive FM tuner or DVD RW drive of your VAIO MX computer You can easily record your favorite music from external analog and digital audio devices such as a CD player SonicStage Premium software has several jukebox features including a Music Visualizer audio CD burning capability and an equalizer for fine tuning your audio playback 4 SonicStage Premium software is available only on VAIOe MX computer models 1Your VAIO MX computer ha
79. he Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this computer If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card check that you are orienting the card correctly See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information on its use Page 19 Using Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is a compact portable and versatile recording medium that has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk The medium is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products Because it is removable you can use the media for external data storage Page 20 Types of Memory Stick media You can use these types of Memory Stick media with your computer e MagicGate Memory Stick protection media hereafter called MG Memory Stick media which is provided with copyright 2a Memory Sticke Memonrsricx media which does not have the same copyright protection as MagicGate media Some music files encoded with secure copyright protection may be stored on MG Memory Stick media but not on regular Memory Stick media You can also use MagicGate media compatible devices to record and playback music when they are connected to your computer You can store mixed data on the Memory Stick media For example you can copy an image on to MG Memory Stick media that already contains mu
80. he song such as the artist name song title or duration of playback Edit Panel This window enables editing of the songs from the audio source You can rearrange song order or add or delete songs from the audio source or Playlist pai If you select the FM tuner or external device icons a Listening panel is displayed The functions of the Listening panel differ from the Playback panel See the SonicStage Premium Help file for more information Page 138 Using Playback and Recording Features Playing an audio CD When you play an audio CD in your computer s optical drive for the first time you are prompted to select playback options and to check the operation of the drive Follow the instructions in the dialog boxes and set up SonicStage Premium software to automatically play your audio CDs and to verify the optical drive operation l Insert the audio CD into the optical drive The CD Playback panel appears 9 Click E on the Playback panel to begin playback from the beginning of the audio CD If the Playback panel does not automatically display click the icon You can double click the icon to automatically start playback of the audio CD Click MEME Ses Show List on the Playback panel to view the Contents panel A song list of the music on the audio CD is displayed Select the song you wish to play Click Play on the Playback panel to begin the selected song You can double click on a specific song to automaticall
81. ialing is correct Verify the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Ifyou are still experiencing problems use your the Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the modem drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Page 196 My modem connection is slow Your computer is equipped with a V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP check the following Ask your telephone company to verify that your telephone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems Ifyou are having a problem connecting with your ISP check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems Ifyou have a second telephone line available try connecting the modem to that line Page 197 Troubleshooting Audio My speakers have no sound If the built in speakers are turned off press the Fn F3 keys or use the center Jog Dial control to turn on the speakers If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum press the Fn F4 keys then press For gt to increase th
82. ications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 194 Troubleshooting the Modem My modem does not work Check that the telephone line is plugged into the line jack See Connecting a Telephone Line for more information Check that the telephone line is working by plugging the line in an ordinary telephone and listening for a dial tone Verify the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Verify the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Ifyou are still experiencing problems use your the Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the modem drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Page 195 Troubleshooting the Modem My modem does not work Check that the telephone line is plugged into the line jack See Connecting a Telephone Line for more information Check that the telephone line is working by plugging the line in an ordinary telephone and listening for a dial tone Verify the telephone number the program is d
83. ight click the Battery icon on the Window taskbar 2 Select Edit Create Profiles from the menu 3 In the left panel click a profile in which you want to change the settings 4 In the right panel double click an item in which you want to change the settings 5 Select an option from the drop down list 6 Click the File menu then click Save 7 Click the File menu then click Exit Page 76 Power Management profiles The PowerPanel utility provides several predefined power management profiles Each profile consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals ranging from maximum power management to no power management You can change the settings for any of the predefined profiles except for the Disable Power Management profile or you can create your own profile to suit your portable computing needs The predefined profiles are Icon Description a Maximum Performance Provides the best system performance while still conserving power we Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and good performance It slows the computer and puts it into Standby mode after a specified time period Disable Power Management Turns off all power management features such as Standby and Hibernate modes You can not change the settings of this profile C AC Power The power management state when AC power is in use Similar to the Power Management O
84. image appears in the main window Some cameras and camcorders need to have recording media inserted before an image can be displayed in the Smart Capture window Consult the manual supplied with your digital camera or camcorder for more information Page 117 Using Still Mode 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click All Programs 2 Point to Smart Capture and click Smart Capture The Smart Capture main window appears 3 Connect your i LINK compatible digital camera or camcorder to your computer with an i LINK cable optional An image appears in the Smart Capture main window 4 Check that the Mode dial is set to Still Click the Mode dial to switch between Still mode and Net Movie mode 5 Click Options to view the available options for your still image capture The Still Image Options window appears Still Image Options window E Still Image Options The Still Image Options window has four tabs Capturing Mode You can choose between Normal Self timer or Panorama Capture modes Image Size Select the image size horizontal by vertical in pixels Image Quality Set the quality of your captured pictures by selecting Fine Standard or Economy image quality Destination Select a file destination for your pictures 6 Click Effects to select a special image effect The Effect Settings window appears Use the drop down list to view and customize the available effects Effect Settings windo
85. in check out functions Icon Description Audio source is the music database on your hard disk drive The Playlist icon also identifies audio files that are registered to a specific playlist in the M drive 2 Audio source is a CD CD R or CD RW inserted into your computer s optical drive Page 137 IE Audio source is a MiniDisc inserted into your computer s MiniDisc drive LA Audio source is MagicGate Memory Sticke media inserted into your computer s Memory Stick slot Note Standard Memory Stick media blue color is not compatible with SonicStage Premium software Audio source is an external device or media connected to the USB port on your computer A Audio source is your computer s built in FM tuner gt 52 Audio source is for recording purposes This icon identifies a device connected to the external input port or jack on your computer such as the LINE IN OPT IN or MIC Using the basic operations The functions and operation of each audio source is controlled through three windows Playback Panel This window enables you to play songs from the selected audio source You can control the music by using functions such as repeat shuffle fast forward and rewind The available functions on the Playback panel may vary depending on the selected audio source icon Contents Panel This window displays a list of songs from the audio source or from a Playlist You can also view information about t
86. ions may come with a printed manual 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windowse For operating system support you can access Microsofte customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 VAIO Support Agent You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and selecting Help and Support Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your applications network settings and other important software settings When your software is protected you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair software problems by restoring your software to any of the previously protected states 5 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can access Sony Computing Support at http www sony com pcsupport 6 Sony Fax on Demand This service which requires a fax machine or your fax software provides answers to commonly asked questions You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics and select the topics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 7 Sony Customer Support Sony and Microsoft software support is available free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Yo
87. ist Click the M drive icon The Playlist Playback panel appears Click Show List on the Playback panel to view the Contents panel The Playlists on your hard disk drive are displayed You can find a specific Playlist using the categories function Search for the desired Playlist by artist name genre or keywords Double click to select a Playlist Double click on a song to begin playback To play a MiniDisc 1 Insert the MiniDisc into the MiniDisc drive The MiniDisc Playback panel appears 4 If the Playback panel does not automatically display click the B audio source icon You can double click the icon to automatically start playback of the MiniDisc Click Play on the Playback panel to begin playback from the beginning of the MiniDisc Click Show List on the Playback panel to view the Contents panel A song list of the music on the MiniDisc is displayed Select the song you wish to play Click Play on the Playback panel to begin the selected song Click Stop on the Playback panel to stop playback Click Play during playback to pause the song Click on the icon again to resume playback Click Eject on the Playback panel to eject the MiniDisc from the drive A Do not eject the MiniDisc media during playback Recording songs to a MiniDisc Check out When you record songs from an audio CD to a MiniDisc the songs are recorded into a Playlist on your hard disk drive and then checked out to the MiniDisc 4 Before rec
88. it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and Windows key A The key with the Windowse logo displays the Windows Start menu it is the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the task bar See Combinations and functions with the Windows key for more information Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands See Combinations and functions with the Fn key for more information Applications key 5 The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button Page 4 Indicators Indicator Function Power O Light is green when the computer is powered on flashes amber when the computer is in Standby mode and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or is powered off Battery J Memory Stick a Indicates the status of the battery which is attached at the rear of the computer Indicates the Memory Sticke slot is in use Docking Station m Indicates the docking station is in use Page 5 Indicator lights Light On Off Hard disk o Data is being read from or written to the hard drive Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on The hard drive is not being accessed Num Lock a The number keys in the numeric keypad are active The character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock Letters appear in uppercase
89. lete the registration process Access your existing CDDB account If you are connected to the Internet before launching SonicStage Premium software follow these steps 1 Select I already have a CDDB Nickname Click Next 2 Follow the on screen instructions to log on and access your existing account The SonicStage Premium main window appears enabling you to continue your launch of the SonicStage Premium software 1 In the software s main window a dialog box appears You are prompted to start scanning FM radio station frequencies Click Yes Your computer starts scanning and displays a progress window 2 A dialog box appears with the message Confirm the setup of SonicStage Premium From this dialog box you can choose to Set up SonicStage Premium software to automatically launch when you double click audio files Select the type of audio files that can be played back with SonicStage Premium software Confirm playback settings each time SonicStage Premium software is launched SonicStage Premium main window Page 135 Sorte Stage JP perusan 1 Audio source icons Identifies the audio sources 2 IMPORT button Displays the Import window 3 CD BACKUP button Displays the Create Audio CDs window 4 Simple Mode Switch button Switches the main window view to the simple mode view 5 Help button Displays the SonicStage Premium Help file 6 Operation area Displays the operation panels for the audio
90. lock lever and lift the cover Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side then gently turn it over on the touchpad space Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge any static electricity Slide the memory module out of the slot Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your computer Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard Close the computer cover then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer Page 89 Installing a Memory Module To install a memory module 1 Turn off your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs pe 3 After the computer has cooled loosed and remove the two screws with the mark located on the bottom of your computer Use an appropriate screwdriver Screws on Bottom of Com puter 4 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly Lifting the Keyboard 5 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side then gently turn it over on the touchpad space Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard Turning the Keyboard Cable 6 You must remove the existing memory module before you can install a new module See Rem
91. m status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer starts normally if you press the power button and hold it for more than 4 seconds Standby uses more power than Hibernate Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode Page 32 Connecting a Telephone Line You need to connect a telephone line to use online services and the Internet In order to register your Sony VAIO computer register your software online and use Sony Customer Support you must connect the computer to a telephone line 1 Gently peel back the rubber telephone jack cover Pulling the telephone jack cover too hard or too far could damage it Do not plug the telephone cable into the Ethernet port Bs located to the left of the telephone jack as this may damage your computer 2 Plug one end of the telephone cable into the telephone jack under the telephone jack cover Make sure you insert the telephone cable from the rear of the computer and that the modular jack clicks into place 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack Plugging Telephone Cable into Telephone Jack Telephone Cable optional 4 Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections might result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem Page 33 Connecting to a LAN
92. make it easy to use advanced multimedia technology This section describes the VAIO AV applications Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed depending on the system configuration you purchased Your computer s visual presentation of the VAIO AV applications may not appear exactly as shown in this section depending on the specific computer model you purchased Page 100 Overview of Preinstalled Software DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc DigitalPrint image management software makes it easy and fun to import edit and organize your digital pictures in a photo album for rich digital printing to any standard color laser or inkjet printer DigitalPrint can also be used to make custom CD labels for your audio CDs DVgate Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer s i LINK port and capture video clips and still images You can edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats MovieShaker Sony Electronics Inc MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions background music special effects and text Just import your video clips and shake with a click of the mouse Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc Smart Capture software is a fun new way to sen
93. mber provide your login name and password For first time users click Register to ImageStation The ImageStation service registration wizard appears and guides you through the initial registration process Follow the on screen instructions ImageStation Login window Welcome to ImageStation Peed fca I Save password IT in the future do net If you are using ImageStation for the first time chek Register to ImageStation 6 When the ImageStation application on your computer connects with ImageStation online your files are uploaded to the Web site The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status Image Uploader window image Uploader OX _ABORT ALL wore 7 Go to_http www imagestation com to view your uploaded pictures or movies Follow the on screen instructions to access your ImageStation account The ImageStation Web site may ask you to complete a full login again if your current session is not active Page 115 Smart Capture Software Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a i LINK compatible digital camera or camcorder You can capture and enhance video or still images to share with your family and friends over the Internet or through e mail 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 applicatio
94. mputer is connected to the docking station If you want to exchange data with another computer using the optional i LINK cable and your computer is connected to the docking station supplied with selected models perform the following 1 Disconnect your computer from the docking station as described in the Disconnecting the computer from the docking station section 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the docking station 3 Using a thin pen tip set the i LINK network switch on the bottom of the docking station to the side marked e A Do not set the i LINK network switch when the computer is on The computer will malfunction i LINK Network Switch i LINK Network Switch 4 Connect the docking station to your computer as described in the Connecting the computer to the docking station section 5 Turn on the computer and use the i LINK cable to connect your computer to another computer 6 After you have finished the smart connect session tasks proceed as follows Disconnect your computer from the docking station Disconnect the i LINK cable and all other cables from the docking station Set the i LINK network switch to the unmarked side Page 66 Connecting External Speakers You can connect external speakers to your computer to enhance the sound quality of your computer See the manual that came with your speakers for more information on its installation and use A Do not place floppy disk
95. mputer is on You can use the Start menu in the Windowse taskbar or the UNDOCK switch on the docking station to disconnect your computer from the docking station while the computer is on To disconnect the docking station from the Start menu 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar 2 Select Eject PC and wait for a message to appear telling you it is safe to undock the computer A Wait for the docking indicator to switch off before undocking the computer Docking Indicator Docking Indicator ol 3 Release and remove your computer See Disconnecting the docking station when the computer is off for instructions To disconnect the docking station using the UNDOCK switch 1 Slide the UNDOCK switch on the right toward the front of your computer 2 Wait for a message to appear telling you it is safe to undock your computer UNDOCK switch UNDOCK Switch 3 Release and remove your computer as described in the Disconnecting the docking station when the computer is off section Page 48 Using the Floppy Disk Drive If your computer came with a docking station you may use the built in floppy disk drive However if your computer did not come with a docking station or you chose not to utilize the docking station drive you may connect an optional external PCGA UFD5 floppy disk drive to one of the two USB ports identified by the Y symbol on your computer A Do not use an optional PCGA UFDS5 floppy
96. mputer is running on battery power the battery life will be reduced Page 54 Connecting an i LINK optical disc drive Use a VAIO Computer Peripheral Cable supplied with the i LINK drive to connect the optical disc drive to the computer Before connecting or disconnecting this drive close any active applications to help prevent data loss To connect an i LINK optical disc drive 1 Turn on power to the computer Insert the L shaped plug of the VAIO Computer Peripheral Cable into the matching jack on the rear of the i LINK drive Secure the plug by turning the screw on the cable connector clockwise Connecting i LINK optical disc drive L shaped cable connector i LINK port Peripheral device DC Out jack 2 Insert the straight shaped two prong plug of the VAIO computer peripheral cable into both the computer s i LINK port and peripheral device DC Out jack 3 The i LINK drive s power indicator lights up and the computer will automatically detect and identify the connected drive 4 Click My Computer on the desktop to verify that an icon for the i LINK optical disc drive has been added in the window The Sony i LINK optical disc drive is compatible only with certain Sony VAIO PCG series computers preinstalled with Microsoft Windowse Page 55 Notes on using i LINK optical disc drives You can use the supplied Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs with an i LINK optical disc drive See Application a
97. nd 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 Page 56 Connecting a Parallel Port Printer If your computer came with a docking station you can connect a Windows operating system compatible parallel port printer to the docking station However if your computer did not come with a docking station see Connecting a USB Printer for information on connecting a printer to your computer Turn off the computer before connecting peripherals In normal use you should turn on the peripherals before turning on your computer To connect a parallel port printer 1 Locate the Printer port identified by the En symbol on the docking station 2 Plug the printer cable not supplied into the Printer port 3 Make sure the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software is properly set See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information 4 See the manual supplied with your printer for more information on its installation and use Connecting a Printer to the Docking Station Power cord Printer cable not supplied If your printer stops functioning after resuming from a power saving mode see Troubleshooting the Printer for more information Page 57 Connecting a USB Printer You may connect a Windowse operating system compatible
98. ndow opens displaying the Memory Stick media contents Page 23 Removing Memory Stick media When you are not using a Memory Stick media be sure to remove it from your computer To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Make sure the Memory Stick media indicator light on the right of the computer is off 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer 3 When the Memory Stick media ejects pull it out 4 Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media as it may eject completely from the slot Page 24 Write protecting a Memory Stick media Memory Stick media is designed with a write protect tab to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection Write protect off Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media Write protect on Data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick media Using the Write protect Tab Write protect Write protect off on Back of Memory Stick Media Page 25 Formatting a Memory Stick media Memory Stick media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it however if you need to reformat a Memory Stick media follow the procedure below A Reformatting erases all current data that is stored on a Memory Stick media Before you reformat confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep To reformat a Memory Stick media l Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slo
99. nformation 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 battery status icon in the task tray on the lower right side of the screen Battery Information Toolbar Battery Information If MCSA 111 Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining battery capacity Time indicator Displays estimated time hours minutes remaining before the battery fully drains also referred to as the time to empty Page 80 Battery icon descriptions Battery Icon oo eo Battery Status Charging Fully charged Discharging No battery Page 81 Displaying detailed battery information Double click the battery icon on the task tray to display the Battery Information window The screen appears displaying the Battery tab which contains information such as the estimated time to empty and charging time Battery Information Window Battery Level N Charging Time Estimates HffTime to tull charge Time computer lasts in suspend mode To customize the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system You can customize the Battery Information toolbar to suit your portable computing needs including modifications to the alarm settings Refer to PowerPanel Help for more information Page 82 Selecting the Display Mode This computer uses the Intel video controller which enables you to sel
100. ng Check that your optical drive does not have the mute setting enabled 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 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar then Settings then Control Panel and then System Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Check that the correct drivers are installed properly Do not use adhesive labels to identify the CD The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive and cause the drive to malfunction If a region code warning appears when you try to use your optical drive it may be the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the optical drive Verify the region code listed on the DVD package Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use it for at least one hour Page 184 My optical drive tray does not open Make sure the computer is turned on Press the Eject button on the optical drive If the Eject button does not work open the tray by inserting a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the hole to the right of the Eject button Page 185 I cannot use Digital Video DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears Verify that the DV device is turned on and the cables are properly connected If you are using multiple i LINK
101. not available while you are recording Ifthe DVgate software indicates that frames are dropped try closing all open applications or defragmenting your hard drive Page 110 MovieShaker Software MovieShaker software can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any previous knowledge of film editing In a few simple steps you can turn a collection of video clips still images and audio files into a finished movie with special effects and music You can save your personal video creation in a format that is compatible with most computers or save it to a tape in your compatible digital video DV or MICROMV video camera MovieShaker software main window Working panel Shake Edit tab tray tab tray Story Board tray 1MICROMV cameras are not supported on C1 series notebook models Page 111 Creating movies with MovieShaker software Using your imported clips you can create a short movie using the Shake feature The Shake feature selects clips from the Story Board tray adds effects and combines them randomly into a 30 second movie After you Shake your video you can edit it by adding effects and text by adjusting the color and contrast and by modifying its length Importing images and sound clips 1 Click Cor The Import file browser window appears 2 Find the clips you want to add 3 Click the clips The files are added to the Import clip tray 4 Repeat this process to gather each of the images and video an
102. ns If your computer is turned off skip to step number 5 1 Close all applications that use the PC Card otherwise data may be lost 2 Double click the green arrow icon in the taskbar 3 Select an option in the Hardware devices box and click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window opens 4 Click OK to confirm your selection and then Close 5 Press the PC Card Release button The Release button pops out 6 Press the PC Card Release button a second time in some cases Remove the card Removing PC Card Page 17 PC Card Release button A Do not choose a USB disk or a Sony i LINK optical drive in the Stop a Hardware device dialog box If you removed a Sony i LINK optical drive by mistake disconnect the docking station and reconnect it See Disconnecting the computer from the docking station for more information Page 18 Notes on using PC Cards For some PC Cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Reboot your system to correct the problem Some PC Cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC Card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen for more information Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer If an exclamation mark appears on t
103. ns operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting i LINK compatible PC peripherals to your system such as an optical disc drive or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Smart Capture main window 1 Mode indicator Displays the current mode Still or Net Movie 4 Help button Connects you directly to the online Smart Capture Help 2 Mode dial Switches Smart Capture from Still mode to Net Movie mode with a single click of your mouse 5 Capture button Captures your individual still images in the same manner as a camera You can select different characteristics for the Capture button when capturing a Net Movie 3 Options button Displays the configuration options available for either Still or Net Movie mode Effects button Displays the special effects that you can apply to your pictures or video clips 6 Image window Page 116 Displays the still or video image from your digital camera or camcorder The Smart Capture main window opens with a blue screen image indicating that there is no data input from a digital camera or camcorder When you connect your digital camera or camcorder to your system with an i LINK cable and turn it on an
104. nter Jog Dial control located below the touchpad and between the left and right buttons The center Jog Dial control enables you to open an application folder or document from a predefined list by rotating and pressing the center Jog Dial control In addition when you press the center Jog Dial control you can turn on your computer automatically and start the selected application or document Center Jog Dial Control Turn Press Center 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 Page 11 Using the center Jog Dial control This section explains how to use the center Jog Dial control For information on how to change the settings of the center Jog Dial control right click the Jog Dial utility icon 7 D in the task tray and click Help Topics Page 12 Launcher mode The Jog Dial control window is in launcher mode until a software application is launched or the Jog Dial control window becomes active When you select an item in the Jog Dial window and it is displayed between orange bars you can press the center Jog Dial control to view a submenu of that item Using Launcher mode To use the center Jog Dial control click the Jog Dial control window or the Jog Dial utility icon in the task tray Alternatively you can press the Ctrl key and the center Jog Dial control while the Jog Dial window is active to switch to launcher mode Jog Dial Laun
105. ntrol power for a specific device You can use these commands to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action Icon Description Standby Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state that saves the state of the system and peripheral devices in memory RAM Power consumption reduces to a minimum and the system remains on To return the system to the active state press any key or the power button on your computer Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption The system writes the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk and turns off the system power To return the system to the original state use the power button to turn on power The system saves the data in the Save to Disk Partition on the hard drive Page 78 Conserving battery power When using the computer with a battery the LCD display and the hard drive can be set to switch off automatically to conserve battery power See Power Management profiles for more information Page 79 Displaying Battery Information You can display detailed information for each of the batteries in your computer The following sections briefly describe how to display your computer s general battery information Refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information To activate the battery information toolbar 1 Right click on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen 2 Select Toolbars from the pop up menu then click Battery I
106. o a CD R or CD RW disc To create a CD R disc that is readable in a CD ROM drive make sure you finish the writing process before ejecting it For optimal writing speed deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data to a disc For best results use CD Rs that are compatible with 8x speed A Do not use the Eject PC option in Windowse or press the UNDOCK switch on the docking station while writing data to a CD R or CD RW Doing so may severely damage your computer Do not put your computer into power saving mode while writing data to a CD R or CD RW disc Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc Memory resident disc utilities such as the screen saver and virus checker may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities if they are active before writing data to a disc Always use the AC adapter as the power source for your computer when you are writing data to a CD R or CD RW Using battery power may result in data transfer failure Page 52 Notes on CD and DVD discs Do not drop or bend the disc Do not touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause reading errors For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out
107. oftware is a simple to use DVD player that offers all the features you would expect to find in a standard consumer DVD player including advanced display and navigation features such as zoom pan bookmark and time search Page 96 Software Support Information Adobe Acrobats Readers Photoshope Elements Premieres LE Adobe Systems Inc Web site http www adobe com e mail techdocs adobe com telephone 206 675 6126 fee based support fax 206 628 5737 hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PST Apple QuickTimes Apple Computer Inc Web site http www apple com telephone 800 275 2273 hours M F 6 AM 6 PM PST America Online America Online Inc Web site http www aol com telephone 800 827 3338 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Arcsoft PhotoPrinters 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc Web site http www arcsoft com e mail support arcsoft com telephone 510 440 9901 fax 510 440 1270 hours M F 8 30 AM 5 30 PM PST EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Network Inc Web site http support earthlink net e mail support earthlink net telephone 800 890 5128 800 890 6356 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Page 97 PC Cilline 2000 Trend Micro Inc Web site http www antivirus com pc cillin support telephone 949 387 7800 900 820 8324 hours M F 8 AM 5 PM PST 1 Support from 949 387 7800 is free of charge but subject to delays Support from 900 820 8324 is fee based
108. oll arrows to select the number of prints you want to make Click OK 4 Select the paper format based on the picture positioning desired A layout preview is displayed on the left side of the window 5 Use the configuration buttons and drop down lists to select the printer and to set margins Printer and Paper selection window Print Setting Print All Print the Current Page m A eee D imm pitch 6 Click Print All to print all pages or click Print the selected page only to print a specific page of photos Page 105 Using PhotoDecor You can decorate your favorite photos with clip art stamps or your own drawing talent Add remove and change your designs to create your own unique photo art 1 Click the FS oo icon to open the PhotoDecor New PhotoDecor window A list of folders is displayed on the left side of the window with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the right PhotoDecor New PhotoDecor window E PhotoDecor New PhotoDecor Select the photo to be decorated Photo Foder Photos in My Pictures tokder Oispisy Launcher et Het O Version information 2 Select the desired folder From the thumbnail view click to select the pictures you want to decorate The PhotoDecor editing window appears 3 Use the decoration features on the right side of the window by clicking on the desired decoration icon and dragging the decoration onto your photo
109. 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 Page 42 o ting Peripheral Devi You can add functionality to your computer by connecting it to a variety of peripherals as discussed in the following sections Connecting the Docking Station Using the Floppy Disk Drive Using an Optical Disc Drive Connecting an i LINK Optical Disc Drive Connecting a Parallel Port Printer Connecting a USB Printer Connecting an External Display Connecting a USB Device Connecting an i LINK Device Connecting VAIO Computers Connecting External Speakers Connecting an External Microphone Expanding Your Computer Capabilities Page 43 Connecting the Docking Station Your computer may come with a PCGA DSM51 docking station depending on the model you purchased Optional docking stations are also available Both Sony docking stations provide you with the following A floppy disk drive An optical drive A back panel that enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer as shown below Back Panel 1 Y usg ports 5 za Ethernet Network port 10BASE T 100BASE TX 2 O VGA monitor port 6 b j LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port 3 0 Serial port
110. onicStage Premium software pai Earlier versions of OpenMG Jukebox software version 2 1 or earlier are not compatible with SonicStage Premium software If you have difficulty installing your portable audio device go to the manufacturer s support Web site to locate and download the latest drivers To play songs from an portable audio external device or media 1 Click the External device or media icon The External Device Playback panel appears The Check in Check out window appears if the external device or media is connected or inserted while SonicStage Premium is running You can play songs by using the Playback panel on the right side of this window If the Playback panel does not automatically display click the icon with the external device media connected or inserted into your computer You can double click the icon to automatically start playback of the songs on the device or media 2 Click Show List on the Playback panel to view the Contents panel A song list of the music on the external device or media is displayed 3 Select the song you wish to play Click Play on the Playback panel to start the selected song 4 You may not be able to play back songs on the audio device or media that were checked out from a different computer Page 142 Using the Visualizer Equalizer and Sound Effects Your VAIO MX computer has special features to enhance your music experience You can view synchronized images while listening to
111. ony logo is displayed press the F2 key The BIOS setup menu screen appears 3 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu 4 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears 5 Make sure Yes is selected and press the Enter key 6 Press the arrow keys to select Save and Exit and press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Make sure Yes is selected and press the Enter key The computer restarts from the Recovery CD Page 156 4 Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs If you have more than one System Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes from 30 to 60 minutes to complete After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD s you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD s after restarting Windows Insert the Application Recovery CD to automatically complete recovery of your system Page 157 Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Consult the following sections Troubleshooting Your
112. ording to a MiniDisc verify that the media is not write protected To record songs to a MiniDisc l 2 Insert the audio CD into the optical drive Insert the MiniDisc media into the MiniDisc drive 6 CD onto the La Click Show List on the Record window The songs on the audio CD are listed in the List panel You can click the CD Info button to view information about the songs on your CD if you are connected to the Internet Drag the MiniDisc icon The Record window appears Select the format and bit rate for your recording session Page 140 Click The MD Recording Mode dialog box appears Choose the appropriate recording mode depending on format and bit rate selected previously For details on setting the format and bit rate see the SonicStage Premium Help file LP2 Stereo Recording mode LP4 Stereo Recording mode Stereo Recording mode Mono Recording mode Select the recording check out mode Click OK Click Stop Record to stop or cancel the recording session For more information on recording to a MiniDisc Check out see the SonicStage Premium Help file To play songs from MagicGate Memory Stick media Click the BS aciccate Memory Sticke media audio source icon The Memory Stick media Playback panel appears The Check in Check out window appears if the Memory Stick media is inserted while SonicStage Premium software is running You can play songs by using the Playback panel on th
113. ou to Listen to music from different audio sources such as FM radio stations audio CDs MP3 CDs or an Electronic Music Distribution EMD service Import your songs from various audio sources and create your own music database Manage information about your audio files such as the artist name song title and media jacket image by grouping them into Playlists Use search criteria to locate specific songs in your music database Create custom CDs by selecting songs from different audio CDs or transferring songs from your music database Transfer the imported songs in your music database to a MiniDisc MagicGate Memory Sticke media or other external device or media Use SonicStage Premium software s sound effects equalizer or visualizer to enhance your listening experience Set up timed events using Timer Playback Timer Recording and Sleep Timer For more information about SonicStage Premium software features follow these steps to access the SonicStage Premium Help file 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click All Programs 2 Click SonicStage Premium and click SonicStage Premium Help SonicStage Premium software compatibility The software is compatible with several media devices and types of audio files You can play back listen to and record with the following Media Audio CDs Including CD Extra and CD Text You can play back record to the hard disk drive and make backup CDs
114. ouse keyboard speaker and microphone to your computer To connect a USB device to your computer 1 Locate a USB port identified by the 5 e symbol on the computer There are two USB ports on the computer one on the right side and one on the left side 2 Plug one end of the USB cable into a port and the other end into the USB device Connecting USB Device to the Computer To connect a USB device to the docking station 1 Open the rear panel of the docking station and locate the USB ports identified by the g symbol There are two USB ports located on the back side of the docking station 2 Plug one end of the USB cable into a port and the other end into the USB device Connecting USB Device to the Docking Station USB mouse You can use an optional Sony USB mouse such as a PCGA UMS1 series with this computer Since the USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the computer you simply plug the USB mouse into the USB port to use it One USB port supports one USB device See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on its installation and use Page 62 Connecting an i LINK Device Your VAIO computer includes an b i LINKe IEEE 1394 S400 port which connects to a compatible i LINK device such as a digital video camera recorder To connect a digital video camera recorder Plug one end of an i LINK cable not supplied into the B 5400 port on the right side of the computer and the othe
115. oving a Memory Module for instructions 7 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge any static electricity 8 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 9 Slide the memory module into the empty slot Page 90 10 Press the module into place until it clicks Installing the Memory Module 11 Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your computer Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 12 Close the computer cover then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer Page 91 Viewing Memory To view the amount of memory 1 Restart the computer 2 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar then Settings and then Control Panel 3 Select Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup window appears 4 Make sure the About This Computer tab is open Memory information is listed in the System Information box Fy The amount of memory displayed in the Sony Notebook Setup screen is not always correct The video adapter uses some system memory and that amount of memory does not appear as part of the total memory shown in the Sony Notebook Setup screen Page 92 About the Software on Your Computer eee Your VAIO computer is ready to help you work play learn and communicate as soon as you turn it on This section offers the following information Overview of the Software on Your Computer Software Support Information Sony Se
116. peakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up 2 If the speakers have a mute button make sure the button is off 3 If the speakers are powered by batteries verify the batteries are inserted properly and are charged If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack disconnect the cable If you are still experiencing problems use the Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Page 199 My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone verify that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack See Connecting an External Microphone for more information Page 200 Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions I cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality Check if the Wireless LAN switch on the right side of the computer is in the ON position Ifthe Wireless LAN switch is in the ON position but you still cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality do the following 1 Click Start and point to Programs Select ORINOCO and click Client Manager The ORINOCO Client Manager window opens displaying the connection status Click File and select Enable Radio If you still cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality restart the computer Page 201 Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions I cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality Check if the Wireless LAN switch on the right side of the computer is in the ON posi
117. r end into the DV In Out port on the digital video camera recorder If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Sticke media slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory Stick media Copy images to the Memory Stick media and insert the media into the Memory Stick media slot on your computer See Using Memory Stick Media for more information on using Memory Sticke media Connecting Digital Video Camera Recorder Digital video 4Y camera recorder i LINK cable optional 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 63 Notes on i LINK devices The above figure displays connection to a Sony digital video camera your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently Only Sony digital video cameras and ports labeled DV In Out or i LINK are compatible i LINK devices See the manual that came with your digital video camer
118. re uploading your pictures or movies with Smart Capture and ImageStation applications To upload with Movie Player 1 Click UPLOAD in the Movie Player window to begin transfer of your movie to the ImageStation Web site The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status Image Uploader window fay Image Uploader Bl gt lt 2 Click Mio see thumbnail previews of your pictures or movies The ImageStation preview feature is available when you upload two or more pictures or a movie No preview is shown if a single picture is being uploaded To upload with Still Viewer 1 Click UPLOAD in the Still Viewer window The ImageStation Login window appears ImageStation Login window Welcome to ImageStation User Name o B Password I Save password T Inthe future do not show this screen If you are using ImageStation for the first time click Register to ImageStation Register to ImageStation 2 For first time users the ImageStation registration wizard guides you through the initial registration process Follow the on screen instructions If you are already a registered member provide your login name and password The Image Uploader window appears 3 From the Still Viewer window click UPLOAD to transfer your pictures or movies to the ImageStation Web site The Image Uploader window displays your Internet connection and upload status Click Mio see thumbnail previews o
119. re you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up Page 190 The application cannot find a file while a PC Card is inserted Some PC Cards when inserted in a computer that is connected to the docking station may change the drive letters of the disk drives in the docking station If this occurs an application you are using may not be able to find files To correct this condition perform one of the following steps Remove the PC Card and restart your computer Do not insert the PC Card while using that application Change the drive letters of the disk drives of the docking station or of the PC Card Refer to the Windowse help files or the application manuals to change the drive letters Page 191 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 Page 192 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
120. regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or turn off your computer and insert a fully charged battery Page 28 Normal mode Normal mode is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The power indicator displays green when your computer is in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk drive Page 29 Standby mode In Standby mode the computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The amber power indicator flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode 1 Press the key combination Fn Esc 2 Press any key to return to normal mode Page 30 Hibernate mode In the Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the hard drive and power is turned off The power indicator is off in this mode To activate Hibernate mode 1 Press the key combination Fn F12 or press the power button and release it immediately The Save to Disk Manager window appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode Pa Do not move the computer until its power indicator turns off Pressing the power button and releasing it immediately caused prior computer systems to enter Standby mode 2 Press the power button to return to normal mode Page 31 Notes on power saving modes When returning from Hibernate mode the syste
121. rvice Center Page 93 Overview of the Software on Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software listed below depending on the configuration you purchased Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or include supporting documentation Adobee Acrobats Readere Adobe Systems Inc Acrobat Reader software allows you to view navigate and print electronic documents in Adobe s Portable Document Format PDF an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms ArcSoft PhotoPrintere 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc ArcSoft PhotoPrinter Pro software is an easy to use yet advanced printing program that lets you quickly lay out multiple images in multiple sizes on a single sheet of paper ArcSoft PhotoPrinter Pro software offers a wide selection of templates including landscape portrait free style mixed sizes custom templates and more The application includes enhancement tools and special effects for improving photos while giving you the ability to add text to any image With ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro software you can create business cards handouts calendars mailing labels and much more Adobe Photoshope Elements Adobe Systems Inc Using state of the art image editing tools you can unleash your artistic ability and create digital images for print e mail and posting to the Web The versatile image capturing options allow you to star
122. ry CDs Page 153 Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities Page 154 Using the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual software applications device drivers and to repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased Reinstalling an individual software application or device driver may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer peripheral hardware or software You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive To reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD s See Using the System Recovery CD s for more information You must be in Windowse to run the Application Recovery CD utility To reinstall software applications using the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all open applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert Sony Application Recovery CD No 1 into your computer s optical disc drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears select the icon for the application you want to restore and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Your system may include one or more Application Recovery CDs If you have more than one Application Recover
123. s Point Access Point not supplied To communicate with an Access Point 1 Open the computer and move the Wireless LAN switch on the right to ON The Wireless LAN indicator to the left of the switch lights up 2 Click Start and point to Settings 3 Point to Control Panel and select Wireless Network The Add Edit Configuration Profile window opens 4 Click Add The Edit Configuration window opens 5 Type a profile name and make sure Access Point is selected under Network Type 6 Click Next 7 Click Scan to select a network and then click Next 8 Click Enable Data Security if the access point was set up with an encryption key and select either alphanumeric characters or hexadecimal depending on your encryption key 9 Type your key in the first box and make sure Key 1 is selected near the bottom of the screen 10 Click Next 11 Select a power management option and click Next 12 Click the check box next to Renew IP Address when selecting this profile to select it and then click Finish Page 39 Communicating without an Access Point peer to peer A peer to peer network is one in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or Access Point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up a peer to peer network easily at home To communicate without an Access Point 1 Open the computer and move the Wireless L
124. s SonicStage Premium software preinstalled Some manuals or online help files may provide information about SonicStage software which is a lighter version with fewer features Follow the information provided in this guide or in the SonicStage Premium online Help file to learn how to use SonicStage Premium software Page 132 Overview of SonicStage Premium Software SonicStage Premium software has unique features that integrate with your MiniDisc drive FM tuner and DVD RW drive The M features expand the compatibility of the built in audio devices enabling you to create your own music database Wonwe M drive and share audio files using other audio media and devices SonicStage Premium software enables you to play and record audio CDs and import digital audio files while maintaining the copyright information of the contents When you record an audio CD it is encoded in ATRAC3 format onto your computer s hard disk drive You can also download import digital audio files from Electronic Music Distribution EMD services The imported data can be played on your computer or transferred to external portable audio devices or media SonicStage Premium software converts your existing MP3 and WAV format audio files into ATRAC3 format pai You have the option of formatting your audio files in ATRAC3 MP3 or WAV formats See the SonicStage Premium Help file for more information SonicStage Premium software features The software features enable y
125. s not function remove the AC adapter and battery pack and wait one minute then reattach them and press the power button Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour Page 159 Troubleshooting Your Computer My computer does not start Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the computer s front panel shows the power is on Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and are charged If you are connected to a docking station with a floppy disk drive or an external floppy disk drive make sure the floppy disk drive is empty Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly as described in the section Connecting a Power Source of your printed Quick Start If the computer is plugged into a power strip or 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 that came with your display for details Take the battery pack off the computer unplug the power cord and plug it in again then turn on the power If the power control button does not function remove the AC adapter and battery pack and wait one minute then reattach them and press the power button Condensation may cause
126. s on the speakers The magnetic field of the speakers may damage the data on the floppy disks Before connecting your external speakers 1 Verify that your speakers are designed for computer use 2 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on To connect your external speakers 1 Locate the green Headphone jack on the right side of your computer 2 Plug the speaker cable into the Headphone jack Connecting Speakers to the Headphone Jack Speakers Speaker cable To Headphones supplied with speakers Page 67 Connecting an External Microphone You can use an external microphone to enhance the quality of the sound input See the manual that came with your microphone for more information on its installation and use Verify that your microphone is designed for computer use The microphone should be compliant with the plug in power microphone To connect an external microphone 1 Locate the red Microphone jack on the right side of your computer 2 Plug the microphone cable into the Microphone jack Connecting Microphone to Microphone Jack Microphone optional Page 68 Expanding Your Computer Capabilities The following peripheral devices can be connected to your computer to expand the capabilities of your computer and enhance its versatility to meet your various business or personal needs A Personal Digital Assistant PDA A Wireless LAN Access Point A Wireless LAN PC Card P
127. s the connected external device or media and lists the content information in a new panel on the right side of the Transfer window Transfer window 3 Select the Playlist that contains the song that you want to check out The songs in the playlist are shown in the Playlist view panel located in the center of the Transfer window 4 From the Playlist view panel select the song to be checked out To check out more than one song at a time hold down the Ctrl key and select the additional songs 5 Click Out or drag the song to the desired position in the song list of the external device or media Check Out begins 4 To cancel Check Out click o Stop or click Cancel in the Processing dialog box that is displayed during the Check Out process Check In The songs that you transfer to external devices or media can only be checked in to the hard drive of the same computer from which the songs were checked out 1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer 2 Click the Transfer tab to display the Transfer window Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and lists the content information in a new panel on the right side of the Transfer window 3 Select the song to be checked in from the song list of the external device or media To check in more than one song at a time hold down the Ctrl key and click the additional songs 4 Click In or drag the song s to th
128. sic What is MagicGate media MagicGate media provides copyright protection that consists of authentication and encryption technology Authentication technology ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media Protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback e D MG Memory Stick media has the MG mark amp 2 1MagicGate Memory Stick and MG are trademarks of Sony Corporation a an 2 Memory Stick and menory Stict ware trademarks of Sony Corporation Page 21 Inserting Memory Stick media When you insert a Memory Stick media the Visual Flow application starts automatically You can change this setting in VAIO Action Setup To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and toward the Memory Stick media slot 4 Inserting the media in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick media indicator light on the right of the computer briefly flashes Inserting Memory Stick Media Insert Memory Stick media with arrow facing forward Memory Stick media Page 22 Viewing the contents of a Memory Stick media To view the contents of a Memory Stick media 1 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop The My Computer window opens 2 Click Removable Disk A new wi
129. sic files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved to it Before you format Memory Stick media confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the media connector with your finger or metallic objects Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the media Do not disassemble or modify the media Do not allow the media to get wet Do not use or store the media in a location that is subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or places with corrosive substances To prolong the life of the media use the supplied storage case See the instructions that came with your media for more information on its use Page 27 Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer you can use the power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate When using battery power be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent
130. ss to the Internet among multiple computers 4 For information on wireless LAN go to http www sonystyle com wirelesslan Page 71 Customizing Your VAIO i The following sections briefly describe how to change your computer s default settings Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Controlling Power Management Displaying Battery Information Selecting the Display Mode Page 72 Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and point to Settings then Control Panel 2 Select Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears r 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 Page 73 Sony Notebook Setup tabs Tab Description About This Computer Display system information including memory capacity serial number and BIOS version Printer Select printer port mode settings Initial Setting 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 Touchpad When you connect an optional mouse to the Serial port of your computer you can make your touchpad inactive You can also customize
131. t See Inserting Memory Stick media for more information Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to Programs then Memory Stick Utility Select Memory Stick Formatter The Memory Stick Formatter window appears Select an option from the Drive List and click Start Format Page 26 Notes on Memory Stick media When the write protect tab of the Memory Stick media is set to LOCK data cannot be recorded or erased Before using Memory Stick media back up important data Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory Stick media finishes reading or writing data before removing the media Ifthe media is removed prematurely a blue screen with an error message appears prompting you to continue or exit Reinsert the media into the slot and press the Enter key to continue This allows the media to finish reading or writing data You can enjoy video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible video camera recorders The media slot accommodates one Memory Stick media at a time You may copy images from a digital video camera using Memory Stick media Only use MG Memory Stick media with copyright protected data such as music Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MG Memory Stick media Recorded music is limited to private use only Using recorded music for any other purpose requires permission of the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for mu
132. t working with digital and traditional photos immediately Explore endless creative possibilities for your personal images with Adobe Photoshop Elements software Adobee Premiere LE On selected models Adobe Systems Inc Adobe Premiere LE software offers interface and editing tools for producing movies for video multimedia or the Web View source clips and edited footage simultaneously on screen You can create your own personal video clips that are up to three hours in length with complete audio video synchronization America Onlinee America Online Inc America Online is a popular Internet online service Stay in touch with family and friends with easy to use e mail Manage your personal finances get the latest news and sports scores and chat with thousands of others who share your interests DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc This image management software makes it fun and easy to edit import and organize your digital pictures in a photo album for rich digital printing to any standard color laser or ink jet printer DigitalPrint can also be used to make custom CD labels for your audio CDs Drag n Drop CD DVD DigiOn Inc and Easy Systems Japan Ltd Drag n Drop CD DVD software is designed to be the most simple application available to create CDs and DVDs You can create you own audio or data CDs and audio data or video DVDs that can be read in most audio CD players personal computers or DVD players With Drag n Drop CD DVD
133. the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour Page 160 My computer starts but a BIOS error appears When the internal backup battery is low on power your system may not start properly and the message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup may appear at the bottom of the screen Follow these steps 1 Press the F2 key The BIOS Setup menu appears 2 Set the date month day year Press the Enter key 3 Press Vio select System Time then set the time hour minute second Press the Enter key 4 Press to select Exit then press Vio select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears 5 Press the Enter key The Setup Confirmation window appears 6 Select Yes and press the Enter key 7 Select Exit Save Changes then press the Enter key The Setup Confirmation window appears 8 Select Yes then press the Enter key The computer restarts If this occurs on a regular basis contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Page 161 My computer starts but the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start If you have connected a docking station with a floppy disk drive or an external floppy disk drive make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive non bootable If a non bootable floppy disk is in the drive proceed as follows 1 Shut down the computer then remove
134. the tray Eject Button 2 Place the disc on the tray with the label side facing up For DVDs that can be played on both sides the side of the disc facing up is the side that plays 3 Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place A If the disc is not secured it could damage the optical drive and you may not be able to open the tray Inserting an optical disc 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently The LED indicator on the drive flashes while your computer reads data from the disc To remove a disc When the computer is in Standby or Hibernate mode you cannot remove a disc because the disc tray will not open See Controlling Power Management for more information 1 After you finish using a disc wait until the LED indicator turns off 2 Press the Eject button to remove the disc 3 If the disc does not come out when you press the Eject button turn off the computer and insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole Page 50 Playing a DVD To play a DVD you may use the optical disc drive and the preinstalled WinDVDe software For more information on WinDVD see the Help menu in the WinDVD application Before you use the optical disc drive to play a DVD close any open applications Your optical drive can read most DVD R media When you are ready to play a DVD read the suggestions below to maximize your video viewing experience When using an optional optical dri
135. tion Ifthe Wireless LAN switch is in the ON position but you still cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality do the following 1 Click Start and point to Programs 2 Select ORINOCO and click Client Manager The ORINOCO Client Manager window opens displaying the connection status 3 Click File and select Enable Radio 4 If you still cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality restart the computer Page 202 I cannot set up a Wireless LAN When logging on to the computer check if you have Administrator privileges User with limited log on privileges cannot modify certain computer settings Check if the network connection is enabled Do the following 1 Click Start select Settings and select Control Panel 2 Select System The System Properties window opens 3 Click the Hardware tab and then Device Manager The Device Manager window opens 4 Double click Network adapters and then double click ORINOCO Mini PCI Card 5 Make sure the General tab is open and Use this device enabled is selected in the Device usage box Page 203 The computer cannot connect to a Wireless LAN Access Point Check if the Wireless LAN switch on the right side of the computer is in the ON position Check if power to the Access Point is on Check if the Access Point is displayed in the networks window Do the following 1 Click Start point to Settings then Control Panel and select Wireless Network The Add Edit Configuration
136. tions or closer to any Access Point you may be using If you are using a Wireless LAN Access Point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on the number of other devices communicating via the access point Page 206 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 Page 207 The IBSS Ad hoc mode channel is different from the one I specified If the second computer in a Peer to Peer Group wireless connection specifies a different setting from the first computer the settings from the first computer take priority Page 208 The settings cannot be saved in Edit Configuration even when I enter the encryption key with Use hexadecimal The setting Use Alphanumeric Characters may be checked on the display but the settings with Use hexadecimal will be saved Page 209 The computer connects automatically to a Wireless LAN Access Point If the Wireless LAN Access Point security setting is not specified at the factory the access point may connect automatically upon installation This is a factory specification and not a malfunction Page 210 Troubleshooting the Printer I cannot print The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers If you cannot print try changing th
137. tures from Video 2 x Which pictures do you want to capture Click the Capture button to create a picture from the video Then select one or more thumbnails and click Get Pictures to bring them into your application BAG CS Capture Select All Cancel oY LL 4 Select the desired pictures and click Get Pictures The PhotoCapture picture editor window appears 5 Click View to see an enlarged version of a selected picture You can click the fi Is Rotate icons to change the position of a selected picture Click Delete to eliminate any unwanted pictures PhotoCapture editing window FPhotoCapture Bic Fir ished to import photos o Launcher Ext Hep Version information Page 104 Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your favorite digital pictures using your computer and home printer l Click the SS rove icon to open the PhotoCollection window A list of folders is displayed on the left side of the window with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the right PhotoCollection window EXPhotoColtection Photo Folder Photos in the My Pictures folder i 1 PrE EEE Ea ped PO gt Pa JL Otspisy Launcher t rep Version Information 2 Select the desired folder From the thumbnail view click to select the pictures you want to print 3 Click Photo Print at the top of the window Use the scr
138. u can call and speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without using your computer by calling 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 8 Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport Page 214
139. u to conduct searches launch and format documents and view the contents of your Clipboard from one location Microsofts Word Microsoft Corp Microsoft Word makes it easy to create common Web e mail and print documents for use around the world It embraces HTML as a first class file format and extends Word s ease of use to the Web and e mail Word also extends that ease of use to international users making it easy to create multilingual documents MovieShaker Sony Electronics Inc Sony s original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions background music and text Just import your video clips and shake with a click of the mouse Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends PC Cilline 2000 Trend Micro Inc PC Cillin software provides portable easy to use real time antivirus security at your computer s entry point beaming synchronization Internet access to defend against potential threats hidden inside files e mail or on the Web PicoPlayer Sony Electronics Inc PicoPlayer software is a video player utility that enables you to use Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder functions ona computer that does not have Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder installed You can play Video Capsules created by Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder and if a Giga Pocket Server is available on your home network watch TV streamed from the Giga Pocket Server and remotely control the Gig
140. uter that supports Smart Connect You can use one computer to copy delete and edit files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc This new jukebox application adds a host of new features to its predecessor OpenMG Jukebox Continuing to take advantage of Sony s copyright protected ATRAC3 format for high quality digital audio storage SonicStage software sports a new music visualizer a sleek new player skin design audio CD burning capability and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback Sony on Yahoo Yahoo Inc Personalize your own web portal with Sony on Yahoo Get a free webmail account customized news and local weather reports comics instant messaging and more VAIO Support Agent Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Support Agent provides immediate interactive online support with information about your preinstalled software and answers to frequently asked questions VisualFlow Sony Electronics Inc VisualFlow software is a state of the art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Sticke media It displays any still picture movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing artistic manner VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file but also enables playback of files by other applications like PictureGear or Memory Stick Slideshow WinDVDe 2000 InterVideo Inc WinDVD 2000 s
141. ve before starting RealJukebox Do not remove the CD ROM drive while using RealJukebox Either action may cause RealJukebox to shut down improperly Page 95 Sony recommends using the SonicStage software s Record function to create any CDs on your VAIOe 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 RealPlayere RealNetworks Inc RealPlayer software is a high quality streaming media player that supports many digital media formats The user friendly interface has enhanced navigation capabilities allowing you to access and enjoy audio and video programming over the Internet RealPlayer software is your gateway to a superb Internet multimedia experience Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycame Camcorder that supports the i LINK interface It allows you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to your hard disk drive or share via e mail A smart solution for computer digital audio video and network convergence Smart Connect Sony Electronics Inc Smart Connect software enables you to use an i LINK cable to connect your VAIO computer to another VAIO comp
142. ve or an optional PC Card drive to play a DVD set the power management profile to DVD You can also set the power management profile to Automatic Profile Selection if the display is not clear when using other profiles 4 Automatic Profile Selection sets the power management profile to DVD whenever a DVD is inserted into the drive See Controlling Power Management for more information When playing a DVD with an optional PC Card drive you may use battery power however connect the computer to AC power when using the docking station to play a DVD Some DVD videos may allow limited operations or functions or present sound noise or dropped frames A Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may damage your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing a DVD Do not switch between LCD and external display once a DVD is playing This may cause a malfunction and you may need to restart the DVD software Do not switch the power saving modes while you are playing the DVD Do not install the software that comes with PCGA DVD51 A drive Page 51 Playing an audio CD To play an audio CD 1 Insert the CD into the optical disc tray The Audio CD window opens 2 Select either Play Audio CD using Windows Media Player or Play Audio CD using SonicStage 3 Click OK To write data to a CD R or CD RW disc You can use Sony SonicStage software to write data t
143. w f m p Effect Settings You can use a different special effect for each picture or you can remove all special effects by clicking No Effects To capture a picture in Still mode 1 Use your digital camera or camcorder to locate the image you want to capture When you see the desired imafage 118 in the Smart Capture window click Capture The Still Viewer window appears You can capture a single picture or several pictures at once Still Viewer window Click here to enter comments 2 Click the arrows or drag the scroll bar to view the pictures As each image is captured it appears in the Still Viewer window with a text balloon to add your comments and an identifying number in the viewer queue To manage pictures in Still mode In the Still Viewer window you can perform various functions using the task buttons Delete Discard any or all of your still images by clicking Delete Select a single image or all and the image s are removed from the Still Viewer window Upload Send your still images online to the ImageStation Web site to share with your family and friends The ImageStation service stores your still images online when you become a registered user See Using the ImageStation online service with Smart Capture software Mail E mail your still images to your family and friends Click Mail and your e mail application launches with a new message window containing the still image as an attachment
144. work switch after removing all cables connected to the docking station 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 167 Troubleshooting the Docking Station I cannot operate the optical drive in the docking station when the docking station is connected to the computer Follow these steps to set the i LINK network switch 1 Disconnect your computer from the docking station 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from your docking station 3 Set the i LINK network switch on the bottom of the docking station to the unmarked side with a thin pen tip 4 Connect the docking station to the computer 5 Turn on your computer 4 Do not set the i LINK network switch when the computer is on This causes the computer to malfunction Set the i LINK network switch after removing all cables connected to the docking station 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designat
145. y CD insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the next CD depending on the application you wish to restore To reinstall device drivers using the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert Application Recovery CD No 1 into the optical disc drive 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 4 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties dialog box appears 5 From the Hardware tab click Device Manager 6 Click to select the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation The unknown device s is identified by a yellow question mark 7 From the Action menu click Uninstall This removes the device driver from your system Click OK Repeat for each device driver as necessary 8 Restart your computer Click Start in the Windows taskbar select Turn Off Computer and then click Restart When the desktop appears Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver s from the Application Recovery CD 4 Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs Insert Application Recovery CD No 1 to start the application or driver recovery process You are prompted to insert the next CD s depending on the software application or driver you wish to restore If you have any questions
146. y begin playback Click BF sto on the Playback panel to stop playback Click E during playback to pause the song Click on the icon again to resume playback Click B Eject on the Playback panel to eject the audio CD from the drive 4 The Timer Playback and Sleep Timer functions are disabled during song playback A Do not open or close the optical drive during playback Recording an audio CD You can record songs from an audio CD and register them to a Playlist on your hard disk drive To record all songs on an audio CD l Insert the audio CD into the optical drive The CD Playback panel appears p CD icon onto the Click Show List on the Record window The songs on the audio CD are listed in the List panel You can click CD Info to view information about the songs on your CD if you are connected to the Internet Drag the M drive icon The Record window appears Select the format and bit rate for your recording session Click Record All to begin recording all the songs on the CD To record specific songs on an audio CD l 2 Follow steps 1 3 as described in the previous section From the List panel use a check mark to select the songs you want to record Clear the check marks from those songs you do not wish to record Page 139 3 e Select the format and bit rate for your recording session Click record to begin recording the selected songs To play songs on your hard disk drive Playl
147. y computer s fan is too loud Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting to Quiet This setting slows down the CPU speed See PowerPanel Help for more information To reduce fan noise 1 Right click the Battery icon on the taskbar and select Edit Create Profiles The AC Power Profile Editor window appears 2 Double click System to open the file if it isn t already opened 3 Double click Thermal Control Strategy Performance and select Quiet 4 Restart your computer Page 165 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 Page 166 Troubleshooting the Docking Station I cannot operate the optical drive in the docking station when the docking station is connected to the computer Follow these steps to set the i LINK network switch 1 Disconnect your computer from the docking station 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from your docking station 3 Set the i LINK network switch on the bottom of the docking station to the unmarked side with a thin pen tip 4 Connect the docking station to the computer 5 Turn on your computer 4 Do not set the i LINK network switch when the computer is on This causes the computer to malfunction Set the i LINK net
148. y to the Effect palette on the Edit tray 4 Click the Play button on the Edit tray to preview the effect The added effect previews on the clip displayed in the Effect tray window 4 A preview of the added effect is displayed in the Effect tray window You can eliminate an effect by dragging it from the Effect palette to the trash icon on the Edit tray See the online Help file for more information on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes Adding text effects to a scene or clip 1 Double click or drag the clip or scene to move it to the Story Board tray 2 Click Text on the Editing tray Effects Tray Text button selected 3 Click Text Setting to create customized text The Text Setting dialog box appears Enter your text and select the font size color and positioning for your text 4 Drag the Text effect icon you want to add from the Effect tray to the Effect palette on the Edit tray Page 113 5 Click the Play button on the Edit tray to preview the text effect The clip displays the text effect in the Effect tray window A preview of the added text and text effect is displayed in the Effects tray window From the Edit tray you can eliminate a text effect by dragging it from the Effect palette to the trash icon See the online Help file for more information on adjusting Text effects Saving a movie 1 Verify that the movie or clips you want to save are located on the Story Board tray 2 Click Export
149. you attempt to change a timer event the following aspects cannot be altered The date time and duration of a completed or incomplete timer event The date time and duration of a timer event in progress or about to start within three minutes You can change the ending time if it is at least five minutes before the scheduled end time The day of the week that a weekly timer event is scheduled to start Use the Timer Programming Settings dialog box to change this information For more information about Timer functions see the SonicStage Premium software Help file Page 148 Additional Information SonicStage Premium Backup Tool You can back up and restore all of the music graphics and information data managed by SonicStage Premium software You must be connected to the Internet to use the SonicStage Premium Backup Tool Simple mode The main SonicStage Premium window in Simple mode is a smaller compact version of the Full mode view This can be useful when you want to listen to songs with SonicStage Premium software while using other software or whenever you feel that Full mode view is intrusive The Simple mode feature enables you to perform playback operations only Page 149 Additional Soft Inf ti VAIO Edit Components Software VAIO Edit Components is a software plug in for Adobe Premiere software that provides maximum compatibility and video quality for capturing video from your Sony digital camcorder

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