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Sony PCG-GRX520 User's Guide

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2. 5 5 S Ll lt q To connect an AV device to the notebook use the AV Out jack and an audio video cable not supplied The S Video Out jack and the AV Out jack are not designed to be used simultaneously If you connect cables to both jacks only the S Video jack will function Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting a TV to the Notebook Power cord supplied with TV c Audio video cable not supplied fin Video ad l I 12 Oo S 5 S L lt q Regardless if you use the port replicator or the notebook to connect an AV device you will need to switch the TV input channel to external input and set up the TV configuration system See Selecting the Display Mode for more information See the manual that came with your peripheral device for more information on its installation and use Connecting an Audio Video Device To change the display If you insert a DVD in your optical drive to watch on your TV the Fn F8 key combination might not activate the function to toggle between your LCD and TV Follow the procedure below 1 Connect the TV to the notebook 2 Restart the notebook and wait until it finishes rebooting 3 Use the Fn F8 key combination to toggle between the LCD and TV display The DVD will play on only one display at a time so select either LCD or TV as the primary display See Selectin
3. 1 Plug one end of the phone cable into the modem jack on the notebook Connecting Phone Cable Wall jack Phone cable optional 2 Plug the other end of the phone cable into the wall jack Your notebook does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a phone line coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly Connecting to a Local Area Network Connecting to a Local Area Network You can connect your notebook to 1 OBASE T and 1OOBASE TX type Local Area Networks LANs For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator Connecting to LAN A Warning Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port Do not connect any other type of network cable or phone cable Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the port To connect the unit to the network contact your network administrator Setting up your Ethernet connection To connect to the network 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and select My Computer 2 Inthe Other Places box on the left c
4. 11 Click OK Your new Network name appears in the Preferred networks window 12 Click Advanced The Advanced dialog box opens 13 Select the Computer to computer ad hoc networks only option 14 Click Close 15 Click OK Turning Off Wireless LAN When you are not using the Wireless LAN network disconnect the PC Card when the notebook is turned Off Press the PC Card slot eject button and hold both sides of the card to pull it out of the slot AN Removing the PC Card when the notebook is turned On can damage the system if done incorrectly To remove the wireless LAN PC Card when the notebook is turned on Double click X located near the bottom right of the notebook Select ORINOCO Wireless LAN PC Card from the list Click Stop 1 2 3 4 Confirm the device when the confirm screen is displayed 5 Click OK 6 When is safe to remove is displayed in the notification area press the PC Card slot eject button 7 Hold both sides of the card to pull it out of the slot Notes on using Wireless LAN Q 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 EA O Z Connecting to a Wireless LAN Q Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party Wireless LAN Access Point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices Q Ifu
5. 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 Using the System Recovery CD s Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files A blue screen appears during the downloading process VAIO Computer Quick Start 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 Shut down your computer as described in the Shutting Down Your Notebook section of your supplied Quick Start Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer The VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears Click Next 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 1 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer Turn on the computer When the Sony logo is displayed press the F2 key The BIOS setup menu screen appears Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears Make sure Yes is selected and press the Enter key Press the arrow keys to select Save and Exit and press the Enter key The m
6. Set the date month day year Press the Enter key 6 Press W to select System Time then set the time hour minute second Press the Enter key 7 Press to select Exit then press WY to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears 8 Press the Enter key The Setup Confirmation window appears Select Yes and press the Enter key 10 Select Exit Save Changes then press the Enter key The Setup Confirmation window appears o Change text in this variable definition to document title 11 Select Yes then press the Enter key The notebook restarts If your notebook continues to display the message Operating system not found and Windows does not start use your supplied System Recovery CD to restore the software titles shipped with your notebook See To use the System Recovery CD s for more information AN The System Recovery CD restores your notebook to its original state therefore user data and applications will be lost My notebook stops responding or does not shut down It is best to shut down your notebook using the Shut Down command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data Q Try restarting the notebook On the Windows taskbar click Start select Turn Off Computer and then click Turn Off Q Ifyou cannot restart as described in the preceding step you can restart the notebook
7. To connect a USB device to the notebook 1 Locate the Y USB port on the rear left or right panel 2 Plug the USB cable not supplied connector into this port and plug the opposite end of the cable into the USB device if it is not already connected Connecting USB Device to a USB Port To USB port USB connecting cable not supplied tai Connecting a Universal Serial Bus Device You can use a Sony PCGA UMSI series USB mouse not supplied with this computer The USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the notebook so 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting an i LINK Device You can connect an i LINK enabled digital video camera recorder to the 1 LINK S400 IEEE 1394 port on the notebook To connect a digital video camera recorder 1 Plug the 1 LINK cable not supplied connector into the 1 LINK port on the left panel of the notebook 2 Plug the opposite end of the i LINK cable into the DV In Out port on the digital video camera recorder Connecting Digital Video Camera Recorder to i LINK Port Digital video camera recorder cS ASS SEES SSRIS ESS va SSRIS USS FIN
8. 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 46 gt gt Troubleshooting Wireless LAN Click Network and Internet Connections then Network Connections Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears Select the Wireless Networks tab Click the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box to deselect it Click OK Resume or restart the file transfer When the file transfer is completed repeat the steps above to reselect the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box Change text in this variable definition to document title Getting Help 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 Support Options If you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled software refer to the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIO Computer User Guide The online VAIO Computer User Guide and the printed VAIO Computer Quick Start provide you with information on how to maximize your computer capabilities and solve common problems Software Manuals and Online Help Files The software preinstalled on your computer may come with an online manual These manuals are stored on the hard disk drive as online Help files You can find t
9. Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Performance and Maintenance then System The System Properties dialog box appears From the Hardware tab click Device Manager Click to highlight the device for which you wish to reinstall the driver From the Actions menu select Properties The Properties dialog box for that device appears VAIO Computer Quick Start Properties dialog box Unknown device Properties a General Driver O Unknown device Device type Other devices Manufacturer Unknown Location Device status The divers for this device are not installed Code 28 To reinstall the drivers for this device click Reinstall Driver Reinstall Driver Device usage Use this device enable w 8 Click Reinstall Driver The Hardware Update Wizard appears 9 Click next The wizard searches for the correct driver on your Driver Recovery CD 10 When the recovery process is complete click Finish Some drivers require that you restart the computer to complete installation To use 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 EA O gt Using Your Recovery CDs A The System Recovery process removes all software that you may have installed since you started using your c
10. MagicGate Memory Stick media can be used with copyright protected data such as music Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MG Memory Stick media 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 music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved to it Before you format Memory Stick media confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the media connector with your finger or metallic objects Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 DCDuoUOD Do not use or store the media in a location that is subject to Q Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Q Direct sunlight Q High humidity or places with corrosive substances Q To prolong the life of the media use the supplied storage case See the instructions that came with your media for more information on its use Using a Second Battery Pack
11. PictureGear Sony Electronics Inc This image management software displays images from your hard drive a Sony digital still camera or a Sony Mavica camera The images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder Change text in this variable definition to document title Quicken Intuit Inc Quicken software is the fastest easiest 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 QuickTime 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 RealJukebox RealNetworks Inc RealJukebox software is a popular digital music system that gives you the ability to easily acquire play and manage digital music files You can locate and download your favorite music from the Internet and organize your own personal music collection gt lf you are using an external CD ROM drive connected with a PC Card be sure to connect your external CD ROM drive before starting RealJukebox
12. Radeon 7500 Properties a x OpenGL Direct 30 Options Overlay General Adapter Monitor Troubleshooting Color Management Displays Color Scheme Hotkey None 10244769 Net connected BO Hz lt i og Cancel Apply Help 4 Click the Displays tab and select the display settings by clicking the icon on the panel of your display choice For more information click the Help button gt If you cannot see your movie or DVD on the external display change the monitor or TV setting by clicking on the Secondary E icon and changing it to Primary oa Selecting the Display Mode You may not be able to display the notebook LCD screen and an external display or projector at the same time depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using Turn on the notebook after you connect the external display Changing the window design of Sony software To change the window design 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel In the left window pane of Control panel click Switch to Classic View 2 3 Double click UI Design Selector 4 Click lt lt or gt gt and select the desired design 5 Click Apply The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window 6 To try another selection click lt lt or gt gt and then click OK to close the UI Design Selector gt T
13. Sony VAIO computer and welcome tocomputer 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 Click here to view your computer s hardware specifications and software information VAIO Computer User Guide Using Your VAIO Notebook This section describes the following aspects of your new computer Using the Keyboard Using the Touchpad Using the Center Jog Dial Control Using the Optical Disc Drive Using PC Cards Using Memory Stick Media Using a Second Battery Pack Using the Weight Saver Using Power Saving Modes Connecting a Phone Line Connecting to a Local Area Network Bo Ee ee EE Me gt Connecting to a Wireless LAN Change text in this variable definition to document title Using the Keyboard Your notebook keyboard is very similar to that of a typewriter but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Keyboard Escape key Function keys Print Screen key Correction Shift key Ctrl key Applications Navigation Fn key key keys Windows key Numeric keypad Key Descriptio
14. Ss So SSSR SEZ Weight saver supplied Using the Weight Saver To remove the weight saver 1 To remove the weight saver first slide the multipurpose bay Release switch in the direction of the arrow Multipurpose Bay Release Switch Release switch 4100000 2 Remove the weight saver Change text in this variable definition to document title Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your notebook you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your notebook has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate When using battery power be aware that the notebook automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent regardless of the power management setting you select gt If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your notebook and insert a fully charged battery Normal mode Normal mode is the normal state of your notebook when it is in use The power indicator displays green when your notebook is in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk drive Standby mode In Standby Mode the notebook saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The amber p
15. Support Sony and Microsoft software support is available free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase You can call and speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without using your computer by calling 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 8 Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport Index A About This Computer tab 85 AC Profile power setting 87 Access Point Wireless LAN 81 adding hardware 53 memory 99 peripherals 53 printers 68 69 Alt key 13 Application Recovery CD 121 Applications key 13 audio connecting 62 connecting external speakers 79 external microphone 80 troubleshooting 142 Audio tab 85 audio video AV connecting 64 B Basic Advanced tab 85 Battery Information toolbar 90 battery pack Battery Information toolbar 90 power management settings 86 power saving modes 42 using a second 37 battery packs charge status icons 91 charging 38 indicator lights 15 37 removing 37 39 brightness adjusting 16 built in speakers See also speakers 16 buttons Eject 25 C cameras digital video recorder 76 canceling commands 13 Caps Lock indicator light 16 CD DVD discs ejecting 26 inserting 25 CD R software 140 CD RW software 140 CD RW DVD Combo Drive or DVD ROM drive 25 charging battery packs 38 coin operated telephones 44 computer connecting to another
16. Using a Second Battery Pack You can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack With two battery packs you can extend the time that you use your notebook with battery power When using two battery packs the battery pack you insert first charges first The battery pack you insert second begins charging when the first battery pack is 85 percent full You can monitor which battery pack is charging by observing the battery indicators To insert a second battery pack 1 2 If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove that device Insert the battery pack into the multipurpose bay If the battery is being used the battery 2 indicator turns on Second Battery in Multipurpose Bay SESS EEE SSS SA SIKIS SSS KIRAR SOS IAN SAXE LSSR RN NA ASS SSIS SSRN OS SSS EZ SSS Ss S en ay Battery pack VAIO logo facing up Attach the weight saver to the notebook to stabilize the battery pack See Using the Weight Saver for more information Change text in this variable definition to document title Using Weight Saver for Second Battery Cover Battery pack Weight saver Keep the battery pack in the notebook while it is connected to AC power The battery indicator flashes while the battery is charging See also To charge the battery pack in the printed Quick Start for more information To charge the second battery pack Charging the Second Battery gt To determine the amoun
17. and use the arrow keys to select Control Panel and then Mouse 2 Change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action If 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 To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information Change text in this variable definition to document title The pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse Q The computer should be restarted Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key 2 Press the U key to select Turn Off Computer Shut Down and then wait at least four seconds 3 Press the R key to restart your computer Q Ifyou cannot turn off your notebook as described in the step above press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously and then select Turn Off Computer Shut Down on the Windows dialog box Wait at least four seconds and then restart the computer Q If you cannot restart your notebook as described in the step above press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the notebook Q Ifthe pointer does not move while playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the notebook Q Ifyou are still experiencing problems check that another mouse was not installed Q You may need to use your supplied Drive
18. by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously and then clicking Turn Off on the Windows Security screen Q Ifthe previous step does not work press and hold the power button for at least four seconds This turns off the power Q If your notebook stops responding while playing a CD or DVD stop the CD DVD restart the notebook by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously and then clicking Turn Off on the Windows Security screen Q Unplug the notebook from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your notebook n Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously or turning off the notebook with the power switch may result in data loss in files that are currently open The power management setting is not responding Your notebook s operating system may become unstable if it is interrupted or if you attempt to make changes before the notebook completely enters a lower power state such as Hibernate Q To restore the notebook to its normal operating stability 1 Close all open applications 32 o gt Troubleshooting Your Notebook 2 Restart the notebook by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously and then selecting Restart from the drop down list If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down the notebook The sound of my notebook s fan is too loud Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting to Quiet Thi
19. correct the problem Q Some PC Cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC Card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information Q Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer Q Ifan exclamation mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it Q You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this notebook If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are orienting the card correctly See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information on its use o O Change text in this variable definition to document title Using Memory Stick Media This compact portable and versatile recording medium 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 the media can be used for external data storage Types of Memory Stick media The following two types of Memory Stick media can be used with your notebook m MagicGate Memory Stick media hereafter called MG Memory Stick media which is provided with copyright protection Q Memory Stick 4 media which does not have the same copyright protection as MagicGate Memory Stick media Some music
20. from magnets Q Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other heat sources Connecting a Port Replicator Connecting a Port Replicator Your notebook supports the use of a port replicator not supplied Attaching a port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your notebook Port Replicator Rear Panel 1 Y USB ports 6 DC In port 2 LINEIN jacks 7 OO Serial port 3 S Video Out jack 8 LINE OUT jacks and Composite Video Out jack 4 lt Network port 9 VGA Monitor port Ethernet 1OBASE T 100BASE TX port 5 Mouse Keyboard PS 2 10 amp Printer port port To attach the notebook to the port replicator First connect the supplied AC adapter or another Sony adapter not supplied to the port replicator to supply power to the notebook once the port replicator is attached The port replicator can be powered only by the AC adapter so the AC adapter must remain connected to the port replicator at all times while it is in use If the AC adapter is disconnected and or the AC outlet is unplugged while using the port replicator the computer may malfunction and data may be lost Change text in this variable definition to document title 1 Turn off the notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Plug the AC adapter connector into the DC IN port on the port replicator and plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet Connecting AC Adapter to Port Replicator AC adapt
21. it for dirt or damage Q Ifyou see video but can not hear audio check all of the following i LINK is a Sony trademark used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connec tion The 1 LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connector may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before con necting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions es 7 Change text in this variable definition to document title Q Check that your optical drive does not have the mute setting enabled D Check the volume setting in the audio mixer Q Ifyou are using external speakers check the volume settings and then check the connections between your external speakers and the notebook 1 Click Start Control Panel System and then Device Manager Check that the correct drivers are installed properly Do not use adhesive labels to identify the CD The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive and cause the drive to malfunction If a region code warning appears when you try to use your optical drive it may be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the op
22. microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack See Connecting an External Microphone for more information Change text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting the Printer I cannot print Q Make sure the power to the printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to both the printer and your notebook Q The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers If you cannot print try changing the printer port mode 1 Click Start on the Windows task bar and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance then System Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager 3 Double click Ports COM amp LPT and then ECP Printer Port LPT1 Select the Port Settings tab and choose a different LPT Port Number Q Your connected printer may not function after the notebook resumes from a power saving mode If this occurs follow these steps to reset the printer connection 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and other Hardware and then Printers and Faxes 3 Right click the icon of the printer that is not functioning and then select Properties to open the Properties window 4 Click OK to close the Properties window The printer should now function properly Troubleshooting Wireless LAN Troubleshooting Wireless LAN The computer cannot connect to a Wireless LAN Access Point Q Make sure the Wireless LAN PC card is properly installed
23. oi eA 50 Notes on using Wireless LAN ccccsssseeeseesseeeeeeeeeeeees 50 EB gt Connecting Peripheral Devices 00 53 Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive 54 To connect an external floppy disk drive ccccceeees 54 To insert a floppy disk into the external floppy disk drive 55 To remove a floppy disk from the external floppy disk drive 55 To disconnect an external floppy disk drive when the MOLE DOOK IS Olors ie E OSES 56 To carry an external floppy disk drive ccccccceeeeeees 56 Notes on handling floppy disks 0 0 0 0 cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 56 Connecting a Port Replicator cc cceeeeeeeceeeeeeeees 57 To attach the notebook to the port replicator 57 To remove your notebook from the port replicator 59 Connecting a PS 2 External Mouse or Keyboard 61 To connect an external mouse or keyboard 00 61 Connecting an Audio Device cccccccccceseeeeeeeeeees 62 To connect a CD player active speaker or an amplifier 62 Connecting an Audio Video Device cccccceees 64 Toschan ee Ihe display roren a erated 67 Connecting a Parallel Port Printer 00 68 To connect a printer to the notebook cceeeeeeeeees 68 Connecting a USB Printer eren ea oa eenaes 69 To connect a USB printer to the notebook ee 69 Connecting an External Display cc eeceeceeeees 70 T
24. 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 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 and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box opens Change text in this variable definition to document title VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your notebook s center Jog Dial control Memory Stick media and i LINK interface An overview of some of the functions controlled by VAIO Action Setup is provided in this section For more information on changing the settings using VAIO Action Setup right click the Jog Dial Utility icon E gt or P in the taskbar and click Help Topics i LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con nection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connector may not communicate with each other Refer to the documenta
25. software application is launched or the Jog Dial control window becomes active When you select an item in the Jog Dial control 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 taskbar Alternatively you can press the Ctrl key and the center Jog Dial control while the Jog Dial control window is active to switch to launcher mode Jog Dial Launcher Window 5w1 tche Folder Browser start menu FowerFPane To select a desired item proceed as follows Using the Center Jog Dial Control 1 Rotate the center Jog Dial control to select the item you want and 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 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 Using Guide mode The Jog Dial c
26. tab Q Move the Screen Area slider to change your video resolution I cannot switch the LCD display to TV and vice versa Q Make sure that the TV is connected configured and powered on correctly before starting the notebook See Selecting the Display Mode in the online User Guide for more information 34 gt Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad My mouse does not work If you are using an external mouse check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector See Connecting a PS 2 External Mouse or Keyboard for more information If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMSI series check that the mouse is plugged into the USB port If you are still experiencing problems use your supplied Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information My touchpad does not work properly Q You may have disabled the touchpad without connecting a mouse to the notebook To enable the touchpad 1 Press the Windows key and use the arrow keys to select Programs and then Sony Notebook Setup 2 Select the Touchpad tab using the arrow keys 3 Select Enable Touchpad and then press the Enter key You must restart the notebook to make the touchpad work again If your touchpad is interpreting a single tap as a double click you must adjust the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key
27. to change See Sony Notebook Setup tabs for more information 4 After you finish making your changes click OK Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Sony Notebook Setup tabs Tab About This Computer Printer Initial Setting Touchpad Power On Password Enable Ports Basic Advanced Description Display system information including memory capacity serial number and BIOS version Select printer port mode settings Change the volume of the sounds that play while the operating system is loading Select the order of drives and devices from which you want to load the operating system You can specify the hard drive as well as other drives inserted into your computer When you connect an optional mouse to your notebook you can make your touchpad inactive You can also customize the settings of your mouse using the mouse utility Set the password to secure your computer Enable or disable ports Disabling ports releases resources to the system To change the serial settings click Advanced on the Basic Advanced tab Switch between Advanced mode additional screens with advanced settings and Basic mode of display gt For more information about each option click Help on the Sony Notebook Setup screen to display the Help file Change text in this variable definition to document title Controlling Power Management The PowerPanel utility allows you to control the power management of you
28. 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 ern sess SS arrow facing toward A KKS n N o Soe o the slot PC Card 2 Push the PC Card gently into the slot The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Unplug or Eject Hardware icon appears in the taskbar Using PC Cards Do not force a PC Card into the slot as this may damage the connector pins Do not carry your notebook while touching the head of a PC Card such as a wireless LAN card as pressure or shock may damage the connector pins To remove a PC Card If your notebook is turned on follow these instructions If your notebook 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 Notes on using PC Cards Q For some PC Cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Restart your system to
29. 7 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Logoff Restart your computer for the settings to take effect Additional users can also change to their desired language s without effecting your existing language settings EA Z Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option To Change Numbers Currency Time and Date Formats You can change the system s number currency time and date formats to coordinate with your chosen country or language settings To change these formats follow the steps below 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options then click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears 3 From the Regional Options tab click the Standards and formats drop down menu to view the available country choices Select the desired country 4 Click Customize to change the number currency time and date settings Click Apply then click OK Change text in this variable definition to document title Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your notebook The amount of memory on your notebook will vary depending on the model you purchased See the Specifications flyer that came with your notebook for the amount of memory preinstalled Expansion memory modules are available as options For memory upgrades and information on whic
30. 78 customizing 83 expanding capabilities of 81 online support 149 setup screen 84 troubleshooting 130 connecting another computer 78 audio device 62 ee Change text in this variable definition to document title coin operated telephones 44 digital video recorder 76 external speakers 79 floppy disk drive 54 hard drives 30 i LINK device 76 Local Area Network LAN 45 microphone 80 monitor 70 multimedia computer display 71 multiple phone lines 44 network 30 party phone lines 44 PBX 44 phone line 44 port replicator 57 printer 68 69 projector 72 PS 2 keyboard 61 PS 2 mouse 61 TV VCR 64 USB device 74 weight saver 40 correction keys 13 Ctrl key 13 cursor movement keys 13 customizing your computer 83 digital video camera 76 disconnecting port replicator 59 display mode 93 options 73 selecting 73 Driver Recovery CD 122 drives floppy disk 54 137 installing additional hard disk 30 optical 25 DV In Out 76 E Eject button 25 26 55 ejecting battery packs 39 CD DVD discs 26 floppy disks 55 weight saver 41 Escape key 13 expanding your notebook capabilities 81 expansion memory configuration 101 external devices display 73 display see also monitor 70 speakers 16 79 external display connecting 70 F floppy disk drive 137 connecting 54 disconnecting 56 59 troubleshooting 137 floppy disks ejecting 55 handling 56 Fn key 13 combination commands 16 function keys 13 G getting help 149 Guid
31. Access Point you can build a wireless LAN between computers that are equipped with the Wireless LAN PC Card and gain access to the Internet Without the Access Point you can achieve direct communication Peer to Peer mode between computers gt For more information on Sony Wireless LAN go to http www sonystyle com vaio Customizing Your VAIO Notebook The following sections briefly describe how to change your notebook s default settings E UODO Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Controlling Power Management Displaying Battery Information Selecting the Display Mode Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Change text in this variable definition to document title Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then Sony Notebook Setup Sony Notebook Setup Screen Power On Password Enable Forts E asicrAdvanced About This Computer Frinter Initial Setting Touchpad System information System information Product information CPU Manufacturer Sony Corporation Model Hame Service Tag Number Clock Frequency MHz ag p x System blemon MBytes Cerainine 0 Cache Memory KBytes i BIOS Version Internal HDD GBytes Sieta OS Version OS Seral Mo DEM Information C O N Y Sony Electronics inc 3 Select the tab for the item you want
32. Additionally do not remove your CD ROM drive while using RealJukebox Either of these actions may cause RealJukebox to shut down improperly RealPlayer RealNetworks Inc RealPlayer software is a high quality streaming media player that supports many digital media formats The user friendly interface has enhanced navigation capabilities allowing you to access and enjoy audio and video programming over the Internet RealPlayer software is your gateway to a superb Internet multimedia experience Software Overview Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the 1 LINK connection between your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder that supports the 1 LINK interface It allows you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to your hard disk drive or share via e mail A smart solution for computer digital audio video and network convergence Smart Connect On selected models Sony Electronics Inc Smart Connect enables you to use an 1 LINK cable to connect your VAIO computer to another VAIO computer that supports Smart Connect You can then use one computer to copy delete and edit files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc This new jukebox application adds a host of new features to its predecessor OpenMG Jukebox Continuing t
33. Contents WEICON O siicuincveabtontsnsanasesansastoeaineeaneddencewesvous 9 Using Your VAIO Notebook 1 cccc000 11 Usine the Key DO AL senserce REE 12 Combinations and functions with the Windows key 14 VGC ALOIS aeae E EA 15 Midcar io MS 5 a ENTA aanaraetoeass 16 Combinations and functions with the Fn key 16 Usine the TOUCK DAG s ccusacssuctanetnaduveaidscaabeeeucisdtdcesuens 18 V AIO ACHOM SEUD 20 Using the Center Jog Dial Control 21 Using the center Jog Dial control 0 0 eeeeeeeeees 21 TeAUnCMGt Mode steps ta ytdar aie ed ynbde da aeayieeecwaie tly 22 mide MOI riseire reaS 23 Center Jog Dial Dack DuttoNessniea e 23 Using the center Jog Dial control with Sony software 24 Using the center Jog Dial control with other software 24 Using the Optical Disc Drive uu 25 To mser CISC acsdicadiceodduissotasivadivagunaiiahicuedaanaioateastose 29 TOLEA dS Cenia A 26 To play DY Dersane eono ter ena pense eee ee 2 Toplay an audi0 Derer ei ia A 28 Notes om CD and DVD GiSCS uciiicsiienieanieiiaaiernenaeienan 28 To write data to a CD RW or CD R diSC ee eeeeeeeeees 29 ot tee Change text in this variable definition to document title UNS CC US erra AE 30 f ros e ed Oa Oriya E EE EE E T 30 Toremove a PE Calden i en oa Eorna 31 Using Memory Stick Medla cccceeeeeeecceeeeeees 32 Types of Memory Stick Meda ccseeeseeeeeeeeeees 32 Write protecting Memory Stick
34. ETN 140 Why is my computer operating improperly after downloading the CD burning feature of RealJukebox SONN ATE l Aen ee E E eee 140 I cannot use the DVgate software cccccccceeeeeeees 140 Troubleshooting the Modem cccsseseeeeeeeeeeeeees 14 My modem does not work ccccccccccsssssseessseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 141 My modem connection 18 SOW ccscssseeeeeeeceeeeeeeeees 141 Troubleshooting Audio cccccessescccccceeceseeeeeeeeees 142 My speakers make no sound 0esesseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 142 My microphone does not Work ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 143 Troubleshooting the Printer cccccceeeseeeeeeeeeeees 144 NCAMMOU DrD enan aae a noun A 144 Troubleshooting Wireless LAN ccccceeeeeeeeeeees 145 The computer cannot connect to a Wireless LAN Access PO EL aeni E E Weartezeesaeteataseatas 145 I cannot access the Internet sicing 145 The data transfer speed is SIOW cccceeseeeeeccceeceeeeeeeeeees 146 The communication speed is interrupted or slowed down when MPEG2 data is transferred cccccccceeeeeeeeeees 146 Data transfers are interrupted ce eeeeeeccceeeeeeeeeeeeees 146 GOTING FICID oriniai 149 SUPPOTl OPOS seana S 149 S O Change text in this variable definition to document title NOON asco csatcc ea ecosckgieeeeeecenendaaseeceeseneccvacneess POT Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this
35. Flow Sony Electronics Inc VisualFlow software is a state of the art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick media It displays any still picture movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing artistic manner VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file but also enables playback of files by other applications like PictureGear or Memory Stick Slideshow WinDVD InterVideo Inc WinDVD software is a simple to use DVD player including all the features you would expect to find in a standard consumer DVD player while also offering advanced display and navigation features such as zoom pan bookmark and time search Software Support Information Software Support Information Adobe Acrobat Reader Photoshop Elements Premiere LE Adobe Systems Inc Web site http www adobe com e mail techdocs adobe com phone 206 675 6126 fee based support fax 206 628 5737 hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PST America Online America Online Inc Web site http www aol com phone 800 827 6364 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Arcsoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc Web site http www arcsoft com e mail support arcsoft com phone 510 440 9901 fax 510 440 1270 hours M F 8 30 AM 5 30 PM PST Drag n Drop CD DigiOn Inc and Easy Systems Japan Ltd Web site http www easy co jp dde sony tosupportne html EarthLink Network Tota
36. Notebook My notebook does not start E Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the notebook indicates that the power is on Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged If you have connected an external optional floppy disk drive make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly as described in the Connecting a Power Source section of the printed Quick Start If you plugged the notebook into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with the display for details Condensation may cause the notebook to malfunction If this occurs do not use it for at least one hour Take the battery pack out of the notebook unplug the power cord plug it in again and then turn on the power My notebook starts but a BIOS error appears E When the internal backup battery is low on power it may not start your system properly The message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of the screen Follow these steps Press the F2 key The BIOS Set
37. QOS SS SS oe ES YV 5 KS AN To DV In Out port i LINK cable not supplied i LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con nector The 1 LINK connection may vary depending on the software application operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an 1 LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible 1 LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions EA gt gt Connecting an i LINK Device gt In the above illustration a Sony digital video camera recorder is connected to the notebook Instructions for connecting a different type of digital video camera recorder may differ Notes on connecting an i LINK device Q Only the Sony digital video camera port labeled DV In Out or i LINK are 1 LINK compatible Q Do not connect more than one digital video camera at a time The software supplied with your notebook will not recognize multiple cameras Q Thei LINK port on the notebook does not supply power to external devices If the external device requires power from the i LINK port you cannot use the device with the notebook Q The notebook supports transfer rates u
38. a USB printer to the notebook 1 Plug the USB printer cable not supplied connector into the USB port on your notebook or port replicator and plug the opposite end of the cable into the USB port on your printer To use a printer first install the driver software that came with your printer Connecting a USB Printer to the Notebook bere Sara SS o 22292922S SsSoooo55 To USB ports Power cord Printer USB connector M e USB printer cable not supplied See the manual that came with your printer for more information on its installation and use Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting an External Display You can connect any one of the following external displays to your notebook or port replicator not supplied Computer display monitor Q Multimedia computer display Q Projector To connect a computer display to the notebook 1 Shut down the computer before you connect the computer display 2 Locate the O VGA Monitor port on the rear panel of the notebook or port replicator 3 Plug the display cable not supplied connector into the VGA Monitor port 4 Verify that the power cord is plugged into the computer display and an AC outlet Connecting an External Computer Display to the Notebook ANIO Computer display To O VGA port See the manual that came with your comput
39. agement settings such as the system timer and the brightness of the screen 1 Right click the CPU Performance icon on the Windows taskbar 2 Select Edit Create Profiles from the menu EA O Z Z J A Controlling Power Management In the left panel click a profile in which you want to change the settings In the right panel double click an item in which you want to change the settings Select an option from the drop down list Click the File menu then click Save Click the File menu then click Exit Power Management profiles The PowerPanel utility provides several predefined power management profiles Each profile consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals ranging from maximum power management to no power management You can change the settings for any of the predefined profiles except for the Disable Power Management profile or you can create your own profile to suit your portable computing needs The predefined profiles are icon o O Description Maximum Performance Provides the best system performance while still conserving power Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and good performance It slows the notebook and puts it into Standby mode after a specified time period Disable Power Management Turns off all power management features such as Standby and Hibernate modes You c
40. al LCD TV display modes Only LCD gt LCD and external display Ao Only external display o Connect the cable before you turn on the notebook otherwise Fn F8 will not work You cannot use the Fn F8 function to switch between LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you run this command the state of the system and state of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to its original state use the power button to turn on power Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key You can also carry out these functions using the center Jog Dial control Some functions are not available until Windows launches Change text in this variable definition to document title Using the Touchpad The keyboard contains a cursor pointing device called a touchpad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touchpad Touchpad Pointer Touchpad Left and Right buttons Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object Click Press the left button once Double click Press the left button twice Using the Touchpad Action Description Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a
41. an not change the settings of this profile AC Power The power management state when AC power is in use Similar to the Power Management Off setting Power Management automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature Change text in this variable definition to document title lcon A BN cal Description Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer Presentation Keeps the display on at all times while it conserves power This option is ideal for slide show presentations You can establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system Camera Optimizes performance and power requirements for camera usage DVD Optimizes performance and power requirements for DVD usage Word Processing Optimizes power management with longer timeouts on the hard disk and display screen You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system Spreadsheet Optimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet applications Communications Extends battery life by initiating a quick display timeout The Internal modem remains powered You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system Automatic Profile Selection Automatically switches to a profile suitable
42. ate keys offer another way to give commands For example in many applications instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start menu it is the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the taskbar See Combinations and functions with the Windows key for more information The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands See Combinations and functions with the Fn key for more information The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button Change text in this variable definition to document title Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination A FI A Tab A D A E A F A Ctrl F A M Shift A M A R Fn A Insert Function Displays VAIO Help and Support Center Switches the selected button on the taskbar Displays the desktop Displays Windows Explorer Displays the Search window to find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start menu Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Search and then Comp
43. b 85 setup tabs 85 Shift key 13 Smart Connect 78 software changing window design 95 Smart Connect 78 support information 115 troubleshooting 140 Software list 107 Sony Fax on Demand 150 Sony Notebook Setup screen 84 Sony Service Center 17 speakers external 79 switching 16 troubleshooting 142 es 155 Index volume 16 Standby mode 42 89 support software 115 support Sony 149 switching display 17 monitor 17 System Recovery CD 124 T technical support 149 touchpad 18 troubleshooting 135 Touchpad tab 85 troubleshooting 129 130 audio 142 drives PC Cards and peripheral devices 137 LCD 134 modem 141 mouse and touchpad 135 printer 144 software 140 TV or a video deck 65 66 TV or video deck 64 TV VCR 64 U USB connecting 74 mouse 74 port 74 using 18 Jog Dial control 21 keyboard 12 Memory Stick 32 optical drive 25 second battery pack 37 touchpad 18 Change text in this variable definition to document title weight saver 40 using PC Card 30 Using the Jog Dial Control 24 VAIO help 14 VAIO Action Setup 20 video camera 76 viewing the amount of memory 105 volume control 16 W weight saver attaching 37 connecting 40 removing 41 using 40 window design of Sony software 93 Windows Explorer 14 key 13 key combinations 14 taskbar 132 Wireless LAN 46 Wireless LAN Access Point 81 Index Change text in this variable definition to document title Index Change text in this variable d
44. can display information for each of the batteries in your notebook The following sections briefly describe how to display your notebook s general battery information Refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information To activate the Battery Information toolbar 1 Right click the taskbar at the bottom of the screen 2 Select Toolbars from the pop up menu and then click Battery Information The Battery Information toolbar appears on the taskbar gt If the Battery Information toolbar is hidden behind the taskbar icons right click the taskbar and deselect Lock the Taskbar then click and drag the edge of the Battery Information toolbar to the left To view the total charge remaining in the battery place the pointer over the battery status icon in the taskbar on the lower right corner of the screen Battery Information Toolbar Battery Information TE Q Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining charge Q Time indicator Displays estimated time hours minutes remaining before the battery fully discharges also known as the time to empty Displaying Battery Information Battery icon descriptions Battery icon Battery status Charging Fully charged Discharging X No battery Displaying detailed battery information Double click the battery icon on the taskbar to display the Battery Information window The Battery tab contains information such as battery charging time and durat
45. color laser or ink jet printer DigitalPrint can also be used to make custom CD labels for your audio CDs Drag n Drop CD On selected models DigiOn Inc and Easy Systems Japan Ltd Drag n Drop CD is designed to be the most simple software to make your own CD Users can create their own best AudioCD or data CD that can be read in many PCs With Drag n Drop CD you can also create your own backup CD from the original CD that you own DVgate Sony Electronics Inc Connect a digital video camera recorder to the 1 LINK port and capture your own video clips and still images You can edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Inc An Internet Service Provider that supplies access information and assistance to its customers introducing them to the Internet Member benefits include e mail newsgroups a Personal Start Page free storage space for your personal Web site a member magazine and 24 hour technical support es Change text in this variable definition to document title EverQuest On selected models Sony Online Entertainment Inc This introductory edition of EverQuest a living constantly evolving fantasy world takes users to new heights of online role playing gaming Enter an enormous virtual environment an entire world with its own diverse specie
46. ct names addresses phone numbers and other details in the address book and find them when you need them Q Add tasks to the To Do List prioritize them and assign them due dates Q Synchronize your data with the software on your notebook to back up your data Q Track expenses when you are out of the office and transfer the data to your notebook Q Exchange data with your notebook 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 notebook and using the provided software Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before You can also connect your Access Point to a telephone line Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN router cable modem or Digital Subscriber Line xDSL modem to share access to the Internet among multiple computers o 7 Change text in this variable definition to document title Wireless LAN PC Card The Wireless LAN PC Card which comes with the Wireless LAN Access Point can be purchased separately and is designed for building a wireless LAN environment The Wireless LAN PC Card can be used with or without the Access Point With the
47. ct to Wireless Network The following network s are available To access a network select it from the list and then click Connect Available networks c If you are having difficulty connecting to a network click Advanced Advanced i 5 Select an access point from the Available Networks list box and enter a network key in the appropriate box gt The network key is data used to protect signals passing through a wireless LAN that conforms with IEEE802 11b standard It is also called an encryption key Wireless LAN communication can only occur between an access point and computer that are using the same key information When you enter the network key and the connection is made the access point is registered and you do not have to enter the network key when you connect thereafter Checking your connection status To confirm your connection status with an access point 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections and then Network Connections 3 Double click Wireless Network Connection Enabled The Wireless Network Connection Status window opens Connecting to a Wireless LAN Confirming access point information To check access point information 1 2 3 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections and then Network Connections Double click Wireless Network Connection Enabled The Wire
48. d to reformat Memory Stick media follow the procedures below AN Reformatting erases all current data that is stored on Memory Stick media Before you reformat confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Insert the Memory Stick media into the notebook See To insert Memory Stick media for more information 2 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click My Computer ES Z Using Memory Stick Media Under Devices with Removable Storage right click Sony Memory Stick MG and select Format The Format Sony Memory Stick MG dialog box appears Select the appropriate options and click Start Notes on using Memory Stick media E CO 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 If the 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 Enter to continue This enables the media to finish reading or writing data You can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible video camera recorders The media slot can accommodate one Memory Stick media at a time You may copy images from a digital video camera using Memory Stick media Only
49. e Mode 23 H handling floppy disks 56 hard drives indicator light 15 installing additional 30 52 help 149 Hibernate mode 17 42 j i LINK 76 connecting 76 VAIO Action Setup 20 IEEE 1394 76 indicator lights 15 battery 15 37 Caps Lock 16 hard disk 15 Num Lock 16 Scroll Lock 16 indicators 15 16 Insert key 13 installing hard drives 30 hardware 53 memory module 104 peripherals 53 J Jog Dial control using 21 VAIO Action Setup 20 K keyboard key combinations 14 16 PS 2 61 using 12 L LAN see Local Area Network Launcher Mode 22 LCD selecting to display output 73 troubleshooting 134 Local Area Network connecting 45 CO Index M MagicGate 32 Maximum Battery Life power setting 87 Maximum Performance power setting 87 memory adding 99 memory module expansion 101 installing 104 removing 102 Memory Stick using 32 VAIO Action Setup 20 Memory Stick media 32 displaying contents 33 inserting 33 microphone connecting 80 troubleshooting 142 143 modem troubleshooting 141 monitor connecting 70 selecting 73 switching among 17 mouse PS 2 61 troubleshooting 135 Mouse Properties 19 multimedia audio device 62 multimedia computer display 71 multiple phone lines 44 N navigation keys 13 network Change text in this variable definition to document title connecting 30 Notebook online support 149 troubleshooting 130 Notebook Setup tabs 85 Num Lock indicator light 16 0 online su
50. e applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an 1 LINK connector may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before con necting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions EB gt gt Connecting External Speakers Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your notebook by connecting external speakers not supplied A Do not place floppy disks on the speakers the speakers magnetic field may damage the data on the floppy disks To connect external speakers 1 Verify that your speakers are designed for notebook use and turn down the volume of the speakers 2 Locate the Q Headphone jack on the right panel of the notebook and plug the speaker cable supplied with speakers connector into this jack Connecting Speakers to the Headphone Jack PLZ FB LISS 25 LE SESS z CO ee LLLI LLI A Lo 2 Ps 5559 Lp SA Lay QD LLZ Speaker cable supplied with speakers See the manual that came with your speakers for more information on their installation and use Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting an External Microphone You can enhance the quality of sou
51. e minimum press the Fn F4 keys simultaneously and then press 4 or to increase the volume or you can use the center Jog Dial control to adjust the volume If nothing is displayed when you press the Fn F3 or Fn F4 keys simultaneously then do the following 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar then Control Panel and then Sounds Speech and Audio Devices 2 Click Sounds and Audio Devices The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box appears 3 Make sure the Volume tab is open and the Mute check box is not selected If your notebook is powered by batteries check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in the Windows taskbar If you connect external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If the speakers are powered by batteries check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack disconnect the cable If you are still experiencing problems use the supplied Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the drivers See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information Troubleshooting Audio My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone check that the
52. e or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Q Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD Q Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store the memory module Typical expansion memory configuration Typical expansion memory configuration Models with 256 MB Memory Total System Memory MB Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MB 256 256 384 256 128 512 256 256 Change text in this variable definition to document title Removing a memory module 1 Shut down your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your notebook and remove the battery pack s 3 After your notebook has cooled loosen and remove the screw that secures the cover of the memory bay on the bottom of your notebook Use an appropriate screwdriver Removing the memory module cover 4 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your notebook to discharge any static electricity 5 Remove the memory module Removing a memory module Removing memory module Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrow Pull the memory module in The memory module is released the direction of the arrow 6 Tighten the screw on the memory bay cover Your notebook comes wit
53. e 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 gt For models that come with a docking station make sure you connect the docking Station to the computer before using the recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities To use 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 To use the System Recovery CD s for more information You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD utility Reinstalling software applications with 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
54. eate 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 Why is my computer operating improperly after downloading the CD burning feature of RealJukebox software Sony does not guarantee the performance of the Create CD feature that is provided by the software RealJukebox2 Basic for Sony Some CD ROM drives or drivers may experience problems when using this feature For more information about this issue visit the RealNetworks Service and Support Web site at http service real com I cannot use the DVgate software If your notebook is using the Ultimate Battery Life profile for its power saving mode you cannot use DVgate or Smart Connect software Please select another profile Preferably connect your notebook to AC power when using these features ao Troubleshooting the Modem Troubleshooting the Modem My modem does not work Q Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack See Connecting a Phone Line in the online User Guide for more information Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct Check that the software you are usi
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57. ely than ever before Supplied with selected models Connecting to a Wireless LAN 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 gt For information on available Sony products go to http www sonystyle com vaio Communicating 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 Access Point To communicate with an access point 1 Turn on the notebook and insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the notebook s PC Card slot on the left Make sure you push the base of the antenna or sides of the card Pushing the protruding part of the antenna could damage it 2 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel 3 Click Network and Internet Connections and then Network Connections 4 Double click the Wireless Network Connection icon The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box opens es 7 Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting to a wireless LAN Conne
58. er connector AC adapter Power cord You will know the power is on when the green power indicator located on top of the port replicator switches on Power Indicator Release levers Port replicator connector BED Power indicator 3 Close the tilt stands before attaching the notebook to the port replicator 4 Align the connector on the bottom of the notebook with the port replicator connector and push the notebook down until it clicks into place Connecting a Port Replicator Attaching Notebook to Port Replicator Notebook Port replicator 5 Turn on the notebook gt When attaching your notebook to the port replicator do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack Lifting and turning the notebook with an attached port replicator could cause a temporary loss of power To remove your notebook from the port replicator 1 Double click in the taskbar The Safely remove dialog box opens 2 Click the dialog box When the message Safe to Remove Hardware appears click Close 3 Once all active peripheral devices are disengaged disconnect the device connectors from the port replicator 4 Pull the release levers on each side of the port replicator to release the notebook from the port replicator Releasing Notebook from Port Replicator Release levers Change text in this variable definition to document title 5 Lift the notebook away from the port replicator Removing Notebook fro
59. er display for more information on its installation and use Connecting an External Display To connect a multimedia computer display to the notebook You can connect a multimedia computer display with built in speakers and a microphone to the notebook or port replicator 1 Shut down the computer before you connect the multimedia computer display Locate the AV Out jack on the rear panel of the notebook Plug the display cable not supplied connector into the AV Out jack and plug the opposite end of the display cable into the multimedia computer display Verify that the power cord is plugged into the multimedia computer display and an AC outlet Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display to the Notebook Multimedia display Display cable not supplied See the manual that came with your multimedia computer display for more information on its installation and use Change text in this variable definition to document title To connect a projector to the notebook You can also connect a projector such as the Sony LCD Projector to the notebook or port replicator 1 Shut down the computer before you connect the projector 2 Locate the O VGA Monitor port on the rear panel of the notebook and the Headphone jack on the right panel of the notebook 3 Plug the display cable not supplied connector into the VGA port and plug the audio cable not supplied connector into the Headphone jack 4 Plu
60. essage Save configuration changes and exit now appears Make sure Yes is selected and press the Enter key The computer restarts from the Recovery CD gt Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs If you have more than one System Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes from 30 to 60 minutes to complete Using Your Recovery CDs After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD s you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD s after restarting Windows Insert the Application Recovery CD to automatically complete recovery of your system VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your notebook Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Troubleshooting Your Notebook Troubleshooting the LCD Screen Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices Troubleshooting Software Troubleshooting the Modem Troubleshooting Audio Troubleshooting the Printer Troubleshooting Wireless LAN Be i er ee 6 Change text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting Your
61. ey Lock is on Scroll LockThe screen scrolls differently Information moves across the Exactly how it scrolls depends on display normally the specific application It has no effect in many applications Combinations and functions with the Fn key a if you switch user identities during a computing session the Fn F and Fn F8 key functionality if available on your computer will be interrupted To switch to an external display or monitor see Selecting the Display Mode for more information Combinations Feature Function Fn 0X F3 Toggles the built in speaker off and on Mute On Off Fn A F4 Adjusts the built in speaker volume Speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 then or gt To decrease volume press Fn F4 then or Fn C F5 Adjusts the brightness of the LCD Brightness control To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then or gt To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then or Combinations Feature Fn F7 Switch to the external monitor LCD Fn only F8 Control AV out Fn F12 Hibernate Fn Esc Standby Using the Keyboard Function Toggles through the LCD external display connected to the O Monitor connector and both LCD and external display Only LCD gt LCD and external display Ao Only external display oO Connect the cable before you turn on the notebook otherwise Fn F7 will not work Toggles between LCD only and du
62. files with secure copyright protection may be stored on MG Memory Stick media but not on regular Memory Stick media You can also use MagicGate media compatible devices to record and playback music when they are connected to your notebook You can store mixed data on the Memory Stick media For example you can copy an ordinary file onto a MG Memory Stick media that already contains music files What is MagicGate Memory Stick media MagicGate Memory Stick media provides copyright protection that consists of authentication and encryption technology Authentication technology ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media Protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback MG Memory Stick media has the MG mark gee MagicGate Memory Stick and pra are trademarks of Sony Corporation ATN t Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation EA O Z Using Memory Stick Media To insert Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick media slot Ay 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 Inserting Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media Insert Memory Stick media with the arrow facing toward the Memory Stick media slot gt A
63. for active applications Do not choose the Automatic Profile Selection when connected to AC power EJ Controlling Power Management Power Management commands PowerPanel also provides power management commands that you can use to activate specific power management functions and to control power for a specific device You can use these commands to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action Icon Description Standby P 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 on your computer Your notebook is preset to enter Standby mode after 25 minutes Hibernate Fo Provides for the lowest level of power consumption The system writes the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk and turns off the system power To return the system to the original state use the power button to turn on power The system saves the data in the Save to Disk Partition on the hard drive Conserving battery power When using your notebook with a battery the LCD display and the hard drive can be set to switch off automatically to conserve battery power See Power Management profiles for more information Change text in this variable definition to document title Displaying Battery Information You
64. g the Display Mode for more information 4 Re insert your DVD to launch your DVD software Ao A part of the image cannot be displayed on your TV display if the resolution of your notebook is more than 1024 x 768 dots Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting a Parallel Port Printer You can connect a Windows 2000 operating system compatible printer to the port replicator not supplied or the notebook To connect a printer to the notebook 1 Locate the B Printer port on the rear panel of the notebook or the port replicator 2 Plug the printer cable supplied with the printer connector into this port You may need to change the printer settings before you use the printer See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information Connecting a Parallel Printer to the Notebook Printer Power cord SSS s533333 De O To Printer port Printer cable supplied with the printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information on its installation and use If your printer stops functioning after resuming from a power saving mode see Troubleshooting the Printer for more information Connecting a USB Printer Connecting a USB Printer You can connect a Windows 2000 operating system compatible USB printer to any of the three notebook USB ports or the two port replicator not supplied USB ports To connect
65. g the opposite end of the cables into the appropriate ports on the projector 5 Verify that the power cord is plugged into the projector and an AC outlet Connecting a Projector to the Notebook Audio cable not supplied Display cable not supplied Connecting an External Display See the manual that came with your projector for more information on its installation and use To change the display when connecting an external computer display or projector When you connect an external display to the O VGA Monitor port you can toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices Use the Fn F7 key combination to select the display you want See Selecting the Display Mode for more information To Press Result Switch toan Fn F7 Toggles between the LCD the external display external display connected to the Monitor port or both the LCD and external display Only LCD t LCD and external display Eo external display pa gt Connect the external display to the notebook or port replicator before you turn on the unit otherwise the Fn F key combination will not work Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting a Universal Serial Bus Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus USB device such as an external mouse keyboard speaker and microphone to your notebook or port replicator not supplied
66. h a memory module installed in the memory slot To upgrade your memory removal of this module may be necessary before installing your upgrade memory module s Change text in this variable definition to document title Installing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of Removing a memory module on page 102 for removing the preinstalled memory 2 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 3 Install the memory module by sliding it into the memory module slot Push the module into place until it clicks Installing memory module 1 Slide the memory 2 Press the module into module into the slot place until it clicks 4 Tighten the screw on the cover of the memory bay Viewing the amount of memory Viewing the amount of memory 1 Restart the notebook 2 Windows XP Click Start on the Windows taskbar select All Programs and click Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears Windows 2000 Click Start on the Windows taskbar select Programs and then click Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears 3 Click the About This Computer tab to view the amount of system memory If the additional memory is not shown remove and reinstall the memory module 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
67. h memory modules to use refer to the Specifications flyer This section describes how to replace memory modules in your computer E OO DOD Precautions and Procedures Typical expansion memory configuration Removing a memory module Installing a memory module Viewing the amount of memory Change text in this variable definition to document title Precautions and Procedures The procedures described below assume that you are familiar with the general terminology associated with personal notebooks and with common safety practices required for using and modifying electronic equipment Personal injury or equipment damage may result from failure to take these precautions Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you install memory modules in your notebook See the bulleted list below Be careful when adding memory Mistakes made when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction Q Disconnect your system from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system or follow any of the procedures described below Personal injury or equipment damage may result from failure to take these precautions Q Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage memory modules and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produc
68. he Help files from the Help menu under the specific software application Some software applications may come with a printed manual Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows For operating system support you can access Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory VAIO Computer User Guide 4 VAIO Support Agent You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and selecting Help and Support Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your applications network settings and other important software settings When your software 1s protected you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair software problems by 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
69. his feature is available with UI Design Selector compatible software only Change text in this variable definition to document title Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Windows XP Pro only After you have initially setup your new VAIO computer you have the ability to change the language displayed in Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system The multilingual user interface MUI language option changes the text controlled by Windows XP Professional operating system Menus help files and icons generated by Windows XP Professional are shown in your selected language All other software applications are displayed in English as the default language gt The multilingual user interface language option is not designed to replace a localized version of the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system Under certain conditions some third party software applications may not function properly To Change the Language Option 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options then click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears 3 Select the Languages tab 4 From the Language used in menus and dialogs drop down menu select the desired language Q English Q francais O Portugu s Q espanol 5 Click Apply then click OK 6 The Change Regional dialog box appears Click OK
70. hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase WinDVD InterVideo Inc Web site http www intervideo com phone 510 651 0888 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title Using the Recovery CDs This section provides you with details on your Sony Application Driver and System Recovery CDs Q Application Driver and System Recovery CDs Q Using Your Recovery CDs VAIO Computer Quick Start Application Driver and System Recovery CDs Your computer comes with the following Application Recovery Driver 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 Driver Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to reinstall individual device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to restore the operating system and softwar
71. in the PC card slot on the left side of the notebook Q Make sure power to the access point is turned on Q Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks window Do the following 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections and then Network Connections 3 Double click the Wireless Network Connection icon The Wireless Network Connection Status window appears with the General tab open 4 Click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears 5 Click the Wireless Networks tab and make sure the access point is displayed in the Available Networks box Q The communication distance may drop due to ioe Py E a E E obstacles between the notebook and the access point signal conditions surrounding environment such as walls software used operating system used arrangement of the machines If this occurs change the location of your notebook or shorten the distance between the notebook and the access point I cannot access the Internet Q Make sure the Wireless LAN PC card is properly inserted into the PC card slot on the left of the notebook Q Check if your notebook and the access point are connected to one another A 145 Change text in this variable definition to document title Q Check the access point settings Refer to the instructions supplied with the access point Q Move your notebook away from obstructions or closer to a
72. in the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Change text in this variable definition to document title About the Software on Your Notebook Your VAIO notebook is ready to help you work play learn and communicate as soon as you turn it on This section provides you with information on the following topics O Software Overview Q Software Support Information Change text in this variable definition to document title Software Overview Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software listed below depending on the configuration you purchased Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or include supporting documentation Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Systems Inc Acrobat Reader software 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 Adobe Photoshop Elements On selected models Adobe Systems Inc Using state of the art image editing tools you can unleash your artistic ability and create digital images for print e mail and posting to the Web The versatile image capturing options allow you to start working with digital and traditional photos immediately Explore endless creative possibilities for your personal images with Adobe Photoshop Elements software Adobe Premiere LE On selected models Adobe System
73. ion of the battery charge Change text in this variable definition to document title Battery Information Window Batten Level Total estimated time to empty Fully Charged cate 1 Primary Battery Estimated time to empty 2 Secondary Battery a ASIII ub a advanced Batten Switch f 144_ Friman Batten f 20 Secondary Battery AY Time to full charge computer on 0 00 Time Estimates o O Ce Time computer lasts in suspend mode Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system You can customize the Battery Information toolbar and modify the alarm settings to suit your portable computing needs Refer to PowerPanel Help for more information Selecting the Display Mode Selecting the Display Mode This notebook uses the ATI video controller You can select which display is used when the notebook is connected to an external monitor When you connect an external display you can switch the display mode between your notebook s LCD display and the external monitor 1 Click Start point to Control Panel and click Appearance and Themes 2 Click Display to access the Display Properties window 3 Click the Settings tab and then click the Advanced button The Multiple Monitors and Mobility Radeon Properties dialog box appears Change text in this variable definition to document title Multiple Monitors and Mobility Radeon Properties screen Multiple Monitors and Mobility
74. is removable when the power is on but do not remove the drive when your notebook is in a power saving mode Any attempt to do so may result in malfunction and or data loss To insert a disc 1 Turn on the notebook When the notebook is in Standby or Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc See Controlling Power Management for more information on Standby and Hibernate modes 2 Press the Eject button to open the optical drive The tray slides out Ejecting the Tray Eject button Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your discs Adhesive labels may come off while the disc is in use in your optical drive and may cause damage to the unit 3 Place an optical disc on the tray with the label side facing up For DVDs that can played on both sides the side of the disc facing up is the side that plays o O Change text in this variable definition to document title 4 Press the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks securely into place Inserting an Optical Disc 5 Close the tray by pushing it gently To eject a disc When you finish using a disc wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the disc When the notebook is in a power saving mode you cannot remove an optical disc See Controlling Power Management for more information about power saving modes If the optical disc does not slide out when you press the Eject button turn off the notebook and i
75. l Access EarthLink Inc Web site http support earthlink net e mail support earthlink net phone 800 890 5128 or 800 890 6356 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Change text in this variable definition to document title PC Cillin 2000 Trend Micro Inc Web site http www antivirus com pc cillin support phone 510 859 0308 900 820 8324 hours M F 8 AM 5 PM PST Support from 510 859 0308 is free of charge but subject to delays Support from 900 820 8324 is fee based but offers immediate response Quicken Intuit Inc Web site http www intuit com support phone 900 555 4932 800 644 3193 hours M F 5 AM 5 PM PST Support from 900 555 4932 is fee based Support from 800 644 3193 is automated and free of charge QuickTime Apple Computer Inc Web site http www apple com phone 800 275 2273 hours M F 6 AM 6 PM PST RealJukebox RealPlayer RealNetworks Inc Web site http service real com rjoptions html e mail http service real com help call html online email form Sony Applications Sony Electronics Inc Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Software Support Information Windows Operating System Word Microsoft Corp Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972
76. less Network Connection Status window appears with the General tab open Click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window opens Select any tab to view access point information 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 nA gt wo N NN o O Turn on the notebook and insert the wireless LAN PC Card into the PC Card slot on the left panel of the computer Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections and then Network Connections Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties Select the Wireless Networks tab and click Add The Wireless Network Properties dialog box appears Type a six digit name in the Network name SSID box Click the Data encryption WEP enabled check box to select it Click the Network Authentication Shared mode check box to select it Click the The key is provided for me automatically check box to deselect it Some information boxes become visible Change text in this variable definition to document title 10 Type a five digit name in the Network key box
77. lick My Network Places 3 Inthe Network Tasks box click Add a network place or click Set up a home or small office network depending on your configuration Depending on your choice either the Add Network Place Wizard or Network Setup Wizard window appears 4 Follow the on screen instructions es lt 5 Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting to a Wireless LAN Your computer may come with a wireless Local Area Network LAN PC Card that allows for wireless connections With Sony s Wireless 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 See Using PC Cards for information on using the Wireless LAN PC Card Communicating via Wireless LAN Access point connection infrastructure Peer to peer connection ad hoc 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 fre
78. m Port Replicator Connecting a PS 2 External Mouse or Keyboard Connecting a PS 2 External Mouse or Keyboard You can connect either an external PS 2 mouse or PS 2 keyboard to the port replicator not supplied using a similar type PS 2 plug or adapter You may connect only one PS 2 device to the port replicator at a time To connect an external mouse or keyboard 1 Shut down the notebook before you connect or disconnect the PS 2 external mouse or keyboard connector 2 Connect the optional port replicator to the notebook 3 Locate the Mouse Keyboard PS 2 port on the port replicator identified by the symbols 4 Plug the mouse or keyboard connector into this port with the arrow facing upward Connecting External Mouse or Keyboard See the manual that came with your PS 2 mouse or keyboard for more information on its installation and use o O Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting an Audio Device You can connect an audio device to the port replicator not supplied or the notebook using mini plug cables shorter than 2 meters with no resistance To connect a CD player active speaker or an amplifier If you use the port replicator to connect a CD MiniDisc or audio cassette player you may use the LINE IN jacks To connect an audio output device to the port replicator use the LINE OUT jacks Both sets of jacks consist of one Audio L jack and
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80. n Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock light will be on Press the Num Lock key again to deactivate it Navigation keys The Left Right Up Down arrow keys are devoted to move the cursor on the screen and also function as the Home End Page Up and Page Down keys respectively Correction keys The Insert Back Space and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents 2 gt Key Function keys Escape key Print Screen key Operator keys Shift Ctrl Alt keys Windows key AN seno RETTA gg anes Fn key Applications key EN Using the Keyboard Description 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 The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Altern
81. nal users making it easy to create multilingual documents Software Overview 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 OpenMG Jukebox Sony Electronics Inc OpenMG Jukebox software enables you to import digital audio files by downloading audio files from Electronic Music Distribution EMD services over digital networks such as the Internet You can record audio CDs onto your hard drive in a variety of formats PC Cillin 2000 Trend Micro Inc PC Cillin software provides portable easy to use real time antivirus security at your computer s entry point beaming synchronization Internet access to defend against potential threats hidden inside files e mail or on the Web PicoPlayer Sony Electronics Inc PicoPlayer software is a video player utility that enables you to use Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder functions on a computer that does not have Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder installed You can play Video Capsules created by Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder and if a Giga Pocket Server is available on your home network watch TV streamed from the Giga Pocket Server and remotely control the Giga Pocket Server s TV programming functions
82. name A properties window appears 4 Click the Properties tab 5 Select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not already selected and then click OK Notes on CD and DVD discs Q Do not drop or bend the disc Q Do not touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause reading errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc ES O Z Using the Optical Disc Drive Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out Q Ifthe disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth To write data to a CD RW or CD R disc You can use Sony SonicStage and Microsoft Windows XP to write data to a CD R or CD RW disc To create a CD R disc that is readable in a CD ROM drive make sure that you finish the writing process before ejecting the disc For more information see the instructions included with Windows XP Do not strike or shake the notebook while writing data to a disc Always use the AC adapter as the power source for your notebook if you are writing data to a CD RW or CD R disc Using battery power may re
83. nd input by using an external microphone not supplied To connect an external microphone 1 Verify that your microphone is designed for notebook use and compliant with the plug in power microphone 2 Locate the Microphone jack on the right panel of the notebook A protruding dot above the Microphone jack distinguishes this jack from the Headphone jack 3 Plug the microphone cable supplied with microphone connector into the Microphone jack Connecting a Microphone to Microphone Jack Microphone not supplied Ze LISS LF ae Py P L LLII OS 2 OSS LILLI LLL LLL LIF E SEL RLM SH SS RE See the manual that came with your microphone for more information on its installation and use Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities The following peripheral devices can be connected to your notebook to expand the capabilities of your computer and enhance its versatility to meet your various business or personal needs O A Personal Digital Assistant PDA Q A Wireless LAN Access Point O A Wireless LAN PC Card Personal Digital Assistant A handheld PDA is the quintessential personal planner and entertainment center that fits in your pocket With a PDA you can easily perform the following functions Q Enter your schedule details in the calendar and view them by the day week or month and even set an alarm to remind you of important events Q Keep your conta
84. ng is compatible with the notebook s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible If you are still experiencing problems use your supplied Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the modem drivers See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information My modem connection is slow Your notebook is equipped with a V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP check the following E E Ask your phone company to check that your phone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line Change text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting Audio My speakers make no sound E If the built in speakers are turned off press the Fn F3 keys simultaneously to turn on the speakers You can also turn on the speakers using the center Jog Dial control If the speaker volume is turned to th
85. not centered OF SIZEC DIODO Vennas eae 134 I want to change the video resolution of my display 134 I cannot switch the LCD display to TV and vice versa 134 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad 135 My mouse does not Work ccccccccccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeees 135 My touchpad does not work properly 000000000000000000 135 The pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or MOUSE sioria onc aoe ioe ta ates E 136 Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral DC VICES sireenin on A E EA 137 I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an 1 LINK cable 137 My floppy disk drive optional cannot write to a floppy disk 137 My optical disc drive is not playing my CD or DVD PLOPCLLY oii a E E ie E O 137 My optical drive tray does not OpeD ccceeeeeeeeeeeees 138 I cannot use Digital Video DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears 138 IM yA PG Cardis MOE WOLDS aier stad caries ractyeeaaa eed 139 ez Troubleshooting Software cccccccccccceesssseeeeeeeees 140 My software program stops responding or crashes 140 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 ccccccccescescecceceeceseecs 140 What software do I use for CD R CD RW software TUDIC IO Ole 2 vasa EE E E EE E EE A E A
86. nsert a thin pointed object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole AN Make sure to seat the disc firmly over the hub fingers If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your optical drive and you may not be able to open the tray Using the Optical Disc Drive Manual Eject Hole We SSSR oo o o NSS he WE QS Z lt To play a DVD To play a DVD you may use the optical disc drive and the preinstalled WinDVD application For more information see the Help menu in the WinDVD application Before you use the optical disc drive to play a DVD quit 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 Q When playing a DVD on battery power set the power management profile to DVD You can also set the power management profile to Automatic Profile Selection if the display is not clear when using other profiles Automatic Profile Selection sets the power management profile to DVD whenever a DVD is inserted See Controlling Power Management for more information Q Ifyou connect your notebook to a TV display you may need to adjust the display resolution Read the suggestions below to set the display resolution to the proper dimensions Also see Selecting the Display Mode for more information Q Ifthe notebook is set to the default display setting part
87. ny access point you may be using The data transfer speed is slow Q The Wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed move your notebook away from obstructions or closer to any Access Point you may be using O Ifyou are using a Wireless LAN Access Point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on the number of other devices communicating via the access point Q If your access point interferes with other access points set up the wireless channel with the access point Refer to the instructions supplied with the access point The communication speed is interrupted or slowed down when MPE Q2 data is transferred The typical effective data transfer speed via an access point is 4 5 Mbps when adhering to the IEEE 802 11b standard High rate stream transfers with MPEG2 data may lower this rate Data transfers are interrupted Data transfer interruptions may occur with large files Check if the access point connection is intact see Checking your connection status and then do the following 1 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon in the taskbar and select Status The Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box appears 2 Check the connection status 3 Change the settings temporarily by performing the following actions
88. o connect a computer display to the notebook 70 To connect a multimedia computer display to the notebook 71 To connect a projector to the notebook eeceeeeeees T2 To change the display when connecting an external computer display or projector ccc eeeesesesesseeeeeceeeeeeeeeees 73 o O Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting a Universal Serial Bus Device 74 To connect a USB device to the notebook 74 Connecting an 1 LINK Device cc ceeeeeeeeeeees 76 To connect a digital video camera recordet 0666 76 Notes on connecting an 1 LINK device cccccccceeeeees FI Connecting with another VAIO computet 78 Connecting External Speakers ccccceeeeeeeeeeees 79 To connect external speakers ccccccccceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 79 Connecting an External Microphone 0666 80 To connect an external microphone cccceeeeeeeeceeeeeees 80 Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities 8 Personal Digital Assistant ccccccccccsssseeeeeeeessssseseees 8l Wireless LAN Access Point esseesessessssssssssssssssssssssss 8l Wireless LAN PG Card ssencticenavota sais sats denna tones cenatdivedeceodadeses 82 Customizing Your VAIO Notebook 83 Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen 84 To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen
89. o 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 ScreenBlast ACID On selected models Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment With the powerful Sony ScreenBlast ACID software you can create royalty free music by utilizing its loop based production tool including unlimited tracks and enhanced effects Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forge On selected models Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forge allows you to record edit and process mono or stereo audio files for your multimedia or Internet projects Whether you want to use a number of professional effects convert video into streaming media or synchronize audio to video this software has everything you need to create rich immersive multimedia and Internet content es Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 Visual
90. of the video screen will not appear To view the entire screen adjust the display resolution to 640 x 480 ee 27 Change text in this variable definition to document title Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may cause damage to your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing a DVD You cannot use the Fn F8 function to switch between LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive Do not switch between LCD and the external display while the 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 Change the settings to disable the screen saver and the virus checker Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access This may cause the notebook to malfunction To play an audio CD To play an audio CD make sure the audio function is turned on To do this complete the following procedure The optical disc drive must be installed before you begin 1 Open the Start menu point to Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then click System The System Properties window appears 2 Select the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager in the Device Manager box A window appears listing your notebook hardware devices 3 Double click DVD CD ROM drives From the drop down list double click the drive
91. omputer 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 To use 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 Q System Drive Recovery All data on Drive C is deleted The factory default settings and software applications are restored on this drive only Q Change Partition Size All partitions custom installations and changes are removed from the hard disk drive You can set the partition sizes for both the Drive C and Drive D The original preinstalled operating system and software applications are restored O 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
92. one Audio R jack Connecting an Audio Device to the Port Replicator To LINE OUT jacks CD MiniDisc or audio cassette player GHP gt Active speaker gt gt amplifier etc To connect an audio output device to the notebook use the AV Out jack and an audio cable not supplied Audio cable not supplied Connecting an Audio Device to the Notebook 5 5 5 il To AV Out jack Audio cable not supplied Connecting an Audio Device Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting an Audio Video Device You can connect an audio video AV device such as a TV or a VCR to the port replicator not supplied or the notebook To connect an AV device to the port replicator use either the S Video jack or the LINE OUT jacks and the Composite Video Out jack The S Video Out jack requires a S Video cable not supplied and the LINE OUT jacks and Composite Video Out jack require an audio video cable not supplied If you use the S Video jack you must connect an audio cable to the Headphone jack located on the right panel Connecting an Audio Video Device Connecting a TV to the Port Replicator S Video Jack To LINE OUT jacks and Composite Video Out jack S Video cable not supplied on CFID C D Audio video cable not supplied Video ad l I O
93. ontrol window displays the function of the center Jog Dial control Center Jog Dial back button The center Jog Dial control includes a back button located to the right of the control Pressing this button brings you back to the previous screen o O Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 Help Using the center Jog Dial control with other software If the software you are using supports the center Jog Dial control you can still use the center Jog Dial control to scroll the window or adjust the window size Using a Dialog box When a window such as Screen Properties is active the Dialog box is displayed in the Jog Dial window You can select an item in the window by rotating the center Jog Dial control Pressing the center Jog Dial control is the equivalent of pressing Enter or Select Jog Dial Guide Dialog Box Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your notebook comes with a removable optical disc drive located in the multipurpose bay Depending on the system you purchased your optical disc drive is either a CD RW DVD Combo Drive or a DVD ROM drive A The optical disc drive
94. ower indicator flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode Press the key combination Fn Esc To return to Normal mode Press any key to return to Normal mode Hibernate mode In the Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off The power indicator is off in this mode Using Power Saving Modes To activate Hibernate mode 1 Press the key combination Fn F12 or press the power button and release it immediately The Save to Disk Manager window appears and the notebook enters Hibernate mode Do not move the notebook until its power indicator turns off Pressing the power button and releasing it immediately caused prior notebook systems to enter Standby mode 2 Press the power button to return to normal mode Notes on power saving modes Q When returning from Hibernate mode the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the notebook starts normally if you press the power button and hold it for more than four 4 seconds Q Standby uses more power than Hibernate Q Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet gt In order to register your Sony VAIO notebook register your software online and use sony Customer Support you must connect to a phone line
95. p to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device Q Thei LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use See the documentation that accompanied your software for more information See the manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on its installation and use Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting with another VAIO computer The preinstalled Smart Connect software enables you to use an i LINK cable not supplied to connect your VAIO notebook to another computer that also has Smart Connect You can then use one computer to edit copy or delete files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer See Smart Connect online help for more information Connecting with an i LINK Cable i LINK cable not supplied When you connect two VAIO computers you must assign each computer a unique name The computers can be identified by this unique name when the two computers are networked together To connect VAIO computers that do not have the latest Windows operating system smart Connect software may be necessary Consult the Sony Web site for support options http www sony com pcsupport i LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con nection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the softwar
96. pport 149 operator keys 13 optical disc drive closing tray 26 opening tray 25 optical discs ejecting 26 optical drive tray 138 troubleshooting 137 138 using 25 output devices adding 69 P party phone lines 44 PBX 44 PC Card inserting 30 troubleshooting 137 139 using 30 Wireless LAN Access Point 81 PDA 81 peripheral device TV VCR 65 peripheral devices troubleshooting 137 Personal Digital Assistant 81 phone connecting line 44 port replicator connecting 57 disconnecting 59 lever 59 ports printer 68 69 Serial port 57 power 15 power management settings 86 Power Management Off power setting 87 Power On Password tab 85 power saving modes 42 Hibernate 17 42 Normal mode 42 notes 43 Standby 42 power setting AC Profile 87 Maximum Battery Life 87 Maximum Performance 87 Power Management Off 87 Standby 89 PowerPanel customizing toolbar 87 89 Print Screen key 13 printer connecting 68 69 port 68 69 troubleshooting 144 Printer tab 85 projector 72 PS 2 mouse or keyboard 61 R Recovery CDs 121 removing floppy disk drive 56 59 floppy disks 55 154 O memory module 102 replacing battery packs 37 restoring data 121 S Scroll Lock indicator light 16 Search window 14 second battery pack 37 using 37 selecting display 73 LCD 73 monitor 73 Serial port 57 setup screen About This Computer tab 85 Audio tab 85 Basic Advanced tab 85 displaying 84 Power On Password tab 85 Printer tab 85 Touchpad ta
97. py Disk Drive Floppy disk drive not supplied USB connector EB O Z Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive To insert a floppy disk into the external floppy disk drive 1 Hold the floppy disk with the label side facing upward 2 Gently push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into place Inserting a Floppy Disk Floppy disk Floppy disk drive To remove a floppy disk from the external floppy disk drive 1 Close all applications that were opened from the disk and wait for the LED indicator to turn off 2 Push the Eject button and remove the disk Removing a Floppy Disk Eject button LED indicator Change text in this variable definition to document title To disconnect an external floppy disk drive when the notebook is on 1 Double click in the taskbar The Safely remove dialog box opens 2 Select Y E Data USB Floppy and click OK in the Stop a Hardware device dialog box When the message Safe to Remove Hardware appears click Close 3 Unplug the external floppy disk drive from the notebook To carry an external floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk drive cable and connector into the side compartment on the floppy disk drive Carrying an External Floppy Disk Drive Notes on handling floppy disks Q Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk Q Keep floppy disks away
98. r notebook and provides key information about system activity and battery life The following sections briefly describe how to conserve your computer s battery power You can also refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information To activate a profile or command see Displaying Battery Information for more information Viewing the Power Management status icons The Power Management status icons are displayed in the taskbar at the lower right corner of your screen Move the pointer over the Battery icon to see the tool tip that displays information about the active profile Double click the icon for additional information 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 When you use the battery pack to power your notebook your system selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default If you select a different power management profile while using battery power that profile is selected automatically the next time you use the battery pack to power your notebook Refer to the PowerPanel Help for information on customizing the Power Management toolbars You can change the power management settings such as the system timer and the brightness of the screen To customize Power Management settings You can customize power man
99. r Recovery CD to reinstall the touchpad or mouse drivers See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices 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 then reconnect it 2 Wait for the computers to respond If neither computer responds after a few moments restart both computers gt The computers may not recognize an i LINK connection after returning from a power Saving mode Standby or Hibernate If this happens restart the computers to establish a connection My floppy disk drive optional cannot write to a floppy disk Q Check that the optional external floppy disk drive is properly connected to your notebook See Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive for more information Q Ifthe floppy disk is write protected disable the write protect feature or use a floppy disk that is not write protected My optical disc drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly Q Check that the label of the disc is facing up Q Ifthe disc requires software check that the software is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions Q A dirty or damaged disc may cause the notebook to stop responding while it tries to read the disc If necessary restart the notebook remove the disc and then check
100. s economic systems alliances and politics Make yourself a noble human knight a vicious dark elf thief a greedy dwarven merchant or whatever your heart desires as you meet new friends from around the world and face epic challenges Microsoft Office XP Small Business Edition On selected models Microsoft Corp With Microsoft Office XP system you ll find a powerful new technology that will help you get work done more quickly by providing real time context sensitive options for important actions from formatting to error correction Task panes consolidate important tasks into a single integrated view enabling you to conduct searches launch and format documents and view the contents of your Clipboard from one location Microsoft Office XP Professional On selected models 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 Microsoft Word On selected models 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 internatio
101. s 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 Online America Online Inc America Online is a popular Internet online service Stay in touch with family and friends with easy to use e mail Manage your personal finances get the latest news and sports scores and chat with thousands of others who share your interests Software Overview ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc ArcSoft PhotoPrinter Pro software is an easy to use yet advanced printing program that lets you quickly lay out multiple images in multiple sizes on a single sheet of paper ArcSoft PhotoPrinter Pro software offers a wide selection of templates including landscape portrait free style mixed sizes custom templates and more The application includes enhancement tools and special effects for improving photos while giving you the ability to add text to any image With ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro software you can create business cards handouts calendars mailing labels and much more 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
102. s setting slows down the CPU speed See PowerPanel Help for more information Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than advertised Q Your computer uses speed controlling technology The System Properties dialog box may display the CPU s current speed rather than the maximum speed Change text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting the LCD Screen My LCD screen is blank Q Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Q Check that the power indicator on the notebook is on Q Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and that it is charged Q The notebook may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the screen Q The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the Fn key while pressing the F7 key several times My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen Press the Windows key and the D key twice to refresh the screen The image on my connected external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual that came with your display for more information I want to change the video resolution of my display Follow this procedure to change the video resolution of your display Q Click Start point to Control Panel and then click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears Q Click the Settings
103. shooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices all connected devices Disconnect the devices that are not in use Check the connections for each device and then restart your notebook My PC Card is not working E E E Check that the PC Card is installed properly Check that the PC Card is compatible with Microsoft Windows Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using If you are using two PC Cards use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable the devices you are not currently using Check that any necessary drivers were installed properly See Using Your Recovery CDs for more information Change text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting Software My software program stops responding or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support Refer to Application Driver and System Recovery CDs for more information When I click an application icon the message You must insert the application CD into your optical drive appears and the software does not start Q Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD Insert the disc and try starting the program again Q Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up What software do I use for CD R CD RW software functions U Sony recommends using the preinstalled SonicStage software s Record function to cr
104. sing a Wireless LAN Access Point refer to connectivity information contained in those instructions Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your notebook by connecting a variety of peripherals as discussed in the following sections Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive Connecting a Port Replicator Connecting a PS 2 External Mouse or Keyboard Connecting an Audio Device Connecting an Audio Video Device Connecting a Parallel Port Printer Connecting a USB Printer Connecting an External Display Connecting a Universal Serial Bus Device Connecting an 1 LINK Device Connecting with another VAIO computer Connecting External Speakers Connecting an External Microphone fo CS i Es EL Ce SE lt 1 Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive You can connect a Sony USB floppy disk drive not supplied to a Y USB port on your notebook Your notebook has three USB ports one located on the left panel one located on the right panel and one located on the rear panel To connect an external floppy disk drive You do not need to shut down your notebook before connecting or disconnecting a floppy disk drive Plug the USB connector into the Y USB port The VAIO logo on the USB floppy disk drive should be facing upward Connecting an External Flop
105. sult in data transfer failure Notes on writing data to a CD RW or CD R disc Q For optimal writing speed deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data to a disc Q For best results use CD Rs that are compatible with 8x speed Q Your notebook does not support 1x writing speed Q Memory resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc Q If your notebook computer has preinstalled Microsoft Office applications such as Excel Word and Outlook turn off the FindFast application For notebook models equipped with a CD RW DVD Combo Drive es 2 Change text in this variable definition to document title Using PC Cards uN Do not strike or shake the notebook while writing data to a disc Always use the AC adapter as the power source for your notebook if you are writing data to a CD RW or CD R disc Using battery power may result in data transfer failure Your notebook includes two PC Card slots PC Cards enable you to connect portable external devices such as another hard disk drive or a PC Network Interface Card NIC to connect to a network The PC Card slots can accommodate two Type I II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card These slots are compatible with CardBus Use the lower slot for Type III PC Cards You do not need to shut down your notebook before inserting or removing a PC Card To insert a PC Card
106. t of time the battery lasts see Displaying Battery Information for details 38 Using a Second Battery Pack To remove the second battery pack If you attach two battery packs you can remove either of them without shutting down the notebook When removing one battery pack make sure that the other battery pack s indicator is on If the indicator of the battery pack you are removing is on right click the battery icon on the taskbar and click the Switch discharge battery option 1 To remove the battery pack first slide the multipurpose bay Release switch in the direction of the arrow to unlock the weight saver Multipurpose Bay Release Switch Release switch 4 400000 2 Remove the weight saver and then pull out the battery pack 3 Reinsert the weight saver See Using the Weight Saver for more information Change text in this variable definition to document title Using the Weight Saver The weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empty and secures the secondary battery when it is installed in the multipurpose bay To attach the weight saver 1 If another device such as a battery pack is in the multipurpose bay remove that device See To remove the second battery pack for more information 2 Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place Inserting the Weight Saver Multipurpose bay SOS lt cS SEES SS 2 SEISIS gt a N
107. t the default setting the Visual Flow application starts automatically when you insert a Memory Stick media You can change this setting in VAIO Action Setup To view the contents of Memory Stick media 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then click My Computer 2 Double click Sony Memory Stick under the Devices with Removable Storage box The Sony Memory Stick window opens To remove Memory Stick media 1 Make sure the Memory Stick media indicator light on the right of the notebook 1s off 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the notebook 3 When the Memory Stick media ejects pull it out o g Change text in this variable definition to document title gt Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media as it may eject completely from the slot Write protecting 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 D off on gt oes LOCK en LOCK en Back of Memory Stick Media Formatting Memory Stick media Memory Stick media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it If you nee
108. ter and then click Restart 9 When the desktop appears Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver s from the Application Recovery CD Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs Insert Application Recovery CD No 1 to start the application or driver recovery process You are prompted to insert the next CD s depending on the software application or driver you wish to restore If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD s visit http www sony com pcsupport or contact Sony Customer Support at 1 888 4 SONY PC To use the Driver Recovery CD s The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers if they become corrupted or are erased You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer hardware or software application VAIO Support Agent an application repair utility uses a vault feature on the Driver Recovery CD s to repair software applications if you need to reinstall all of the software applications that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD You must be in Windows to run the Driver Recovery CD utility EB gt gt Using Your Recovery CDs Reinstalling specific drivers with the Driver Recovery CD 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications When the Windows desktop appears insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive
109. tical drive Check the region code listing on the DVD packaging Condensation may cause the notebook to malfunction If this occurs do not use it for at least one hour My optical drive tray does not open E E E Check that the notebook is turned on Press the Eject button on the optical drive If the Eject button does not work open the tray by inserting a thin pointed object such as a paper clip in the hole to the right of the Eject button I cannot use Digital Video DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears E Q Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination or order of the devices may be causing the problem In this case turn off your notebook and i LINK is a Sony trademark used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connec tion The 1 LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an 1 LINK connector may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before con necting compatible 1 LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions 138 O Z Trouble
110. tion that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before con necting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions ER Z Z Using the Center Jog Dial Control Using the Center Jog Dial Control Your notebook is equipped with a center Jog Dial control located below 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 notebook automatically and start the selected application or document Center Jog Dial Control Back button Turn Ss N Oa Se Z SS gt ESSERE SEES Press 7 SS 25S RAAP Center Jog Dial Control The center Jog Dial control window always appears in the display It is either in the launcher mode or in the guide mode Using the center Jog Dial control This section explains how to use the center Jog Dial control For information on how to change the settings of the center Jog Dial control right click the Jog Dial Utility icon amp or in the taskbar and click Help Topics Change text in this variable definition to document title Launcher mode The center Jog Dial control window 1s in launcher mode until a
111. up menu appears Set the date month day year Press the Enter key Press W to select System Time then set the time hour minute second Press the Enter key Press gt to select Exit then press W to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears Press the Enter key The Setup Confirmation window appears o D Troubleshooting Your Notebook 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 notebook restarts gt If this occurs on a regular basis contact Sony Computing Support at the Web site http www sony com pcsupport My notebook starts but the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start Q Ifyou have connected an external optional floppy disk drive make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive non bootable Q Ifanon bootable floppy disk is in a connected floppy disk drive follow these steps 1 Turn off the notebook and then remove the floppy disk 2 Restart the notebook and confirm that Windows starts properly Q If Windows still does not start follow the steps below to start the BIOS 1 Turn off the notebook 2 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the notebook 3 Turn the notebook on again 4 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears Nn
112. uters from the Start menu Minimizes all displayed windows Returns all minimized windows to their previous size Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Displays the Properties window This is the equivalent of selecting Control Panel and then System from the Start menu Indicators Indicator Power Battery 1 1 Battery 2 2 Memory Stick AAS Hard disk 0 Using the Keyboard Function Light is green when the power to the notebook is turned on flashes amber in Standby mode and turns off when the notebook is in Hibernate mode or powered off Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay on the right side of the notebook Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the multipurpose drive bay on the left side of the notebook Indicates that the Memory Stick slot is in use This indicator will light when data is being read from or written to the hard disk Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the notebook when this indicator is on Change text in this variable definition to document title Indicator lights Light On Off Num Lock The number keys inthe numeric The alphanumeric character keys a keypad are active in the keypad area are active Caps Lock The letters appear in uppercase as Letters appear in lower case as you type The Shift key lowers the you type unless you hold down case of typed letters when Caps the Shift k
113. your computer s optical disc drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears select the icon for the application you want to restore and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process gt Your system may include one or more Application Recovery CDs If you have more than one Application Recovery CD insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the next CD depending on the application you wish to restore Reinstalling device drivers with 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 es VAIO Computer Quick Start 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 Compu

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