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Sony PCG-GRX500 User's Manual

1. A Personal Digital Assistant PDA Q A Wireless LAN Access Point Q 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 contact names addresses phone numbers and other details in the address book and find them when you need them Q Add tasks to the To Do List prioritize them and assign them due dates 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 Net
2. Ctrl key Applications Navigation Fn key key keys Windows key Numeric keypad Key Description Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction 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 EE Key Function keys Escape key Print Screen key Operator keys Shift Ctrl Alt keys Windows key A Fn key Applications key Es 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 an
3. 89 Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen 90 To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen 4 90 Sony Notebook Setup tabs 00 eee eeeeececseeceesteeeeseeeeeaees 91 Controlling Power Management cece eeeeeeeeeeeeees 92 Viewing the Power Management status icons 92 Power Management profiles 0 0 ee eee ees eeseeeeeeeeeeneeeees 93 Power Management commands se eeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeneeeees 96 Conserving battery POWER sans csacmasosdectetnonsce hantentls 96 Displaying Battery Information ee eeeeeeees 97 Battery icon GeSeriptlOnsj 2s cccssdaseccsseedeseteeevaceeedess 98 Displaying detailed battery information eee 99 Selecting the Display Mode eeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeees 100 Changing the window design of Sony software 102 Display Properties Notes 0 cceesceeeseeeeeteeeeeeeees 103 Adding Memory usscccensecceennnccceennneeseeneneees 105 Precautions and Procedures eee eeesceeseeeesteeeeees 106 Typical expansion memory configuration 107 Models with 256 MB Memory ccccessseceesteceenteeeeeeee 107 Removing a memory module cc eeeeeeeeeneeeees 108 Installing a memory module c ccceeeseeeereeeees 110 Viewing the amount of MeMOTY eeeeeeeeeeees 111 About the Software on Your Notebook 113 Software OVER VIC W iadeccdicnrsntiontinsanaucsaceeleuseecuenaaltons 114 Applic
4. CSS Memory Stick media ES Bok Insert Memory Stick media with the arrow facing toward the Memory Stick media slot Atthe 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 is off 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the notebook EA O Z gt Using Memory Stick Media 3 When the Memory Stick media ejects pull it out 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 Back of Memory Stick Media Formatting Memory Stick media Memory Stick media is formatted for immediate
5. using 32 Wireless LAN Access Point 86 PDA 86 peripheral device TV VCR 70 peripheral devices troubleshooting 138 Personal Digital Assistant 86 phone connecting line 47 port replicator connecting 61 disconnecting 63 lever 63 ports printer 73 74 Serial port 61 power 15 power management settings 92 Power Management Off power setting 94 Power On Password tab 91 power saving modes 45 Hibernate 18 45 Normal mode 45 notes 46 Standby 45 power setting AC Profile 94 Maximum Battery Life 94 Maximum Performance 94 Power Management Off 94 Standby 96 PowerPanel customizing toolbar 94 96 Print Screen key 13 printer connecting 73 74 port 73 74 troubleshooting 145 Printer tab 91 projector 77 PS 2 mouse or keyboard 65 R Recovery CD 122 removing floppy disk drive 60 63 floppy disks 59 memory module 108 replacing battery packs 40 restoring data 122 S Scroll Lock indicator light 16 Search window 14 second battery pack 40 using 40 selecting display 78 LCD 78 monitor 78 Serial port 61 setting up your PC support 150 setup screen About This Computer tab 91 Audio tab 91 Basic Advanced tab 91 displaying 90 Power On Password tab 91 Printer tab 91 Touchpad tab 91 setup tabs 91 Shift key 13 Smart Connect 83 software changing window design 102 Smart Connect 83 support information 152 troubleshooting 141 Software list 113 Sony Fax on Demand service 151 Sony Notebook Setup screen 90 Sony Service Center 153 15
6. Connections Double click Wireless Network Connection Enabled The Wireless 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 an A WB N mA IN 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 o oO Change text in this variable definition
7. Q Q Only the Sony digital video camera port labeled DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible Do not connect more than one digital video camera at a time The software supplied with your notebook will not recognize multiple cameras The i LINK port on the notebook does not supply power to external devices If the external device requires power from the i LINK port you cannot use the device with the notebook The notebook supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use See the documentation that accompanied your software for more information See the manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on its installation and use Connecting with another VAIO computer Connecting with another VAIO computer The preinstalled Microsoft Windows XP operating system enables you to use a compatible i LINK cable not supplied to connect your VAIO notebook to another compatible computer You can then use one computer to edit copy or delete files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer Connecting with an i LINK Cable lt gt SSSA SESS ir SIII SRR lt SIIRI VEIER x SS 3 A CNS se a i LINK cable not supplied N When you connect two VAIO
8. Restart your system to correct the problem Some PC Cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC Card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer If an exclamation mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it o O Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 Using Memory Stick Media 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 Q MagicGate RA Memory Stick media hereafter called MG Memory Stick media which is provided with copyright protection Q Memory Stick lt media which does not have the same copyright protecti
9. 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 one Audio R jack Connecting an Audio Device to the Port Replicator AL S fs Cee cee 000G tet Wa J CD MiniDisc or Bid audio cassette gt player Audio cable not supplied gt Active speaker p 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting an Audio Device to the Notebook 3000000000000 OGoscssccssooJO To AV Out jack I gt gt Active speaker gt gt amplifier etc Audio cable not supplied Connecting an Audio Video Device 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 ca
10. 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 Displaying Battery Information Displaying Battery Information You can display information for each of the batteries in your notebook The following sections briefly describe how to display your notebook s general battery information Refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information To activate the Battery Information toolbar 1 Right click 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 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 n P 2 56 256 Percentage indicator Displays the percent
11. battery lasts see Displaying Battery Information for details y Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 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 Using the Weight Saver 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 roe SN SSI Ta ASSO OSS SOS SSE N lt E Sess a zs Sseses le Multipurpose bay Wei
12. 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 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 o O Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 jac
13. display setting part of the video screen will not appear To view the entire screen adjust the display resolution to 640 x 480 A Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may cause damage to your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title Open the Start menu point to Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then click System The System Properties window appears Select the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager in the Device Manager box A window appears listing your notebook hardware devices Double click DVD CD ROM drives From the drop down list double cl
14. 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 VAIO Notebook Quick Start 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 tab Q Move the Screen Area slider to change your video resolution I cannot s
15. lowers the you type unless you hold down case of typed letters when Caps the Shift key 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 Using the Keyboard Combinations and functions with the Fn key If you switch user identities during a computing session the Fn F7 and Fn F8 key functionality if available on your computer will be interrupted To switch to an external display or monitor see Selecting the Display Mode for more information Combinations Feature Fn 0X F3 Mute On Off Fn A F4 Speaker volume Fn y F5 Brightness control Fn ca F7 Switch to the external monitor LCD Function Toggles the built in speaker off and on Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 then 4 or gt To decrease volume press Fn F4 then or Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then or gt To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then or Toggles through the LCD external display connected to the O Monitor connector and both LCD and external display Only LCD LCD and external display e Only external display Connect the cable before you turn on the notebook otherwise Fn F7 will not work Change text in this variable
16. month day year Press the Enter key Press to select System Time then set the time hour minute second Press the Enter key Press gt to select Exit then press Y to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears Press the Enter key The Setup Confirmation window appears 30 cc 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 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 Ifa non 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 on Set the date month day y
17. multimedia computer display for more information on its installation and use 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 Plug 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting a Projector to the Notebook Audio cable not supplied Display cable not supplied 5 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 Connecting an External Display To
18. not start Q 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 Q 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 Setup menu appears Set the date
19. phone cable into the modem jack on the notebook Connecting Phone Cable m ee 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting to a Local Area Network You can connect your notebook to 10BASE T and 10OOBASE 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 atx Ethernet jack 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 bo
20. support earthlink net phone 800 890 5128 or 800 890 6356 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day 52 Software Support Information 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 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 Windows Operating System Word Microsoft Corp Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 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 Change text in
21. this variable definition to document title 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 91 AC Profile power setting 94 Access Point Wireless LAN 86 adding hardware 57 memory 105 peripherals 57 printers 73 74 Alt key 13 Application Recovery CD 122 Applications key 13 audio connecting 67 connecting external speakers 84 external microphone 85 troubleshooting 143 Audio tab 91 audio video AV connecting 69 B Basic Advanced tab 91 Battery Information toolbar 97 battery pack Battery Information toolbar 97 power management settings 92 power saving modes 45 using a second 40 battery packs charge status icons 98 charging 41 indicator lights 15 40 removing 40 42 brightness adjusting 17 built in speakers See also speakers 17 buttons Eject 26 C cameras digital video recorder 81 canceling commands 13 Caps Lock indicator light 16 CD DVD discs ejecting 27 inserting 26 CD R software 141 CD RW software 141 CD RW DVD Combo Drive or DVD ROM drive 26 charging battery packs 41 coin operated telephones 47 computer 150 connecting to another 83 customizing 89 expanding capabilities of 86 setup screen 90 troubleshooting 130 connecting another computer 83 audio device 67 coin operated telephones 47 Change text in this variable definition to doc
22. to document title 10 Type a five digit name in the Network key box 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 remove 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 A Removing the PC Card when the notebook is turned On can damage the system or the PC Card if done incorrectly To remove the wireless LAN PC Card when the notebook is turned on Double click located in the taskbar 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 gt Connecting to a Wireless LAN Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party Wireless LAN Acc
23. use If your printer stops functioning after resuming from a power saving mode see Troubleshooting the Printer for more information Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting a USB Printer You can connect a Windows XP operating system compatible USB printer to any of the three notebook USB ports or the two USB ports on the port replicator not supplied To connect 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 To USB ports Power cord Printer USB printer cable not supplied See the manual that came with your printer for more information on its installation and use 75 O Z Z Connecting an External Display Connecting an External Display You can connect any one of the following external displays to your notebook or port replicator not supplied Q 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 no
24. use when you purchase it If you need to reformat Memory Stick media follow the procedures below A 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 Y Change text in this variable definition to document title 4 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 Q D 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 Y
25. with your notebook for the amount of memory preinstalled Expansion memory modules are available as options For memory upgrades and information on which memory modules to use refer to the Specifications sheet This section describes how to replace memory modules in your computer Q Oooo 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 A 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 procedur
26. 4 speakers external 84 switching 17 troubleshooting 143 volume 17 Standby mode 45 96 support software 152 support technical 149 switching display 17 monitor 17 T technical support 149 touchpad 19 troubleshooting 136 Touchpad tab 91 troubleshooting 129 130 audio 143 drives PC Cards and peripheral devices 138 LCD 134 modem 142 mouse and touchpad 136 printer 145 software 141 TV or a video deck 70 71 TV or video deck 69 TV VCR 69 U USB connecting 80 mouse 80 port 80 using 19 Jog Dial 22 keyboard 12 Memory Stick 35 optical drive 26 second battery pack 40 touchpad 19 o O Change text in this variable definition to document title weight saver 43 using PC Card 32 Using the Jog Dial Control 25 V VAIO help 14 VAIO Action Setup 21 video camera 81 viewing the amount of memory 111 volume control 17 W weight saver attaching 40 connecting 43 removing 44 using 43 window design of Sony software 100 Windows Explorer 14 key 13 key combinations 14 taskbar 132 Wireless LAN 50 Wireless LAN Access Point 86
27. CD display to TV and vice versa 134 I changed the display screen settings to 1600 x 1200 pixels but now the fonts are too small How do I increase the dis play tont SIZE eee Cie ee e a a a 135 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad 136 My mouse does not Work sssessesessesessessresreesersrerrersreseeee 136 My touchpad does not work properly ceeeeeeeteeees 136 The pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or MOUSE Sa a aa EA A A E R R 137 Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral De VICE Sin A eE E Ee 138 I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO com puters when using an i LINK cable eee 138 My floppy disk drive optional cannot write to a floppy disk 138 My optical disc drive is not playing my CD or DVD proper Yean N A A IRAS 138 My optical drive tray does not Open 139 I cannot use Digital Video DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears 139 My PC Card is not Working 0 eeesceeseeceeteeenteeeeeeeeees 140 Troubleshooting Software ccesecceceseseeceeeneeees 141 My software program stops responding or crashes 141 When I click an application icon the message You must in sert the application CD into your optical drive appears and rr the software does not start sic csvscetavessaseleosrondssvaareresvens 141 What software do I use for CD R CD RW software func MUONS 7 sacs E E E E 141 Why
28. Contents Welcome ainu N EE 9 Using Your VAIO NotebDOoKk 11sssssccceees 11 Using the Key DOaNG sist coos cose ctveieslatectlsteatieashGeneaent 12 Combinations and functions with the Windows key 14 ENGIC AL OTS ys ie oes ee eee ea es BE ads CES 15 Indicator lights 04 2 2 oho eee Bip Ree Ba 16 Combinations and functions with the Fn key 0 17 Using the Touchpad sisissvcssesssssssvescevecsesscatecnavesvecteese 19 VAIO Action SC UU P ocsriccssetienccesasnradiosncancsnstodtocnrsenates 21 Using the Center Jog Dial Control eee 22 Using the center Jog Dial control eee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeees 22 Launcher mode 232 a endo oa 23 Guide mode 124 i n sel at eae 24 Center Jog Dial back Dutton cca ao waeaeewis 24 Using the center Jog Dial control with Sony software 25 Using the center Jog Dial control with other software 25 Using the Optical Disc Drive ccceeeseeeeeeteeees 26 Toner A CISC nri u ou yes Oia ota ease ena ia eii 26 To eject A CISC 53 eas itis ected Dosen n nna cravat laa ats 27 Toplaya DVDr a Renee net aa 28 To play an audio CD sssssensseesseeessseesseesserssereseressseessresseeseee 29 Notes on CD and DVD discs 0 0 eee eeeceeeeeeeneeenneeeteeeeeees 30 To write data to a CD RW or CD R disc eee 30 Change text in this variable definition to document title USTWNS PC CARAS sates dead Sensn lee TST 32 Toanserta PCC ands oss ioc ase cattle eit me ort ei ie 32 Toremove a PC Cardi
29. Panel Y VAIO Notebook Quick Start 2 Click Network and Internet Connections then Network Connections 3 Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears 4 Select the Wireless Networks tab 5 Click the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box to deselect it 6 Click OK 7 Resume or restart the file transfer 8 When the file transfer is completed repeat the steps above to reselect the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box Getting Help Sony provides you with several support resources to answer questions about your VAIO notebook or the preinstalled software Refer to these resources in the order they are listed Change text in this variable definition to document title Support Options If you have questions about your notebook or the preinstalled software refer to the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIO Notebook User Guide The online VAIO Notebook User Guide and the printed VAIO Notebook Quick Start provide you with information on how to maximize your notebook capabilities and solve common problems Windows XP To access the User Guide click Start on the Windows taskbar select Help and Support and click VAIO User Guide Windows 2000 To access the User Guide click Start on the Windows taskbar select VAIO Help Center and VAIO D
30. 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___ LCD and external display Only external display lt _ On selected models Connect the external display to the notebook or port replicator before you turn on the unit otherwise the Fn F7 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 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 USB connecting cable not supplied You can use a Sony USB PCGA UMS 1 series 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 generally supports one USB device See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on its installation and use EA O Z gt Connecting an i LINK Device Conn
31. 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 Updating the task tray Windows 2000 In the event that a system recovery is necessary do the following to optimize your notebook s performance 1 Right click the Adaptec Create CD icon in the task tray The Task tray properties menu appears 2 Select Disable Adaptec Create CD A dialog box appears prompting you to confirm the setting 3 Click Yes To recover Microsoft Word If you recover your operating system using the System Recovery CD Microsoft Word will not be recovered Use the supplied Word CD ROM to recover this application Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 Oooooooono VAIO Notebook Quick Start Troubleshooting Your Notebook My notebook does
32. To use your recovery CDs see Using Your Recovery CDs for more information Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased Driver Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to reinstall individual device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased This CD restores your computer to its original factory settings so user data and applications installed since you started using your computer will be lost Change text in this variable definition to document title Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery Driver Recovery and System Recovery utilities To use the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD s allows you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are accidentally erased Reinstalling an individual software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your notebook or software application you may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive If you need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your notebook use the System Recovery CD s See To use the System Recovery CD s for more informat
33. age 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title Battery icon descriptions Battery icon Battery status Charging Fully charged Discharging No battery eo e amp Displaying Battery Information 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 duration of the battery charge Battery Information Window tery Info tio al x Battery Level Total estimated time to empty 22 Buby Chere E C Ful i Primary Battery Estimated time to empty 229 100 SE BE et e pe r 2u _ Secondary Battery Estimated time to empty 0 00 No Batte SERRE Battery Switch 1 _ Primary Battery 247 Secondary Battery Time Estimates AY Time to full charge computer on 0 00 Time computer lasts in suspend mode 167 18 DK He 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title Selecting the Display Mode This notebook uses th
34. ars when you try to use your optical drive it may be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the optical drive Check the region code listing on the DVD packaging Condensation may cause the notebook to malfunction If this occurs do not use it for at least one hour My optical drive tray does not open Q Q Q 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 Q 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 all connected devices Disconnect the devices that are not in use Check the connections for each device and then restart your notebook i LINK is a Sony trademark used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connec tion 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 documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for informa
35. ation The System Recovery CD contains a backup copy of all the software originally installed on your hard disk drive It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the notebook you purchased System Recovery options System Drive Recovery All data on Drive C is deleted The factory default settings and software applications are restored on this drive only S Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 Recovery to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are removed from the hard disk drive All original factory settings operating system and preinstalled software is restored A The System Recovery utility does not back up your system s data If you wish to retain your system data perform a backup to an external media 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 1 3 4 5 6 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive The System Recovery utility starts from the optical drive The first CD must be in the drive when you turn on the notebook Shut down your notebook as described in the Shuttin
36. ation Driver and System Recovery CDs 121 Using Your Recovery CDs aiussdsanacetveeecenscctes 122 To use the Application Recovery CD S cccceseeeeeeee 122 To use the Driver Recovery CD S ceesseceeseeeeteeeeeeee 123 To use the System Recovery CD S eeeeeeeeereeeteeeeee 125 To recover Microsoft Word 0 0 0 sceecesseeeseeceeeeseenaeenees 127 Troubleshooting 11scccennsecceennseceennnnnssennnes 129 Troubleshooting Your Notebook ccccceeeeeees 130 My notebook does not start ceecceesseceesteceesteceeneeeenaee 130 My notebook starts but a BIOS error appears 4 130 My notebook starts but the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start 131 My notebook stops responding or does not shut down 132 The power management setting is not responding 132 The sound of my notebook s fan is too loud 133 Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than advertised ci cct aseeecieuistuueteeaess 133 o O Change text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting the LCD Screen ceeeeeeees 134 My LCD screen is blanks ecen tote arcs sceneries ceed 134 My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen 134 The image on my connected external display is not centered OT SIZE PIO PSI Y een en e ETSE 134 I want to change the video resolution of my display 134 I cannot switch the L
37. ble not supplied If you use the S Video jack you must connect an audio cable to the LINE OUT jack located on the right panel Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting a TV to the Port Replicator with the S Video Jack L To LINE OUT jacks and Composite Video Out jack S Video cable not supplied Audio video cable not supplied Video 2 1 1 2 2 3 5 3 4 a 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 Connecting an Audio Video Device Connecting a TV to the Notebook Power cord supplied with TV To AV Out jack 4 Audio video cable not supplied Video 4 Y 1 1 o o v 5 3 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 AV device for more information on its installation and use Change text in this variable definition to document title To change the display If you insert a DVD in your optical drive to watch on your TV the F
38. chpad work again If your touchpad is interpreting a single tap as a double click you must adjust the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key and use the arrow keys to select Control Panel and then Mouse 2 Change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action If 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 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad 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 If you 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 If you cannot restart your notebook as described in the step above press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the notebook If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart t
39. computers This is the equivalent of selecting Search and then Computers 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 Oo Battery 1 4 Battery 2 E 2 Memory Stick se 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 in the numeric The alphanumeric character keys 4 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
40. correct The video adapter uses some system memory and that amount of memory does not appear as part of the total memory shown in the Sony Notebook Setup screen 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 Q Software Overview Application Driver and System Recovery CDs Q Using Your Recovery CDs 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 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
41. crophone check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack See Connecting an External Microphone for more information Troubleshooting the Printer 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 2 Click Start on the Windows task bar and then Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance then System Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Double click Ports COM amp LPT and then ECP Printer Port LPT1 Select the Port Settings tab and choose a different LPT Port Number 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 VAIO Notebook Quick Start Troubleshooting Wireless LAN The computer cannot connect to a Wireless LAN Access Point Q Make sure the Wireless LAN PC card is properly installed in t
42. cting a USB Printer e cece eeeeeeceeeeneeeeeens 74 To connect a USB printer to the notebook eee 74 Connecting an External Display ceecceeeeseeeeees 75 To connect a computer display to the notebook 75 To connect a multimedia computer display to the notebook 76 To connect a projector to the notebook sesse 77 To change the display when connecting an external comput er display Of projector 222 eisiscdeieeee uteieest dace eeeaiieetee 78 ee gt Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting a Universal Serial Bus Device 80 To connect a USB device to the notebook eee 80 Connecting an i LINK Device eecceeesseeeeeneees 81 To connect a digital video camera recorder e8 81 Notes on connecting an i LINK device ee eeeeeeeeees 82 Connecting with another VAIO computer 83 Connecting External Speakers eeccceeesseeeeeeeees 84 To connect external speakers sczisecscassesisccadeosncdeesesoeontvegnss 84 Connecting an External Microphone 00 85 To connect an external microphone cccceeesteeeteeeeeee 85 Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities 0 86 Personal Digital Assistant cece eeceeseeceeceseeeeeeeeneees 86 Wireless LAN Access Pomtiiiy 24 ceded wie dugiaiek 86 Witeless LAN PG Card ig 0 cisvesaidio sescssudsasdiyevs anan eee 87 Customizing Your VAIO Notebook
43. d Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give commands For example in many applications instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and 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 F 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
44. definition to document title Combinations Feature Fn only F8 Control AV out Fn f F12 Hibernate Fn Esc Standby Function Toggles between LCD only and dual LCD TV display modes Only LCD gt LCD and external display AL Only external display lt 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 Using the Touchpad 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 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 lef
45. dio to video this software has everything you need to create rich immersive multimedia and Internet content 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title VisualFlow Sony Electronics Inc VisualFlow software is a state of the art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick media It displays any still picture movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing artistic manner VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file 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 Application Driver and System Recovery CDs Application Driver and System Recovery CDs Your notebook comes with the following application driver and system recovery CDs
46. e A The optical disc drive 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 EA O Z gt Using the Optical Disc Drive 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 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title If the optical disc do
47. e 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 Selecting the Display Mode 3 Click the Settings tab and then click the Advanced button The Multiple Monitors and Mobility Radeon Properties dialog box appears Multiple Monitors and Mobility Radeon Properties screen Multiple Monitors and Mobility Radeon 7500 Properties Wiz x OpenGL Direct 3D Options Overlay General Adapter Monitor Troubleshooting Color Management Displays Color Scheme z Hotkey None 1024x768 60 Hz 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 Ifyou cannot see your movie or DVD on the external display change the monitor or TV setting by clicking on the Secondary icon and changing it to Primary 3 Change text in this variable definition to document title 5 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 us
48. e makes it fun and easy to edit import and organize your digital pictures in a photo album for rich digital printing to any standard color laser or ink jet printer DigitalPrint can also be used to make custom CD labels for your audio CDs DVgate Sony Electronics Inc Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i LINK 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 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 species economic systems alliances and politics Make yourself a noble human knight a vicious dark elf thief a greedy dwarven merchant or whatever your heart desires as you meet new friends from around the world and face e
49. ear Press the Enter key 6 Press to select System Time then set the time hour minute second Press the Enter key 7 Press to select Exit then press Y to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears 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 7 VAIO Notebook Quick Start 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 A 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 If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step you can restart the notebook by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously and
50. ecting an i LINK Device You can connect an i LINK enabled digital video camera recorder to the i LINK S400 IEEE 1394 port on the notebook To connect a digital video camera recorder 1 Plug the i LINK cable not supplied connector into the i 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 To DV In Out port i LINK cable not supplied In this 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 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con nector The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software application operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions CO Change text in this variable definition to document title Notes on connecting an i LINK device
51. ectronics Inc Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder that supports the i LINK interface It allows you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to your hard disk drive or share via e mail A smart solution for computer digital audio video and network convergence Software Overview SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc This new jukebox application adds a host of new features to its predecessor OpenMG Jukebox Continuing to take advantage of Sony s copyright protected ATRAC3 format for high quality digital audio storage SonicStage software sports a new music visualizer a sleek new player skin design audio CD burning capability and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback Sony 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 au
52. ee eeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeees 52 Confirming access point information eee eeeeeeeees 53 Communicating without an Access Point peer to peer 53 Turning Off Wireless LAN 0000 eeeeeeeeeseeeseeceseeeseeeeneees 54 Notes on using Wireless LAN ec eeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeees 54 2 Connecting Peripheral Devices 00 57 Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive 58 To connect an external floppy disk drive eee 58 To insert a floppy disk into the external floppy disk drive 59 To remove a floppy disk from the external floppy disk drive 59 To disconnect an external floppy disk drive when the note DOOK 190 ces i eaaa E A A RE ENAA 60 To carry an external floppy disk drive ee eee eeeeeeeees 60 Notes on handling floppy disks 00 0 0 cece ese eeteeeeeeeeeees 60 Connecting a Port Replicator eeeceeeeeereeeeeees 61 To attach the notebook to the port replicator 61 To remove your notebook from the port replicator 63 Connecting a PS 2 External Mouse or Keyboard 65 To connect an external mouse or keyboard c0 65 Connecting an Audio Device eeeceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeees 67 To connect a CD player active speaker or an amplifier 67 Connecting an Audio Video Device c cee 69 To change the display sc codacoccess teccoeccasseesgatseassaivegesstutecase 12 Connecting a Parallel Port Printer eeeeeee 173 To connect a printer to the notebook seececeerereseeee 73 Conne
53. er Management profile or you can create your own profile to suit your portable computing needs The predefined profiles are Pe go MWe Er T Description Maximum Performance Provides the best system performance while still conserving power Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and good performance It slows the notebook and puts it into Standby mode after a specified time period Disable Power Management Turns off all power management features such as Standby and Hibernate modes You can not change the settings of this profile AC Power The power management state when AC power is in use Similar to the Power Management Off setting Power Management automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer Presentation Keeps the display on at all times while it conserves power This option is ideal for slide show presentations You can establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system Camera Optimizes performance and power requirements for camera usage DYD Optimizes performance and power requirements for DVD usage 5 O Z gt leon y X D gt Controlling Power Management Description Word Processing Optimizes power management with longer timeouts on the hard disk and display screen You can also establ
54. er failure For notebook models equipped with a CD RW DVD Combo Drive EA O Z gt Using the Optical Disc Drive 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 D For best results use CD Rs that are compatible with 8x speed D 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title Using PC Cards A 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 Ill 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 rem
55. es described below only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Q Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD 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 Removing a memory module 5 Remove the memory module Removing memory module Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrow Pull the memor
56. es not slide out when you press the Eject button turn off the notebook and insert a thin pointed object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole A 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 Manual Eject Hole 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 Using the Optical Disc Drive 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 If you 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 If the notebook is set to the default
57. ess Point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices If using a Wireless LAN Access Point refer to connectivity information contained in those instructions 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 i LINK Device Connecting with another VAIO computer Connecting External Speakers Connecting an External Microphone OCoooOOOOOUOOOOOD 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 dri
58. g 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 Q If you are using a Wireless LAN Access Point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on the number of other devices communicating via the access point 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 MPEG2 data is transferred The typical effective data transfer speed via an access point is 4 5 Mbps when adhering to the IEEE802 11b standard High rate stream transfers with MPEG2 data may lower this rate 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 1 Click Start and then Control
59. g Down Your Notebook section of your printed Quick Start Wait 30 seconds and turn on your notebook 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 notebook does not start from the Recovery CD 1 Press the power button and hold it for more than 4 seconds to turn off the notebook Turn on the notebook 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 configuration now appears 26 Using Your Recovery CDs 5 Make sure Yes is selected then press the Enter key 6 Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Make sure Yes is selected then press the Enter key The notebook restarts from the Recovery CD Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs If you have two or more System Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the next CD once the information from the previous CD has been installed The recovery process takes from 30 to 60 minutes to complete After recovering your system using the System
60. ght saver supplied Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 j 400000 2 Remove the weight saver Using Power Saving Modes Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your notebook you can take advantage of power management settings to 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 5 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 power indicator flashes in
61. he 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 The communication distance may drop due to Q Q m Q Q Q 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 6 Troubleshooting Wireless LAN 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 any access point you may be usin
62. he notebook If you are still experiencing problems check that another mouse was not installed You may need to use your supplied Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the touchpad or mouse drivers See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information VAIO Notebook Quick Start 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 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 If the 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 If the 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 res
63. ial control window is in launcher mode until a software application is launched or the Jog Dial control window becomes active When you select an item in the Jog Dial 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 Windoy Folder To select a desired item proceed as follows Change text in this variable definition to document title 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
64. ialing is correct Check that the software you are using 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 Q Q 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 Troubleshooting Audio Troubleshooting Audio My speakers make no sound Q 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 i
65. ick the drive name A properties window appears Click the Properties tab 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 Q Do not drop or bend the disc Do not touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause reading errors 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 For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out 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 A 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 transf
66. imum 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 management 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 Om Controlling Power Management 3 In the left panel click a profile in which you want to change the settings 4 Inthe right panel double click an item in which you want to change the settings 5 Select an option from the drop down list 6 Click the File menu then click Save 7 Click the File menu then click Exit Power Management profiles The PowerPanel utility provides several predefined power management profiles Each profile consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals ranging from maximum power management to no power management You can change the settings for Change text in this variable definition to document title any of the predefined profiles except for the Disable Pow
67. ing Turn on the notebook after you connect the external display Changing the window design of Sony software To change the window design 1 2 3 4 5 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel In the left window pane of Control panel click Switch to Classic View Double click UI Design Selector Click lt lt or gt gt and select the desired design Click Apply The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window gt To try another selection click lt lt or gt gt and then click OK to close the UI Design Selector This feature is available with UI Design Selector compatible software only Display Properties Notes Display Properties Notes If you change the factory display screen settings to 1600 x 1200 pixels you can increase the display font size as well To increase the display font size 1 2 3 4 Click Start point to Control Panel and click Appearance and Themes Click Display The Display Properties window appears Click the General tab and select a larger display font size 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
68. ion If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support 1 Turn on your notebook If your notebook is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the optical drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears select the icon for the application you want to restore and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs If you have two Application Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore Using Your Recovery CDs 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 notebook 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 yo
69. is my computer operating improperly after download ing the CD burning feature of RealJukebox software 141 I cannot use the DVgate software ccsecceeseeeeeeee 141 Troubleshooting the Modem cccessseeeeeees 142 My modem does not work cceecceeeseceesteceesteceeneeeeeaaee 142 My modem connection is SlOW ccscceesseceesteceenteeeeaeee 142 Troubleshooting Audio cccccceceeeeceeeeneeeceeneeeees 143 My speakers make no sound ceeseceesseeeesteeeeneeeeaeee 143 My microphone does not Work cscceeeseeeesteeeenteeeeneee 144 Troubleshooting the Printer cccceeeeeceeneeeees 145 DCAMNGOl pri taeneneine nsina 145 Troubleshooting Wireless LAN c ccesceceeseeees 146 The computer cannot connect to a Wireless LAN Access Poi aae e n E ASR 146 cannot access the Internet eeseseeeeeseeeeserereeresresseeee 146 The data transfer speed is SOW ssessseesseessesssesessseessese 147 The communication speed is interrupted or slowed down when MPEG data is transferred 0 0 0 eeseeeeeeeeeeeeee 147 Data transfers are interrupted eeeeeeseeceereeeneeeeeeee 147 Getting Help asaos nanan 149 Support OPUONS si tecgiessesiteccmoascnnbedvaa eden ooneaedatalageaiees 150 Software Support Information ccceeeeeeees 152 Sony Der VICE CME sereni vncessetaveeuy a as 154 Change text in this variable definition to document title Welcome Congratulation
70. ish 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 for active applications Do not choose the Automatic Profile Selection when connected to AC power Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 eS 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 F gt Provides for the lowest level of power consumption The system writes the state of the system
71. k 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 I To Q L i Headphone jack Speaker cable supplied with speakers See the manual that came with your speakers for more information on their installation and use Connecting an External Microphone Connecting an External Microphone You can enhance the quality of sound 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 gt ZIT reas LIF IISTO LLLI LLLI aS LIS Microphone jack See the manual that came with your microphone for more information on its installation and use Change text in this variable definition to document title 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
72. lled SonicStage software s Record function to create any CDs on your VAIO computer if the specific model you purchased is preconfigured with all necessary components for CD R and CD RW capability Downloading the optional RealJukebox CD burning component to create any CDs on your computer may interfere with normal system operations 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 Q If your notebook is using the Ultimate Battery Life profile for its power saving mode you cannot use DV gate or Smart Connect software Please select another profile Preferably connect your notebook to AC power when using these features VAIO Notebook Quick Start 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 d
73. loppy disks away 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 LINE IN jacks 7 lolol Serial port 3 S Video Out jack 8 LINE OUT jacks and Composite Video Out jack 4 x 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 AC 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 replicat
74. mode The Jog Dial control 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 E O Z gt Using the Center Jog Dial Control 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 driv
75. n 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 Selecting the Display Mode for more information 4 Re insert your DVD to launch your DVD software Z 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 Connecting a Parallel Port Printer Connecting a Parallel Port Printer You can connect a Windows XP 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 4 Printer cable supplied with the printer To Printer port 5 See the manual that came with your printer for more information on its installation and
76. ny Fax on Demand This service which requires a fax machine or your fax software provides answers to commonly asked questions You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics then select the topics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 Sony Customer Support Software support is available free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase You can call and speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without using your notebook by calling 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 Apple QuickTime Apple Computer Inc Web site http www apple com phone 800 275 2273 hours M F 6 AM 6 PM PST 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 EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Network Inc Web site http support earthlink net e mail
77. ocumentation The quick start is supplied with your notebook Software Manuals and Online Help Files The software preinstalled on your notebook may come with an online manual These manuals are stored on the hard disk drive as online Help files You can find the Help files from the Help menu under the specific software application Some software applications may come with a printed manual Operating System Online Support Your notebook comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows For operating system support you can access Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory VAIO Support Agent Windows XP You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking the Start button and then selecting Help and Support Windows 2000 You can find VAIO Support Agent from the Windows desktop Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your applications network settings and other important software settings When your software is protected you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair software problems by restoring your software to any of the previously protected states Support Options 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 So
78. on as MagicGate Memory Stick media Some music files with secure copyright protection may be stored on MG Memory Stick media but not on regular Memory Stick media You can also use MagicGate media compatible devices to record and playback music when they are connected to your 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 mel MagicGate Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation MEMORY STICK o O Change text in this variable definition to document title To insert Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick media slot A 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 SSN aS SS ESSE S SSE SSS S Se
79. on on its use Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove that device 2 Insert the battery pack into the multipurpose bay If the battery is being used the battery 2 indicator turns on Second Battery in Multipurpose Bay VAIO logo facing up 3 Attach the weight saver to the notebook to stabilize the battery pack See Using the Weight Saver for more information Using a Second Battery Pack Using Weight Saver for Second Battery Cover ee se SSeS SSIS S SSS SSSSSS SSS SSSR SSSSOS SSSR sss Ss SRS Es 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 To determine the amount of time the
80. or and plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet Connecting AC Adapter to Port Replicator AC adapter connector Power cord gt 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 ee 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 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 Change text in this variable definition to doc
81. ou may copy images from a digital video camera using Memory Stick media Only MagicGate Memory Stick media can be used with copyright protected data such as music Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MG Memory Stick media 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 EA O Z gt Ooooo Using Memory Stick Media Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the media Do not disassemble or modify the media Do not allow the media to get wet Do not use or store the media in a location that is subject to Q Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Q Direct sunlight Q High humidity or places with corrosive substances To prolong the life of the media use the supplied storage case See the instructions that came with your media for more informati
82. oving a PC Card To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot Make sure the front label of the PC Card is facing up Inserting a PC Card Insert with the arrow facing toward the slot PC Card 2 Using PC Cards 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 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 2 3 Close all applications that use the PC Card otherwise data may be lost Double click the green arrow icon in the taskbar Select an option in the Hardware devices box and click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window opens Click OK to confirm your selection and then Close Press the PC Card Release button The Release button pops out 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
83. pic 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 international 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 m
84. ple computers more freely than ever before Supplied with selected models EA O Z 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 For information on available Sony products go to http www sonystyle com wirelesslan 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 Access Point not supplied i lr 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 CO Change text in this variable definition to document title 4 Double click the Wireless Network Connection icon The Connect
85. ponding while it tries to read the disc If necessary restart the notebook remove the disc and then check it for dirt or damage Q If you 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 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 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 39 Q Q Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices Q Check that your optical drive does not have the mute setting enabled Q Check the volume setting in the audio mixer Q If you 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 appe
86. 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 For more information about each option click Help on the Sony Notebook Setup screen to display the Help file Change text in this variable definition to document title Controlling Power Management The PowerPanel utility allows you to control the power management of your notebook and provides key information about system activity and battery life The following sections briefly describe how to conserve your 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 Max
87. possibilities for your personal images with Adobe Photoshop Elements software Adobe Premiere LE On selected models Adobe Systems Inc Adobe Premiere LE software offers interface and editing tools for producing movies for video multimedia or the Web View source clips and edited footage simultaneously on screen You can create your own personal video clips that are up to three hours in length with complete audio video synchronization America 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 softwar
88. rating 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 o 7 Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 Press 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 B or in the taskbar and click Help Topics Using the Center Jog Dial Control Launcher mode The center Jog D
89. restart the computer to complete installation Using Your Recovery CDs Reinstalling specific drivers with the Driver Recovery CD Windows 2000 1 Tum on your notebook If your notebook is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Driver Recovery CD in the optical drive 3 Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to view the contents of the Driver Recovery CD 4 Select the appropriate driver To use the System Recovery CD s The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and restores all original software applications Your computer is returned to the original factory settings A The System Recovery process removes all software that you may have installed since you started using your computer Reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it You can use the System Recovery CD s to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your notebook if they become corrupted or erased You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your notebook reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall individual applications or use the Driver Recovery CD s to reinstall device drivers See To use the Application Recovery CD s or To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more inform
90. s aai 33 Using Memory Stick Media eesssossssocessoossesosssssoo 35 Types of Memory Stick media 35 Write protecting Memory Stick media uo eee 37 Formatting Memory Stick media s 37 Notes on using Memory Stick media eeeeeeeeeeee 38 Using a Second Battery Pack e ee eeeseeeceeeneeeeees 40 To insert a second battery pack ecceessceesteceenteeeteeeeees 40 To charge the second battery pack ceesceeeseeeesteeeeees 41 To remove the second battery pack essseeesssesseseeeseee 42 Using the Weight Savet icc sca tcesedteededsecitatusecnepedeens 43 To attach the weight Saver ss ccciievecciacesestiatelnnereice 43 To remove the weight saver sesesssessseesesseessresssrsseesseee 44 Using Power Saving Modes ccscceeesseceeesteeeeees 45 Normal mode j c0cs21 otncetitasantaceteaiedodheehadiacteidevecens 45 Standby NOUS soarece a inte dete eia a eS 45 Hibernate Mode snniscnisiiiisensinsisieis 45 Notes on power saving modes ssseeseseseeeesererrsrresreseee 46 Connecting a Phone Line sssesessesssesesseerssereesssresssee 47 Connecting to a Local Area Network s seseeesseeesse 48 Setting up your Ethernet connection cee eeeeeeseeeeeeee 48 Connecting to a Wireless LAN ceesceeeeeeeeeeeees 50 The Wireless LAN Access Point 0 eeeceeeseceseeeeeeeeeeees 50 Communicating with an Access Point infrastructure 51 Checking your connection status e
91. s on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the VAIO User Guide This User Guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer from keyboard functions to preinstalled software applications In the left navigation window click the topics you want to learn more about and that information will be displayed in this main window Change text in this variable definition to document title Using Your VAIO Notebook This section describes the following aspects of your new computer Using the Keyboard sing the Touchpad sing the Center Jog Dial Control sing the Optical Disc Drive sing PC Cards sing Memory Stick Media sing a Second Battery Pack sing the Weight Saver U U U U U U U Using Power Saving Modes Connecting a Phone Line Connecting to a Local Area Network m S m S m S m S m G m S m S T G m G m E m A 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 keys i Pause Fr F2 F3 F4 Fs Fe F7 Fe ro Fio Fit FI2 pse Wnser perte ox A 0 5e a ka SysRq 1 je je s J Ta a x c 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 0 Z ws w E U Caps Lock Shift key
92. s turned to the minimum press the Fn F4 keys simultaneously and then press 4 or gt 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 VAIO Notebook Quick Start My microphone does not work If you are using an external mi
93. so x Power On Password l Enable Ports Basic Advanced About This Computer Printer l Initial Setting l Touchpad System information System information Product information CPU Manufacturer Sony Corporation Model Name Service Tag Number Clock Frequency MHz SS T ji System Memory MBytes Serial No 0 Cache Memory KBytes iy Internal HDD GBytes ans Merion OS Version OS Serial No OEM Information S O N Y Sony Electronics inc 3 Select the tab for the item you want to change See Sony Notebook Setup tabs for more information 4 After you finish making your changes click OK Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Sony Notebook Setup tabs Tab About This Computer 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
94. t button twice Change text in this variable definition to document title Action Description Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom 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 VAIO Action Setup 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 B or 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 ope
95. t 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 To O VGA port See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on its installation and use Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 2 Locate the AV Out jack on the rear panel of the notebook 3 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 Pressing the Fn F8 keys toggles between LCD only and dual LCD TV display modes 4 Verify that the power cord is plugged into the multimedia computer display and an AC outlet 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 Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display to the Notebook Multimedia display Display cable not supplied Connecting an External Display See the manual that came with your
96. then clicking Turn Off on the Windows Security screen Q If the 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 A 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 32 Troubleshooting Your Notebook 1 Close all open applications 2 Restart the notebook by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously and then selecting Restart from the drop down list a 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 This setting slows down the CPU speed See PowerPanel Help
97. 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 D Standby uses more power than Hibernate Q Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode Connecting a Phone Line Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet 5 In order to register your Sony VAIO notebook register your software online and use Sony Customer Support you must connect to a phone line 1 Plug one end of the
98. tion 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 ee VAIO Notebook Quick Start My PC Card is not working Q Q Q 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 Troubleshooting Software 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 Q Sony recommends using the preinsta
99. to Wireless Network dialog box opens Connecting to a wireless LAN Connect to Wireless Network The following network s are available To access a network select it from the list and then click Connect Available networks If you are having difficulty connecting to a network click Advanced Advanced 5 Select an access point from the Available Networks list box and enter a network key in the appropriate box 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 Bm 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
100. ttery 15 40 Caps Lock 16 hard disk 15 Num Lock 16 Scroll Lock 16 indicators 15 16 Insert key 13 installing hard drives 32 hardware 57 memory module 110 peripherals 57 Jog Dial using 22 VAIO Action Setup 21 K keyboard key combinations 14 17 PS 2 65 using 12 L LAN see Local Area Network Launcher Mode 23 LCD selecting to display output 78 troubleshooting 134 Local Area Network connecting 48 M MagicGate 35 Maximum Battery Life power setting 94 Maximum Performance power setting 94 memory adding 105 memory module expansion 107 installing 110 removing 108 Memory Stick using 35 VAIO Action Setup 21 Memory Stick media 35 displaying contents 36 inserting 36 microphone connecting 85 troubleshooting 143 144 modem troubleshooting 142 monitor connecting 75 selecting 78 switching among 17 mouse PS 2 65 troubleshooting 136 Mouse Properties 20 multimedia audio device 67 multimedia computer display 76 multiple phone lines 47 N navigation keys 13 3 Change text in this variable definition to document title network connecting 32 Notebook troubleshooting 130 Notebook Setup tabs 91 Num Lock indicator light 16 0 operator keys 13 optical disc drive closing tray 27 opening tray 26 optical discs ejecting 27 optical drive tray 139 troubleshooting 138 139 using 26 output devices adding 74 P party phone lines 47 PBX 47 PC Card inserting 32 troubleshooting 138 140
101. ument title Releasing Notebook from Port Replicator Release levers 5 Lift the notebook away from the port replicator Removing Notebook from 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 S 5 p Soo Oe e l U Change text in this variable definition to document title See the manual that came with your PS 2 mouse or keyboard for more information on its installation and use Connecting an Audio Device 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
102. ument title digital video recorder 81 external speakers 84 floppy disk drive 58 hard drives 32 i LINK device 81 Local Area Network LAN 48 microphone 85 monitor 75 multimedia computer display 76 multiple phone lines 47 network 32 party phone lines 47 PBX 47 phone line 47 port replicator 61 printer 73 74 projector 77 PS 2 keyboard 65 PS 2 mouse 65 TV VCR 69 USB device 80 weight saver 43 correction keys 13 Ctrl key 13 cursor movement keys 13 customizing your computer 89 digital video camera 81 disconnecting port replicator 63 display mode 100 options 78 selecting 78 Driver Recovery CD 123 drives floppy disk 58 138 installing additional hard disk 32 optical 26 DV In Out 81 E Eject button 26 27 59 ejecting battery packs 42 CD DVD discs 27 floppy disks 59 weight saver 44 Escape key 13 expanding your notebook capabilities expansion memory configuration 107 external devices display 78 display see also monitor 75 speakers 17 84 external display connecting 75 F floppy disk drive 138 connecting 58 disconnecting 60 63 troubleshooting 138 floppy disks ejecting 59 handling 60 Fn key 13 combination commands 17 function keys 13 G getting help 149 Guide Mode 24 H handling floppy disks 60 hard drives indicator light 15 installing additional 32 hardware 2 online support 150 help 149 Hibernate mode 18 45 I i LINK 81 connecting 81 VAIO Action Setup 21 IEEE 1394 81 indicator lights 15 ba
103. ur computer use the System Recovery CD You must be in Windows to run the Driver Recovery CD utility Reinstalling specific drivers with the Driver Recovery CD Windows XP 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 4 Click Performance and Maintenance then System The System Properties dialog box appears 5 From the Hardware tab click Device Manager 6 Click to highlight the device for which you wish to reinstall the driver Change text in this variable definition to document title 7 From the Actions menu choose Properties The Properties dialog box for that device appears Properties dialog box Unknown device Properties li Generali lng General Driver X Unknown device Device type Other devices Manufacturer Unknown Location Device status The drivers for this device are not installed Code 28 To reinstall the drivers for this device click Reinstall Driver Device usage Use this device enable 8 Click Reinstall Driver The Hardware Update Wizard appears 9 Click next The wizard will search for the correct driver on your Driver Recovery CD 10 When the recovery process is complete click Finish Some drivers will require that you
104. usic and text Just import your video clips and shake with a click of the mouse Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends PC Cillin 2000 Trend Micro Inc PC Cillin 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 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 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
105. ve should be facing upward Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive Floppy disk drive not supplied USB connector 8 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 f
106. witch 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 cc Troubleshooting the LCD Screen changed the display screen settings to 1600 x 1200 pixels but now the fonts are too small How do increase the display font size To increase the display font size see Display Properties Notes for more information VAIO Notebook Quick Start Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad My mouse does not work Q 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 tou
107. work ISDN router cable modem or Digital Subscriber Line xDSL modem to share access to the Internet among multiple computers 0 Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities Wireless LAN PC Card The Wireless LAN PC Card which comes with the Wireless LAN Access Point can be purchased separately and is designed for building a wireless LAN environment The Wireless LAN PC Card can be used with or without the Access Point With the Access Point you can build a wireless LAN between computers that are equipped with the Wireless LAN PC Card and gain access to the Internet Without the Access Point you can achieve direct communication Peer to Peer mode between computers For more information on Sony Wireless LAN go to http www sonystyle com vaio wirelesslan Change text in this variable definition to document title 88 Customizing Your VAIO Notebook The following sections briefly describe how to change your notebook s default settings Q Oooo Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Controlling Power Management Displaying Battery Information Selecting the Display Mode Display Properties Notes 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 amp
108. x on the left click My Network Places 3 In the 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 EA O Z Z Connecting to a Local Area Network 4 Follow the on screen instructions 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 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 multi
109. y module in The memory module is released the direction of the arrow 6 Tighten the screw on the memory bay cover Your notebook comes with 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 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 VAIO 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
110. your finances bank accounts credit cards investments and loans Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 If you are using an external CD ROM drive connected with a PC Card be sure to connect your external CD ROM drive before starting RealJukebox Additionally do not remove your CD ROM drive while using RealJukebox Either of these actions may cause RealJukebox to shut down improperly RealPlayer RealNetworks Inc RealPlayer software is a high quality streaming media player that supports many digital media formats The user friendly interface has enhanced navigation capabilities allowing you to access and enjoy audio and video programming over the Internet RealPlayer software is your gateway to a superb Internet multimedia experience Smart Capture Sony El

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