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Sony PCG-GRT100K User's Guide

1. Battery Level i Total estimated time to empty 2 32 Dichacno Caa Full 1 Primary Battery Estimated lime to empty 2 32 a 24 Secondary Battery Estimated lime to empty 0 00 No Battery Advance Battery Switch 1 Primary Battery 264 _ Secondary Battery Time Estimates 219 Time to full charge 012 Time computer lasts in standby mode 2239 OK Cancel Apply Help The PowerPanel window may appear slightly different on your computer depending on the number of batteries your computer supports Power Profile Displays the power management settings for various devices on your system You can change the settings to conserve power Battery tab Displays the total charge remaining in the battery You can click Advanced for specific information on the battery Alarms tab Displays the alarm settings which notify you when the battery is fully charged or too low You can change your computer s alarm settings on this window Click Help in the lower right corner of the window for more information To view the Power Meter window 1 Double click the Power icon The Power Meter window appears You can also rollover the Power icon to view the remaining battery charge Power icon Power status Computer is using AC power Computer is using AC power and charging the battery Battery is charging Battery is fully charged Battery is discharging fi No battery is inserted in
2. 2 From the Start menu point to Programs Accessories Communications and click Networking and Dial up Connections The Networking and Dial up Connections window appears 3 Click Make New Connection The Networking Connection Wizard appears 4 Click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions Page 109 Using wireless network connections selected models only A wireless local area network LAN is a network in which you can connect to a LAN through a wireless radio connection You can opt to purchase a Sony Wireless LAN Access Point to set up a LAN The wireless LAN access point is designed for building a wireless LAN environment Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before Your computer is equipped with a built in mini PCI card that allows for wireless connections For information about your computer s wireless capabilities see the printed VAIO Computer Specifications which accompanied your computer 4 For more information on Sony Wireless LAN go to http www sonystyle com vaio There are two types of wireless connections An infrastructure network is one that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the wireless LAN The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices wi
3. Make sure the computer is on Press the Eject button on the optical drive If the Eject button does not work click My Computer on the Windowse desktop Right click the optical drive icon and select Eject from the shortcut menu If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole near the Eject button Page 218 What do I do if the optical drive isn t playing my CD or DVD properly Make sure the disc was inserted into the drive with the label facing up Make sure the necessary program s is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions If the CD or DVD is dirty or damaged the computer will stop responding Follow these steps 1 Restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and selecting Restart from the Shut Down menu of the Windows Task Manager dialog box Remove the CD or DVD from the optical drive Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see How do I maintain CDs and DVDs for instructions If you are playing a CD or DVD and cannot hear sound follow these steps Double click the Volume icon q on the Taskbar Notification area and click to cancel the Volume Control and Wave Mute check boxes Check the volume setting in the audio mixer If you are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and the computer Make sure the CD
4. 1 Use your digital camera or camcorder to locate the image you want to capture When you see the desired image in the Finder Window click Capture You can capture a single image or several image at once Your captured images are stored as thumbnail images in the Display List to the right of the Finder Window Image in Finder Window Page 84 Jahit iome conve 2 Click the thumbnail images or arrows to the right of the Finder Window to view your captured images As each image is captured it appears in the Finder Window Page 85 Capturing movie clips The following information tells you how to set preferences and capture movie clips To set Movie mode preferences 1 Open Network Smart Capture Microsoft Windowse XP From the Start menu click All Programs Network Smart Capture and click Network Smart Capture from the submenu Microsofte Windowse 2000 From the Start menu click Programs Network Smart Capture and click Network Smart Capture from the submenu 2 Connect your i LINK interface compatible digital camcorder to your computer with an i LINKe cable optional An image appears in the Finder window 3 Click Movie to activate Movie mode 4 Click the Change Setting icon to view the available options for your movie capture The Movie Clip Setting window appears Movie Clip Setting Window E Stil Image Setting in C iyin Se Lio Leta Lows Azdt So dsloch GESS ESET EELE tad EAT Ten Jimi o1
5. 3 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer 4 When the Memory Stick media ejects pull it out Page 135 Using PC Cards Your computer includes one or more PC Card slots A PC Card enables you to connect devices such as an optical drive floppy disk drive or Network Interface Card NIC See your VAIO Computer Specifications for the type of PC Card that is compatible with your computer These slots are compatible with CardBus If your computer has more than one PC Card slot use the lower slot for Type III PC Cards You do not need to turn off your computer to insert or remove a PC Card Page 136 Inserting PC Cards To insert a PC Card 1 Make sure the front label of the PC Card is facing up 2 Push the PC Card gently into the slot The system automatically detects the PC Card 3 If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation process A Do not force a PC Card into the slot this may damage the connector pins When a PC Card is inserted do not place your computer in a bag or case Pressure or shock to a PC Card may damage your computer Touching the head of the PC Card will not damage the connector pins but damage may occur if the head of the PC Card is sticking out of the PC Card slot while the computer is being transported Inserting a PC Card Insert the PC card not supplied with the arrow facing the slot SS Page 137 Removing PC Card
6. 4 Photo albums binders and photo collections can only be viewed or edited using PictureGear Studio software To share a PictureGear Studio creation over the Internet or by using another computer use the Export feature See the section To export a photo album Page 92 Using the Import Photo feature Capture and import the pictures from your digital camera or camcorder to your computer You can select your favorite pictures and place them in handy folders for future use 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to PictureGear Studio and click PictureGear Studio 3 Click Import Photo Your connected digital camera camcorder or Memory Sticke media is displayed in a Select Device window Connect your digital camera or camcorder to your computer or insert your Memory Stick media into the appropriate slot before attempting to import pictures Select Device window OP hotoCollection 5 x 4 Click List to view all pictures that are located on the device or media Make your selections and click Import Selected Photos A Specify Folder window appears Specify Folder window PhotoColtection i import nto anew Hider Photo Folder Nene My Vecetion J import iato ea existing baser Photo Foker Neme 5 Select a folder option If you are importing to a new folder type in the folder name before clicking Start Importing An Adjust window appears Adjust window
7. Computer Quick Start To connect a TV to your computer l 2 3 Locate the A V OUT jack on the computer Plug one end of an audio video AV cable not supplied into the A V OUT jack Plug the other end of the AV cable into the audio and video ports on the TV Connecting a TV 4 See the guide that accompanied your TV for information on how to switch to external input lt gt o Power cord Audio video cable not supplied Video om ol i I 2 2 ke v 32 4 Switch the TV input channel to external input Page 121 Playing DVDs on a TV To play a DVD 1 2 3 Close all open programs Disable the screen saver and the virus checker If you are using battery power set the power management profile to DVD Follow these steps 1 Close all open programs 2 Right click the CPU icon f or Profile icon A depending on the model you purchased on the Taskbar Notification area 3 Select Edit Create Profiles from the shortcut menu 4 Select DVD from the submenu menu You can also select Automatic Profile Selection which sets the power management profile to DVD whenever a DVD is inserted into the optical drive See Conserving Battery Power for more information Connect the TV to the computer See Connecting your computer to a TV for more information Open a preinstalled DVD program such as InterVideo WinDVD by following these steps 1 Click Start on the task
8. AV cable into the computer before you start the computer To change the video resolution follow these instructions 1 Right click the desktop and select Properties from the shortcut menu The Display Properties dialog box appears 2 Select the Settings tab 3 Move the screen resolution slider to the left to reduce the size and to the right to increase the size of the video resolution Page 223 How do I switch the computer screen LCD from LCD to TV Press the Fn F7 keys to view the image on either the computer screen LCD or the TV See Selecting a display for more information A The Fn F7 key combination will not work once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive Switching the display while a DVD is playing may cause the computer to malfunction and you may need to restart the DVD software Page 224 Memory Stick Why can t I open my image files You may need to reformat your Memory Stick media A Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved to it Before you reformat Memory Stick media back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer s hard disk to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see Formatting Memory Stick media P
9. battery Inserting the Weight Saver Battery Weight saver 4 Lock the weight saver RELEASE switch Locking the Weight Saver Page 8 V O RELEASE switch To remove the second battery 1 Make sure the Battery 2 indicator is off and the Battery 1 indicator is on or the computer is connected to AC power If the Battery 2 indicator is on 1 Double click the CPU icon fa or Profile icon depending on the model you purchased The PowerPanel dialog box appears 2 On the Battery tab click Primary Battery in the Battery Switch box 3 Click OK 2 Turn the computer over and unlock the weight saver and the multipurpose bay using the release switch on the bottom of the computer Unlocking the Second Battery V Na Release Switch 3 Pull the weight saver and battery gently from the multipurpose bay 4 Insert the weight saver into the multipurpose bay to protect the bay Page 9 Conserving Battery Power You may use the power saving modes and PowerPanel utility to conserve battery power Conserving battery power may significantly extend your computing time depending on how you use your computer Page 10 Using power saving modes In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices to save power your computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate Use the Standby and Hibernate power saving modes to override a power profile setting and initiate immedi
10. shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer The printer port on this port replicator is intended for printer connections only Port Replicator Back Panel 1 USB 2 0 port high full low speed 8 Optical Out port 2 Serial port 9 Printer port 3 Audio In jacks 10 Audio Out jacks 4 Monitor VGA port 11 Video Out jack 5 Network Ethernet port 10BASE T 100BASE TX 12 S Video Out port 6 USB 2 0 port high full low speed 13 PS 2 port 7 DCIN port Page 143 Port Replicatots Locating Ports and Jacks A port replicator is a device that attaches to your notebook and contains additional jacks and ports such as USB ports A port replicator may come with your computer depending on the model you purchased If you wish to purchase a port replicator shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer The printer port on this port replicator is intended for printer connections only Port Replicator Back Panel 1 USB 2 0 port high full low speed 8 Optical Out port 2 Serial port 9 Printer port 3 Audio In jacks 10 Audio Out jacks 4 Monitor VGA port 11 Video Out jack 5 Network Ethernet port 10BASE T 100BASE TX 12 S Video Out port 6 USB 2 0 port high full low speed 13 PS 2 port 7 DCIN port Page 144 Connecting a Port Replicator You can connect a port replicator to the computer while the computer is off Use the AC adapter
11. 1 Quiet conserves the most power Lid Close Action Controls the state of your system when the lid of the computer is closed You can select either Standby Hibernate or LCD Off Hibernate on Low Battery Controls the state of your system when the battery power is low You can turn this setting On or Off Selecting On conserves the most power when the battery is low LCD Page 13 Brightness Controls the brightness of the computer screen LCD You can select a brightness level of one to nine The darker you set the computer screen the more power you conserve LCD Standby Timer Controls the time it takes the system to turn off power to the computer screen LCD when the system is idle The system itself still functions on full power HDD Standby Timer Controls the time it takes the system to turn off power to the hard disk drive when the system is idle This setting only turns off power to the hard disk drive i LINK Port Controls power to the i LINK port Disabling power to the i LINK port conserves power Memory Stick Port Power saving Controls power to the Memory Stick media slot Disabling power to the Memory Stick media slot conserves power Optical Drive Power Saving Controls power to the optical drive Disabling power to the optical drive conserves power 1 Slows the processor speed Page 14 Locating battery information You can view the remaining battery charge and miscellaneous battery information on the Battery Informati
12. After the verification is performed recording begins 1 Insert an audio CD into your computer s optical disc drive 2 Click the CD tab 3 Use the drop down lists to select the ATRAC3 bit rate CD drive and Record To destination CD tab window CO Tracki BF tw w Be oe ee ee tie ne ne oe HAQAMAQAA wooaonrvnwe lt z Recordable time available C 105kbps 9 Remain 4215M8 4 You can identify specific tracks on your CD by clearing the check marks from the tracks you don t want to record You can clear all selected tracks by selecting the empty checkbox next to Select All and then selecting the tracks you want to record If your Internet connection is active you can use the Eco Info button to view the name of your CD and its song titles The CDDBe Compact Disc Database Music Recognition Service registration wizard enables you to register with CDDB You need Internet access from your computer to register and use this service For more information regarding CDDB registration click the Help button The CD Info button feature is not supported for all audio CDs 5 Click RB rec to Jukebox to begin recording When the recording is finished the new playlist appears in the File tree view of the Playlist window Page 77 Transferring songs Check In Check Out You can transfer songs between the playlists in the SonicStage software and external devices or media For more information on using you
13. Inserting the media in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick media indicator blinks briefly Inserting Memory Stick Media Insert Memory Stick media not supplied with the arrow facing the slot Page 131 Viewing the contents Depending on the model you purchased the Sony Memory Stick window may appear when you insert a Memory Sticke media From this window you can choose to view print copy or organize your Memory Stick images or data If the Sony Memory Stick window does not appear when you insert your Memory Stick media then follow these steps To view the contents 1 Click the My Computer icon on the desktop The My Computer window appears 2 Click Removable Disk The Removable Disk window appears displaying the contents stored on the Memory Stick media Page 132 Write protecting Memory Stick media Memory Sticke media is designed with a write protect tab to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection When the write protect tab of the Memory Stick media is set to LOCK data cannot be recorded or erased Write protect off Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media Write protect on Data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick media Using the Write Protect Tab Write protect Write protect Back of Memo
14. Memory Cache Memory intemal HDD Product information Manutactures a Modal Name Service Tag Number Serial No BIOS Version OS Version OS Serial No OEM Information xj Page 161 Fl Disk Dri Using a Floppy Disk Drive You can connect a floppy disk drive to your computer The floppy disk drive enables you to read or write data to a floppy disk Page 162 Fl Disk Dri Using a Floppy Disk Drive You can connect a floppy disk drive to your computer The floppy disk drive enables you to read or write data to a floppy disk Page 163 Connecting a floppy disk drive You can connect a floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off Connecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Close any active programs to prevent data loss 2 Plug the USB cable with the USB icon SE facing upward into the USB port T The Found New Hardware pop up message appears Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive Floppy disk drive not supplied Page 164 Inserting and removing floppy disks To write data to a disk use one that is not write protected or disable the write protect feature The floppy disk drive cannot write data to a disk if it is inserted into the drive improperly To insert a floppy disk 1 Hold the floppy disk with the label facing up 2 Push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into
15. Recovery CDs after restarting the Windows operating system Insert the Application Recovery CD to automatically complete recovery of your system Page 175 Troubleshooting Computer What do I do if my computer won t start Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Make sure the battery is inserted properly and charged Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty If the computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait one minute Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery Turn on the power Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour If the computer still does not turn on follow these steps 1 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery 2 Use a thin straight object such as a paper clip to press the reset button 3 Reinsert the power cord and the battery 4 Turn on the computer Page 176 Troubleshooting Computer What do I do if my computer won t start Make sure the compu
16. System Recovery CDs You will need an optical drive to use these recovery CDs If your computer does not come with an optical drive use an external optical drive Application Recovery CDs Sony Electronics Inc These CDs enable you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased System Recovery CDs Sony Electronics Inc These CDs enable you to restore the operating system and programs that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased These CDs restore your computer to its original factory settings so user data and programs installed since you started using your computer will be lost Page 170 Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities Page 171 Using the Application Recovery CDs The Application Recovery CDs enable you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers and to repair programs if they become corrupted or are erased Reinstalling an individual program or device driver may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer peripheral hardware or software You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard disk To reinstall all the programs that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CDs See Using the System Recovery CDs for more information Your computer must have a Microsoft Windowse operating system to run the Application Recov
17. The Advanced Audio Properties window appears 3 On the Speakers tab select the correct speaker setup from the Speaker setup drop down menu Page 211 Why do I hear noise distortion while listening to music with speakers or headphones You may experience noise distortion while listening to music with speakers or headphones if the CPU control is set to Automatic Profile Selection If your computer is using battery power use the preinstalled PowerPanel program to set the CPU control to Maximum Performance Follow these steps Right click the CPU icon i or the Profile icon A point to Profiles and select Maximum Performance 1 Profile icon available on selected models only Page 212 Touchpad What do I do if the touch pad does not work Try restarting your computer Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key a 2 Press U The Shut Down Windows dialog box opens 3 Press R to restart the computer and press Enter If the computer does not restart 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Security dialog box appears 2 Press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R and then Enter to restart the computer If you still cannot restart your computer press and hold the power button to turn off the computer If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you are still
18. and TV LCD LCD and TV Lewy a Select one display LCD or TV when playing a DVD Connect the TV cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 will not work You cannot use the Fn F7 function to switch between LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive Fn F1i2 Puts the system into Hibernate mode a power management state To return the system to normal operating mode press the power button Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of power Fn Esc Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key or the power button Page 153 Connecting External Mice and Keyboards Your computer is compatible with many popular mice and keyboards To function properly the device you connect must be compatible with the Microsofte Windowse operating system installed on your computer Page 154 Connecting a mouse or keyboard If you connect the mouse or keyboard when the computer is on you may need to restart the computer for it to recognize the device To connect a USB mouse or keyboard to your computer 1 Plug the USB cable into the USB port E See Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start One USB port supports one USB connection 2 Ifthe New Hardware Wizard appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation process Although the New Hardware Wizard guides you th
19. approach is right for you depends upon whether you have a digital camera or a traditional film camera Many digital cameras connect directly to your computer The Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system already contains all the necessary software to import pictures from many newer USB Universal Serial Bus digital cameras Simply connect a USB cable between your camera and computer and Windows XP operating system walks you through getting your pictures from the camera to your computer PictureGear Studio software preinstalled on your VAIOe computer can help you import images from your digital camera and then manage manipulate and print them For details about using PictureGear Studio refer to the PictureGear Studio section of this guide under the VAIO AV Applications heading Other digital cameras store pictures on floppy disks or Memory Sticke media that you can remove from the camera and insert into your computer Once the floppy disk or Memory Stick media is inserted into your computer you can copy your pictures to your hard disk drive just as you would copy any computer file If your digital camera does not have a USB connection or is not directly supported by the Windows 2000 operating system refer to the manual that accompanied your camera to learn how to connect your camera to your computer and transfer images If you want to get traditional printed photographs into your computer use a scanner A scanner is a de
20. audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is installed Follow these steps 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar point to Settings click Control Panel and System The System Properties window appears 2 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager in the Device Manager box A window with a listing of the computer s hardware devices appears If an X or an exclamation point appear on the listed device you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers 3 Double click the optical drive icon to open the submenu 4 Double click the listed drive name and select the Properties tab 5 Click to select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not selected pai You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab and clicking Driver Details 6 Click OK to close the window Make sure an adhesive label was not attached to the CD or DVD Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction Ifa region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical drive Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical drive Ifyou notice condensation on the computer do not use the computer for at least one hour Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction Page 219 Why did the computer screen LCD go blank Your computer screen may go blank if
21. camera recorder do the following Click Start and click Programs Select a program in which to view your images Page 28 Using Computer Monitors Projectors and TVs You can connect an external display such as a computer monitor or a projector to your computer Page 29 Connecting a computer monitor Your computer can display images to the computer screen LCD to an external computer monitor or to both the LCD and external monitor while your computer is on To connect a computer monitor 1 Make sure the computer monitor is plugged into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable into the Monitor VGA port on the computer 3 If it is not already on turn on the computer monitor 4 Press the Fn F7 keys to toggle the display between your computer the monitor or both the computer and monitor You cannot use the Monitor VGA port on your computer when a port replicator is connected to the computer Use the Monitor VGA port on the port replicator instead Page 30 Connecting a multimedia device Connecting a Computer Monitor Computer monitor not supplied You can connect a multimedia device such as a multimedia computer monitor or projector to your computer Connecting a multimedia device enables you to display images on your computer screen LCD the multimedia device or both For information on connecting a TV to your computer see Playing DVDs To connect a multimedia computer monitor or projec
22. end into the wall jack Connecting a Telephone Cable Telephone cable not supplied Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly To set up a dial up connection to the Internet 1 Connect your computer to a telephone line See To connect a telephone cable for more information 2 Click Start point to Programs Accessories Communications and click Internet Connection Wizard The Internet Connection Wizard appears Internet Connection Wizard Welsorve to ths Intervet Cenanection eizard re kvare Laraskan mza dhiipe mecos soa coupe Steltars rucn e0 tudio mi p anaro SLANG roe RCE E arte siya a fae ove aort Me onho fro E eed we rod F Leet oe kar i ey eee yh dae areth hirme Ha wehowlnes creda rede M Lantos unegiicirs coneeteswatuily cel re GAA Poa E acd et MAILS T krpa nie et ete ried dr oot z kaen wut eed tes khuat ck lovas ter Rat Ce Conn 3 Choose one of the options and click Next 4 Follow the on screen instructions Page 105 Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection Your computer accommodates both
23. experiencing problems make sure another mouse is not installed Page 213 Touchpad What do I do if the touch pad does not work Try restarting your computer Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key a 2 Press U The Shut Down Windows dialog box opens 3 Press R to restart the computer and press Enter If the computer does not restart 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Security dialog box appears 2 Press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R and then Enter to restart the computer If you still cannot restart your computer press and hold the power button to turn off the computer If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you are still experiencing problems make sure another mouse is not installed Page 214 CDs and DVDs How do I maintain CDs and DVDs Avoid touching the surface of the disc with your fingers Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc may cause reading errors Try using canned compressed air to clean dusty discs Do not clean the disc with solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may damage the disc To clean the disc follow these steps 1 Hold the edge of the disc and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out 2 If the disc is
24. indicates that frames are dropped try closing all open programs or defragmenting your hard drive Page 67 MovieShaker Softy MovieShaker software can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any previous knowledge of film editing In a few simple steps you can turn a collection of video clips still images and audio files into a finished movie with special effects and music You can save your personal video creation in a format that is compatible with most computers or save it to a tape in your compatible digital video DV or MICROMV video camera MovieShaker software main window Working panel Shake Edit tab tray tab tray Effect tray Story Board tray 1MICROMV cameras are not supported on C1i series notebook models Page 68 Creating movies with MovieShaker software Using your imported clips you can create a short movie using the Shake feature The Shake feature selects clips from the Story Board tray adds effects and combines them randomly into a 30 second movie After you Shake your video you can edit it by adding effects and text by adjusting the color and contrast and by modifying its length Importing images and sound clips 1 Click Creer The Import file browser window appears 2 Find the clips you want to add 3 Click the clips The files are added to the Import clip tray 4 Repeat this process to gather each of the images and video and sound clips you want to use in your
25. instructions that accompanied your printer for more information To connect a parallel port printer 1 Plug the printer cable into the Printer port ch on your computer or port replicator if applicable See Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start 2 Plug the other end of the printer cable into the port on the printer 3 Restart your computer by clicking Start Shut Down and Restart If the New Hardware Wizard appears follow the on screen instructions 4 Make sure the computer recognizes the printer Follow these steps Click Start point to Settings select Control Panel and click Printers If the computer recognizes the printer it will be listed in the Printers submenu window If the computer does not recognize the printer you may need to install the printer driver software See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information Connecting a Parallel Printer Printer not supplied Power cord Parallel cable not supplied B parallel printer port pai See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information on its installation and use Page 142 Port Replicatots Locating Ports and Jacks A port replicator is a device that attaches to your notebook and contains additional jacks and ports such as USB ports A port replicator may come with your computer depending on the model you purchased If you wish to purchase a port replicator
26. it on an image appears in the main window Some cameras and camcorders need to have recording media inserted before an image can be displayed in the Finder Window Consult the manual supplied with your digital camera or camcorder for more information Consult the picture and table below for a description of icons and buttons on the main window Network Smart Capture Main Window 4 A Network Smart Capture P Button or Icon Description 1 Finder Window Displays images in real time 2 Help icon Displays Help documentation 3 Data list Displays thumbnails of captured images 4 Display Image icon Opens captured images in the Finder Window 5 Save As icon Enables you to save an image to your hard disk 6 Send by e mail icon Attaches a captured image to an e mail 7 Upload to Image Station icon Sends captured images to ImageStation online folder 8 Delete icon Deleted captured images 9 Select Effect icon Enables you to customize an image 10 Change Setting icon Enables you to set preferences 11 Capture button Records the image in the Finder Window Page 82 12 Web Camera button Captures still images according to specified settings 13 Movie Mode button Captures moving images 14 Still Mode button Captures still images Page 83 Capturing still images The following information tells you how to set preferences and capture a still image To set Still mode preferences 1 Open Network Smart Capture Microsoft Windowse XP F
27. modifying electronic equipment When installing a memory module in your computer make sure you read the proper safety precautions below Mistakes that occur when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction Turn off the computer Disconnect the computer from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you install or remove a memory module Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Introducing any liquids or any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots or other internal components of the computer will result in damage to the computer Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives memory modules and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by momentarily touching an unpainted metal object that is grounded such as a pipe radiator or faucet Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD Use the special protective package to store a memory module and prevent ESD Only use memory modules that are compatible with your computer For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer see the VAIO Computer Specifica
28. not the battery to power the computer while it is connected to a port replicator Moving the computer with the port replicator attached could disconnect the AC adapter or power cord and may cause the computer to lose power or malfunction To connect a port replicator 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all attached devices 2 On the bottom of the computer lift and remove the port replicator connector cover so the port replicator connector is completely visible Removing the Port Replicator Connector Cover Remove the connector cover You can charge the battery by installing it before you connect the port replicator The battery automatically charges once you connect the AC adapter 3 Align the connector on the bottom of the computer with the port replicator connector and gently push the computer down until it clicks into place Connecting a Port Replicator Latches 4 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN port on the port replicator and plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet The power indicator turns on Connecting an AC Adapter to a Port Replicator Page 145 AC adapter Power cord supplied with supplied with See computer computer DC IN port cece gt O Securing a Port Replicator 5 Make sure the port replicator is securely fastened to the computer 6 Turn on the computer Page 146 Disconnecting a Port Replicator To disconnect a port replicator 1 Close a
29. place Inserting a Floppy Disk Floppy disk Floppy disk drive 4 Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk To remove a floppy disk 1 Close Programs that access the floppy disk 2 Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the Eject button and remove the disk To avoid losing data do not push the Eject button when the LED indicator is on Removing a Floppy Disk Eject button LED indicator Page 165 Protecting floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets direct sunlight and heat sources Page 166 Disconnecting a floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when the computer is on or off by simply disconnecting the USB cable from the computer Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Page 167 Storing a floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk drive cable and connector into the side compartment on the floppy disk drive Storing a Floppy Disk Drive Page 168 Using the Application R 1s R i For Windowse 2000 models only You can restore your system individual programs or drivers using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs Page 169 Application and System Recovery CDs Your computer comes with the following Application Recovery and
30. site to share with your family and friends The ImageStation service stores your still images online when you become a registered user See Using the ImageStation online service Delete Discards any or all of your still images You must be connected to the Internet before attempting to upload or e mail your still images or videos Page 89 Using the ImageStation online service ImageStation is an online service that allows you to store your images and movies on the Internet to share with family and friends The ImageStation service requires an Internet connection and registration for the Web based service You must be connected to the Internet before uploading your images or movies with Smart Capture and ImageStation programs The ImageStation preview feature is available when you upload two or more pictures or a movie No preview is shown if a single picture is being uploaded To upload images and movies to the ImageStation Web site 1 Click the ImageStation icon on the right side of the screen The ImageStation Login window appears ImageStation Login Window Ei ImageStation Login Welcome to ImageStation User Name Password Cancel If you are using ImageStation for the first time click Register to ImageStation Register to ImageStation For first time users the ImageStation registration wizard guides you through the initial registration process Click Register to ImageStation and follow the on
31. the Effect palette on the Edit tray 4 Click the Play button on the Edit tray to preview the effect The added effect previews on the clip displayed in the Effect tray window 4 A preview of the added effect is displayed in the Effect tray window You can eliminate an effect by dragging it from the Effect palette to the trash icon on the Edit tray See the online Help file for more information on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes Adding text effects to a scene or clip 1 Double click or drag the clip or scene to move it to the Story Board tray 2 Click Text on the Editing tray Effects Tray Text button selected 3 Click Text Setting to create customized text The Text Setting dialog box appears Enter your text and select the font size style color and positioning for your text 4 Drag the Text effect icon you want to add from the Effects tray to the Effect palette on the Edit tray Page 70 5 Click the Play button on the Edit tray to preview the text effect The clip displays the text effect in the Effect tray window A preview of the added text and text effect is displayed in the Effects tray window From the Edit tray you can eliminate a text effect by dragging it from the Effect palette to the trash icon See the online Help file for more information on adjusting Text effects Saving a movie 1 Verify that the movie or clips you want to save are located on the Story Board tray 2 Click Export
32. the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation and click Update Driver from the shortcut menu The Hardware Update Wizard appears Follow the on screen instructions to locate and reinstall the appropriate device driver If Windowse XP does not reinstall the device driver s follow the steps in the next section to reinstall the device driver s using the Application Recovery CD s To reinstall device drivers with the Application Recovery CDs 4 Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs Insert Application Recovery CD No 1 to start the application or driver recovery process You are prompted to insert the next CD s depending on the application or driver you want to restore l Logon to the Microsofte Windowse desktop Insert Application Recovery CD No 1 into your computer s optical drive The VAIO welcome window appears Click OK then click Quit to close the Sony Application Recovery utility Leave the CD in the optical drive Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and right click My Computer A shortcut menu appears Click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears P 172 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager aas 6 Right click the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation and click Update Driver from the shortcut menu The Hardware Update Wizard appears 7 In the Hardware Update Wizard click to select Install from a list or specific loc
33. to pressing the left button once Tapping twice Equivalent to pressing the left button twice Sliding one finger while pressing the left button Equivalent to using the mouse to drag an item Moving your finger along the right edge of the touch pad Equivalent to scrolling vertically The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll feature Moving your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally Equivalent to scrolling horizontally The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll feature Page 128 Using Memory Stick Media Your VAIO computer is equipped with a Memory Sticke slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick media Page 129 About Memory Stick media Memory Sticke media are a compact portable and versatile data storage media designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible devices The following types of Memory Stick media are available but compatibility with your computer can vary MagicGate Memory Stick media MG Memory Stick media Provides copyright protection with authentication and encryption using Sony MagicGate technology Authentication ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media Protected content can be recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media M
34. you are a registered member provide your login name and password For first time users click Register to ImageStation The ImageStation service registration wizard appears and guides you through the initial registration process Follow the on screen instructions ImageStation Login window Welcome to ImageStation Peed fca I Save password IT in the future do net If you are using ImageStation for the first time chek Register to ImageStation 6 When the ImageStation application on your computer connects with ImageStation online your files are uploaded to the Web site The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status Image Uploader window image Uploader OX _ABORT ALL eT 7 Go to_http www imagestation com to view your uploaded pictures or movies Follow the on screen instructions to access your ImageStation account The ImageStation Web site may ask you to complete a full login again if your current session is not active Page 72 SonicStage Software SonicStage software 8 a jukebox application that enables you to play and record from audio CDs and import digital audio files while maintaining copyright information Taking advantage of Sony s copyright protected ATRAC3 format for high quality digital audio storage SonicStage sports a music visualizer a sleek player skin design and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback
35. you may be using If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information Page 198 Why is the communication speed interrupted or slowed down when MPEG2 data is transferred The typical effective data transfer speed via an access point is 4 5 Mbps when adhering to the IEEE 802 11b standard High rate stream transfers with MPEG2 data may lower this rate Page 199 How do I avoid data transfer interruptions When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or if the computer is in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Move the computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact For more information see Network Connections Change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information Page 200 Can I connect to an IEEE 802 11a device Computers with built in wireless LAN support the IEEE 802 11b standard only Devices connecting to a wireless LAN using the IEEE 802 11a standard cannot connect to devices using the IEEE 802 11b standard Page 201 What are channels Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands
36. you purchased Your computer s visual presentation of the VAIO AV applications may not appear exactly as shown in this section depending on the specific computer model you purchased Page 45 Overview of Preinstalled Software Some or all of the following software may be preinstalled on your VAIO PC Drag n Drop CD DigiOn Inc and Easy Systems Japan Ltd Drag n Drop CD software is designed to make CD creation simple You can create your own audio or data CDs that can be read in most audio CD players or personal computers With Drag n Drop CD software you can also back up CDs Drag n Drop CD DVD DigiOn Inc and Easy Systems Japan Ltd Drag n Drop CD DVD software is designed to make CD and DVD creation simple You can create you own audio or data CDs and data DVDs These discs can be read in most audio CD players or personal computers With Drag n Drop CD DVD software you can also back up CDs DVgate Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer s i LINK port and capture video clips and still images You can edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats MovieShaker Sony Electronics Inc MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions background music special effects and text Just import your video clips and shake with a click of the mouse Your personal mo
37. your movie You can change the sequence of the clips on the Story Board panel by dragging them to your desired location You can trim the beginning and end of any clip on the Story Board by clicking it and moving the orange triangles on the Edit panel to set the start and end point of the clip Only the portion of the clip between the orange Page 56 triangles will appear in the final movie 3 To add professional looking transitions between clips on the Story Board panel click Transition at the right of the MovieShaker window to open the Transition tray and drag a transition from the list to the space between two clips on the Story Board 4 To preview the entire movie click the Story Board panel above the first clip so that a white triangle appears above the clip and click the Play button on the Edit panel The entire movie including transitions plays in the monitor window After you have arranged and trimmed your video clips and placed transitions between them you are ready to export your finished movie back to your digital video camera You can learn about other MovieShaker editing features including adding effects narration and text titles to your clips in the online Help in MovieShaker software MovieShaker software s Shake feature can automatically combine your video clips into a finished movie with transitions effects and music Refer to the online Help in MovieShaker software for details To export a finished movie to
38. 0 Mbps To connect to a local area network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1 Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to your computer See Connecting an Ethernet Cable for more information Connecting an Ethernet Cable Ethernet port ait s5 E Ethernet cable not supplied 2 Click Start point to Programs Accessories Communications and click Network and Dial Up Connections The Network and Dial Up Connections window appears 3 Click Make New Connection The Network Connection Wizard window appears 4 Click Next and follow the on screen instructions A Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port eS Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone cable Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the port To connect the unit to the network see Using Ethernet and dial up connections or contact your network administrator You can connect to your company network from a remote location and use data programs and network resources See Microsoft Windowse Help by clicking Help from the Start menu and then clicking Networking in the left panel To connect to a remote network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1 Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to your computer See To connect an Ethernet cable and Setting up a dial up Internet connection for more information
39. 10BASE T and 100BASE TX Ethernet connections with data transfer speeds of between 10 and 100 Mbps To connect an Ethernet cable 1 Locate the Ethernet port on your computer For location information see the Connecting an Ethernet Cable illustration Connecting an Ethernet Cable Ethernet port ss bag Ethernet cable not supplied 2 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into your computer s Ethernet port amp Sand the other into the network connection To set up an Ethernet connection to the Internet 1 Connect your computer to a network connection See To connect an Ethernet cable for more information 2 Click Start point to Programs Accessories Communications and click Internet Connection Wizard The Internet Connection Wizard appears Internet Connection Wizard Welsorve to the Intervet Ceanection eizard re kvare Laraskan xzadhulpe ce coreat soa coupe Siebtwre ruen reve tudio mi ps rary SLEG ree eE jate ssonua y t owe oare My oaoa ko Bead oma rod C Lae tow hae t y eee yh dae eet hirem Hh wehewln oredr w pieda l laatia ipep iiya coeeeteseatuily d lna t CAI Poa E acd oee eNEILY krpa nie ret mige rriei det laari z kzen war need Hot khuat Sek Ievan tera Fal Ce Comet 3 Select the option I want to set up my Internet connection manually or I want to connect through a local area network LAN 4 Click Next and select I connect through a local area network
40. CD Computer DVD drive yes varies yes Computer CD drive yes no yes DVD player varies no no Audio CD player varies no no 1 Some audio CD players particularly older models cannot read CD R or CD RW media Refer to the specifications of your equipment for compatibility information Page 51 Appending Data to a Data DVD When creating a data DVD you can choose whether to keep the writing session open to make a disc appendable Appendable Writing With this option more data may be added to a disc as long as there is space available The recording session stays open until the disc is full Although the space on the disc may be used efficiently a disc written incrementally may not be compatible with all DVD drives Non appendable Writing With this option all the data is written at one time and the session is closed even if there is more space available on the disc No further data may be stored on the disc Non appendable discs are more compatible with different DVD drives The table below describes the writing method for different media types for appendable and non appendable writing Writing Method Media Type Appendable Non appendable DVD R Not currently supported Disc at once DVD RW Not currently supported Disc at once DVD R Multi session Disc at once DVD RW _ Single session Disc at once The format will be UDF with Joliet in every case UDF Universal Disk Format is a File System Joliet is an extension of the ISO 9660 stan
41. D S naaa Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs 4 Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your CDs or DVDs Adhesive labels may damage the optical drive if they come off while the disc is in the drive To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer or exit a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate if one is active For more information see Using power saving modes 2 Press the Eject button on the optical drive cover to open the drive tray The drive tray slides out Opening the Drive Tray Eject button 3 Place a disc on the drive tray with the label facing up 4 You can play some DVDs on both sides Insert this type of DVD with the side you want to play facing up Inserting a Disc Disc label facing up 4 Press the disc onto the tray until the disc clicks securely into place A If you do not seat the disc firmly over the hub the disc may come loose while it is in the drive A loose disc may damage the optical drive and make opening the drive tray difficult 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it The Busy indicator on the drive cover blinks while your computer is reading data from the drive To eject a disc 1 Turn on the computer or exit a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate if one is active For more information see Using power saving modes 2 Close Programs that access the optical drive and wait for the Busy indicator on the drive cover to turn off 3 Press the Eject button on the drive cover to open the
42. INK cable not supplied into the i LINK port on your computer and the i LINK port on a compatible digital video DV camera 2 Turn on your compatible DV camera insert a videotape and set the camera to recording mode On some camera models this is called VCR or VTR mode 3 On your computer click Start click Programs point to DVgate and click DVgate Motion The DVgate Motion software starts 4 Select IMPORT Auto from the MODE list in the DVgate Motion window and click SCAN The DVgate Motion software scans your tape and creates a list of video clips to be captured The list appears in the IN OUT list window amp You can also manually specify video clips to be captured while viewing playback of your tape in the Monitor window For details refer to the online Help within DVgate Motion software 5 If necessary edit the list of video clips to be captured To delete a clip from the list click it and click DELETE Change the order in which clips will be captured by dragging them up and down the list 6 To capture all the video clips on the IN OUT list click CAPTURE ALL To capture an individual clip click it in the IN OUT list window and click CAPTURE The Save as a file window appears This window enables you specify a location on your hard disk drive where the video clips will be saved In most cases the default location of your D drive partition is a good choice You can also specify how DVgate Motion software will name
43. Ifthe printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps 1 Click Start and point to Settings 2 Click Printers 3 Right click an unused printer and select Properties 4 Click the Ports tab 5 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box 6 Click OK This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of your printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel Page 236 Printing Why can t I print a document Make sure the printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on your printer and computer Make sure the printer is compatible with the Microsoft Windowse operating system installed on your computer You may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information Ifthe printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps 1 Click Start and point to Settings 2 Click Printer
44. LAN 5 Click Next and follow the on screen instructions Page 106 Customizing your Internet connection The Internet Properties dialog box enables you to change the way you view the Internet You can change your home page fonts language and colors You can also regulate content and set browsing preferences To open the Internet Properties dialog box 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar point to Settings Control Panel and click Internet Options The Internet Properties dialog box appears 2 Click the tabs to view options 3 Make changes and click Apply to activate your changes 4 Click OK Page 107 Network Connections With a Sony computer you can easily set up or connect to a variety of networks The Internet Connection Wizard and Dial Up Connections make it easy to gain access to networks LANs using wireless Ethernet or dial up connections For more information about networking click Start Help and then Networking Types of Networks Access point wireless Com puter to computer wireless The computers in this graphic are representative of some possible network connection choices and may not be identical to the model you purchased Page 108 Using Ethernet and dial up connections For setting up local area networks LANs Ethernet is a widely installed technology Your computer accommodates both 10BASE T and 100BASE TX Ethernet connections with data transfer speeds of between 10 and 10
45. OUT jack Plug the other end of the AV cable into the audio and video ports on the TV Connecting a TV 4 See the guide that accompanied your TV for information on how to switch to external input ZESt en ee Power cord T Audio video cable not supplied Video om ol i I 2 2 ke v 32 4 Switch the TV input channel to external input Page 33 Selecting a display You can connect external displays to your computer while it is on When you connect an external display projector computer monitor or TV to your computer you can switch the display between the computer screen LCD the external display or both using shortcut keys Shortcut keys Result Fn F7 Toggles the display between the computer screen LCD a connected TV and both the LCD and TV Select one display LCD or TV when playing a DVD Connect the TV cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 will not work You cannot use the Fn F7 function to switch between LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive You may not be able to display the computer screen LCD and an external display or projector at the same time depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using Page 34 Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector You can disconnect the external computer monitor or projector by unplugging the monitor VGA cable from your computer s port Disconnecting the externa
46. Page 93 OP hereLollection Click to make any desired adjustments to the pictures The Adjust window displays an enlarged version of the picture on the right and thumbnail versions on the left Save to relocate the individual picture to a new folder Delete to remove the picture from the photo collection Rotate to change the picture s position Trim to crop the picture or capture a specific area Click Finish Importing to save the imported pictures in a photo collection Page 94 Using the PhotoCollection feature You can organize and manage your imported pictures on your computer s hard drive or from your ImageStation account 1 Click PhotoCollection A list of available photo sources is displayed on the left with the selected source s contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the right PhotoCollection window OP hotoColtection 5 x 001 po 002 Bs 003 ipo esa Ee F 00 pg 005 po 006 p3 i E 003 po NO rs Ol pg O12 pg 2 From the thumbnail view click to select pictures Hold down the Ctrl key while clicking to select several pictures Press the CtrI A keys to select all of the photos in a folder 3 Manage your pictures with these additional tools and features Rotate to change the picture s position View to enlarge a thumbnail view Slideshow to place the selected pictures into an organized slideshow customizing the slideshow settings with the icon toolbar at the top o
47. Stage Page 118 Copying files to CDs Before you copy files to a CD RW or CD R disc read the following notes to avoid a computer malfunction and ensure the best results Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software Deactivate memory resident disc utilities to avoid data loss Disable the FindFast program if it is installed on your computer Click Start and point to Programs to see a list of programs on your computer Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery is at least 50 percent charged See Powering Your Computer for more information To copy files to a CD RW or CD R 1 Insert a blank CD R or CD RW disc into the optical drive For more information see the Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs section 2 Launch a CD program such as SonicStage Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and point to Programs to locate the program The SonicStage help guide is located within the same submenu as the program itself A Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc Page 119 Playing DVDs You can play DVDs in your computer s optical drive and view the video on your LCD screen or ona TV Page 120 Connecting your computer to a TV Your computer is equipped with an A V OUT jack which enables you to connect your computer to a TV To locate the A V OUT jack on your computer see Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO
48. The computer restarts Page 180 Why does my computer stop responding Why can t I turn off my computer It is best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer option on the Microsoft Windowse Start menu located on the taskbar Using other methods including those listed below may result in loss of unsaved data Click Start on the Windowse taskbar select Shut Down select Shut Down again and then click OK If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Security dialog box appears click Shut Down from the Shut Down menu If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously You can turn off the computer from the Windows Security dialog box 4 Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously or turning off the computer with the power button or switch may cause loss of data Remove the AC adapter and battery Page 181 Why won t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Standby or Hibernate To restore the computer to normal operating stability 1 Close all open programs 2 Restart the computer Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key amp i 2 P
49. Welco me ee Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the online VAIO Computer User Guide This user guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer from keyboard functions to preinstalled software programs In the left navigation window click the topics you want to learn more about and that information will be displayed in this main window View the Electronic Flyer which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer Page 1 Your VAIO computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source Page 2 Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you receive your computer To charge the battery and begin using the computer immediately insert the battery into the computer and use the supplied AC adapter as a power source The computer automatically charges the installed battery while it uses AC power Page 3 Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer AC adapter supplied Power cord supplied 2 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer Page 4 Turning on the co
50. age 225 Memory Stick Why can t I open my image files You may need to reformat your Memory Stick media A Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved to it Before you reformat Memory Stick media back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer s hard disk to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see Formatting Memory Stick media Page 226 Why can t I save music files onto my Memory Stick media Only MagicGate Memory Stick media can be used with copyright protected data such as music Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MG Memory Stick media Using recorded music requires permission of the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Page 227 Can I copy images from a digital video camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible video camera recorders Page 228 How do I prevent damage to the Memory Stick media Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the
51. ages Click Edit Page to customize a page in your album You can customize with your own drawing stamps or other decorations 8 Click Save The Save Album dialog box appears 9 Enter a name for your album and click OK Photo albums can only be viewed or edited using PictureGear Studio software To share a PictureGear Studio creation over the Internet or by using another computer use the Export feature To export a photo album There are three export formats available Export as a Flash File to create a small file that can be viewed using Microsofts Internet Explorer Export as a Light Package to create a compressed file that can be viewed on a computer Export as a Full Package to create an uncompressed file to be saved to recordable media such as a CD R CD RW or Memory Sticke media Export your completed photo album to enable viewing over the Internet with another computer or saving to a recordable media 1 Create a photo album as described in Using the PhotoAlbum feature 2 Click Export A Select Format window appears Select Format window Page 99 Select Format Eogtorer Select Format the computer Select this if you are concerned Flash Fite Ful Pachace Oates wil be saved as the Flash format Se which Osten the Aum wil be saved with compression Dete in the Adum wil be saved without you Can ew he Adum by figpine each pate to package igh thy Correre s2906 The Se site wil become Considerabl
52. al factory settings the operating system and preinstalled programs are restored A The System Recovery utility does not back up your system s data If you wish to retain your system data perform a backup to an external media To use the System Recovery CDs Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files A blue screen may appear during the downloading process Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs If you have more than one System Recovery CD insert the first CD CD No 1 to run the System Recovery program You will be prompted to insert the next CD s once the information from the first CD has been installed 1 Press the disc eject button to open the optical disc drive and extend the disc tray 2 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD No 1 into the optical drive and close the drive The first CD must be in the drive before you restart your computer 3 Windows XP Turn off your computer by clicking Start Turn off computer and selecting Turn Off Windows 2000 Turn off your computer by clicking Start Shut Down and selecting Shut Down 4 Wait at least 30 seconds and turn on your computer The System Recovery utility restarts from the optical drive Your screen displays the downloading progress Starting VAIO Recovery Utility 5 When the VAIO System Recovery Utility wizard appears click Next 6 The Notes on Use window appears Click Next 7 On the Main Menu Product Recovery window select the ap
53. alled DVD program such as InterVideo WinDVD by following these steps 1 Click Start on the taskbar and point to Programs 2 Select a program such as InterVideo WinDVD to play the DVD For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DVD program To play a DVD while using battery power 1 Set the power management profile to DVD 1 Close all open programs 2 Right click the CPU icon f or Profile icon A depending on the model you purchased on the Taskbar Notification area 3 Select Edit Create Profiles from the shortcut menu and then select DVD from the submenu You can also select Automatic Profile Selection which sets the power management profile to DVD whenever a DVD is inserted into the optical drive See Conserving Battery Power for more information 2 Insert the DVD into the optical drive 3 Open a preinstalled DVD program such as InterVideo WinDVD by following these steps 1 Click Start on the taskbar and point to Programs 2 Select a program such as InterVideo WinDVD to play the DVD For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DVD program A Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may damage your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing a DVD Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD Do not use memory resident utility softwar
54. an customize your profile settings to sustain enough power for a particular computing function 1 Right click the CPU icon i or Profile icon depending on the model you purchased 2 Select Edit Create Profiles from the shortcut menu 3 Inthe left panel select the profile you want to change 4 Inthe right panel right click the setting under System LCD Video Hard Disk or Other Devices that you want to change See the following table for a description of each power management setting 5 Make your changes from the drop down menu 6 Click File and click Save Power Management Setting Description CPU Control Controls the processor speed You can select either Performance Adaptive or Battery Life These selections are listed in order from the greatest to least amount of power consumed System Standby Timer Controls the time it takes the system to activate the Standby mode when it is idle The longer you allow the computer to sit idle while it is not in a power saving mode the more power the computer consumes Hibernate Timer Controls the time it takes the system to activate the Hibernate mode when it is idle The longer you allow the computer to sit idle while it is not in a power saving mode the more power the computer consumes Hibernate mode conserves more power than Standby mode Thermal Control Strategy On selected models Controls the speed of the processor fan You can set the fan speed to different levels Level
55. an i LINK digital video camera recorder to the i LINK S400 i IEEE 1394 port on your computer The i LINK digital video camera recorder is an external device that enables you to record and view digital images 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software application operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 25 Connecting an i LINK digital video recorder You can connect an i LINK digital video DV recorder when the computer is on or off Connecting the DV recorder when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Before you connect an i LINK digital video recorder Do not connect more than one digital video camera recorder at a time The preinstalled programs on your computer will not recognize multiple cameras Do not connect an external device that requires power from the i LINK port The i LINK port does not supply power to the external device The i LINK port supports
56. andby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system 7o 25 2 og t TE Spreadsheet Optimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet programs Communications Extends battery life by initiating a quick display time out The Internal modem remains powered on You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system D Automatic Profile Selection Automatically selects a profile suitable for active software programs Page 12 1 Do not choose the Automatic Profile Selection when connected to AC power To select a profile 1 Right click the CPU icon f or Profile icon A depending on the model you purchased See Locating battery information for Battery icon descriptions 2 Select Profiles and click the profile on the shortcut menu The profile settings are implemented instantly See Using PowerPanel utility for descriptions of available profiles When you use the battery to power your computer your system automatically selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default If you select a different power management profile while using battery power that profile is selected automatically the next time you use the battery to power your computer pai See PowerPanel Help for information on customizing the power management profiles To customize your profile settings You c
57. ars As a shortcut you can press Fn Windows key i Insert to open the System Properties dialog box 2 Select the Hardware tab and in the Device Manager box click Device Manager A window with a listing of the computer s hardware devices appears 3 Double click the optical drive name to open the submenu 4 Double click the listed drive name and select the Properties tab 5 Click to select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not already selected 6 Click OK To adjust the volume for playing CDs and DVDs Some programs have built in volume controls which you can adjust If there are no volume controls then adjust the volume of your computer s built in speakers by doing one of the following Using the Function keys An on screen display may appear notifying you when a change occurs For To increase volume press the Fn and F4 keys and then press To decrease volume press the Fn and F4 keys and then press v or Using the Volume icon Double click the Volume icon q on the Taskbar Notification area The Volume Control dialog box appears In the Volume Control and CD columns move the Volume sliders up to increase volume and down to decrease volume To play an audio CD 1 Insert the disc into the optical drive 2 If nothing appears on the desktop once you insert an audio CD disc then click Start point to Programs and click to open a CD program such as Sonic
58. ate action Standby Saves the state of the system and peripheral devices in memory RAM Power consumption is reduced to a minimum The system remains on and the computer screen LCD is off Hibernate Saves the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk Power consumption is reduced to the lowest possible setting without being completely off Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of power Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent regardless of the setting you select Since some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid data loss To activate Standby mode 1 Press the Fn and Esc keys The power indicator blinks in this mode 2 Press any key to return to normal mode To activate Hibernate mode 1l Press the Fn and F12 keys Do not move the computer until the power indicator turns off 2 Press the power button to return to normal mode If your computer does not activate Hibernate mode see Battery for more information Page 11 Using PowerPanel utility The PowerPanel utility enables you to select and customize a predefined power management profile to conserve battery life The following table describes all the predefined power management profiles in PowerPanel You can customize the settings for all the following profiles except the Disable Power Management profile P
59. ation Advanced 8 Click Next 9 Click to cancel the Search removable media floppy CD ROM option 10 Click to select the Include this location in the search check box 11 Click Browse The Browse For Folder dialog box appears 12 Navigate to the optical drive and click to select the Application Recovery CD The CD contents are displayed 13 Click the folder name of the device in which you want to reinstall and click OK The Hardware Update Wizard appears 14 Click Next and select the device folder The Microsofts Windowse operating system automatically reinstalls the device driver s from the Application Recovery CD 15 Click Finish and remove the Application Recovery CD from the optical drive 16 Turn off your computer by clicking Start and then Turn off computer 17 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD s visit http www sony com pcsupport 1 Unknown devices are identified by a yellow question mark A device that has a driver problem is identified by a yellow exclamation mark 2 Unknown devices are identified by a yellow question mark A device that has a driver problem is identified by a yellow exclamation mark Page 173 Using the System Recovery CDs The System Recovery CDs enable you to format your hard disk drive and restore the operating system and all original preinstalled programs If the operating system or programs become cor
60. badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out 3 Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Do not drop or bend the disc Page 215 CDs and DVDs How do I maintain CDs and DVDs Avoid touching the surface of the disc with your fingers Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc may cause reading errors Try using canned compressed air to clean dusty discs Do not clean the disc with solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may damage the disc To clean the disc follow these steps 1 Hold the edge of the disc and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out 2 If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out 3 Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Do not drop or bend the disc Page 216 Why does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc The disc your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged Follow these steps 1 Restart the computer by clicking Start Shut Down and Restart 2 Eject the disc from the optical drive 3 Examine the disc for dirt or damage If the disc is dirty see How do I maintain CDs and DVDs for instructions on how to clean it Page 217 What do I do if the drive tray won t open
61. bar and point to Programs 2 Select a program such as InterVideo WinDVD to play the DVD For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DVD program within the same submenu Select a display 1 Press the Fn F7 keys to view the image on either the computer screen LCD or the TV A The Fn F7 keys will not work once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive Switching the display while a DVD is playing may cause the computer to malfunction and you may need to restart the DVD software Insert the DVD into the optical drive 4 Systems equipped with a CD RW DVD ROM drive can read most DVD R media A Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may damage your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing a DVD Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD This may cause the computer to malfunction Page 122 Disconnecting your computer from a TV Simply unplug the audio video AV cable from the A V OUT jack on the computer Page 123 Playing DVDs on your computer Your computer is equipped with an optical drive that enables you to watch DVDs and most DVD R discs on your computer To play a DVD while using AC power 1 Close all open programs 2 Insert the DVD into the optical drive 3 Open a preinst
62. cluded with your VAIO computer make it easy to create DVDs and CDs With these tools you can create Music CDs that can be played on computers with CD or DVD drives and on many home CD and DVD players Data DVDs containing computer files that you can use on many computers with DVD drives Data CDs containing computer files that you can use on computers with CD or DVD drives For more information about disc formats recording media types and compatibility with different playback equipment see About DVD and CD Media Formats and Compatibility Your VAIO computer includes software programs for creating all of these types of discs Different VAIO computer models include different combinations of disc creation software 4 Your VAIO computer model includes only selected software programs from the following list Data CD and DVD and Music CD Creation Software Drag n Drop CD DVD on VAIO notebook DVD RW and DVDRW models Drag n Drop CD DVD brings a unique drag and drop approach to the creation of data CDs and DVDs and music CDs Three icons Music DISC Backup and Data are available on the desktop Just drag data files music files or a CD or DVD that you want to back up to the appropriate icon insert a blank disc and click the record button Page 47 About DVD and CD Media Formats and Compatibility Use the information in this section as a guide to which type of blank recording media and which kind of playback equipment
63. ctronic Music Distribution EMD services on the Internet Electronic Music Distribution services are Internet based subscription services that allow you download music tracks from the World Wide Web SonicStage software enables you to download music tracks include them in your Playlists and check them out to your portable digital music devices Import audio files from your computer SonicStage software enables you to import MP3 and WAV audio files stored on your computer so they can be added to Playlists and recorded to CD on computer models equipped with a CD recording device Enjoy karaoke like effects during music playback The Vocal Canceler effect can suppress the vocal track from most music during playback This effect also enables you to shift the pitch of music to suit your vocal range Used together these features make it easy to sing along with your favorite music turning your computer into a karaoke system Vocal Canceler works only with stereo music clips Enjoy a Visualizer light show during music playback The Visualizer feature of SonicStage software performs a colorful light show on your computer s screen to match your music as it plays To learn more about using the SonicStage software refer to the online Help within the SonicStage program The Tutorial page within SonicStage software can help you get started The Tutorial page lists common tasks and directs you to the part of the SonicStage software that performs
64. dard to allow CDs to be written using long filenames and Unicode on Windows Page 52 Creating Data DVDs with Drag n Drop CD DVD Drag n Drop CD DVD brings a unique drag and drop approach to the creation of data CDs and DVDs and music CDs Three icons Music DISC Backup and Data are the interface for Drag n Drop software Just drag data files music files or a CD or DVD that you want to back up to the appropriate icon insert a blank disc and click the record button Drag n Drop CD DVD desktop icons The Using Drag n Drop CD DVD Software section describes the steps for starting the Drag n Drop CD DVD software viewing the program s online Help This guide provides only general information about starting and using Drag n Drop CD DVD software For detailed information about creating DVDs and CDs with Drag n Drop CD DVD software consult the program s online Help Page 53 Using Drag n Drop CD DVD Software To start Drag n Drop CD DVD 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click All Programs 2 Point to Drag n Drop CD DVD and click Drag n Drop CD DVD Drag n Drop CD DVD starts and the three Drag n Drop CD DVD icons Music DISC Backup and Data appear on your desktop To view the online Help for Drag n Drop CD DVD The online Help for Drag n Drop CD DVD provides detailed information about using the program 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and click Programs 2 Point to Drag n Drop CD DVD and click Drag n D
65. de vei Sahela Jd GE RTRS TASE EET baa Tevet panet py Unlined Aen tears er r wwe The Movie Clip Setting window has three tabs Basic Select a folder destination for your movies when recording video clips Capturing Format Adjust the image quality reduce noise and set the maximum recording time for your movie capture Common Enable or disable the sound and animation effects enable or disable sample movie sound and enable or disable automatic dialup connection for uploading images 5 Click each tab to view options and set preferences To apply effects to an movie see Applying effects to your images and movies You can remove all special effects by clicking the No Effects button To capture a movie in Movie mode 1 Use your digital camcorder to locate the view s you want to capture When you see the desired view in either the Finder Window or your camcorder s viewfinder click Record to begin recording your movie The Movie Player icon appears 2 Click Stop when you have finished recording your movie The first frame of your movie appears in the Data list to the right of the Finder Window Network Smart Capture automatically stops recording according to the recording time set in the Movie Clip Setting window 3 You can review your movie in the Finder Window by double clicking the movie thumbnail in the data list Page 86 Capturing Web camera images The following information tell
66. drive tray The drive tray slides out iie age If the Eject button does not work turn off the computer and insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole next to the Eject button 4 Lift the disc from the drive 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it Page 116 Copying and Playing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs depending on the model you purchased Check your computer specifications for the type of optical drive installed on your computer and use the table below to see which types of media your optical drive supports Optical Drive Media disc Support CD ROM Plays CD CD R and CD RW CD RW Plays CD CD R and CD RW Records to CD R and CD RW CD RW DVD ROM Plays CD CD R and CD RW Records to CD R and CD RW Plays DVD and most DVD R and DVD RW DVD RW Plays CD CD R and CD RW Records to CD R and CD RW Plays DVD DVD R and DVD RW Records to DVD R and DVD RW DVD RW Plays CD CD R and CD RW Records to CD R and CD RW Plays DVD DVD R DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW Records to DVD R DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW If you plan to use an external optical drive connect the drive before you begin Page 117 Playing CDs Before you play an audio CD you may need to enable your computer s audio feature To enable the audio feature 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and point to Settings Control Panel and click System The System Properties dialog box appe
67. e Shut Down window appears press R and then press Enter Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Security window appears press the gt Right Arrow key to select Shut Down Press Enter then press R and press Enter Press and hold the power button When the computer turns off press the power button again to restart the computer Page 207 Speakers Why won t my speakers work Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Your speakers may not be designed for computer use Ifthe speakers have a mute button set the button to off Ifthe speakers have a volume control make sure the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphones jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers If you are using battery power make sure the battery s is inserted properly and is charged If the speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the guide that accompanied the speakers for more information Page 208 Speakers Why won t my speakers work Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Your speakers may not be designed for computer use Ifthe speakers have a mute button set the button to off Ifthe speakers have a volume control make
68. e correction keys enable you to make corrections to keystrokes The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard perform designated tasks For example in many programs F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one program to the next The Escape key cancels commands The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and moves it to the Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it The operator keys provide a variety of commands For example in many programs instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctri S Also the Shift key to produces capital letters or special symbols such as and 0 The Windows key opens the Start menu It is the equivalent of clicking Start on the Windowse taskbar See Windows key combinations for more information 0 The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands See Fn key combinations for more information The Applications key opens a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices It is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button Page 150 Windows key combinations Key combination Function a F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window a Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar amp D Displays the desktop a E Displays the My Computer window kd F Displays the Search Results window where you can
69. e is securely plugged into the Modem jack on the computer and the wall jack Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Page 193 Why is my modem connection slow Your computer is equipped with a V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP follow these steps Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of any line noise If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second telephone line try connecting the modem to that line Page 194 Networking Why can t my computer connect to a wireless LAN access point Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any acces
70. e to speed up disc access when playing a DVD This may cause the computer to malfunction Page 124 Copying files to DVDs on selected models only Use the table shown on Copying and Playing CDs and DVDs to see which type of DVD media your computer supports To copy files to a DVD R or DVD RW 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer See Connecting the AC adapter for more information 2 Insert the disc into the optical drive See Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs for more information 3 Click Start Programs and select the DVD software program you want to use from the submenu For directions on how to use your DVD software programs see the online help guides supplied with the programs A Do not strike or shake the computer while copying files to a disc Page 125 Computer Features Using the Touch Pad A pointing device called a touch pad is located in front of the keyboard You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touch pad Page 126 Computer Features Using the Touch Pad A pointing device called a touch pad is located in front of the keyboard You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touch pad Page 127 Describing the touch pad Locating the Touch Pad Touch pad Right button Left button Touch Pad Action Description Sliding one finger Equivalent to using a mouse to place the pointer on an item Tapping once Equivalent
71. ectly from the Microsoft Windowse XP operating system by right clicking the icon for the image and clicking Print from the shortcut menu The Photo Printing Wizard appears and walks you through printing your image If you are editing an image in Adobes Photoshope Elements you can print your image by clicking Print on the File menu The PictureGear Studio software that is preinstalled on your computer offers a range of powerful printing options You can create and print photo albums with interesting customizable designs You can design original postcards calendars art and labels For more information about using PictureGear Studio software refer to the PictureGear Studio section of this guide and PictureGear software s online Help file To start PictureGear Studio software 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Programs 2 Point to PictureGear Studio and click PictureGear Studio To view the PictureGear Studio online Help 1 Start PictureGear Studio 2 Click the button on the PictureGear Studio start screen To view help from other PictureGear Studio screens click the Help menu and select Help Page 64 Worki ith Digital Musi The SonicStage software a included with your computer is a powerful digital music management system that enables you work with digital music from audio CDs and from the Internet You can play music on your computer create custom audio CDs and check music out to portable digital
72. ed into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait one minute Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery Turn on the power Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour If the computer still does not turn on follow these steps 1 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery 2 Use a thin straight object such as a paper clip to press the reset button 3 Reinsert the power cord and the battery 4 Turn on the computer Page 178 What do I do if a BIOS error appears when my computer starts If the message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of the screen follow these steps l Press the F2 key The BIOS Setup menu appears Set the date month day year Press Enter Press the Down Arrow key v to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second Press Enter Press the Right Arrow key 7 to select the Exit tab and then press the Down Arrow key v to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears Press Enter The Setu
73. emory Stick PRO media Provides MagicGate copyright protection and high speed transfer features when used with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices VAIO computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only Currently high speed data transfer and the MagicGate technology features such as authentication and encryption are not available You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media Memory Stick media Provides data storage only The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate technology or high speed data transfer You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media Currently Sonye SonicStage and OpenMG software are not compatible with the new Memory Stick PRO media Sony suggests using only MG Memory Stick media to store and transfer any data created with SonicStage or OpenMG software Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport regularly for the latest information on the new Memory Stick PRO media 4 Memory Stick media do not support video file playback directly from the media Copy the video file to your hard disk drive and then play back the file Page 130 Inserting Memory Stick media Before using Memory Stick media back up important data The media slot accommodates only one Memory Stick media at a time To insert Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick media slot 4
74. er to your computer The new hardware wizard enables you to easily install the printer software but some printers require separate driver software installation See the instructions that accompanied your printer for more information To connect a USB printer 1 Plug the USB cable into the USB port Y on your computer or port replicator if applicable See Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the printer The Found New Hardware Wizard appears 3 Follow the on screen instructions Connecting a USB Printer PE RE Printer Power cord Sas not supplied CH 7 N pM OTT Wse Lf USB ports USB cable not supplied See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information on its installation and use Page 140 Disconnecting a Printer You can disconnect the printer cable when the computer is on or off Disconnecting a printer when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a printer Unplug the printer cable from the computer Page 141 Connecting a Parallel Printer You can connect a parallel port printer to your computer or port replicator if applicable The new hardware wizard enables you to easily install the printer software but some printers require separate driver software installation See the
75. ery CD utility To reinstall programs with the Application Recovery CDs 4 Your system may include one or more Application Recovery CDs If you have more than one Application Recovery CD insert the first CD CD No 1 to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the next CD depending on the application you wish to restore 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all open programs Logon to the Microsoft Windowse desktop Insert Sony Application Recovery CD No 1 into your computer s optical drive The Application Recovery utility starts automatically Click OK in the VAIO welcome window The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears Double click the Software folder Icons representing the original preinstalled programs are displayed Double click the application you want to restore The program s installation wizard begins Follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process To reinstall device drivers using Windows XP operating system For Windowse XP systems only The Microsoft Windowse XP operating system is capable of reinstalling the original factory installed device drivers without using the Application Recovery CD s l Click Start in the Windows taskbar then right click My Computer A shortcut menu appears Click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears From the Hardware tab click the Device Manager button Right click to select
76. es with added special effects and music This guide provides only a simple overview of using the MovieShaker software For more detailed information refer to the online Help within the MovieShaker software For details regarding connecting your digital video camera to your computer refer to the manual that accompanies your camera and the online User Guide that accompanies your computer This guide provides only a simple overview of using the MovieShaker software For more detailed information refer to the online Help within the MovieShaker software For details regarding connecting your digital video camera to your computer refer to the manual that accompanies your camera and the online User Guide that accompanies your computer To capture digital video with MovieShaker software The process for capturing digital video from a MICROMV camera differs from the process for DV described here For information about capturing video from a MICROMV camera refer to the online Help within the MovieShaker software Video capture from MICROMV cameras with MovieShaker software is not supported on Ci series notebook models 1 Plug an i LINK cable not supplied into the i LINK port on your computer and the i LINK port on a compatible digital video DV camera 2 Turn on your compatible DV camera insert a videotape and set the camera to recording mode On some camera models this is called VCR or VTR mode 3 On your computer click Start click Pro
77. essions The drop frame compensation feature does not provide accurate compensation adjustments for tapes recorded in LP mode The information displayed by the capture progress indicator may not be accurate for tapes that are recorded using a mixture of both SP and LP modes Keep the video head of your digital video device properly cleaned Anomalies that you see in captured data may be due to dust or other particles on the video head The last frame captured is one frame before your selected OUT point The frame you see immediately after clicking the OUT button is not captured To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape 4 You can record only AVI files MPEG files cannot be recorded Do not use DVgate software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction in the device Avoid recording problems such as a single frame appearing in multiple frames by closing other applications on your system while recording You cannot use multiple audio modes on the same tape If you have AVI files that use different audio modes the files cannot be recorded at the same time but must be recorded separately The DVgate software does not support AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB The DVgate software does not support hard disk compression To maximize recording capabilities video and audio data are not available while you are recording Ifthe DVgate software
78. f the slideshow screen Print to set up your photos and select paper to make prints Page 95 Using the Binder feature You can add comments to your favorite photos add custom backgrounds clip art and stamps or showcase your own drawing talent Add remove or change your designs to create your own unique photo art 1 Click Binder A list of binder styles is displayed on the left When you add your pictures to a binder they are displayed as thumbnails on the right Binder window Binder 4 You can create your own custom binder styles by clicking Create Title 2 Select a binder style then click New Page Available photo sources are displayed as thumbnails 3 Click to select a photo An information form appears 4 Fill in your information and click OK An art palette window appears To create an original page with art or stamps use the decoration features on the right by clicking on the desired feature and applying it to your photo 5 Click Save to add the new page to your binder Page 96 Using the PhotoAlbum feature Organize your memorable photos in an electronic photo album You can share your custom photo albums with friends and family 1 Click PhotoAlbum PhotoAlbum window OPhotoAlbum x Albumis in Category My Abuan Add Category 2 Click New Album The Select Photo area appears 4 If you want to work on a previously created album do not click Create New Album Instead
79. find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start menu x Ctrl F Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Search and then Computer from the Start menu a M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift amp M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size a R Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Fn d Insert Displays the System Properties window This is the equivalent of selecting Control Panel and then System from the Start menu Page 151 Indicator lights Indicator Function Power O Turns on when the power to the computer is on blinks in Standby mode and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off Battery _ Turns on when the computer is using battery power blinks when the battery is running out of power double blinks when the battery is charging Memory Sticke 5 Turns on when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the Memory Stick media is not being used Hard Disk 0 Turns on when data is read from or written to the hard disk Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on Num Lock Turns on when you press the Num Lock key on the keyboard to activate the numeric keypad Press it a sec
80. ge see Applying effects to your images and movies Page 87 Applying effects to your images and movies You can add effects to real time images or movies displayed in the Finder Window You can also use a different effect for each picture To open the Effect Setting window 1 Click the Select Capture Window icon E near the bottom of the screen to open the drop down list of effects Click to select digital zoom effect or no effect from the list The Effect Setting window appears Effect Selection Window i Effect Selection qa Dray ease sz ect an Effect 12r He LLIN The rhs Cffect fl ke d zxed te Finke Sue 2 Use the Previous Page or Next Page button to view the sample effects and click the sample to select it 3 Click Properties to adjust settings for the effect you select 4 Click OK To remove an effect Select No Effect from the drop down list Page 88 Managing your images and movies The task buttons to the right of the Network Smart Capture window enable you to perform various functions with your images or movies Display Image Opens captured images in the Finder Window Save As Save still images in JPEG format and movie images in MPEG format to your desired location Send by e mail Launches your e mail program with a new message window containing the still image as an attachment Upload to ImageStation Send your still images online to the ImageStation Web
81. ge without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Certain software product s included with this computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT S REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product s or upon certain reinstallations of the software product s or reconfigurations of the computer and may be completed by Internet or telephone toll charges may apply 2003 Sony Electronics Inc Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited All rights reserved Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Media DVgate MovieShaker i LINK ImageStation Network Walkman MagicGate Memory Stick MICROMV OpenMG SonicStage Giga Pocket Click to DVD PictureGear Studio and ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus Net MD VAIO Media Music Server VAIO Media Video Server VAIO Media Console VAIO Media Photo Serverare trademarks or service marks of Sony Microsoft Windows and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks
82. grams point to MovieShaker and click MovieShaker The MovieShaker software starts cp 4 In the MovieShaker program click the Capture tab 5 Inthe MovieShaker program click the Play button Video from the videotape plays in the monitor window If necessary use the videocassette recorder style buttons at the bottom of the Capture panel to rewind or fast forward the videotape in your camera to reach the video clip you want to capture 6 When the video reaches the point at which you want to start capturing video click Capture 7 When the video reaches the end of the clip you want to capture click Stop Capture When capturing is completed a dialog box appears displaying the progress of importing the video clip When importing is completed the imported clip appears in the Clip tray at the left of the MovieShaker window Use the videocassette recorder style buttons at the bottom of the Capture panel to rewind and fast forward the videotape in your camera to reach each clip you want to capture For each clip repeat steps 5 through 7 above to capture the clip and import it to the Clip tray To edit video clips with MovieShaker software 1 After capturing your video clips to the Clip tray click the l edit tab 2 Drag your clips from the Clip tray to the Story Board panel at the bottom of the MovieShaker window in the order you want them to appear in the finished movie The Story Board panel represents the time sequence of
83. he module in the direction of arrow No 2 See To install a memory module for more information Removing a Memory Module To install a memory module 1 Remove the new memory module from its packaging and install the memory module by sliding it into the open slot at a 45 degree angle See To remove a memory module Installing a New Memory Module Page 159 Push the module down until it snaps into place When the module is correctly seated close the memory bay Replace the fastening screw s on the memory bay Make sure the system recognizes the new memory module See Confirming Added Memory Capacity for more information Page 160 Confirming Added Memory Capacity After you ve installed a new memory module make sure the operating system recognizes it To check your system s memory 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar point to Programs and then point to Sony Notebook Setup 3 Select Sony Notebook Setup from the submenu The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears 4 On the About This Computer tab make sure the System Memory displayed in the System Information box matches the amount of memory installed A The displayed memory size may be less than the installed memory due to the amount used by the display adapter Sony Notebook Setup ajx About This Computer Initial Setting Power On Password Device System information System information CPU Clock Frequency System
84. icrophone jack ft on your computer To record from a microphone 1 Double click the Volume icon on the Windowse taskbar The Volume Control window appears 2 From the Options menu click Properties The Properties dialog box appears 3 Click to select the Recording option in the Adjust volume for box and click OK The Recording Control window appears 4 Click the Select check box at the bottom of the Microphone column if it is not already selected Close the Recording Control window 5 Click Start and select Programs Accessories Entertainment and then Sound Recorder The Sound Sound Recorder window appears pai For help using Sound Recorder click Help in the Sound Recorder window To adjust the volume for recording sound You can only adjust the volume for recording in the Recording Control window 1 Right click the Volume icon on the taskbar and select Adjust Audio Properties 2 On the Audio tab click Volume in the Sound recording box The Recording Control window appears 3 Click and drag the Microphone slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume Page 44 VAIO AY Applicati Your VAIO computer is preconfigured with a collection of audio and video AV applications that make it easy to use advanced multimedia technology This section describes the VAIO AV applications Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed depending on the system configuration
85. ider in the middle of the window to the point in the clip where your chosen scene begins Click BEGIN Drag the slider to the point in the clip where your chosen scene ends Click END To view your trimmed clip make sure the BEGIN END check box is selected and use the videocassette recorder style buttons to play your clip If the BEGIN END check box is not selected the entire clip rather than the trimmed clip will play You can also set the begin and end points for your scene by playing the clip with the videocassette recorder style buttons and clicking BEGIN and END when the clip reaches your chosen begin and end points Click OK to save your changes and close DVgate Assemble Clip window When you have set the order of your clips and trimmed them to include only the scenes you want you can preview the entire finished movie by clicking PREVIEW ALL in the main DVgate window Click OUTPUT ALL to save your finished movie to your hard disk drive The Save As dialog box appears Select a location to which to save your movie type a name for your movie and click Save 4 If you intend later to export your movie to your digital video camera be sure to select AVI file avi in the Save as type box before saving your movie To export a finished movie to your digital video camera After you have created a finished movie you can export it back to your compatible digital video DV camera l Make sure your camera is set
86. ital video DV or MICROMV camera to your computer using an i LINKe cable 2 Start the video editing software 3 Use the video editing software to capture video clips from the DV camera 4 Use the video editing software to assemble the clips into a finished movie 5 Use the video editing software to export the finished movie back to the video camera You can also save finished movies to your hard disk drive for use on the World Wide Web to send to others by e mail or to distribute on CD ROM on computer models that include a CD recording device 1MICROMV cameras are not supported on C1 series notebook models 2 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 55 Editing Video with MovieShaker Software MovieShaker software can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any previous knowledge of film editing In a few simple steps video files can be created from video clips and still imag
87. known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices If you are using a wireless LAN access point refer to connectivity information contained in your access point instructions Page 202 Microphone Why doesn t my microphone work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the Microphone jack F on the computer Page 203 Microphone Why doesn t my microphone work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the Microphone jack F on the computer Page 204 Mouse What do I do if the computer doesn t recognize the mouse Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the port Restart the computer with the mouse connected to the computer Page 205 Mouse What do I do if the computer doesn t recognize the mouse Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the port Restart the computer with the mouse connected to the computer Page 206 What do I do if the pointer doesn t move when I use the mouse Make sure another mouse is not installed If you are playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you still cannot use the pointer restart the computer You can restart the computer three different ways Press the Windows key x and press U When th
88. l display when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Page 35 Using Speakers Your computer comes with built in stereo speakers If you wish to enhance the sound quality of your computer you can purchase and connect external speakers If you want to purchase speakers make sure the speakers are designed for computer use You can shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Page 36 Connecting speakers You can connect speakers to your computer to enhance the sound quality of your computer A Do not place floppy disks on the speakers The speakers magnetic field may damage the data stored on the floppy disks To connect speakers to your computer 1 Turn down the volume of the speakers 2 Plug the speaker cable into the Headphone jack on the computer 3 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the speaker Connecting Speakers Speakers not supplied gem fe Headphone jack a Speaker cable not supplied See the guide that accompanied your speakers for more information on its installation and use Page 37 Disconnecting speakers You can disconnect external speakers when the computer is on or off Simply unplug the speaker cable from the Headphone jack on the computer Page 38 Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume for playing CDs and DVDs use the Volume icon g on the Windowse ta
89. l writing drive CD RW or DVD RW insert a blank CD R disc into the optical writing drive Make sure your CD drive is selected in the Retrieve from drive list On computer models that have both a read only optical drive CD ROM or DVD ROM and an optical writing drive CD RW or DVD RW make sure your optical writing drive is selected in the Write to drive list Click Start The audio data is read from your audio CD On computer models that have both a read only optical drive CD ROM or DVD ROM and an optical writing drive CD RW or DVD RW the data is immediately written to the blank CD R disc The Copy Successful message appears The backup copy is finished On computer models that have only a single optical drive CD RW DVD RW or Combo Drive the Reading completed message appears after the data is read from the original CD If a Reading complete message appears remove the original source CD from the optical writing drive and insert a blank CD R disc Click OK The audio data is written to the blank CD R disc The Copy Successful message appears The backup copy is complete 1Use of an EMD service requires Internet access and separate subscription to the EMD service The SonicStage software supports only EMD services compatible with OpenMG technology Refer to the online Help within the SonicStage software for details Page 66 DVgate Software For detailed information about using DVgate software refer to the online He
90. lp within the DVgate software Connecting a digital video camcorder Turn off the power to your digital video camcorder before connecting it to your computer After connecting the device turn its power back on You do not need to turn off the computer when connecting the camcorder DVgate software does not support MICROMV digital video cameras To use DVgate software with a digital video camcorder Under the Microsoft Windowse 2000 operating system do not capture DV AVI video files to the root directory the top level of your hard disk drive Instead create a folder and capture files to this folder Do not use DVgate software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode as this may produce a malfunction in the device Video captures larger than 2 GB 9 minutes and 30 seconds are automatically continued in a second file You can record stereo audio stereo 1 while capturing video or you can add audio on the stereo 2 track after capturing the video data You cannot use different audio modes on the same tape Perform a separate capture for each audio mode you wish to use DVgate software does not support hard disk compression Do not use disk compression if you are planning to work with DVgate software Title data is saved in the flash memory of a digital video camera and is not transferred to tape by DVgate software Disable your screen saver program to avoid interruption during your capture s
91. media connector with your finger or metallic objects Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the media Do not disassemble or modify the media Do not allow the media to get wet Page 229 How do I extend the life of the Memory Stick media Use the supplied storage case See the instructions that came with your media for more information on its use Do not use or store the media in a location that is subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or places with corrosive substances Page 230 PC Cards Why doesn t my PC Card work Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly See Inserting PC Cards for more information Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windowse operating system installed on your computer See the instructions that accompanied your PC Card You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card Page 231 PC Cards Why doesn t my PC Card work Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly See Inserting PC Cards for more information Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windowse operating system installed on your computer See the instructions that accompanied your PC Card You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card Page 232 Why doesn t my computer recogni
92. movie You can delete a clip from the Import clip tray by dragging the clip s icon to the trash icon located on the Edit tray of the working panel A Importing image or sound files that are over 30 seconds in length may cause the MovieShaker software to stop responding Using the Shake feature 1 Click the Shake tab The Shake tray appears 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shake pattern tray Shake tray Shake tab Shake pattem tray Shake button Playback buttons 3 Click the Shake button A 30 second movie is automatically generated 4 Optional Add text to your new movie by clicking on the Text button 5 To preview rewind or fast forward your movie use the Playback buttons 4 Scenes created with the Shake feature begin with a black screen in the Shake tray window Your scenes appear during movie playback You can improve the image quality produced by the Shake feature at the cost of longer Shake times by turning off the Shorten the Shake time feature in the General panel of the Setting dialog box See the Menu reference section of the online Help file for details Adding effects to a scene or a clip Page 69 1 Double click or drag the desired clip or scene to move it to the Story Board tray 2 Click the Effect button on the Effect tray Effect tray window Effect button selected Effect button Additional effects 3 Drag the Effect icon you want to add from the Effect tray to
93. mputer To open and turn on the computer 1 Slide the cover release latch and lift the cover while holding the bottom of the computer firmly Opening the Computer Release latch 2 Press the power button until the power indicator turns on Turning on the Computer Power button Power indicator viz P If you continue to press the power button the computer turns off 3 If the computer screen is too dark or too bright follow these steps to adjust the brightness Q To increase brightness press the Fn and F5 keys and then press the Up Arrow gt or the Right Arrow key To decrease brightness press the Fn and F5 keys and then press the Down Arrow 4 or the Left Arrow key Page 5 Using the Battery Your computer depending on the model you purchased may come equipped with one battery bay and one multipurpose bay that supports a second battery If your computer comes with two bays you can purchase a second rechargeable battery to extend your computing time For information on how to extend the life of the battery see Conserving Battery Power for more information When operating your computer on battery power your computer s CPU speed is reduced The battery that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase 4 The brightness of your computer screen automatically dims when you switch from AC power to battery power To increase the brightnes
94. music devices such as Net MD players and Network Walkman Digital Music Players SonicStage software employs Sony s OpenMG copyright protection technology and advanced ATRAC3 audio file format to allow you to enjoy digital music while protecting the rights of copyright holders You can enjoy digital music with SonicStage software in a wide variety of ways Play and record music from audio CDs SonicStage software enables you to play your audio CDs and record audio tracks to your computer Music tracks recorded to your computer can be combined into Playlists and checked out to portable music devices so you can take your music with you Create custom audio CDs On computer models equipped with a CD recording device you can create custom audio CDs from your SonicStage Playlists mixing tracks from different sources and artist Make backup copies of your audio CDs On computer models equipped with a CD recording device SonicStage software s Backing Up Audio CDs utility makes it easy to create backup copies of your audio CDs Use Playlists to organize and manage your music SonicStage software s powerful hierarchical Playlist feature enables you to organize the music you ve imported into the SonicStage program You can create lists of songs categorized by artist or genre and place a shortcut to the list onto your desktop with Microsofte Windowse operating system for one click playback of your favorite music Download music from Ele
95. n Keep the battery away from heat sources Keep the battery dry Do not open or disassemble the battery Do not expose the battery to any mechanical shock Battery life is shorter in a cold environment because of decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Page 21 Usi nudio Vid Feat Using Special Buttons Depending on the model you purchased your VAIO computer is equipped with a variety of audio and video oriented function buttons Volume Up and Down and Magnify screen Page 22 Usi nudio Vid Feat Using Special Buttons Depending on the model you purchased your VAIO computer is equipped with a variety of audio and video oriented function buttons Volume Up and Down and Magnify screen Page 23 About the special buttons The following information shows where the special buttons are located and briefly describes their functionality Special Buttons Number Type of Button 1 Volume Down The Volume Up and Down buttons control the audio output on your computer 2 Volume Up The Volume Up and Down buttons control the audio output on your computer 3 Magnify The Magnify button located next to the computer s power button works as a screen resolution toggle button By pressing it you can alternate between different screen resolutions 4 Power The Power button turns your computer on or off Page 24 Using i LINK Digital Video Recorders You can connect a digital video DV recorder such as
96. need to enable the audio feature To enable the audio feature l 2 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar point to Settings and click Control Panel Click System The System Properties window appears Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager The Device Manager window which lists the hardware devices appears Double click the name of the optical drive such as DVD CD ROM drives Double click the listed drive name and click the Properties tab Click the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not already selected Page 40 Using Microphones You can connect an external microphone to your computer to enhance the sound input to your computer Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use If you wish to purchase a microphone shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Page 41 Connecting a microphone Plug the microphone cable into the Microphone jack Z on the computer Connecting a Microphone Microphone not supplied 1A protruding dot located next to the Microphone jack distinguishes this jack from the Headphone jack Page 42 Disconnecting a microphone You can disconnect an external microphone when the computer is on or off Simply unplug the microphone cable from the Microphone jack on the computer Page 43 Using a microphone to record sound You can record messages memos etc by connecting a microphone to the M
97. ny active programs to prevent data loss 2 Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord 3 Pull the release latches on each side of the port replicator to release the computer from the port replicator Releasing a Computer from a Port Replicator Release latches 4 Lift the computer away from the port replicator Disconnecting a Port Replicator Page 147 Mice and Kevboards Using the Keyboard Although your computer s keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s keyboard you can use the additional keys on the computer s keyboard to perform specific computer related tasks Page 148 Mice and Kevboards Using the Keyboard Although your computer s keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s keyboard you can use the additional keys on the computer s keyboard to perform specific computer related tasks Page 149 Keyboard descriptions Key Description The numeric keypad contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Numbers appear on the front beveled edge of the numeric keys Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock indicator light turns on Press the Num Lock key again to deactivate the numeric keypad The arrow keys move the pointer on the screen They also function as the Home End Page Up and Page Down keys respectively when the Fn key is pressed Th
98. o This SonicStage software does not support CD backup custom audio CD creation or custom MP3 CD creation with CD R and CD RW media Page 73 Electronic Music Distribution EMD Services EMD enables you to download music files via the Internet To use Internet services that are compatible with the SonicStage software you need Access to the Internet from your computer Sign up with an Internet Service Provider ISP and configure your computer for Internet access before using EMD services An EMD service provider Consult the provider for service information Page 74 Starting SonicStage Software l Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs Point to SonicStage and click SonicStage When you have registered with CDDB the Confirm the setup of SonicStage dialog box appears Click Yes to continue SonicStage feature tabs Main window CD tab co ll The contents of your inserted audio CD are displayed enabling functions such as recording to the computer s hard disk drive Import tab import Import MP3 WAV or audio files on your computer to a Playlist J Playlist Playlist tab View the available Playlists as tree list or list only SS Transfer tab Base external device or media View the available Playlists on your computer You can transfer the audio files to an Device Media tab Q DeviceiMedia media View the status of your audio files connected exte
99. o files in various formats You can import audio files in various formats such as the MP3 or WAV standards You can also import audio files that comply with the Microsoft Windows Media Technologies WMT standard identified by asf or wma extensions Manage your audio files through the Playlist feature of SonicStage software Manage imported songs on the Playlist Additional features are available when you register your imported songs through the Playlist feature of the SonicStage software You can manage your music by creating your own list of songs categorized by genre or artist displaying your song list in the Playlist feature and arranging your songs ina customized order using the Playlist folders Edit your music by combining multiple songs into a single song or divide one song into two by using the Combine and Divide features Simple mode The main SonicStage window viewed in Simple mode is a smaller compact version of Full mode This may be convenient when you want to listen to music with SonicStage software while using other applications or whenever you feel the Full mode view is intrusive The design of the main SonicStage window in simple mode can be changed by selecting a new Skin which enhances the window s appearance The Simple mode feature enables you to perform playback operations only Page 80 Network Smart Capture Network Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your computer and an i LINK in
100. of their respective owners Page 102 Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial up or Ethernet connection to the Internet The Internet Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider ISP or setting up an existing account When you connect to the Internet you can register your VAIO computer use online services and gain access to Sony Computing Support Page 103 Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial up or Ethernet connection to the Internet The Internet Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider ISP or setting up an existing account When you connect to the Internet you can register your VAIO computer use online services and gain access to Sony Computing Support Page 104 Setting up a dial up Internet connection Before you can connect to the Internet you need to connect your computer to a telephone line via a telephone cable not supplied Once you set up your telephone cable you re ready to connect to the Internet To connect a telephone cable 1 Locate the Modem jack on your computer For location information see the Connecting a Telephone Cable illustration 2 Plug one end of the telephone cable into the Modem jack Make sure it clicks into place 3 Plug the other
101. on see Using power saving modes 2 Press the Eject button on the optical drive cover to open the drive tray The drive tray slides out Opening the Drive Tray Eject button 3 Place a disc on the drive tray with the label facing up 4 You can play some DVDs on both sides Insert this type of DVD with the side you want to play facing up Inserting a Disc Disc label facing up 4 Press the disc onto the tray until the disc clicks securely into place A If you do not seat the disc firmly over the hub the disc may come loose while it is in the drive A loose disc may damage the optical drive and make opening the drive tray difficult 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it The Busy indicator on the drive cover blinks while your computer is reading data from the drive To eject a disc 1 Turn on the computer or exit a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate if one is active For more information see Using power saving modes 2 Close Programs that access the optical drive and wait for the Busy indicator on the drive cover to turn off 3 Press the Eject button on the drive cover to open the drive tray The drive tray slides out iis age If the Eject button does not work turn off the computer and insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole next to the Eject button 4 Lift the disc from the drive 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it Page 114 CB s an dD V
102. on the Story Board tray 3 Select the format in which you want the movie to be saved You can click on each export format to view its description and use Export window EGI Altach to E Atal 4 Click Next 5 Confirm that you want to continue 6 Locate the folder to which you want to save the file name your file and click Save The time required to export your movie file will vary with the format selected See the online Help file for more information on exporting a movie Page 71 Using the ImageStation online service with MovieShaker software ImageStation is an online service that allows you to store your pictures and movies on the Internet to share with family and friends The ImageStation service requires an Internet connection and registration for the Web based service You must be connected to the Internet before uploading your pictures or movies using the MovieShaker software and ImageStation applications To upload MovieShaker files 1 Locate the clips or video files that you want to upload to the ImageStation service and import them to the Import Clip tray 2 Drag the desired clips or video files to the Story Board tray 3 Click the Export button The Export window appears 4 Select MPEG1 ImageStation and click Next The MovieShaker application creates a temporary file to store your images prior to uploading to the ImageStation service This file is deleted after the upload process 5 If
103. on toolbar the PowerProfile window and the Power Meter window The Battery icons that appear on the Battery Information toolbar and PowerPanel window indicate the current status of the installed battery Battery icon Charge status N Charging Ly Fully charged J Dischargi ging X No battery To view the Battery Information toolbar 1 Right click the center of the Windowse taskbar 2 Select Toolbars from the shortcut menu and click Battery Information The Battery Information toolbar appears on the taskbar The total charge remaining in the battery is listed in percent and real time values Battery Information Toolbar 100 The Battery Information Toolbar may appear slightly different on your computer depending on the number of batteries your computer supports Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining charge Time indicator Displays estimated time hours minutes remaining before the battery fully discharges also known as the time to empty To close the Battery Information toolbar 1 Right click the Battery Information toolbar 2 Select Toolbars from the shortcut menu and click to cancel Battery Information The Battery Information toolbar disappears from the taskbar To view the PowerPanel window Double click the CPU icon fa or Profile icon B depending on the model you purchased The PowerPanel window appears PowerPanel Page 15 Power Protie Battery Alame
104. on your VAIO computer enables you to create your own unique photo art by adding comments custom backgrounds clip art and stamps to your digital images Another option for simple image editing tasks is the Windows Paint program To start Adobe Photoshop Elements software 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Programs 2 Point to Adobe point to Photoshop Elements and click Adobe Photoshop Elements To view the Adobe Photoshop Elements online Help 1 Start Adobe Photoshop Elements 2 Click the Help menu and click Help Contents To start PictureGear Studio software 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Programs 2 Point to PictureGear Studio and click PictureGear Studio To view the PictureGear Studio online Help 1 Start PictureGear Studio 2 Click the button on the PictureGear Studio start screen To view help from other PictureGear Studio screens click the Help menu and select Help To start Paint Click Start on the Windows taskbar click Programs point to Accessories and click Paint 1 Adobe Photoshop Elements Trial Version offers a limited evaluation period after which you can purchase the software for a special price Page 63 Printing Still Images Many of today s inexpensive computer printers can print images as sharp and bright as professionally developed film photos There are a variety of options for printing your digital images You can print most images dir
105. ond time to deactivate the numeric keypad The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off Caps Lock Turns on when you press the Caps Lock key on the keyboard to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press Shift while the indicator is on Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator Normal typing resumes when the Caps Lock indicator is off Scroll Lock Turns on when you press the Scroll Lock key on the keyboard to change how you scroll the display Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll Lock indicator is off The Scroll Lock key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with Programs Wireless LAN Turns on when the wireless LAN function is running 1 On selected models only Page 152 Fn key combinations Key combination Function Fn F3 Toggles the built in speakers off and on Fn F4 Adjusts the built in speaker volume An on screen display appears notifying you when a change occurs 3 To increase volume press the Fn F4 keys and then press the or key To decrease volume press the Fn F4 keys and then press the v or Ed key Fn F5 Adjusts the brightness of the computer screen LCD T gt To increase brightness press the Fn F5 keys and then press the or key To decrease brightness press the Fn F5 keys and then press the v or La key Fn F7 Toggles the display between the computer screen LCD a connected TV and both the LCD
106. onnect the external device or insert the media into your computer 2 Click the Transfer tab to display the Transfer window Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and lists the content information in a new panel on the right side of the Transfer window 3 Select the song to be checked in from the song list of the external device or media To check in more than one song at a time hold down the Ctrl key and click the additional songs 4 Click In or drag the song s to the Playlist view panel If you want to check in all of the songs in the external device or media click In All Check In begins Page 78 4 To cancel Check In click o Stop or click Cancel in the Processing dialog box that is displayed during the Check In process For more information about using SonicStage software go to the online SonicStage Help You can access the online help file as follows 1 Click the Start button in the Windows taskbar and point to Programs 2 Point to SonicStage and click SonicStage Help Page 79 Additional features SonicStage Tutorial SonicStage features are described in the Tutorial The user friendly interface instructs you on how to use all SonicStage features SonicStage Backup Tool You can back up and restore music graphics and information data managed by SonicStage software You must be connected to the Internet to use the SonicStage Backup Tool Import audi
107. or music and data CD projects There are a variety of CD and DVD media types that you cannot write to with your DVD RW or DVD RW drive although depending upon how a particular disc was recorded your DVD RW or DVD RW drive may be able to read some of these media types Media types your DVD RW or DVD RW drive cannot write to include CD ROM DVD R for Authoring DVD RAM Page 49 DVD ROM Even with the proper type of media the quality of manufacture and compatibility with different equipment varies from manufacturer to manufacturer and even from disc to disc from the same manufacturer If you are confident you are using the proper type of disc for your project and you are having trouble recording information or playing a disc try a different disc or a different brand of disc Page 50 Using Compatible Playback Equipment The table below gives a general idea of the compatibility of disc formats with different playback equipment Compatibility between a specific disc and a specific kind of playback equipment cannot be guaranteed Some older computer CD drives cannot read data CD R and CD RW discs Use this table as a general guide to formats and equipment that works together but refer to the specifications of your equipment for detailed information To be completely sure about a combination of media disc format and equipment you must test that specific combination PLAYBACK EQUIPMENT MEDIA AND FORMAT Music CD Data DVD Data
108. p Confirmation window appears Select Yes and press Enter Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears again Select Yes and press Enter The computer restarts If this occurs on a regular basis contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Page 179 What do I do if the message Operating system not found appears when my computer starts and why won t Windows start Make sure the computer does not have a non bootable floppy disk in the floppy disk drive if applicable If a non bootable floppy disk is in the drive 1 Remove the floppy disk 2 Restart the computer and confirm that the Microsoft Windowse operating system starts properly If Windows still does not start follow these steps to initialize the BIOS 1 If there is a disk in the floppy disk drive then remove it 2 Turn off the computer 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 4 Restart the computer 5 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS Setup window appears gt 6 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit menu 7 Press the Down Arrow key v to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears 8 Press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears 9 Select Yes and press Enter 10 Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears again 11 Select Yes and press Enter
109. porary loss of power Some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from automatically entering Hibernate If you are using battery power save your data frequently to avoid data loss and manually activate a power saving mode See Using power saving modes for more information Page 18 Removing a battery If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery from the computer to avoid damaging the battery Remove the battery when the computer is off To remove a battery 1 Make sure the computer is off 2 Push the battery bay cover down to open it 3 Pull the battery out of the battery bay Removing a Battery 4 Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it clicks into place Page 19 Charging a battery You will need to charge the battery if battery power drops below 10 percent or you have not used the battery for a long time The lithium ion battery supplied with your computer may be recharged at any time whether you wait until the battery is completely or partially discharged Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life If you charge the battery and find that battery power is still low the battery may be reaching the end of its life and you may need to replace it The battery supplied with your computer is not charged at the time of purchase To charge a battery You can charge the battery when the computer is on or off However the batter
110. propriate option to recover your system 8 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process The recovery process takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes to complete After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD s you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD s after restarting Windows Use the Application Recovery CD s to complete full restoration of your system If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD Page 174 1 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer 2 Turn on the computer When the Sony logo is displayed press the F2 key The BIOS Setup Utility appears 3 Press the right arrow key 7 to select the Exit menu 4 Press the down arrow key v to select Get Default Values and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears 5 Press Enter again to select Yes 6 Make sure Exit Save Changes is selected and then press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears again 7 Make sure Yes is selected and press Enter The computer restarts from the Recovery CD 4 If you have more than one System Recovery CD insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete After recovering your system using the System Recovery CDs you may be prompted to insert your Application
111. r external devices or media see the instructions supplied with the device or media These instructions are for using the Check In Check Out 1 step method For information on using another method see Changing the check in check out settings in the SonicStage software online Help file Check Out 1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer 2 Click the Transfer tab to display the Transfer window Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and lists the content information in a new panel on the right side of the Transfer window Transfer window nfo Eseia Bijcabel Print Stop Remain 42148 3 Select the Playlist that contains the song that you want to check out The songs in the playlist are shown in the Playlist view panel located in the center of the Transfer window 4 From the Playlist view panel select the song to be checked out To check out more than one song at a time hold down the Ctrl key and select the additional songs 5 Click Out or drag the song to the desired position in the song list of the external device or media Check Out begins 4 To cancel Check Out click o Stop or click Cancel in the Processing dialog box that is displayed during the Check Out process Check In The songs that you transfer to external devices or media can only be checked in to the hard drive of the same computer from which the songs were checked out 1 C
112. ress U 3 Press R to select restart 4 Press Enter 3 Ifthe computer does not restart follow these steps 1l Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Security window appears 2 Press the Right Arrow gt key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to select restart 5 Press Enter 4 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off Page 182 Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed Page 183 Why don t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD You may need to refresh the computer screen Press and hold the Windows key a and press D twice Page 184 Battery a How do I know when the battery is charged To determine the remaining battery charge see Locating battery information Page 185 Battery a How do I know when the battery is charged To determine the remaining battery charge see Locating battery information Page 186 When is the computer using AC power When the computer is directly connected to the AC adapter it uses AC power even if a battery is installed Page 187 When should I recharge the battery When the batte
113. rnal device or inserted Internet tab 2 internet The browser view displays your connection to the Internet enabling you to locate audio files and use EMD services SonicStage main window Playlist view Feature tabs Changes the screen view according to the selected feature 5 Tutorial Click to open or close the Tutorial feature 2 Player control buttons Page 75 Controls playback functions such as play pause stop fast forward and reverse You can increase or decrease volume and switch view modes 6 Internet address drop down list Playlist view Displays Internet addresses associated with the currently selected song Click Go to URL link to immediately connect to the Internet address displayed in the drop down list 3 Playlist drop down list Playlist view Displays available playlists and audio files 7 File list view Playlist view Displays the contents of the Playlist selected in the file tree view 4 File tree view Playlist view Displays the Playlists available on your computer enabling you to locate your audio files Expand the views for the file list or Playlist drop down using the Playlist switch Ev button Page 76 Recording from a CD You can record songs from audio CDs and add them to playlists in SonicStage software 4 When you record from an audio CD from your optical disc drive for the first time the CD Drive Optimization dialog box appears Click Start to verify your optical disc drive
114. rofile Description a e 5 Maximum Performance Provides the best system performance but conserves minimal power Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and good performance It slows the computer and puts it into Standby mode after a specified time Ultimate Battery Life xtends the Maximum Battery Life by stopping power to the optical drive and Memory Sticke media slot m Ep Power Management Off Disables all power management settings such as Standby and Hibernate modes You cannot change the settings of this U ond e E AC Power ndicates when AC power is in use Similar to Power Management Off and the Standby mode after a half hour Power anagement automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature T to Games isables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer J gt Presentation Keeps the display on at all times while conserving power This option is ideal for slide show presentations You can establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system T Camera ptimizes performance and power requirements for camera usage O amp DVD ptimizes performance and power requirements for DVD usage O Y Word Processing timizes power management with longer time outs on the hard disk and display screen You can also establish settings D Video St
115. rom the Start menu click All Programs Network Smart Capture and click Network Smart Capture from the submenu Microsoft Windowse 2000 From the Start menu click Programs Network Smart Capture and click Network Smart Capture from the submenu 2 Connect your i LINKe interface compatible digital camera or camcorder to your computer with an i LINK cable optional An image appears in the Finder Window 3 Click Still near the upper left of the screen 4 Click the Change Setting icon near the bottom of the screen to view setting options for your still image capture The Still Image Setting window appears Still Image Setting Window HS SHU maa Setirg qon lax I here iers leven liews lvk EEn ian D2 fe Drees ww diets Sauls fe Iwn spebens inne EOE ah E E asaibh anian Ute Ihe etre erm LE T TT E LE EE JME ea ae S OE The Still Image Options window has three tabs Basic Choose between Normal or Self timer capture modes and select a folder destination for your images Capturing Format Select the image size in pixels and adjust the image quality Common Enable or disable the sound and animation effects enable or disable sample movie sound and enable or disable automatic dialup connection for uploading images 5 Click each tab to view options and set preferences To apply effects to an image see Applying effects to your images and movies To capture an image in Still mode
116. rop CD DVD Help Page 54 Worki ith Digital Vid The multimedia software preinstalled on your VAIO computer makes it easy to import and edit videos from a compatible digital video DV or MICROMV camera equipped with an i LINK connector After editing your creations you can export them back to your video camera With MovieShaker software you can arrange your video clips still images and sound files yourself into a finished movie or let the Shake function use the files you ve selected to create a polished video for you by automatically combining your video clips still images and sound with video effects and transitions DVgate software BE offers advanced and powerful video import and export features as well as precise editing DVgate software provides complete control over all aspects of capturing editing and exporting digital video iy ve SRS Selected VAIO computer models also include Adobe Premieres LE software B a popular video editing application that is both powerful and easy to use For more information about this software refer to the online Help for Adobe Premiere LE software Whichever software you choose the basic process of importing editing and exporting is the same The Video Editing Process Connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer Import your video into your computer Edit your video on your computer Export your video back to your camera 1 Connect a compatible dig
117. rough the software installation some devices require separate driver software installation See the instructions that accompanied your mouse or keyboard for more information Connecting a USB Mouse or Keyboard USB devices not supplied USB cable To connect a PS 2 mouse or keyboard 1 Connect the port replicator to the computer 2 Plug the PS 2 cable of the mouse or keyboard into the PS 2 port Page 155 Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard You can disconnect a USB or PS 2 mouse or keyboard when the computer is on or off Disconnecting the mouse or keyboard when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a mouse or keyboard Unplug the USB or PS 2 cable from the USB or PS 2 port Page 156 MSO deS Before you upgrade your computer s memory make sure you read the safety information in Precautions and Procedures For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer see the Welcome page to view the VAIO Computer Specifications Page 157 Precautions and Procedures A Sony recommends that memory upgrades be performed by an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent go to http www sony com pcsupport The procedures described below assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and
118. rupted or are erased you can restore your computer to the original factory settings A The System Recovery process removes all programs that you may have installed since you started using your computer Reinstall any program that was not included with the computer when you purchased it You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual device driver or program may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CDs to reinstall individual programs and device drivers See Using the Application Recovery CDs for more information The System Recovery CDs contain a backup copy of all the programs originally installed on your hard disk It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased When you successfully complete your system recovery you are prompted to complete the Windowse registration process System Recovery options Default System Drive Recovery All data on Drive C is deleted The factory default settings and programs are restored on this drive only Change Partition Size and Recover All partitions custom installations and changes are removed from the hard drive You can set the partition sizes for both Drive C and Drive D The original preinstalled operating system and programs are restored Factory Default Settings Recovery All data and partitions are removed from the hard drive All origin
119. ry Stick Media Page 133 Formatting Memory Stick media Memory Sticke media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it If you need to reformat Memory Stick media use the Memory Stick Formatter that is provided with the media For more information about using Memory Stick Formatter refer to Formatter Help A Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved to it Before you reformat Memory Stick media confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep Back up important data before formatting the media To format Memory Stick media l Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot See To insert Memory Stick media for more information Click the My Computer icon on the desktop The My Computer window appears Right click Removable Disk and select Format from the shortcut menu The Format dialog box appears Click to select Quick Format in the Format options box and then click Start Page 134 Removing Memory Stick media If the Memory Stick media is removed prematurely a blue screen with a message may appear prompting you to continue or exit Reinsert the media into the slot and press Enter to continue This enables the media to finish reading or writing data To remove Memory Stick media 1 Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory Stick media finishes reading or writing data before removing the media 2 Make sure the access light is off
120. ry level falls below 10 percent When both the battery and power indicators blink When you have not used the battery for a long time Page 188 When should I replace the battery If the battery power is still low after charging it the battery may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Page 189 Should I be concerned that the installed battery is warm No it is normal for the battery to be warm when it is powering the computer Page 190 Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently See To activate Hibernate mode for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Page 191 Internet Why doesn t my modem work Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the Modem jack on the computer and the wall jack Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Page 192 Internet Why doesn t my modem work Make sure the telephone cabl
121. s 3 Right click an unused printer and select Properties 4 Click the Ports tab 5 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box 6 Click OK This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of your printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel Page 237 Floppy Disk Drives Why doesn t the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon 2 lt appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected The computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the connection wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 2 Close any programs that were accessing the floppy disk drive Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off Push the Eject button and remove the disk Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon F facing upward into the USB wY port Restart the computer by clicking Start on the Windowse taskbar Shut Down and then Restart Page 238 Floppy Disk Drives Why doesn t the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon 2 lt appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected The computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the connection wait a few momen
122. s You can remove PC Cards while the computer is on or off PC Cards draw power from the computer when they are inserted into the PC Card slot whether or not you use the card If you are not using your PC Card and you are using a battery as a power source remove the PC Card from the PC Card slot to conserve battery power To remove a PC Card while your computer is on w 1 Double click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the taskbar The Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box appears 2 Click to select the PC Card in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 4 Make sure the PC Card is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is safe to remove the hardware device 5 Push the Release button The Release button pops out 6 Push the Release button a second time The PC Card pops out 7 Gently pull the card out of the slot To remove a PC Card while the computer is off 1 Push the Release button once The Release button pops out 2 Push the Release button a second time The PC Card pops out 3 Gently pull the card out of the slot Page 138 Printer C ti Your computer is compatible with many popular printers However to ensure the best performance printers must be compatible with the Microsofte Windowse operating system installed on your computer Page 139 Connecting a USB Printer You can connect a universal serial bus USB print
123. s press the Fn and F5 keys and then press the Up Arrow i or Right Arrow 7 key Page 6 To insert and charge the battery 1 Open the computer lid 2 Push the battery bay cover down to open it The battery bay cover swings out but does not detach from the computer Opening the Battery Bay 3 Slide the battery with the logo facing up into the battery bay If the computer is on it automatically detects the battery Inserting the Battery 4 Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place 5 Connect the AC adapter to the computer See Connecting the AC adapter Once you connect the AC adapter to the computer the battery begins to charge whether the computer is on or off The battery indicator shows the battery status The indicator blinks as the battery charges Page 7 Using a second battery To insert a second battery 1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove that device by performing the following steps 1 Locate the release switch on the bottom of the computer 2 While holding the release switch in the Release position pull out the device from the multipurpose bay 2 Insert the battery into the multipurpose bay When the computer uses the second battery the Battery 2 indicator turns on Inserting the Second Battery Multipurpose bay 2nd Battery not supplied 3 Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place The weight saver stabilizes the
124. s point you may be using Make sure the Wireless LAN switch on the computer on Make sure power to the access point is on Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks window Make sure the encryption key is correct Page 195 Networking Why can t my computer connect to a wireless LAN access point Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure the Wireless LAN switch on the computer on Make sure power to the access point is on Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks window Make sure the encryption key is correct Page 196 Why can t I access the Internet Check the access point settings Refer to the instructions supplied with the access point Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access Page 197 Why is the data transfer speed slow The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point
125. s you how to set preferences and capture an image To set Web camera mode preferences 1 Open Network Smart Capture Microsoft Windowse XP From the Start menu click All Programs Network Smart Capture and click Network Smart Capture from the submenu Microsofte Windowse 2000 From the Start menu click Programs Network Smart Capture and click Network Smart Capture from the submenu 2 Click Web camera to activate Web camera mode 3 Click the Change Setting icon to view the available options for your image capture The Web Camera Setting window appears Web Camera Setting Window E weh camc ra Sctting Ea Seve Indak ridi Eon Cu ha Fati Co ma wA Car Ju Fani TAD maed a Fe r pS heeded p aN esate Ih pois harana dat wh y aain Wh n welw pal nbili ea T dg wo wa e The Web Camera Setting window has five tabs Basic Select a folder destination to store your images and choose your dial up setting Capture Interval Set your Web camera to capture images at intervals or whenever there is movement Send Set image upload preferences Capturing Format Select the image size in pixels and adjust the image quality Common Enable or disable the sound and animation effects enable or disable sample movie sound and enable or disable automatic dialup connection for uploading images 4 Click each tab to view options and set preferences To apply effects to an ima
126. sc again and again although you must erase existing information from the disc before each recording session DVD RW media is correct for data DVD projects DVD R DVD R Recordable media is DVD media that you can write to but which cannot be erased With your DVD RW drive you can write information to a DVD R disc until the disc is full but not erase or overwrite any existing data Certain software applications and disc formatting may permit the addition of information to a DVD R disc that already has data on it DVD R media is correct for data DVD projects DVD RW DVD RW Rewritable media is DVD media that you can write to erase and write to again With DVDRW media you can record information to the same disc again and again Certain software applications and disc formatting may permit the addition of information to a DVD RW disc that already has data on it DVD RW media is correct for data DVD projects CD R CD Recordable media is CD media that you can write to but which cannot be erased Certain software applications and disc formatting may permit the addition of information to a CD R disc that already has data on it CD R media is correct for music and data CD projects CD RW CD Rewritable media is CD media that you can write to erase and write to again Certain software applications and disc formatting may permit the addition of information to a CD RW disc that already has data on it CD RW media is correct f
127. screen instructions If you are already a registered member type your login name and password and click Login It is recommended that your movie file size not exceed 254 MB if compressed or 2 GB if not compressed Large movie files take longer to upload to the ImageStation Web site 2 Go to_http www imagestation com to view your uploaded pictures or movies Follow the on screen instructions to access your ImageStation account The ImageStation Web site may ask you to complete a full login again if your current session is not active Page 90 Getting more help For more information about Network Smart Capture see the program s online Help To view the online help Microsoft Windowse XP From the Start menu click All Programs Network Smart Capture and click Help from the submenu Microsoft Windowse 2000 From the Start menu click Programs Network Smart Capture and click Help from the submenu Click the Help icon on the Network Smart Capture window Network Smart Capture Help icon a Network Smart Capture 7 Page 91 PictureGear Studio software is designed to creatively manage your digital pictures With its easy to use features you can quickly load images from your digital camera or camcorder print high quality photos create custom labels and design personalized photo albums or binders to share with friends and family PictureGear Studio main window PictureGear Studio
128. select the desired album from the Album Collection view on the right side of the window 3 To select the photos you want to include in your album from available folders click List The Photo List window appears Photo List window Photo List These are the photos in the Photo Folder You can select the photos from here to create an Album Sample Selected Photo s 0 20 a ee 003 jpg 004 jpg Select All Clear Selection Create the Album wth the selected photo s Close 4 Click Create the Album with the selected photo s after making your picture selection s A Select Design window appears Select Design window Page 97 7 4 4 a ad JF D 7 3a e 3 LNL d a t ga Ae gede An d y Paraat kg a 5 Click to select a design layout for your album Use the scroll bar to view all available album designs A Select Layout window appears Select Layout window 6 Click to select a page layout for your album Use the scroll bar to view all available layout designs A preview of your selected design and page layout is displayed Scroll through your album using the book icons at the bottom of the window Album preview window Page 98 PhotoAlbum 19J xJ Ele Eat Actors Hep O23 923 Preview EdtPaege fat Abun Pret 7 Click Edit Album to make changes to your album Customize your album by adding more pictures pages decorations or comments or by deleting p
129. skbar or the Volume Up and Down buttons Adjusting the volume for playing CDs or DVDs does not adjust the volume for recording sound files 4 You can only adjust the recording volume in the Recording Control window See Using a microphone to record sound for instructions on how to open this window To adjust the volume of your speakers 1 Right click the Volume icon q on the Windowse taskbar and select Open Volume Controls The Volume Control window appears 2 Click and drag the Volume Control slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume 3 Click to cancel any Mute check boxes that are selected Sound device Function Volume Control Adjust the sound level from the speakers or headphones Wave Adjust the wavfile sound or the system sound of Windows and the volume of the CD in the optical drive SW Synth Adjusts the internal or external synthesizer volume Microphone Adjust the internal or external microphone volume Telephony Adjust the modem or telephone volume PC Beep Adjust the beep sound when inserting or removing the PC Card and other devices Line Adjusts the sensitivity of input volume 1 On selected models only pai As a shortcut you can press the Fn F4 keys and the Up Arrow t or Right Arrow 7 setting You can also press the Fn F3 keys to toggle the mute option on and off keys to change the volume Page 39 Enabling the audio feature If you do not hear sound when playing a CD or DVD you may
130. ss point 9 Select a Power Save option 10 In the Network Type box select Infrastructure to connect to or set up a network to access point host connection or click Ad Hoc to connect to or set up a computer to computer connection 11 If the network was not set up with an encryption key click Apply 12 If the network was set up with an encryption key 1 In the WEP Key box select 40bit 64 bit for IEEE 802 11b access points 2 In the Key format box select either ASCII mode or HEX mode depending on the encryption key 3 In the Default Key box select the correct encryption key 4 Type the key name in the appropriate key box 5 Click Apply To disconnect from a wireless network Move the Wireless LAN switch to OFF The Wireless LAN indicator turns off Page 111 Checking your network connection status To check the status of your network connection 1 Click the Wireless LAN Utility icon Start to open the Wireless LAN Card Utility for Windows dialog box 2 Click the Profile tab 3 Click Radio On Off The Link Quality and Signal Strength boxes show the connection status Page 112 CB s an dD V D S naaa Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs 4 Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your CDs or DVDs Adhesive labels may damage the optical drive if they come off while the disc is in the drive To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer or exit a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate if one is active For more informati
131. sure the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphones jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers If you are using battery power make sure the battery s is inserted properly and is charged If the speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the guide that accompanied the speakers for more information Page 209 Why can t I hear sound from my speakers If the computer is using battery power make sure the battery is properly inserted and is charged If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See that program s help guide for more information Your speakers may be set to mute the volume setting may be too low or the audio option may be disabled See Adjusting the volume and Enabling the audio feature for more information Page 210 Why don t the Fn F3 or the Fn F4 key combinations work The Fn F3 keys toggle the built in speakers on and off The Fn F4 keys adjust the built in speaker volume The computer may not recognize the Fn F3 and Fn F4 keys if the correct speakers are not selected Follow these steps 1 Right click the Volume icon q on the taskbar and select Adjust Audio Properties The Sounds and Multimedia Properties dialog box opens 2 On the Audio tab click Advanced in the Speaker settings box
132. ter is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Make sure the battery is inserted properly and charged Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty If the computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait one minute Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery Turn on the power Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour If the computer still does not turn on follow these steps 1 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery 2 Use a thin straight object such as a paper clip to press the reset button 3 Reinsert the power cord and the battery 4 Turn on the computer Page 177 Troubleshooting Computer What do I do if my computer won t start Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Make sure the battery is inserted properly and charged Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty If the computer is plugg
133. terface compatible digital camera or camcorder You can capture and enhance video or still images to share with your family and friends over the Internet or through e mail The Network Smart Capture main window Capturing still images Capturing movie clips Capturing Web camera images Applying effects to your images and movies Managing your images and movies Using the ImageStation online service Getting more help Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting i LINK interface compatible peripherals to your computer such as an optical drive or hard disk drive make sure they are compatible with your computer s Microsoft Windowse operating system and verify the required operating conditions of the devices 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Page 81 The Network Smart Capture main window Network Smart Capture opens with a pre installed video clip in the Finder Window indicating there is no data input from a digital camera or camcorder When you connect your digital camera or camcorder to your system with an i LINKe cable and turn
134. the computer 4 ir the Power icon is not displayed on the Taskbar Notification area see To display the Power icon on the taskbar Power Meter Page 16 a Power Meter WM Always show icon on the taskbar V Show detais for each battery Power status Curent power source Bateries Total battery power remaing 89 Total time remaining 4 00 hours Click an individual battery icon for more information To display the Power icon on the taskbar 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the Advanced tab and then select Always show icon on the taskbar in the Options box The power icon appears on the taskbar See the power icon descriptions above for more information Page 17 Inserting a battery To insert a battery 1 Lift the lid of the computer 2 Push the battery bay cover down to open it The battery bay cover swings out but does not detach from the computer Opening the Battery Bay 3 Slide the battery into the battery bay If the computer is on it automatically detects the battery Inserting a Battery Battery supplied VAIO logo facing up 4 Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place If a port replicator is attached to your computer do not insert or remove the battery Lifting and turning the computer with a port replicator attached could cause a tem
135. the computer has lost power or has entered a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate If the computer is in LCD Video Standby mode press any key to activate the computer screen See Using power saving modes for more information Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is on The power indicator on the computer will be on if the computer is on If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged See Using the Battery for more information If the display mode is set to external display use the Fn F7 key combination See Selecting a display for more information Page 220 Why can t I view the entire DVD video display on a TV screen The display resolution may not be properly set To adjust the display resolution see Selecting a display for more information It is recommended that you adjust the display resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller depending on the size of the external display screen Page 221 How do I adjust the image on the TV screen Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the help guide that accompanied your display for more information Page 222 How do I change the video resolution on the TV screen The video may not appear on the entire TV screen if your computer resolution is set larger than 1024 x 768 Adjust the video resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller 4 If you are using the A V Out jack plug the audio video
136. the item you are creating 3 Make selections for the picture s design layout and custom decoration for the item you wish to create 4 Set the number of copies to be printed and select a connected printer Click Print Use the appropriate paper when creating items such as postcards labels or business cards Page 101 kbhegalinformatio nN SONY ELECTRONICS INC PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Sony Electronics Inc reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States Software specifications are subject to chan
137. the task you would like to do To start SonicStage software 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Programs 2 Point to SonicStage and click SonicStage z A P Page 65 To view the SonicStage software online Help l 2 Start SonicStage On the Help menu click SonicStage Help To make a backup copy of an audio CD On computer models equipped with a CD recording device you can use the Backing Up Audio CDs utility to make a backup copy of an audio CD On computer models that have both a read only optical drive and an optical writing drive you can make a copy with one click On computer models with only one optical drive you must swap the original CD for a blank CD R disc when requested to do so in the middle of the copying process 1 Quit SonicStage if it is running Click Start click Programs point to SonicStage click SonicStage and click Backup tool The SonicStage Backup tool utility starts Insert the CD you want to make a backup of into your CD drive Insert the CD into the optical drive you use to read CDs Depending upon your computer model this may be a CD ROM drive CD RW drive a DVD ROM drive a DVD RW drive or a Combo Drive On computer models that have both a read only optical drive CD ROM or DVD ROM and an optical writing drive CD RW or DVD RW put the CD into the read only optical drive On computer models that have both a read only optical drive CD ROM or DVD ROM and an optica
138. thin a specific range A computer to computer ad hoc network is one in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or access point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the instructions that accompanied the access point for more information 2 Move the Wireless LAN switch to ON Turning on the Wireless Network Switch Wireless LAN switch and Indicator 3 Click Start point to Programs and click Wireless LAN Configuration Utility The Wireless LAN Utility icon appears on the right side of the taskbar 4 Click the Wireless LAN Utility icon to open the Wireless LAN Card Utility for Windows dialog box 5 Click the Profile tab Wireless LAN Card Utility for Windows Page 110 Wireless LAN Card Utiity lor Windows WEP Key Eray Fanimauon Agte Fare o faaee e ESSO k y mean j r Powe Save Network Type p E e f tatie ma Radio On Rato Ove tive Lik Quaity as He Segrai Saengh ox vad 6 Type a name in the Profile Name box 7 In the Transmission Rate box make sure Fully Auto is selected By selecting Fully Auto your computer automatically searches for the strongest radio signal 8 In the ESSID box type the name of the access point or click Scan to select an acce
139. tions If you wish to purchase a memory module shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Page 158 Removing and Installing Memory Modules Make sure you read the safety information in Precautions and Procedures before you remove or install a memory module When installing a memory module do not open the module package until you are ready to install it The package protects the module from Electrostatic discharge ESD For memory upgrades and information about which memory modules to use refer to your VAIO Computer Specifications To remove a memory module 1 Turn off the computer and all attached devices 2 Disconnect the power cord all cables and remove the battery if it is installed 3 Wait for the computer to cool down The interior of the computer becomes extremely hot during operation Wait at least one hour for the computer to cool down before you remove the screws 4 Turn the computer over and use an appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the screw s on the memory bay A To avoid damaging the computer do not remove or loosen any other screws Removing the Bottom Screw s 5 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity A Avoid touching any part of the motherboard or other components inside the computer 6 Remove the memory module by pulling out the tabs see arrows No 1 and pulling out t
140. to recording mode On some camera models this is called VCR or VTR mode Turn on your DV camera and insert a videotape On your computer click Start click Programs point to DVgate and click DVgate Motion The DVgate Motion software starts Select EXPORT Auto from the MODE list in the DVgate Motion window In the DVgate Motion AVI file list window click ADD If the DVgate Motion AVI file list window is not open click List on the Window menu Page 59 The ADD dialog box appears 6 In the ADD dialog box select the movie file you want to export and click Open The ADD dialog box closes and your selected movie appears in the Record list in the DVgate Motion AVI file list window 7 Click RECORD ALL The Output dialog box appears 8 Click OK The Output dialog box closes and recording to your DV camera begins DVgate software is a powerful program for managing digital video that offers a wide range of features This guide provides only an overview of the basic process of editing video with the DVgate software For more detailed information refer to the online Help within the DVgate software Page 60 Worki ith Still I The Microsoft Windowse 2000 operating system and the multimedia software preinstalled on your VAIO computer make it easy to import edit and print your photographs and other images Page 61 Importing Still Images There are a variety of ways to bring still images into your computer Which
141. tor 1 Plug the device into an AC outlet 2 Plug the device cable into the Monitor VGA port on your computer If you are using a multimedia computer monitor which has built in speakers and a microphone plug the audio cable into the Headphone jack Non your computer to hear sound To locate the Monitor port and Headphone jack see Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIOe Computer Quick Start 3 Turn on the device if it is not already on and then turn on your computer Connecting a Projector Page 31 Oo ee A Headphone jack Projector not supplied Power cord Audio cable not supplied Display cable not supplied 4 Press the Fn F7 key combination to toggle the display between your computer the monitor or both See Selecting a display for more information See the guide that accompanied your projector for more information on its installation and use Page 32 Connecting your computer to a TV Your computer is equipped with an A V OUT jack which enables you to connect your computer to a TV To locate the A V OUT jack on your computer see the Connecting a TV illustration below or Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start To connect a TV to your computer l 2 3 Locate the A V OUT jack on the computer Plug one end of an audio video AV cable not supplied into the A V
142. transfer rates of up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the programs you use See the help guide that accompanied your program for more information To connect an i LINK digital video recorder 1 Turn on the digital video DV device and the computer 2 Plug the i LINKe cable into the i LINK port on the DV device 3 Plug the other end of the i LINK cable into the i LINK port on your computer Connecting an i LINK Digital Video Camera Recorder Digital video camera recorder not supplied i LINK cable not supplied See the guide that accompanied your digital video camera recorder for more information on its installation and use Page 26 Disconnecting the i LINK digital video recorder You can disconnect the digital video recorder while the computer is on or off Simply unplug the i LINK cable from the i LINK port on the computer Disconnecting the cable when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Page 27 Using a digital video camera recorder Your computer comes with preinstalled driver software that is compatible with most Sony digital video camera recorders If you purchased a camera that comes with its own driver software install these drivers before you use the camera To view images To view images captured by your digital video
143. ts for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 2 Close any programs that were accessing the floppy disk drive Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off Push the Eject button and remove the disk Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon F facing upward into the USB wY port Restart the computer by clicking Start on the Windowse taskbar Shut Down and then Restart Page 239 Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive See Using a Floppy Disk Drive for instructions on how to insert the disk properly If the disk is inserted properly and you are still unable to write data to it the disk may be full or write protected You can either use a floppy disk that is not write protected or disable the disk s write protect feature by moving the write protect tab into the close position Page 240
144. vice that connects to your computer takes a picture of your pictures and stores them on your computer The Windows 2000 system operating system already contains the software to work with many popular scanners Simply connect your scanner to your computer and Windows 2000 walks you through installing the scanner To use scanners not directly supported by the Windows XP operating system follow the instructions in the manual that accompanied your scanner Many companies that develop traditional film photographs can for an additional fee provide a CD ROM or floppy disk containing digital copies of your pictures Consult your film developer for details Page 62 Editing Still Images After you have gotten your images into your computer you can use image editing software to enhance them You can perform traditional darkroom tasks such as resizing cropping and altering colors You can also add creative touches such as painting on top of your photographs adding text or combining multiple photographs into one Adobee Photoshope Elements software or Adobe Photoshope Elements Trial Version on some models is powerful yet easy to use image editing software that comes preinstalled on your computer It includes a wide range of tools for enhancing your images and offers extensive online help so even novices can make the most of their pictures As well as enabling you to import and print your images PictureGear Studio software preinstalled
145. vies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends Network Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc Network Smart Capture captures images and video from any Sony Digital Camcorder that supports a standard i LINK connection Send your video or still images through e mail or upload them to the ImageStation SM service You can use the Web camera function to automatically upload your captured images PictureGear Studio Sony Electronics Inc PictureGear Studio still image management software displays still images from your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera The still images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder create your own photo albums and make prints SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc The SonicStage jukebox application gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software sports high quality digital audio storage a music visualizer a sleek player skin design and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback Page 46 Creating DVDs Fy The information provided here applies to VAIO computers that are equipped with a DVD RW or a DVD RW drive This drive along with the preinstalled DVD and CD burning software make it easy to create DVDs and CDs For a listing of DVD and CD burning software preinstalled on your computer see your online specifications sheet The DVD RW or DVD RW drive and DVD creation software in
146. y smal pat The Fish bemat Se can be wewed by internet The compressed size wil be ideal for viewing on Select this if you would ike to beck wp and pess he Cote to someone unng pome mess about the Ge site 3 Click to select an export format A Select Folder window appears Select Folder window Select Format Select Folter Please select the bider where you oe to export De Se Folder to boort C Oocuments and Settings My Documents My Abums Pa tote Some l 4 Click Browse and navigate to the destination folder Enter a file name if desired 5 Click Export A progress window appears briefly Finish Exporting window The Se was created Fie tobe Seed SDoownents end Settmes sony ADe shtopeFlower Shon sof rae Return to Edt Abom Screen 6 An export completion message window appears displaying the file name and file size Click Return to Edit Album Screen Page 100 Using the PrintStudio feature Use PrintStudio to design original postcards calendars art and labels using your favorite pictures 1 Click PrintStudio The PrintStudio window appears PrintStudio window PrintStudio 5 x Select the work you would like to create Postcard Sesi Name Card Card Stet Creating Start Creating Start Creating f l ig Start Creating 2 Select the item you want to create and click Start Creating The initial creation window appears The initial window varies depending on
147. y will charge faster when the computer is off Charging the battery takes several hours See your VAIO Computer Specifications for the approximate time needed to charge your battery Charge the battery at temperatures between 50 F and 80 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require more time to charge 1 Insert the battery into the battery bay If you want to charge more than one battery insert the second battery into the computer See To insert a second battery for more information 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer The computer automatically charges the battery as long as the computer is using AC power The battery indicator blinks while the battery charges The battery indicator stops blinking when the battery is fully charged 4 When using two batteries the battery you insert first charges first The second battery you insert begins charging when the first battery is 85 percent charged Battery Indicators dl ce ol Battery indicators Battery indicator status Description On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off The computer is using AC power Page 20 Notes on batteries Never leave the battery in temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as under direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery heats up This is normal and is not cause for concer
148. you can use with different disc formats Selecting DVD and CD media Using Compatible Playback Equipment Appending Data to a Data DVD Page 48 Selecting DVD and CD media Use the correct recording media for successful recording projects DVDs and CDs look similar but different formats have different capabilities To increase compatibility with other playback equipment use high quality writable media The table below indicates the appropriate media types for each kind of disc recording project supported by your DVD RW and DVD RW drive Media and Drive Data DVD Music and Data CD DVD R for General DVD RW DVD R DVD RW CD R CD RW DVD RW Drive Yes Yes No No Yes Yes DVD RW Drive Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Your DVD RW and DVD RW drives can use these types of writable media DVD R for General DVD Recordable media for General use is DVD media that you can write to but which cannot be erased With your DVD RW and DVD RW drives you can write information to a DVD R disc until the disc is full but not erase or overwrite any existing data DVD R for General media is correct for data DVD projects Do not confuse DVD R for General discs with DVD R for Authoring discs which are a special media made for commercial DVD production and equipment DVD RW DVD Rewritable media is DVD media that you can write to erase and write to again With your DVD RW and DVD RW drives and DVD RW media you can record information to the same di
149. your clip files 7 Click Save The Batch capturing window appears and DVgate Motion software captures your video clips to you hard disk drive To edit digital video with DVgate software DVgate software enables you to combine your captured video clips into a single movie You can also trim the beginning and end of each clip so you only include the scenes you desire 1 Click Start click Programs point to DVgate and click DVgate Assemble DVgate Assemble starts 2 Click ADD The ADD dialog box appears 3 In the ADD dialog box select the video clip files you want to include in your combined movie and click Open Page 58 You can select multiple clips by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking several files Your selected clips appear in the Assemble list in the DVgate Assemble window If necessary edit the order of clips in the Assemble list For the combined movie clips are combined in the order they appear in the Assemble list starting from the top To rearrange the order drag clips up and down the list To remove a clip from the list click it and click DELETE To copy a clip click it click Copy on the Edit menu click the location on the list where you want the copy to be placed and click Insert on the Edit menu If necessary trim your video clips to include only the scenes you want included in the final movie Double click a clip The clip opens in the DVgate Assemble Clip window Drag the sl
150. your digital video camera After you have created a finished movie you can export it back to your compatible digital video DV or MICROMV camera 1 Make sure your camera is set to recording mode On some camera models this is called VCR or VTR mode 2 Turn on your DV or MICROMV camera and insert a videotape 3 In the MovieShaker program click Export in the lower right corner of the Story Board tray 4 Select Export to external device and click Next 5 A message appears alerting you that exporting video can take a long time Click Yes 6 The Export to DV device wizard appears Follow the instructions in the wizard to complete the exporting process Page 57 Editing Video with DVgate Software DVgate software offers professional level control over all aspects of capturing trimming and combining digital video clips from a compatible digital video DV camera After you have combined your clips into a finished movie you can export it back to your compatible digital video camera Ao The DVgate software does not support MICROMV video cameras This guide provides only a simple overview of using the DVgate software For more detailed information refer to the online Help within the DVgate software For details regarding connecting your digital video camera to your computer refer to the manual that accompanies your camera and the online User Guide that accompanies your computer To capture digital video with DVgate software 1 Plug an i L
151. ze attached devices For some PC Cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot the computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart your computer Page 233 Why can t I insert my PC Card Make sure you are inserting the card correctly See Inserting PC Cards for more information You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this computer Check the guide that accompanied your PC Card for more information on its use Page 234 Why does an exclamation mark appear on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box The exclamation mark indicates there is a problem with the specified device Make sure all cable and power connections are secure You may not be using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card manufacturer Make sure the necessary drivers are installed You may need to remove the driver software and reinstall it Page 235 Printing Why can t I print a document Make sure the printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on your printer and computer Make sure the printer is compatible with the Microsoft Windowse operating system installed on your computer You may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information

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