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Sony PCG-GRS100 User's Guide

1. Keyboard Escape key Function keys Print Screen key Correction keys i EERE E RE O C Scr I sRq Pause Brea ey fs fe e ee e h fe EE eee p Tab H Page LE Heh EEF ee PPE PPE EEE Ele cy ee PY Ee pe key SA Ee Ctrl key Applications Fn key key Navigation Windows Numeric keys key keypad Key Numeric keypad Arrow keys Correction keys Function keys Escape key Print Screen key Operator keys Shift Ctrl Alt keys Using the Keyboard Description Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Numbers appear on the front beveled edge of the numeric keys Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock indicator turns on Press the Num Lock key again to deactivate the numeric keypad The Left Right Up and Down arrow keys move the pointer on the screen and also function as the Home End Page Up and Page Down keys respectively The Insert Back Space and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to 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 Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands The Print Screen key takes
2. VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Click SonicStage Software Q Once you finish copying files to a CD R that is readable in a CD ROM drive click Finish to complete the writing process before you eject the disc from the optical drive A Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc Playing DVDs Playing DVDs You can play DVDs in your computer s optical drive and view the video on a TV The type of optical drive installed in or connected to your computer may vary depending on the model you purchased 2 Connecting your computer to a TV Watching DVDs on a TV Disconnecting the TV from the computer Watching DVDs on your computer E E E 1 Frequently asked questions Connecting your computer to a TV In order to connect your computer to a TV your computer must have an A V OUT jack Not all VAIO computers are equipped with an A V OUT jack To see if your computer has an A V OUT jack check Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed online VAIO Computer User Guide To connect a TV to your computer 1 Turn off the computer 2 Locate the A V OUT jack on the computer 3 Plug one end of an audio video AV cable into the A V OUT jack 4 Plug the other end of the AV cable into the video in ports on the TV VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a TV NIO Power cord ool CLAS ena em Audio video
3. Web site http support earthlink net e mail support earthlink net telephone 800 890 5128 or 800 890 6356 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day PC Cillin Trend Micro Inc Web site http www antivirus com pc cillin support telephone 510 859 0308 900 820 8324 hours M F 8 A M 5 P M Pacific time 1 Support from 510 859 0308 is free of charge but subject to delays Support from 900 820 8324 is fee based but offers immediate response Quicken Intuit Inc Web site http www intuit com support telephone 900 555 4932 800 644 3 193 hours M F 5 A M 5 P M Pacific time 152 O Z Program Support Information 1 Support from 900 555 4932 is fee based Support from 800 644 3193 is automated and free of charge QuickTime Apple Computer Inc Web site http www apple com telephone 800 275 2273 hours M F 6 A M 6 P M Pacific time Sony Applications Sony Electronics Inc Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 Support from 1 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Windows Operating System Word Microsoft Corp Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 Support from 1 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase WinDVD InterVideo Inc Web site http www
4. When should replace the battery If after fully charging the battery the battery power is still low the battery may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced EA Z Z Conserving Battery Power Why is the battery warm While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern VAIO Computer Quick Start Internet and Network Connections L Internet Connections 2 Network Connections 1 Connecting Another VAIO Computer VAIO Computer Quick Start Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial up or Ethernet connection to the Internet The New 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 Q Setting up a dial up Internet connection Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection E 2 Customizing your Internet connection E Frequently asked questions 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 have set up your telephone cable you re ready to connect to the Internet To connect a telephone cable 1 Locate the
5. 3 Press Enter 4 Press R 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 Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer You may need to use your supplied Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the touch pad or mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Using the Jog Dial Control Using the Jog Dial Control Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial Control and Jog Dial Navigator software which enables you to scroll through programs folders and documents from a predefined list The Jog Dial Control and Jog Dial Navigator are compatible with preinstalled software programs that support Jog Dial Navigator functions Locating the Jog Dial Control Using the Jog Dial Navigator icon Using the Jog Dial Bar Using Jog Dial Launcher Using Application and Scroll modes COO O O LE Changing Jog Dial Navigator settings Locating the Jog Dial Control Jog Dial Control Back button Jog Dial Control To use the Jog Dial Control 2 Rotate the Jog Dial Control to scroll up and down a menu 2 Press the Jog Dial Control to select a menu item 1 Some programs do not support Jog Dial Navigator VAIO Computer Quick Start Q Press the Back button on selected models to return to the previous menu gt If y
6. Microphone jack See the guide that came with your microphone for more information on its installation and use 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 50 Using Microphones Using a microphone or other device to record You can record messages memos or other recordings in analog by connecting a microphone or other audio device to the Microphone jack on your computer port replicator or docking station and switching the jack functionality The Microphone jack is for MIC IN monaural To record from a microphone or audio device Double click the Volume icon 7 on the Windows taskbar The Volume Control window appears Click Properties from the Options menu The Properties window appears Click to select the Recording option in the Adjust volume for box and click OK The Recording Control window appears Click the Select check box at the bottom of the Microphone column if it is not already turned on Close the Recording Control window Click Start and select All Programs Accessories Entertainment and then Sound Recorder The Sound Sound Recorder window appears gt 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 2
7. Power profile Description CPU Control Controls the processor speed You can select either Performance Adaptive Battery Life or More Battery Life These selections are listed in order from the greatest to least amount of power consumed System Standby Controls the time it takes the system to activate the Standby Timer 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 will consume 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 Controls the speed of the processor fan You can set the fan Strategy speed to Quiet which conserves the most power or Performance Lid Close Controls the state of your system when you close the computer s Action lid You can select either Standby or Hibernate mode or you can select LCD Off Hibernate or LCD Off conserves the most power Hibernate on Controls the state of your system when the battery power is low Low Battery You can turn this setting On or Off Selecting On conserves the most power when the battery is low LCD Brightness Controls the brightness of the computer screen LCD You can select a brightness level of one to nine with one being the darkest sett
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9. Click My Network Places in the Other Places menu The My Network Places window appears Click View workgroup computers in the Network Tasks menu The computers that are networked under the same workgroup name are displayed in this window VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting Another Computer ZES SSS SN s ISSS SSS S NL SESS SSS WSS SSS SS N NOSRS SSss S SS OS Ns OE i LINK cable not supplied 1 The computers shown in this graphic are for illustration purposes and may not resemble your computer Disconnecting VAIO computers You can disconnect two VAIO computers when the computers are on or off To disconnect VAIO computers when the computers are on 1 Close all open files that are shared with the connected computers 2 Unplug the 1 LINK cable from the 1 LINK port on each computer To disconnect VAIO computer when the computers are off Q Unplug the i LINK cable from the i LINK port on each computer Frequently asked questions Why can t establish a connection between two VAIO computers Q Your computer may not recognize an i LINK connection if the i LINK cable is not plugged securely into the 1 LINK ports Disconnect the 1 LINK cable and securely reconnect it to both computers If neither computer responds after a few moments restart both computers EA gt Connecting Another VAIO Computer Q If the computers do not recognize the 1 LINK connection after resuming from a power savin
10. Disables all power management settings such as Standby and Hibernate modes You cannot change the settings of this profile AC Power Indicates when AC power is in use Similar to the Power Management Off setting Power Management automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer Profile icon BN Conserving Battery Power Description Presentation Keeps the display on at all times while it conserves power This option is ideal for slide show presentations You can establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system Camera Optimizes performance and power requirements for camera usage DVD Optimizes performance and power requirements for DVD usage Word Processing Optimizes power management with longer time outs on the hard disk and display screen You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system Spreadsheet Optimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet programs Communications Extends battery life by initiating a quick display time out The Internal modem remains powered You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system Automatic Profile Selection Switches automatica
11. 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 Memory Stick Media Formatting Memory Stick media Memory Stick 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 Using Memory Stick Media 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 1 Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot See To insert Memory Stick media for more information 2 From the Start menu click My Computer The My Computer window appears 3 Right click Sony MemoryStick and click Format from the menu The Format Sony MemoryStick dialog box appears 4 Select Quick Format in the Format options box and then click Start Removing Memory Stick media If the media i
12. Why can t use the DVgate program If your computer is using the Ultimate Battery Life profile as a power saving mode you cannot use the DVgate program Please select another profile Preferably connect your computer to AC power when using these features VAIO Computer Quick Start DVgate Program Notes 2 Recording images to a digital video device 2D Adjusting image resolution 2 Saving to your hard disk drive Recording images to a digital video device If your system displays the message Failed to record to DV deck please check deck s power status cable connection while you are recording images to a digital video device using the DV gate program close all open programs and restart your computer Frequent recording of images to a digital video device while using DV gate may cause this situation to occur For more information on the DV gate program see the DV gate online help Adjusting image resolution If the images on the computer screen LCD do not display smoothly the resolution may not be set correctly To check the resolution 1 From the DVgate Motion Monitor window click Setup 2 From the shortcut menu point to Settings and then select Low Resolution The settings you change in this menu affect the images in the monitor window only Movie data imported to your hard drive and images recorded to DV devices will not be affected Saving to your hard disk drive In order to improve th
13. You can even pay your bills online Quicken software manages all of your finances bank accounts credit cards investments and loans Users of earlier versions of Quicken software must upgrade for a fee Upgrade possible to Quicken Deluxe and other versions 156 gt gt Z Software Programs On Your Computer QuickTime Apple Computer Inc The versatile QuickTime software plays many many different kinds of media files including video audio and virtual reality VR movies You can play QuickTime files referred to as QuickTime movies using QuickTime Player or any other application such as a Web browser or word processor that supports QuickTime software SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc The SonicStage jukebox application gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software sports high quality digital audio storage a music visualizer a sleek player skin design audio CD burning capability on computer models that include a CD recording device and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback Sony ScreenBlast ACID On selected models Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment With the powerful Sony ScreenBlast ACID software you can create royalty free music by utilizing its loop based production tool including unlimited tracks and enhanced effects Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forge On selected models Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment Sony ScreenBlast
14. You must insert the Application CD into your optical drive appear and the program does not start Q Some titles require specific files that are located on the Application Recovery CD Insert the disc and try starting the program again Q Your optical drive may not be reading the disc Q Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label facing up Why can t the program find a file while a PC Card is inserted When a PC Card is inserted into a computer that 1s connected to the docking station it may change the drive letters of the docking station disk drives or PC Card disk drives If this occurs the program you are using may not find certain files Do one of the following EA Software Programs On Your Computer Q Remove the PC Card and restart your computer Do not insert the PC Card while using that program Q Change the drive letters of the docking station disk drives or the PC Card disk drives See the Windows help guide or the program guide for instructions on how to change the drive letters Which program do use for CD R CD RW functions Use the preinstalled Sony SonicStage program and Windows software to create CDs on your VAIO computer if the specific model you purchased is preconfigured with all of the necessary components for CD R and CD RW capability You can also download the RealJukebox CD burning component to create CDs but it may interfere with your computer s normal system operations
15. Z Z Playing DVDs 1 Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete and selecting Restart from the Shut Down menu of the Windows Task Manger dialog box Remove the CD or DVD from the optical drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see How do I maintain CDs and DVDs for instructions Q If you are playing a CD or DVD and cannot hear sound follow these steps OY Double click the Volume icon on the Windows taskbar and click to cancel the Volume Control and CD Audio Mute check boxes 1 Check the volume setting in the audio mixer 2 If you are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and the computer Q Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is installed Follow these steps 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and System The System Properties window appears 2 Select the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager The Device Manager window appears 3 Double click the listed DVD CD ROM drive The Properties window appears 4 Click the Properties tab and click to select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not selected 5 Select the Driver tab and click Driver Details to confirm the driver software L Make sure an adhesive label was not attached to the CD or DVD Adhesive labels can
16. 1 Turn on the DV device and the computer 2 Plug the i LINK cable into the i LINK 4 DC IN OUT port on the DV device 3 Plug the other end of the i LINK cable into the i LINK port 4 on your computer port replicator or docking station The Found New Hardware window appears on the lower right corner of your screen 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 124 O gt Using i LINK Digital Video Recorders Connecting an i LINK Digital Video Camera Recorder Digital video camera recorder Ss ESS SSS SISS SSN cS BEST RASS SO te EES RSS 7 os KZ P SNC XR TARIS SS S IRES T gt i LINK cable not supplied See the guide that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on its installation and use Disconnecting the i LINK digital video recorder You can disconnect the 1 LINK digital video recorder when th
17. Disconnecting a floppy disk drive You can disconnect a floppy disk drive when the computer is on or off Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a floppy disk drive 1 Close any active programs to prevent data loss 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon gt on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 3 Click to select the floppy disk drive in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected 4 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 5 Make sure the appropriate device is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is safe to remove the hardware device 6 Unplug the floppy disk drive from the computer port replicator or docking station Carrying the floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk drive cable and connector into the side compartment on the floppy disk drive Carrying a Floppy Disk Drive VAIO Computer Quick Start Frequently asked questions Why doesn t the Safety Remove Hardware icon 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 Close all programs that were opened
18. S cceeeeees 166 Using the System Recovery CD S ccceseceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 168 Troubleshooting and Support 171 Troubleshooting Your Compute ccccccceee sees 172 Troubleshooting Batteries ccccccsseeeceeeeeeeeeees 176 Troubleshooting the Printer 0 0 0 0 ccccccesseeeeeeeeees 177 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad 179 Troubleshooting the Modem cccccsseseeeeeeees 181 Troubleshooting Networks ccccccsseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 182 Troubleshooting DVDs and CDs eeeeeeees 185 Troubleshooting Floppy Disk Drives 189 Troubleshooting PC Cards ccccccccceesseeseeeeeees 190 Troubleshooting Audio Video Connections 19 Troubleshooting the Computer Screen LCD 194 Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media 196 Troubleshooting Programs ccccsceccesseeseeeeeees 198 Computer Support Information c cseeeeeeeeees 200 Welcome 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 pro
19. T telephone connecting line 32 jack 32 touchpad disable 86 enable 86 troubleshooting 179 using 85 troubleshooting 172 Memory Stick media 196 mouse and touchpad 179 printer 177 D 207 VAIO Computer Quick Start TV connecting 61 U USB printer 72 using PC Card 117 V video camera 126 volume speakers 82 W window design of Sony software 131 Windows Find window 80 help 80 Windows key 80 combinations and functions 80 Wireless LAN indicator light 82
20. To move hide or close the Jog Dial bar 2 Click and drag the Jog Dial Bar to another location on the desktop 4 Click the Close button gt lt 3 Right click the Jog Dial Bar and select Hide Jog Dial Bar from the shortcut menu To make the Jog Dial Bar reappear right click the Jog Dial Navigator icon amp on the taskbar and select Display Jog Dial Bar Using Jog Dial Launcher Jog Dial Launcher displays a menu of programs installed on your computer You can use the Jog Dial Control to scroll and open these programs Jog Dial Navigator has a built in set of functions for specific programs Not all programs have a set of functions and will not operate in Scroll or Application mode To open Jog Dial Launcher L Click the Launcher button on the Jog Dial Bar 1 Press and hold Ctrl and then press the Jog Dial Control To open a program 1 Open Jog Dial Launcher See To open Jog Dial Launcher for more information 2 Rotate the Jog Dial Control until the program you want to select appears highlighted in the center window VAIO Computer Quick Start Jog Dial Launcher Center window alt 2 Program name 3 Press the Jog Dial Control Using Application and Scroll modes Jog Dial Navigator operates in one of two modes Scroll or Application Once a program is open you can easily switch modes Mode Description Application Enables you to perform operations for specific programs other than sc
21. cable Video I 2 5 5 1 5 Switch the TV input channel to external input See the guide that came with your peripheral device for more information on its installation and use Watching DVDs ona TV AN Do not remove the optical drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction To play a DVD 1 Disable the screen saver and the virus checker 2 Select a display A gt Playing DVDs Q Press the Fn F8 key combination to select either the computer screen LCD or an external display See Selecting a display mode for more information The Fn F8 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 3 Set the power management profile to DVD if you are using battery power Follow these steps 1 Close all open programs 2 Right click the CPU icon 2 on the Windows taskbar 3 Select Profiles from the shortcut menu and then 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 4 Connect the TV to the computer See Connecting your computer to a TV for more information 5 Restart the compu
22. font sizes only chek Cancel and go lo the Appearance tab DPI setting E TEEN v Normal size 96 dpi Compabbilty Some programs might not operate properly unless you restart the computes after changing display settings Alter change Gsplay setlings Restart the computer before applying the new display settings Apply the new display settings without restaiting O Ask me before applying the new display settings Some games and other programs must be tun in 256 color mode Leam more about running programs in 255 coke mode 3 Click the Displays tab and select the display settings by clicking the icon on the panel of your display choice For more information click Help gt f you cannot see your movie or DVD on the external display change the monitor or TV setting by clicking on the Secondary E icon and changing it to Primary f Of 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 Turn on the computer after you connect the external display VAIO Computer Quick Start Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector You can disconnect the external computer monitor or projector by unplugging the display or Monitor VGA cable from your computer s port Disconnecting the external display when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the co
23. from the disk and wait for the LED indicator to turn off 2 Push the Eject button and remove the disk 3 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon W facing upward into the USB port W 4 Restart the computer by clicking Start on the Windows taskbar Turn Off Computer and then Restart Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk The floppy disk drive cannot write data to a disk if it is inserted into the drive improperly See Inserting and removing floppy disks 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 write protected You can either use a floppy disk that is not write protected or disable the write protect feature Using PC Cards Using PC Cards Your computer includes one or more PC Card slots A PC Card enables you to connect portable external devices such as another hard disk drive or a PC Network Interface Card NIC to connect to a network 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 HI PC Cards You do not need to turn off your computer to insert or remove a PC Card 2 Inserting PC Cards Removing PC Cards E 1 Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives E Frequently asked qu
24. from the multipurpose bay 4 Insert the weight saver into the multipurpose bay to protect the bay See Using the Weight Saver for more information Displaying battery information You can display the remaining battery charge on the Battery Information toolbar and or the Battery Information window To display the Battery Information toolbar 1 Right click the center of the Windows taskbar 2 Select Toolbars from the shortcut menu and click Battery Information The Battery Information toolbar appears on the taskbar gt f the Battery Information toolbar is hidden behind the taskbar icons right click the taskbar and click to cancel Lock the Taskbar Click and drag the edge of the Battery Information toolbar to the left until it is in clear view The total charge remaining in the battery is listed in percent and real time values The following toolbar indicates there is 100 percent or approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes of battery charge left es 7 VAIO Computer Quick Start Battery Information Toolbar Battery Information F 2 Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining capacity 2 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 Informati
25. in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To connect a floppy disk drive 1 Close any active programs to prevent data loss 2 Insert the USB connector with the USB icon W facing upward into the USB port W Using Floppy Disk Drives Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive a Caer Floppy disk drive Inserting and removing floppy disks Floppy disks are portable devices that store data To protect your floppy disks keep them away from magnets and direct sunlight or other heat sources 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 place VAIO Computer Quick Start Inserting a Floppy Disk Floppy disk Jas Floppy disk drive L Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk To remove a floppy disk 1 Close all programs that were opened from the disk and wait for the LED indicator to turn off 2 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 Notes on handling floppy disks 2 Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk 2 Keep floppy disks away from magnets 2 Keep floppy disk away from direct sunlight and other heat sources EA gt Using Floppy Disk Drives
26. open it 2 Pull the battery out of the battery bay Removing a Battery 3 Pushin and lift up the battery bay cover until it clicks into place Using a second battery To insert a second battery 1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove that device 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 Battery Multipurpose bay ee VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place The weight saver stabilizes the battery Inserting the Weight Saver Battery Weight saver 4 Make sure the Release lever is in the LOCK position Locking the Weight Saver Release Lever Release switch SS SF 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 The PowerPanel dialog box appears 2 On the Battery tab click Primary Battery in the Battery Switch box 3 Click OK Using the Battery 2 Turn the computer over and unlock the multipurpose bay release lever Unlocking the Release Levers Release lever pE on bottom of ESN computer ASSESSES p SEES NC SSSR EES OSS I SSSSESSE SSE QS V 3 Pull the weight saver and battery gently
27. s Memory Installing a New Memory Module 3 Snap the connectors into place when the board is correctly seated and close the computer cover 4 Replace the fastening screws on the bottom of the computer 5 Make sure the system memory matches the amount of installed memory See Confirming added memory capacity for more information Confirming added memory capacity After you ve installed a new memory module make sure the operating system s memory corresponds with the memory upgrade To check your system s memory 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click Start on the Windows taskbar point to All Programs and then point to Sony Notebook Setup ee 15 VAIO Computer Quick Start 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 The displayed memory may be less than the installed memory due to the amount used by the display adapter Sony Notebook Setup Dialog Box Sony Notebook Setup About This Compier Initial Setting Power On Password Device System information System information CPU Clock Frequency System Memory Cache Memon Inteinal HDD Product mfomation Manufacturer Sony Corpeeation Model Name lt Sevice Tag Number Setial No BIOS Version OS Version 0S Serial No OEM Information Sony Elec
28. types 96 using 96 write protecting 98 microphone connecting 140 troubleshooting 142 193 modem troubleshooting 37 181 modem jack 32 monitor switching modes 83 mouse troubleshooting 108 179 multimedia computer display 130 multiple phone lines 33 navigation keys 79 network connecting 117 Num Lock indicator light 81 numeric keypad 79 online support 200 operator keys 79 optical disc drive ee 0 VAIO Computer Quick Start opening tray 56 57 P party phone lines 33 PBX 33 PC Card inserting 117 using 117 port replicator AC adapter 163 connecting 162 ports printer 72 Serial port 162 power 81 power button 11 Power Management Off power setting 24 power saving modes 23 Hibernate 23 83 Standby 23 power setting AC Profile 24 Maximum Battery Life 24 Maximum Performance 24 Power Management Off 24 power source 10 battery packs 13 Print Screen key 79 printer connecting 72 port 72 troubleshooting 177 USB connector 72 projector connecting 130 R Recovery CDs 166 removing floppy disk drive 115 206 gt gt memory module 156 restoring data 166 S Scroll Lock indicator light 82 search 80 second battery pack inserting 15 removing 16 Serial port 162 software changing window design 104 DVgate 150 support information 152 Software list 143 Sony Service Center 153 speakers built in 82 connecting 135 off and on 82 volume 82 Standby mode 23 support software 152 System Recovery CD 168
29. video clips and still images You can edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats EarthLink Total Access DSL or Dial Up EarthLink Inc EarthLink one of the world s largest Internet Service Providers offers dial up and broadband access to the Internet Member benefits include e mail newsgroups a Personal Start Page free storage space for your personal Web site a member magazine and 24 hour technical support Microsoft Word On selected models Microsoft Corp Microsoft Word software makes it easy to create common Web e mail and print documents for use around the world Word embraces HTML as a first class file format and extends ease of use to the Web and e mail Word also extends that simplicity to international users making it easy to create multilingual documents MovieShaker Sony Electronics Inc MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions background music special effects and text Just import your video clips and shake with a click of the mouse Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends VAIO Computer Quick Start Network Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc Network Smart Capture captures images and video from any Sony Digital Camcorder that supports a standard 1 LINK connection Send your video or still images through e mai
30. 0BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port 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 contact your network administrator You can connect to your company network from a remote location and use data programs and network resources See Microsoft Windows Help by clicking Help and Support from the Start menu and then clicking Networking and the Web in the left panel Network Connections To connect to a remote network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1 Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to your computer See Connecting an Ethernet Cable and Setting up a dial up Internet connection for more information 2 From the Start menu point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Click Next If the Local Information dialog box appears follow the on screen instructions 4 Click Connect to the network at my workplace and then click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions 6 Ask your network administrator for the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to an existing network Using wireless LAN connections 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 S
31. Adjusts the brightness of the computer screen LCD Brightness control To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then or gt To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then or EA O gt Combinations Feature Fn LcD F7 Switch to the external monitor LCD Fn only F8 Control AV out Fn F12 Hibernate Fn Esc Standby Fn E Fn B Bass Boost Using the Keyboard Function Toggles between the computer screen LCD a connected external display and both the LCD and external display Only LCD LCD and external display A Only external display a Select one display at a time to playback DVDs Connect the cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 will not work Toggles between the computer screen LCD only external only and dual LCD TV display modes Only LCD LCD and external display A Only external display Select one display at a time to playback DVDs Connect the cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F8 will not work You cannot use the Fn F8 function to switch between LCD and TV once a DVD 1s inserted into the optical drive 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 Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press a
32. Click Start and click Control Panel Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices and click Sounds and Audio Devices The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window appears Select the Audio tab and click Volume in the Sound recording box The Recording Control window appears Click and drag the Microphone slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume 1 A protruding dot located next to the Microphone jack distinguishes this jack from the Headphone jack es 2 VAIO Computer Quick Start Frequently asked questions Why doesn t my microphone work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is properly plugged into the Microphone jack on the computer See Connecting a microphone for more information Preinstalled Programs Q Software Programs On Your Computer Q DVgate Program Notes 1 Program Support Information VAIO Computer Quick Start Software Programs On Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the programs listed in Program overview depending on the configuration you purchased Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or include supporting documentation 2 Program overview 1 Frequently asked questions Program overview Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Systems Inc Acrobat Reader software enables you to view navigate and print electronic documents in Adobe s Portable Document Format PDF an open f
33. D into the CD RW DVD Combo Drive Select a preinstalled DVD program in which to play the DVD The preinstalled DVD program launches the video automatically See Program overview for a description of your preinstalled DVD program For detailed instructions on how to use the preinstalled DVD program see the help guide included with the DVD program 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 the power saving modes while you are playing the DVD Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access This may cause the computer to malfunction Frequently asked questions How do maintain CDs and DVDs Q Q Avoid touching the surface of the disc with your fingers Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc may cause reading errors To clean the disc hold the edge of the disc and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth o oS VAIO Computer Quick Start with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Q Do not clean the disc with solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may damage the disc Q Do not drop or bend th
34. D s for more information So D Troubleshooting the Modem Troubleshooting the Modem Why doesn t my modem work Q Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the Modem jack and the wall jack See To connect a telephone cable for more information Q Make sure the telephone cable is working by plugging the cable into an ordinary telephone and listening for a dial tone 1 Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct 2 Make sure the program you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Q If you are still experiencing problems use the supplied Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the modem driver software See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information 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 Q Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of any line noise Q 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 Q If you are having a probl
35. Modem jack on your computer For location information see Locating Ports and Controls in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start 2 Plug one end of the telephone cable into the Modem jack Make sure it clicks into place 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack Internet Connections 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 All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears VAIO Computer Quick Start New Connection Wizard New Connection Wizard Welcome to the New Connection Wizard This wizard helps you Connect to the Internet Connect to a private network such as your workplace Set up a hone or small office network To continue cick Next 3 Click Next If the Location Information dialog box appears follow the o
36. PC Using the System Recovery CD s The System Recovery CD s enables you to format your hard disk and to restore all original software programs Your computer is returned to the original factory settings A The System Recovery process removes all software that you may have installed since you started using your computer Reinstall any software programs that were not included with the computer when you purchased it Application and System Recovery CDs You can use the System Recovery CD s to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall individual programs and to reinstall device drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information The System Recovery CD s contains a backup copy of all the software originally installed on your hard disk It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the computer you purchased System Recovery options UO Default System Drive Recovery All data on Drive C is deleted The factory default settings and software programs are restored on this drive only Q Change Partition Size All partitions custom installations and changes are removed from the ha
37. Q If the computers do not recognize the 1 LINK connection after resuming from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate restart both computers For more information see Connecting VAIO computers 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications Operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions 154 Troubleshooting DVDs and CDs Troubleshooting DVDs and CDs How do I maintain DVDs Q Avoid touching the surface of the disc with your fingers Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc may cause reading errors O To clean the disc hold the edge of the disc and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Q Do not clean the disc with solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or ant
38. Sound Forge software enables you to record edit and process mono or stereo audio files for your multimedia or Internet projects Whether you want to use a number of professional effects convert video into streaming media or synchronize audio to video this software has everything you need to create rich immersive multimedia and Internet content Sony on Yahoo Yahoo Inc Personalize your own Web portal with Sony on Yahoo Get a free Web mail account customized news and local weather reports comics instant messaging and more VAIO Computer Quick Start VAIO Support Agent Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Support Agent provides immediate interactive online support with information about your preinstalled software and answers to frequently asked questions WinDVD InterVideo Inc WinDVD 2000 software is a simple to use DVD player that offers all the features you would expect to find in a standard consumer DVD player including advanced display and navigation features such as zoom pan bookmark and time search Frequently asked questions What do do when my program stops responding or crashes Q Try restarting your computer 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Turn Off Computer 2 Click Restart Q Ifrestarting your computer does not work contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See Program Support Information for contact information Why does the message
39. V CS CS o Sw QR WS 2 a S SE gt NS Eject button S af 3 Place a disc on the drive tray with the label facing up You can play some DVDs on both sides Insert this type of DVD with the side you want to play facing up Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs Inserting a Disc Disc label facing up 4 Press the disc onto the hub 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 blinks while your computer is reading data from the drive To eject a CD or DVD 1 Turn on the computer or exit a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate if one is active For more information on power saving modes see Using power saving modes 2 Close all programs that are open from the optical drive and wait for the LED indicator to turn off 3 Press the Eject button on the optical drive cover to open the drive tray The drive tray slides out gt lf 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 CR VAIO Computer Quick Start Copying and Playing CDs Your optical d
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41. a program is open Q Click SCROLL on the Jog Dial Bar Ea O VAIO Computer Quick Start Q On the Jog Dial Navigator List Display select SCROLL MODE and press the Jog Dial Control Selecting Scroll Mode from Application Mode Jog Dial Navigator Shift SCROLL MODE Return to Menu Stop Play Close Jog Dial Launcher Changing Jog Dial Navigator settings You can change the Jog Dial Navigator settings to modify the Jog Dial Navigator functionality and appearance Using the Jog Dial Control To change settings 1 Click the Jog Dial Setting button lF on the taskbar The Jog Dial Setting dialog box appears Jog Dial Setting Dialog Box Jog Dial Setting Activay mode Activity setting Display Sound Activity mode setting Using both Seral and Application Modes Using Jog Dial as a mouse wheel Disable al Jog Dial functions You must reboot your PC in order to activate your changes Jog Dial Launches Execute Jog Dial Launcher quickly 2 Click the tabs near the top of the dialog box to view options and then make your changes 3 Click Apply and then click OK For information about Jog Dial settings right click the Jog Dial Navigator icon amp on the taskbar and click Help VAIO Computer Quick Start Using Memory Stick Media This compact portable and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk The medium is specially designed for exchang
42. 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 Why is the data transfer speed slow Q The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and program compatibility To maximize EA Troubleshooting Networks the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Q If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on the number of other devices communicating via the access point Q If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information 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 How do avoid data transfer interruptions Q Data transfer interruptions may occur with large files 2 Do not use microwaves and cordle
43. alls below 10 percent 2 When both the battery and power indicators blink 2 When you have not used the battery for a considerable amount of time Conserving Battery Power Conserving Battery Power You may use the power saving modes and PowerPanel or power schemes to conserve battery power Conserving battery power may significantly extend your computing time depending on how you use your computer 1 Using power saving modes 2 Using PowerPanel 2 Frequently asked questions Using power saving modes In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate You can use the Standby and Hibernate power saving modes to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action Q 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 1s off Q 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 Some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode If you are
44. 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 Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give commands For example in many programs instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and ee 7 VAIO Computer Quick Start Key Windows key err a mr eas ag ine Fn key Applications key eX Description The key with the Microsoft Windows operating system logo displays the Start menu it is the equivalent of clicking Start on the taskbar See Combinations and functions with the Windows key for more information The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands See Combinations and functions with the Fn key for more information The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window Switches the selected button on the taskbar Displays the desktop Displays the My Comp
45. ance 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 you may be using If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on the number of other devices communicating via the access point If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information 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 EA Network Connections How do avoid data transfer interruptions Q Data transfer interruptions may occur with large files or use of microwaves and cordless telephones when connected to an access point 2 Move the computer closer to the access point 1 Make sure the access point connection is intact 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel Network and Internet Connections The Network and Internet Connections window appears 2 Click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 3 Check the connection status Q Change the access point channel See your acc
46. apter is disconnected and or unplugged while using the port replicator the computer may malfunction and data may be lost Connecting an AC Adapter to a Port Replicator AC adapter Power cord DC IN port D VAIO Computer Quick Start 5 Align the connector on the bottom of the computer with the port replicator connector and push the computer down until it clicks into place Connecting a Port Replicator Computer Port replicator 6 Turn on the computer When attaching your computer to the port replicator do not attempt to insert or remove the battery Lifting and turning the computer with an attached port replicator could cause a temporary loss of power To disconnect a port replicator 1 Close any active programs to prevent data loss 2 Disconnect all active peripheral attached devices 3 Pull the release levers on each side of the port replicator to release the computer from the port replicator Disconnecting a Port Replicator Release levers on both sides of port replicator 4 Lift the computer away from the port replicator 64 gt Using the Recovery CDs Q Application and System Recovery CDs Q Using Your Recovery CDs VAIO Computer Quick Start Application and System Recovery CDs Your computer comes with the following Application Recovery and 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
47. arged at the time of purchase Inserting a battery To insert a battery 1 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 VAIO Computer Quick Start 2 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 3 Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place A Ifa port replicator is attached to your computer do not insert or remove the battery Lifting and turning the computer with the port replicator attached could cause a temporary loss of power Some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from activating Hibernate mode when the battery is low or the computer is running on AC power To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as Standby or Hibernate See Using power saving modes for more information 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 You can remove the battery when the computer is on or off A If the computer is on connect the AC adapter and exit a power saving mode before you remove the battery Using the Battery To remove a battery 1 Push the battery bay cover down to
48. ating system s number currency time and date formats to coordinate with your chosen country or language settings To change these formats 1 2 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then click Control Panel Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears From the Regional Options tab click the Standards and formats drop down menu to view the available country choices Select the desired country Click Customize to change the number currency time and date settings Click Apply Click OK VAIO Computer Quick Start Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs This feature is available with UI Design Selector compatible programs only To change the window design 1 2 3 4 5 Click Start and then Control Panel In the left panel click Switch to Classic View Double click UI Design Selector Click lt lt or gt gt to view the designs Click Apply to select a design that appears in the center window The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window Click OK Connecting Mice and Keyboards Q Using External Mice and Keyboards VAIO Computer Quick Start Using External Mice and Keyboards You can connect a universal serial bus USB mouse or keyboard to your computer To function properly the device you connect must b
49. by or Hibernate reset the printer connection 1 Click Start and click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and click Printers and Faxes 3 Right click the printer icon that is not functioning and select Properties to open the Properties window 4 Click OK Change the default printer port setting although this setting is generally correct for most printers 1 Click Start and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties dialog box appears 3 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager The Device Manager window appears 4 Double click Ports COM amp LPT and double click ECP Printer Port LPT1 5 Select the Port Settings tab and select a different LPT Port Number You may need to set or reset your computer s printer settings 1 Click Start and point to All Programs Sony Notebook Setup and click Sony Notebook Setup again 2 Click the Device tab ee VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Inthe left panel make sure the Printer Port check box is selected and click Settings 4 Inthe Printer port mode box click the ECP option 5 Click OK Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad Why doesn t the computer recognize the USB mouse Q Q Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the USB port See Connecting a mouse or keyboard for more information You may need to install or re
50. cator stops blinking when the battery is 100 percent charged 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 Indicator Battery indicator Status On Single blink Double blink Off Battery indicators Description The computer is using battery power The battery is running out of power The battery is charging The computer is using AC power ee 2 VAIO Computer Quick Start Notes on batteries Q Never leave the battery in temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as under direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun E While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery away from all sources of heat Keep the battery dry Do not open or disassemble the battery Do not expose the battery to any mechanical shock OO OU O O Battery life is shorter in a cold environment because of decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Frequently asked questions How do I know when the battery is charged 2 To determine the remaining battery charge see Displaying battery information 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 When should I recharge the battery 1 When the battery level f
51. cator turns off For Wireless LAN PC Card connections open the Wireless Network Connection Status window and click Disable See Checking your network connection status Follow these steps to remove the Wireless LAN PC Card 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 2 Select the appropriate device name in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected and click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 3 Make sure the appropriate device name is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device 4 Remove the PC Card See Inserting PC Cards for more information Network Connections Checking your network connection status Whether you have a wireless Ethernet or dial up connection you can check the status of that connection by double clicking the Wireless Network Connection icon fj on your taskbar The Wireless Network Connection Status window appears Wireless Network Connection Status Window i Wireless Network Connection Status General Support Connection Status Connected Duration 00 03 09 Speed 11 0 Mbps Signal Strength ool Activity Received Packets af Frequently asked questions Why can t my computer connect to a wireless LAN access point Q Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away f
52. change occurs 2 To increase volume press Fn F4 then 4 or 2 To decrease volume press Fn F4 then or Q Using the Volume icon 1 Double click the Volume icon amp on the Windows taskbar The Volume Control dialog box appears 2 Inthe Volume Control and AC Audio columns move the Volume sliders up to increase the volume and down to decrease the volume To play an audio CD 1 Insert the disc into the optical drive See To insert a CD or DVD 2 Select an option in the Audio CD window 3 Click OK Copying files to a CD RW or CD R Before you write data to a CD RW or CD R read the following notes to avoid a computer malfunction and ensure the best writing results 2 Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software 2 Deactivate memory resident disc utilities to avoid data loss 2 Turn off the FindFast program if your computer has preinstalled Microsoft Office programs such as Excel Word and Outlook 1 Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer Use CD Rs that are compatible with 16x speed Insert the disc into the optical drive and open the preinstalled Sony SonicStage program by clicking Start All Programs and then SonicStage Q For instructions on how to use SonicStage software follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Help and Support 2 Click VAIO Multimedia and then VAIO AV Applications 1 For computer models equipped with a CD RW DVD Combo Drive o
53. come off while the disc is in the optical drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction Q Ifaregion 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 Q If you notice condensation on the computer do not use the computer for at least one hour Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction o 7 VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did the computer screen LCD go blank Q Your computer screen may go blank if 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 Q 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 Q If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged See Using the Battery for more information Q If the display mode is set to external display use the Fn F7 key combination See Selecting a display mode for more information Why don t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD You may need to refresh the computer screen Press the Windows key amp and press D twice How do adjust the image on the TV screen Use the controls on your external display to adjust the ima
54. d on your computer Q Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using See To open Sony Notebook Setup for more information Q Make sure any necessary driver software is installed Why doesn t my computer recognize 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 Why can t I insert my PC Card Q Make sure you are inserting the card correctly See Inserting PC Cards for more information Q You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this computer Check the guide that came with your PC Card for more information on its use Why does an exclamation mark appear on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box 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 Troubleshooting Audio Video Connections Troubleshooting Audio Video Connections Why can t use the DV recorder The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off may appear because the i LINK cable is not securely plugged into the 1 LINK ports on the computer or camera Unplug the connectors and p
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56. e Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information 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 Q Q 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 cable available try connecting the modem to that cable VAIO Computer Quick Start Network Connections With a Sony computer you can easily set up or connect to a variety of networks The New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access to remote and local area networks LANs using wireless Ethernet or dial up connections For more information about networking click Start Help and Support and then Networking and the Web 2 Using Ethernet and dial up connections 2 Using wireless LAN connections 1 Checking your network connection status Q Frequently asked q
57. e Safely Remove Hardware icon gt on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 3 Select the PC Card drive in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected 4 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 5 Make sure the PC Card drive is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device 6 Eject the PC Card from the PC Card slot Frequently asked questions Why doesn t my PC Card work Q Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly See Inserting PC Cards for more information Q Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer Q Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using See To open Sony Notebook Setup for more information Q Make sure any necessary driver software is installed Why doesn t my computer recognize 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 Why can t I insert my PC Card Q Make sure you are inserting the card correctly See Inserting PC Cards for more information es VAIO Computer Quick Start Q You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this comput
58. e compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer For information about your computer s built in keyboard and key functions see Using the Keyboard in the Computer Features chapter 2 Connecting a mouse or keyboard 2 Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard 1 Frequently asked questions Connecting a mouse or keyboard Your computer is compatible with many popular mice and keyboards The New Hardware Wizard guides you through the software installation process Some devices require separate driver software installation See the instructions that accompanied your mouse or keyboard for more information If the mouse or keyboard does not work once you have connected it to your computer see Frequently asked questions for more information Your computer can be on or off when connecting a mouse or keyboard To connect a USB mouse or keyboard to your computer 1 Locate the USB port Y on your computer port replicator or docking station 2 Plug the USB cable into the USB port Y on the computer One USB port supports one USB device If the New Hardware Wizard appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation process Using External Mice and Keyboards Connecting a USB Mouse or Keyboard ANIO y i USB ports e Gi USB cable See the guide that came with your mouse or keyboard for more information on its installation and use T
59. e computer is on or off Disconnecting the DV device when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect the i LINK DV recorder when the computer is off 1 Turn off the computer and the 1 LINK DV device 2 Unplug the i LINK cable from the 5 i LINK DC IN OUT port on the computer VAIO Computer Quick Start To disconnect the i LINK digital video recorder when the computer is on 1 Double click Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears Select the i LINK DV recorder in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected and click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears Make sure the i LINK DV recorder is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device Unplug the i LINK cable from the amp i LINK DC IN OUT port on the computer 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 You can view the images captured by your digital video camera recorder three different ways Select one set of instructions from the following list Q If your digital video camera recorder is compatible with the preinstalled prog
60. e disc Why can t 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 mode 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 Why does my computer freeze when try to read a disc The disc your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged Restart the computer and eject the disc from the optical drive 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 Why won t the drive tray open 2 Make sure the computer is on 1 Press the Eject button on the optical drive 2 If the Eject button does not work click Start on the Windows taskbar and click My Computer Right click DVD CD RW Drive and select Eject from the shortcut menu Q If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole to the right of the Eject button Why isn t the optical drive playing my CD or DVD properly Q Make sure the CD or DVD was inserted into the drive with the label facing up Q Make sure the necessary software program s is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions Q Ifthe CD or DVD is dirty or damaged the computer will stop responding Follow these steps KA
61. e performance of your computer s DVgate motion software the hard disk on your computer has been formatted with two partitions C and D The C partition holds 40 percent and the D partition holds 60 percent of the entire drive capacity The DVgate program saves files to the D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum performance of the DV gate program you should defragment or format the D partition regularly so DVgate Program Notes To defragment a partition 1 2 Back up all files you want to save From the Start menu on the Windows taskbar point to All Programs Accessories System Tools and then click Disk Defragmenter The Disk Defragmenter dialog box appears Select the drive you want to defragment from the list and click Defragment See the Microsoft Windows operating system Help guide for more information on defragmenting VAIO Computer Quick Start Program Support Information Q Sony Service Center Adobe Acrobat Reader Photoshop Elements Trial Version Adobe Systems Inc Web site http www adobe com e mail techdocs adobe com telephone 206 675 6126 fee based support fax 206 628 5737 hours M F 6 A M 5 P M Pacific time America Online America Online Inc Web site http www aol com telephone 800 827 6364 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Inc
62. e the CD in the tray with the label side facing up Why can t the program find a file while a PC Card is inserted When a PC Card is inserted into a computer that is connected to the docking station it may change the drive letters of the docking station disk drives or PC Card disk drives If this occurs the program you are using may not find certain files Do one of the following Q Remove the PC Card and restart your computer Do not insert the PC Card while using that program Q Change the drive letters of the docking station disk drives or the PC Card disk drives See the Windows help file or the program guide for instructions on how to change the drive letters Which program do use for CD R CD RW functions Use the preinstalled Sony SonicStage software and Windows software to create CDs on your VAIO computer if the specific model you purchased is preconfigured with all of the necessary components for CD R and CD RW capability EA Troubleshooting Programs You can also download the RealJukebox CD burning component to create CDs but it may interfere with your computer s normal system operations Why can t use the DVgate program If your computer is using the Ultimate Battery Life profile as a power saving mode you cannot use DVgate or Smart Connect software Please select another profile Preferably connect your computer to AC power when using these features VAIO Computer Quick Start Co
63. em connecting with your ISP make sure the ISP is not experiencing technical problems Q If you have a second telephone cable available try connecting the modem to that cable VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting Networks Why can t my computer connect to a wireless LAN access point Q Q 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 is in the ON position or the Wireless LAN PC Card is properly inserted See Inserting PC Cards for more information Make sure power to the access point is on Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks window 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and then Network Connections 2 Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears 3 Select the Wireless Networks tab and make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks box If it is not displayed see To connect to an existing wireless network for more information Make sure the encryption key is correct Why can t I access the Internet Q Q Make sure the Wireless LAN PC Card is properly inserted into the PC Card slot For more information see Inserting PC Cards Check the
64. er Check the guide that came with your PC Card for more information on its use Why does an exclamation mark appear on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box 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 Audio and Video Connections O Using i LINK Digital Video Recorders 2 Using Computer Monitors and Projectors L Using Speakers 2 Using Microphones VAIO Computer Quick Start Using i LINK Digital Video Recorders You can connect an i LINK digital video DV recorder such as an i LINK digital video camera recorder to the i LINK S400 IEEE 1394 port on your computer port replicator or docking station The 1 LINK digital video camera recorder is an external device that allows you to record images digitally 2 Connecting ani LINK digital video recorder Disconnecting the 1 LINK digital video recorder Using a digital video camera recorder Notes on connecting an 1 LINK device E E E 1 Frequently asked questions Connecting an i LINK digital video recorder You can connect an 1 LINK digital video DV recorder when the computer is powered 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 To connect an i LINK digital video recorder
65. ery is inserted properly and is charged 2 If the computer is in LCD Video Standby mode press any key to activate the computer screen Q Ifthe display mode is set to external display such as TV press and hold Fn while you press F7 several times Why don t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD press D twice How do adjust the image on the TV screen Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the guide that came with your display for more information How do change the video resolution on the TV screen The video may not appear on the entire TV screen if your computer resolution is set to 1024 x 768 or greater To change the video resolution follow these steps gt If you are using a TV Out jack plug the TV Out jack into the computer before you start the computer Also set the screen resolution to 640 x 480 dots 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 oa Troubleshooting the Computer Screen LCD How do I switch the computer screen LCD from LCD to TV See Selecting a display mode for instructions on how to switch the display mode to LCD and TV VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media Why can t open m
66. ess point instructions for more information Can connect to a 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 What are channels Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices If you are using a wireless LAN access point refer to connectivity information contained in your access point instructions VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting Another VAIO Computer The preinstalled Microsoft Windows XP operating system enables you to connect a compatible i LINK cable not supplied between your VAIO computer and another compatible computer 2 Connecting VAIO computers 2 Disconnecting VAIO computers 1 Frequently asked questions Connecting VAIO computers When you connect two VAIO computers you can use one computer to edit copy or delete files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer To connect VAIO computers 1 Plug one end of the 1 LINK cable into the i LINK port on each computer 2 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel 3 Click Network and Internet Connections and click Set up or change your home or small office network The Network Se
67. estions Inserting PC Cards Your computer may contain PC Card slot protectors Remove these protectors before you insert a PC Card into the slot See To remove slot protectors Some PC Cards may require you to disable idle devices when using the PC Card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices To open Sony Notebook Setup 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then click All Programs 2 Point to Sony Notebook Setup and click Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears 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 PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar indicating your system detected the PC Card VAIO Computer Quick Start Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector pins When a PC Card is inserted do not place your computer in a bag or case Pressure or shock to a PC Card may damage your computer Touching the head of the PC Card will not 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 Arrow facing the slot N PC Card Removing PC Cards 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 whe
68. ets you customize your touch pad such as enable or disable the touch pad You can also open the Mouse Properties dialog box which enables you to set your touch pad and mouse preferences such as changing pointers enabling or disabling the tapping feature clicking both buttons simultaneously and adjusting the touch pad speed To disable the touch pad 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to Sony Notebook Setup and click Sony Notebook Setup in the submenu The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears 3 Click the Device tab 4 In the left panel click to cancel the Pointing Device check box 5 Click Apply To enable the touch pad 1 Press the Windows key 4 The Start menu appears 2 Press the Up Arrow key to select All Programs and press Enter 3 Press the Up Arrow key to select Sony Notebook Setup and press Enter A submenu appears with Sony Notebook Setup preselected 4 Press Enter The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears 5 8 9 Using the Touch Pad Press the Right Arrow key to select the Device tab Press the Tab key to select the Default button and press Enter A pop up window appears Press the Left Arrow key to select OK and press Enter The Enable Touchpad option is automatically selected Press the Tab key to select the Apply button and press Enter Click OK To open the Mouse Properties dialog box Q Right click the Touchpad icon on the Windows ta
69. external optical drive Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to reinstall individual software programs and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased This CD restores your computer to its original factory settings so user data and software programs installed since you started using your computer will be lost Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities Q Using the Application Recovery CD s 2 Using the System Recovery CD s Using the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD s utility enables you to reinstall individual software programs device drivers and to repair software 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 software titles that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD s See Using the System Recovery CD s for more information You must be using a Windows operating system to run the Application Recovery CD utility 66 rr Applicat
70. eys or the Display Properties settings ee gt VAIO Computer Quick Start Shortcut keys Fn LCD F7 Fn only F8 Result Toggles between the computer screen LCD a connected external display projector or computer monitor and both the LCD and external display Select one display at a time Connect the cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 will not work Toggles between the computer screen LCD only TV only and dual LCD TV display modes Select one display at a time to playback DVDs Connect the cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F8 will not work You cannot use the Fn F8 function to switch between LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive To switch the display mode using the Display Properties settings 1 Right click the desktop and click Properties from the shortcut menu The Display Properties dialog box appears 2 Click the Settings tab and then click Advanced The Multiple Monitors and Mobility Radeon Properties dialog box appears Using Computer Monitors and Projectors Multiple Monitors and Mobility Radeon Properties screen Sony Notebook LCD and Mobility Radeon 7500 Prope Troubleshoot Color Management Displays Color OpenGL Direct3D Options Overlay General Adapter Moritce Display If your screen resolution makes screen items too smal to view comfortably you can increase the DPI to compensate To change
71. f the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can visit Sony Computing Support at http www sony com pcsupport A AC adapter 10 connecting 10 AC Profile power setting 24 adding memory 155 Application Recovery CD 166 Applications key 80 arrow keys 79 audio connecting microphone 140 connecting speakers 135 audio video AV connecting 61 connecting i LINK 124 B bass boost 83 battery power saving modes 23 battery pack inserting second pack 15 notes 22 battery packs charge status icons 20 charging 20 indicator lights 81 removing 14 16 brightness adjusting 11 82 brightness control 1 buttons Eject 56 57 C cameras digital video recorder 126 Caps Lock indicator light 82 charging battery packs 20 D 01 VAIO Computer Quick Start coin operated telephones 33 Computer online support 200 computer connecting computers 50 online support 200 troubleshooting 172 connecting coin operated telephones 33 computers 50 dial up 32 digital video recorder 126 Ethernet 40 floppy disk drive 112 hard drives 117 i LINK device 124 Internet 32 microphone 140 multimedia computer display 130 multiple phone lines 33 network 117 party phone lines 33 PBX 33 port replicator 162 printer 72 projector 130 speakers 135 telephone line 32 TV 61 controls brightness 11 correction keys 79 D dial up connection 32 digital video camera 126 display mode 131 display modes
72. for more information Why can t I hear sound from my speakers Q Q If you are using battery power make sure the battery is properly inserted and is charged See Using the Battery for more information 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 Using Speakers Why don t the Fn F3 or the Fn F4 key combinations work The computer may not recognize the Fn F3 and Fn F4 key combinations if the correct speakers are not selected Follow these steps 1 Right click the Volume icon on the taskbar and select Adjust Audio Properties 2 Select the Audio tab and click Advanced in the Sound Playback box The Advanced Audio Properties window appears 3 Click the Speakers tab if it is not already selected 4 Select the correct stereo speakers from the Speaker setup shortcut menu 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 Use the preinstalled PowerPanel program to set the CPU control to Performance or Battery Life If you a
73. ftware Use the supplied Application Recovery CD s See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information 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 Q Press the Windows key A and press U When the Turn Off Computer window appears press R Q Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager window appears press the Alt key to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down Press Enter and then press R Q Press and hold the power button When the computer turns off press the power button again to restart the computer VAIO Computer Quick Start Floppy Disk Drives and PC Cards Q Using Floppy Disk Drives Q Using PC Cards VAIO Computer Quick Start Using Floppy Disk Drives You can connect a floppy disk drive to your computer or port replicator The floppy disk drive enables you to read data stored on a floppy disk Connecting a floppy disk drive Inserting and removing floppy disks Notes on handling floppy disks Disconnecting a floppy disk drive Carrying the floppy disk drive COO O DO LE Frequently asked questions 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
74. g mode Standby or Hibernate restart both computers For more information see Connecting VAIO computers 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications Operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible 1 LINK PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions ee VAIO Computer Quick Start CDs DVDs and Optical Drives Q Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs 2 Copying and Playing CDs 2 Playing DVDs VAIO Computer Quick Start Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs 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 CD or DVD 1 Turn on the computer or exit a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate if one is active For more information on power saving modes 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 Ejecting the Drive Tray lt a ASS eee VK se
75. ge See the help guide that accompanied your display for more information How do change the video resolution on the TV screen The video may not appear on the entire TV screen if your computer resolution is set to 1024 x 768 or greater To change the video resolution follow these instructions gt If you are using a TV or A V Out jack plug the audio video AV cable into the computer before you start the computer Also set the screen resolution to 640 x 480 dots 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 GA Z Z Playing DVDs How do I switch the computer screen LCD from LCD to TV Press Fn F 8 to select either the computer or TV display See Selecting a display mode for more information AN The Fn F8 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 VAIO Computer Quick Start Printer Connections Q Printing With Your Computer VAIO Computer Quick Start Printing With Your Computer You can connect a universal serial bus USB printer or a parallel port printer to your computer To print properly the printer yo
76. h other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home To connect to an existing wireless network 1 Move the Wireless LAN switch to ON or insert a Wireless LAN PC Card into the PC Card slot See Inserting PC Cards for more information The Wireless LAN indicator lights up Connecting to a Wireless LAN Wireless LAN switch Wireless LAN indicator 2 From the Start menu click Control Panel 3 Click Network and Internet Connections and then click Network Connections 4 Double click Wireless Network Connection The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears Network Connections Connecting to a Wireless LAN 7 Connect to Wireless Network The following networks are available To access a network select It from the list and then click Connect Available networks MAX YYY zzz IF pou are having difficulty connecting to a network click Advanced Advanced Select a network from the Available networks list box Type the network key of the available network in the Network key box See your network administrator for this information Click Connect To set up a wireless network 1 Move the Wireless LAN switch to ON or insert a Wireless LAN PC Card into the PC Card slot See Inserting PC Cards for more information From the Start menu click Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and then click Network Connections Right click Wirele
77. he power cord Press the reset button using a thin straight object such as a paper clip Remove the battery if one is installed and plug the power cord in again Turn on the computer To find your computer s reset button see Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your supplied VAIO Quick Start Why does a BIOS error appear when my computer starts When the battery is low on power your system may not start properly The message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup may appear at the bottom of the screen Follow these steps 1 Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu appears 2 Set the date month day year Press Enter 172 8 Troubleshooting Your Computer Press the Down Arrow key to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second Press Enter Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit tab and then press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values Press Enter The Setup 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 gt If this occurs on a regular basis contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Why does the message Operating system not found appear when my computer starts and why won t Windows start Q If you have connected a docking station with a floppy d
78. his indicator 1s on Turns on when the number keys area in the numeric keypad are active When the indicator is off the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active VAIO Computer Quick Start Indicator Function Caps Lock Turns on when the letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on When the indicator is off the letters appear in lower case as you type unless you hold down the Shift key Scroll Lock Turns on when the screen scrolls differently Exactly how it scrolls depends on the specific program This function does not work with all programs When the indicator is off prog information moves across the display normally Wireless Turns on when the wireless LAN function is running LAN 1 On selected models only Combinations and functions with the Fn key gt If you switch user identities during a computing session the Fn F7 key functionality if available on your computer will be interrupted To switch to an external display or monitor see Selecting a display mode for more information Combinations Feature Function Fn OX F3 Toggles the built in speaker off and on Mute On Off Fn lt 1 F4 Adjusts the built in speaker volume An on screen display Speaker volume appears notifying you when a change occurs To increase volume press Fn F4 then 48 or To decrease volume press Fn F4 then or Fn F5
79. i static spray which may damage the disc Q Do not drop or bend the disc Why can t I view the entire DVD video display on a TV screen You may not be able to view the entire video display on a TV because the display resolution is not properly set To adjust the display resolution see Selecting a display mode 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 Why does my computer stop responding when try to read a disc The disc your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged Restart the computer and eject the disc from the optical drive 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 Why won t the optical drive tray open 2 Make sure the computer is on 1 Press the Eject button on the optical drive 1 If the Eject button does not work open the tray by inserting a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the hole to the right of the Eject button Q Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click My Computer Right click DVD CD RW Drive and select Eject from the shortcut menu ee 155 VAIO Computer Quick Start Why isn t the optical drive playing my CD or DVD properly E L Make sure the disc label is facing up If the disc requires software make sure the software is installed accordi
80. ied with your computer Using AC Power Turning on the computer To turn on the computer 1 Slide the release lever to the right and lift the cover while holding the bottom of the computer firmly Opening the Computer Release lever 2 Press the power button until the power indicator turns on Turning on the Computer Power indicator gt If you hold the power button down the computer turns off 3 If necessary adjust the brightness controls for the computer screen LCD as follows VAIO Computer Quick Start 2 To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then or gt 2 To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then or Using the Battery Using the Battery A battery is an auxiliary power source you can use when your computer is not plugged into an AC outlet Your computer may come equipped with one or two battery bays depending on the model you purchased If your computer comes with two battery bays you can purchase a second rechargeable battery to extend your computing time Regardless how many batteries you use you can always extend the life of the battery by conserving power See Conserving Battery Power for more information Inserting a battery Removing a battery Using a second battery Displaying battery information Charging a battery Notes on batteries UO OUOU OCOD Frequently asked questions The battery that comes with your computer is not fully ch
81. ile format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on many major computer platforms Adobe Photoshop Elements Trial Version on selected models Adobe Systems Inc Using state of the art image editing tools you can unleash your artistic ability and create digital images for print e mail and posting to the Web The versatile image capturing options enable you to start working with digital and traditional photos immediately Explore extensive creative possibilities for your personal images with Adobe Photoshop Elements software This trial version allows you to evaluate the software for 30 days after which you can purchase the full program for a special price America Online Broadband or Dial Up America Online Inc America Online is a popular Internet online service Stay in touch with family and friends with easy to use e mail Manage your personal finances get the latest news and sports scores and chat with thousands of others who share your interests Software Programs On Your Computer AT amp T WorldNet Service AT amp T Corp AT amp T WorldNet Service offers fast reliable Internet access Customer benefits include Web based e mail video e mail multiple e mail accounts free Web pages online and live agent technical support instant messaging and parental controls DVgate Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer s 1 LINK port and capture
82. 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 Q 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 Q Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a station 1s 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 56 gt Upgrading Your Computer s Memory Q Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD Q Use the special protective package to store a memory module and prevent ESD or use anti static wrap Typical expansion memory configuration Total System Memory MB On board MB Slot MB 256 128 128 512 256 256 Removing and installing memory modules Make sure you read 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 pac
83. ing The darker you set the computer screen the more power you conserve VAIO Computer Quick Start Power profile Description LCD Standby Controls the time it takes the system to switch the computer Timer screen LCD to Standby mode when the system 1s idle This setting only turns off power to the computer screen The system itself still functions on full power HDD Standby Controls the time it takes the system to switch the hard disk Timer drive to Standby mode when the system is idle This setting only turns off power to the hard disk drive 1 LINK Port Controls the power supply to the 1 LINK port You can disable power to the 1 LINK port to conserve power Memory Stick Controls the power supply to the Memory Stick slot You can Port Power disable power to the Memory Stick slot to conserve power saving 1 Slows the processor speed To activate Hibernate mode you must first enable the Hibernate mode See To activate Hibernate mode for more information Frequently asked questions 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 at all If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently See Using power saving modes for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode
84. ing and sharing digital data with compatible products Because it is removable the media can be used for external data storage 2 Selecting Memory Stick media Inserting Memory Stick media Viewing the contents Write protecting Memory Stick media Formatting Memory Stick media Removing Memory Stick media OCO OUO DO LU Frequently asked questions Selecting Memory Stick media The following two types of Memory Stick media can be used with your computer Q MagicGate Memory Stick media hereafter called MG Memory Stick media which is provided with copyright protection Q Memory Stick media which does not have the same copyright protection as MagicGate Memory Stick media Some music files with secure copyright protection may be stored on MG Memory Stick media but not on regular Memory Stick media You can also use MagicGate media compatible devices to record and playback music when they are connected to your computer You can store mixed data on the Memory Stick media For example you can copy an ordinary file on a MG Memory Stick media that already contains music What is MagicGate Memory Stick media MagicGate Memory Stick media provides copyright protection that consists of authentication and encryption technology Authentication technology ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media Protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized d
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86. install the mouse driver software Use the supplied Application Recovery CD to install the drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Why doesn t the pointer move when use the USB mouse E E Make sure another mouse was not installed You may need to install or reinstall the mouse driver software Use the supplied Application Recovery CD s See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information If the computer is 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 Q Press the Windows key 4 and press U When the Turn off computer window appears press R Q Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager window appears press the Alt key to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down Press Enter and then press R Q Press and hold the power button When the computer turns off press the power button again to restart the computer Why doesn t the touch pad work Q Q You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the computer See Customizing the touch pad for more information Restart the computer to activate the touch pad again If your touch pad is interpreting a single tap as a double click adjust the button assig
87. inter port setting although this setting is generally correct for most printers 1 2 5 Click Start and click Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties dialog box appears Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager The Device Manager window appears Double click Ports COM amp LPT and double click ECP Printer Port LPT1 Select the Port Settings tab and select a different LPT Port Number Q You may need to enable the computer s printer settings 1 Click Start and point to All Programs Sony Notebook Setup and click Sony Notebook Setup again Click the Device tab In the left panel make sure the Printer Port check box is selected and click Setting In the Printer port mode box click the ECP option Click OK ee 7 VAIO Computer Quick Start Computer Features Q Using the Keyboard Using the Touch Pad Using the Jog Dial Control Using Memory Stick Media Using the Language Option UOU OU O D Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs VAIO Computer Quick Start Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s but your computer keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks 2 Key locations and descriptions Combinations and functions with the Windows key E 2 Indicators 2 Combinations and functions with the Fn key Key locations and descriptions
88. intervideo com telephone 510 651 0888 Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SON Y PC 1 888 476 6972 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www ita sel sony com support VAIO Computer Quick Start Memory Upgrades Q Upgrading Your Computer s Memory VAIO Computer Quick Start Upgrading Your Computer s Memory Before you begin upgrading your computer s memory make sure you read Precautions and procedures See the Welcome page to view the VAIO Computer Specifications for the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer See also Typical expansion memory configuration Expansion memory modules are available as options For memory upgrades and information about which memory modules to use refer to your VAIO Computer Specifications 2 Precautions and procedures Typical expansion memory configuration E 2 Removing and installing memory modules E Confirming added memory capacity Precautions and procedures The procedures described below assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment A Sony recommends that memory upgrades be performed by an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent go to http www sony com pcsupport When installing a memory module
89. ion and System Recovery CDs To reinstall programs with the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all open programs Logon to the Microsoft Windows desktop Insert Sony Application Recovery CD No 1 into your computer s optical drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically Click OK in the VAIO welcome window The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears Double click the Software folder icon Double click the application you want to restore and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process gt Your system may include one or more Application Recovery CDs If you have more than one Application Recovery CD insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the next CD depending on the application you wish to restore To reinstall device drivers with the Application Recovery CD s 1 2 3 4 5 6 Logon to the Microsoft Windows desktop Insert Application Recovery CD No 1 into your computer s optical drive Click Start on the Windows taskbar and right click My Computer Click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Right click the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation and click Update Driver from the shortcut menu Unknown devices are identified by a yellow question ma
90. isk drive or an external floppy disk drive make sure there is no disk in the floppy disk drive non bootable If a non bootable floppy disk is in the drive follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer and remove the floppy disk 2 Restart the computer and confirm that the Windows operating system starts properly If Windows still does not start follow these steps to initialize the BIOS 1 Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive Turn off the computer 2 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 4 Restart the computer 5 Press F2 when the Sony logo appears The BIOS Setup window appears 6 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit menu ne 73 VAIO Computer Quick Start 7 Press the Down Arrow key 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 The computer restarts If your computer continues to display the message Operating system not found and Windows does not start use your supplied System Recovery CD s to restore the software titles shipped with your computer See Using the System Recovery CD s for more information A The System Recovery CD restores your computer to its original state so user data and programs
91. kage protects the module from Electrostatic discharge ESD To remove a memory module 1 Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices 2 Disconnect the power cord all cables and remove the battery if it is installed See To remove the battery 3 Wait for the computer to cool down gt The interior of the computer becomes extremely hot during operation Wait at least one hour for the computer to cool down before you remove the screws 4 Use an appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the screw on the bottom of the computer AN To avoid damaging the computer do not remove or loosen any other screws ee 157 VAIO Computer Quick Start Removing the Bottom Screws Screw Driver 5 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 6 Remove the memory module by pulling out the tabs see arrows No 1 and pulling out the module in the direction of arrow No 2 See To install a memory module for more information Removing a Memory Module To install a memory module 1 Remove the existing memory module from the computer See To remove a memory module for more information 2 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 A Do not touch any part of the motherboard or the other components inside the computer 158 O Z Upgrading Your Computer
92. key 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 Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs 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 between 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 the Windows operating system Insert the Application Recovery CD to automatically complete recovery of your system Troubleshooting and Support This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Batteries Troubleshooting the Printer Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad Troubleshooting the Modem Troubleshooting Networks Troubleshooting DVDs and CDs Troubleshooting Floppy Disk Drives Troubleshooting PC Cards Troublesh
93. l PC Card drive depending on the model you purchased If you wish to purchase an optional PC Card drive shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer AN If you connect a non Sony DVD drive to your VAIO computer DVD playback may not function properly The supplied DVD software must be installed to play a DVD For best performance use a Sony compatible DVD drive To connect an PC Card drive You can connect a PC Card drive while the computer is turned on Connecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction gt Instructions on connecting an optical drive may vary depending on the specific drive you purchased oY VAIO Computer Quick Start 1 Remove the PC Card from the bottom of the optical drive Removing a PC Card 2 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the arrow facing the slot See To insert a PC Card for more information Connecting a PC Card drive Remove the protective cover that is attached to the lens of the optical drive before you use the drive See Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs for information on how to open the optical drive to access the lens See the guide that comes with your optical drive for more information on its installation and use 120 Using PC Cards To disconnect a PC Card drive 1 Close any active programs to prevent data loss 2 Double click th
94. l or upload them to the ImageStationSM service You can use the Web camera function to automatically upload your captured images PC cillin Trend Micro Inc PC cillin antivirus software provides complete easy to use Internet era virus protection at your computer s entry points including beaming synchronization and Internet access to defend against potential threats hidden inside files e mail or on the Web Subscription required after initial evaluation period PicoPlayer Sony Electronics Inc PicoPlayer software is a video player utility that enables you to use Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder functions on a computer that does not have Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder installed You can play Video Capsules created by Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder and if a Giga Pocket server is available on your home network watch TV streamed from the Giga Pocket server and remotely control the Giga Pocket server s TV programming functions PictureGear Studio Sony Electronics Inc PictureGear image management software displays images from your hard drive a Sony digital still camera or a Sony Mavica camera The images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder Quicken 2002 New User Edition Intuit Inc Quicken software is a fast easy way to organize your finances Quicken software works just like your checkbook so it s easy to learn and use
95. lly to a profile suitable for active software programs 1 For models with an i LINK port gt Do not choose the Automatic Profile Selection when connected to AC power ee 2 VAIO Computer Quick Start To select a profile 1 2 Right click the CPU icon B on the Windows taskbar Select Profiles and click the profile on the shortcut menu The profile settings are implemented instantly See Using PowerPanel 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 See PowerPanel Help for information on customizing the power management profiles To customize your profile settings You can customize your profile settings to sustain power for a particular computing function 1 2 3 4 Right click the CPU icon on the Windows taskbar Select Edit Create Profiles from the shortcut menu In the left panel select the profile you want to change 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 profile Make your changes from the drop down menu Click File and click Save Conserving Battery Power
96. lug them in again See Connecting an 1 LINK digital video recorder for more information Why won t my speakers work Q L 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 If the speakers have a mute button set the button to off If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers You may need to install or reinstall speaker driver software Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information If you are using battery power make sure the battery s is inserted properly and is charged See Using the Battery for more information Why can t I hear sound from my speakers Q Q If you are using battery power make sure the battery is properly inserted and is charged See Using the Battery for more information 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 file for more information 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications Operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may no
97. lution follow these instructions gt If you are using a TV or A V Out jack plug the audio video AV cable into the computer before you start the computer Also set the screen resolution to 640 x 480 pixels 1 Right click the desktop and select Properties from the shortcut menu The Display Properties dialog box appears 2 Select the Settings tab ee 37 VAIO Computer Quick Start 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 How do I switch the computer screen LCD from LCD to TV Press Fn F8 to select either the computer or TV display See Selecting a display mode for more information A The Fn F8 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 Is the CD RW reading speed slower than the CD ROM or CD R reading speed Generally the CD RW reading speed is slower than the CD ROM and the CD R reading speeds although reading speeds vary depending on the format you are using Troubleshooting Floppy Disk Drives Troubleshooting Floppy Disk Drives Why doesn t the Safety Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected The computer does not recognize that the floppy disk drive is connected to the computer First make sure the USB connector is pr
98. monitor See Selecting a display mode for more information See the guide that came with your multimedia computer monitor for more information on its installation and use Connecting a projector You can use a projector to display the actions and images on the computer screen LCD To connect a projector 1 Plug the projector into an AC outlet Turn off the computer 2 3 Plug the display cable into the Monitor VGA port on the computer 4 Plug the other end of the display cable into the projector 5 Plug the audio cable into the Headphone jack Q on the computer 130 Using Computer Monitors and Projectors 6 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the projector 7 Tur on the projector if it is not already on and then turn on the computer 8 Press the Fn F7 key combination to toggle the display between your computer and the projector See Selecting a display mode for more information Connecting a Projector Headphone jack Projector Audio cable not supplied Display cable not supplied Power cord gt See the guide that came with your projector for more information on its installation and use Selecting a display mode When you connect your computer to an external display projector computer monitor or TV you can switch the display mode between the computer screen LCD and the external display using shortcut k
99. mputer Support Information If you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled programs refer to the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIO Computer User Guide The online VAIO Computer User Guide and the printed VAIO Computer Quick Start provide information on how to maximize your computer capabilities and solve common problems Program Guides and Online Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer may come with an online guide These guides are stored on the hard disk as online Help files You can find the Help files from the Help menu under the specific program Some programs may come with a printed guide Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows Operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory VAIO Support Agent You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and selecting Help and Support Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your programs network settings and other important program settings When your program is protected you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair program problems by restoring the program to any of the previously protected states Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description o
100. mputer to malfunction Using Speakers 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 2 Connecting speakers Disconnecting external speakers Adjusting the volume E L 2 Enabling the audio feature E Frequently asked questions Connecting speakers You can connect speakers to your computer to enhance the sound quality of your computer AN 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 Q on the computer 3 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the speaker VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting External Speakers Speakers not supplied f Headphone jack Speaker cable not supplied See the guide that came with your speakers for more information on its installation and use Disconnecting external speakers You can disconnect external speakers when the computer is on or off Simply unplug the speaker cable from the Headphone jack Q on the computer Adjusting the volume To adjust the
101. n screen instructions 4 Ifitis not already selected click to select Connect to the Internet and click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection Your computer accommodates both 1OBASE T and lOOBASE TX Ethernet connections with data transfer speeds of between 10 and 100 Mbps depending on the line conditions and Ethernet cable Internet Connections To connect an Ethernet cable 1 Locate the Ethernet port on your computer For location information see Locating Ports and Controls in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting an Ethernet Cable Ethernet port Ethernet cable 2 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into your computer s Ethernet port s and 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 All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears VAIO Computer Quick Start New Connection Wizard New Connection Wizard Welcome to the New Connection Wizard This wizard helps you Connect to the Internet Connect to a private network such as your workplace netvrock Set up a hone or small office network To continue cick Next Click Next If the Location Informa
102. ng to the manufacturer s instructions A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to stop responding while it tries to read the disc If necessary restart the computer remove the disc and check the disc for dirt or damage If you see video but cannot hear audio follow these steps 1 Make sure your optical drive does not have the mute setting enabled 1 Check the volume setting in the audio mixer 1 If you are using external speakers check the volume settings and then check the connections between your external speakers and the computer OY Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and System Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Make sure the correct driver software is properly installed Do not put adhesive labels on a CD or DVD disc The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive and cause the drive to malfunction If a region code warning appears when you try to use your optical drive it may be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the optical drive Verify the region code listed on the DVD package Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use it for at least one hour Make sure the digital CD audio is enabled for your optical drive Follow these steps 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and System The System Pr
103. nments Follow these steps A VAIO Computer Quick Start 1 Press the Windows A and the E keys The My Computer window appears 2 Click the Tools menu and select Folder Options The Folder Options dialog box appears 3 Inthe Click items as follows box click to select Single click to open an item point to select 4 Click Apply Q If you are still experiencing problems make sure another mouse was not installed Q You may need to use your Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Why doesn t the pointer move when use the touch pad Q Try restarting your computer Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key A 2 Press U The Turn off computer window appears 3 Press R to restart the computer Q If the computer does not restart 1 Press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Press Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to restart the computer Q If you still cannot restart your computer press and hold the power to turn off the computer Q Ifthe pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer Q You may need to use your supplied Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the touch pad or mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery C
104. nsive program set the CPU to Performance Follow these steps 1 Right click the CPU icon on the Windows taskbar and click Edit Create Profiles The Profile Editor window appears 2 In the left panel click the power management profile that you want to set Maximum Battery Life is the default selection when your computer is running on battery power 3 Inthe right panel double click either CPU Control Plugged in or CPU Control Running on batteries depending on the power source you are using A menu of CPU Control options appears 4 Select an option If you are using a memory intensive program set the CPU control to Performance 5 Click the File menu and click Save 1 Applicable to models with a Crusoe processor 192 gt Troubleshooting Audio Video Connections 6 Close the Profile Editor window Why doesn t my microphone work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is properly plugged into the Microphone jack on the computer See Connecting a microphone for more information VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting the Computer Screen LCD Why did the computer screen LCD go blank Q Your computer screen may go blank if the computer has lost power or is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate Q 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 1 Make sure the batt
105. ny key or the power button Ejects the CD Toggles the bass boost function off and on This feature is available only while using headphones O VAIO Computer Quick Start You can also carry out these functions using the Jog Dial Control Some functions are not available until the Microsoft Windows operating system launches Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a pointing device called a touch pad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touch pad 2 Describing the touch pad 2 Customizing the touch pad 1 Frequently asked questions Describing the touch pad Locating and Describing the Touch Pad Touch pad Right button Left button Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touch pad to place the pointer on an item or object Click Press the left button once Double click Press the left button twice VAIO Computer Quick Start Action Description Right click Press the right button once In many programs this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll feature Customizing the touch pad Sony Notebook Setup l
106. o connect a PS 2 mouse or keyboard to your port replicator 1 Locate the USB port Y on your computer port replicator or docking station 2 Plug the PS 2 cable into the PS 2 port on the port replicator If the New Hardware Wizard appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation process VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a PS 2 Mouse or Keyboard to a Port Replicator Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard You can disconnect a USB mouse or keyboard when the computer is on or off Disconnecting the USB mouse or keyboard when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect the USB mouse or keyboard Q Unplug the USB cable from the USB port Y on the computer Frequently asked questions Why doesn t the computer recognize the USB mouse Q Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the USB port See Connecting a mouse or keyboard for more information Q You may need to install or reinstall the mouse driver software Use the supplied Application Recovery CD to install the drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Why doesn t the pointer move when I use the USB mouse LY Make sure another mouse was not installed EA gt Using External Mice and Keyboards You may need to install or reinstall the mouse driver so
107. on The Battery Information toolbar disappears from the toolbar To display the Battery Information window LY Double click the CPU icon K on the Windows taskbar The PowerPanel window appears Using the Battery Battery Information Window PowerPanel Power Profle Bey Alarms Battery Level Tolal estimated time to empty 3 18 Fuly Cheged onal Ful 1 Primary Battery Eslimated bme to empty 3 18 2 _ Secondary Battery Estimated time to empty 0 00 No Battery Batley Switch 1 amp _ Primary Battery 20 _ Secondary Battery Time Estimates LAY Time to ful charge Time computer lasts in standby mode Q Power Profile Displays power management settings for various devices on your system You can change the settings to conserve power Q Battery tab Displays the total charge remaining in the battery You can click Advanced for specific information on the battery Q Alarms tab Displays the alarm settings which notify you when the battery is fully charged and is too low You can change your computer s alarm settings from this window a Click Help in the lower right corner of the window for more information The battery icons that appear on the Battery Information toolbar and the Battery Information window indicate the current status of the installed battery VAIO Computer Quick Start Battery icon Battery status Charging Fully charged Discharging X No battery Charging a batte
108. on and select Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties dailog box appears 4 Click the Wireless Networks tab and then click Add Setting Wireless Network Connection Properties Wireless Network Proper X Network name SSID Wietess nebeuk key WEP Thi network requires 4 key for the followarng C Date encryption WEP enabled C Network Authentication Shared mode C This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used 5 Type up to 32 ASCII characters in the Network name SSID box 6 Click to select the Data encryption WEP enabled check box ee 2 VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 11 Click to select the Network Authentication Shared mode check box Click to cancel the The key is provided for me automatically check box Type between 5 to 13 ASCII characters or 10 to 26 hexadecimal characters in the Network Key box Click to select the This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used check box Click OK Your new network name appears in the Preferred networks window It may take a few moments for both computer systems to recognize each other To disconnect from a wireless network Q For computers with built in wireless LAN functionality open the Wireless Network Connection Status window and click Disable See Checking your network connection status Move the Wireless LAN switch to OFF The Wireless LAN indi
109. on to toggle the mute option on and off Enabling the audio feature If you do not hear sound when playing a CD or DVD you may need to enable the audio feature To enable the audio feature 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties window appears es gt VAIO Computer Quick Start Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager The Device Manager window which lists the hardware devices appears Double click 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 Frequently asked questions Why won t my speakers work Q L 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 If the speakers have a mute button set the button to off If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers You may need to install or reinstall speaker driver software Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information If you are using battery power make sure the battery s is inserted properly and is charged See Using the Battery
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112. ony 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 You can also purchase an external Wireless LAN PC Card separately but your computer depending on the model you purchased may already come with a built in mini PCI card that allows for wireless connections For information about your computer s wireless capabilities see the Welcome page to view your VAIO Computer Specifications The Wireless LAN PC Card is designed for a wireless LAN environment You can use the Wireless LAN PC Card with or without the access point gt For more information on Sony Wireless LAN go to http Avww sonystyle com vaio There are two types of wireless connections Q 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 es VAIO Computer Quick Start wireless LAN The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range Q 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 wit
113. ony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications Operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible 1 LINK PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions ee VAIO Computer Quick Start Using Computer Monitors and Projectors You can connect an external display such as a computer monitor or a projector to your computer port replicator or docking station 2 Connecting a computer monitor Connecting a multimedia computer monitor Connecting a projector E E 2 Selecting a display mode E Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector Connecting a computer monitor You can display the images on the computer screen LCD onto an external computer monitor The external monitor displays the operations you perform on your computer To connect a computer monitor 1 Make sure the computer monitor is plugged into an AC outlet 2 Turn off the computer 3 Plug the display cable into the Monitor VGA port on the computer 4 Turn on the computer monitor if it is not already on and then turn on the com
114. ooting Audio Video Connections Troubleshooting the Computer Screen LCD Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media Troubleshooting Programs DuUUKHDUDUOUOKHHOUUOUKHDUOUE Computer Support Information VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting Your Computer Why doesn t my computer start Q Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and is on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on See Connecting the AC adapter for more information 1 Make sure the battery is charged and inserted properly 2 If you the computer is connected to a docking station with a floppy disk drive or an external floppy disk drive make sure the floppy disk drive is empty Q 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 Q 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 Q Remove the battery from the computer unplug the power cord and plug the power cord in again Turn on the power Q If the computer does not turn on remove the AC adapter and battery Wait one minute and reattach them before pressing the power button Q Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour Q Unplug t
115. operly inserted into 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 Close all open programs to avoid data loss 2 Eject the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive 1 Close all programs that were opened from the disk and wait for the LED indicator to turn off 2 Push the Eject button and remove the disk 3 Reconnect the floppy disk drive 1 Close any active programs to prevent data loss 2 Insert the USB connector with the USB icon W facing upward into the USB port W 4 Restart the computer 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Turn Off Computer 2 Click Restart Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk The floppy disk drive cannot write data to a disk if it is inserted into the drive improperly See Inserting and removing floppy disks 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 write protected You can either use a floppy disk that is not write protected or disable the write protect feature VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting PC Cards Why doesn t my PC Card work Q Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly See Inserting PC Cards for more information Q Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows Operating system installe
116. operties window appears 2 Select the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager The Device Manager window appears 3 Double click the listed DVD CD ROM drive The Properties window appears EA gt gt Troubleshooting DVDs and CDs 4 Click the Properties tab and click to select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box Why did the computer screen LCD go blank Q Your computer screen may go blank if the computer has lost power or is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate Q Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is turned on The power indicator on the computer will be on if the computer is turned on 1 Make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged 2 If the computer is in LCD Video Standby mode press any key to activate the computer screen Q Ifthe display mode is set to external display press and hold the Fn key while you press F7 several times Why don t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD You may need to refresh the computer screen Press the Windows key A and press D twice How do adjust the image on the TV screen Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the guide that came with your display for more information 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 to 1024 x 768 or greater To change the video reso
117. our computer does not come with a Back button you can select Return on the Jog Dial Launcher to go back to the previous menu Using the Jog Dial Navigator icon The Jog Dial Navigator icon appears on the taskbar when you turn on your computer The arrows on the Jog Dial Navigator icon on the taskbar change to show the direction in which you are turning the Jog Dial Control No arrows appear on the taskbar icon if the Application mode is selected and the Jog Dial Control is not in use Using the Jog Dial Bar The Jog Dial Bar appears as a floating window on your desktop when you double click the Jog Dial Navigator icon on the taskbar Jog Dial Bar Features Action 1 Jog Dial icon Right click to display a shortcut menu This icon is also displayed on the Microsoft Windows taskbar 2 VAIO Settings Click to adjust computer settings such as volume button and screen brightness 3 Jog Dial Click to display the Jog Dial Setting dialog box Settings button 4 Close button Click to display the Jog Dial Navigator window from which you can hide the Jog Dial Bar EA Z Z Using the Jog Dial Control Features Action Launcher button Click to display the Jog Dial Launcher Mode button Click to switch the display between scroll mode and application mode This also changes the Jog Dial function See Using Application and Scroll modes 7 Help button Click to display the Help guide which offers detailed Jog Dial information
118. puter 5 Press the Fn F7 key combination to toggle the display between your computer and the monitor See Selecting a display mode for more information Using Computer Monitors and Projectors Connecting a Computer Monitor Monitor VGA port Connecting a Computer Monitor to a Port Replicator Monitor VGA port 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 docking station instead VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a multimedia computer monitor A multimedia computer monitor has built in speakers and or a microphone device Before you can connect your computer to a multimedia computer monitor it must have an A V OUT jack For more information see Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your supplied VAIO Computer Quick Start guide To connect a multimedia computer monitor 1 Plug the multimedia computer monitor into an AC outlet Turn off your computer 2 3 Plug the display cable into the A V OUT jack on your computer 4 Plug the other end of the display cable into the multimedia computer monitor 5 Turn on the multimedia computer monitor if it is not already on and then turn on your computer 6 Press the Fn F7 key combination to toggle the display between your computer and the
119. rams the Digital Video Device window appears when you connect the camera to the computer Select the program you want to use in this window and click OK Click Start and click All Programs Select a program in which to view your images Click Start and click Experience VAIO Click Movies and select a program in which to view your images Notes on connecting an i LINK device Q Q Do not connect more than one digital video camera recorder at a time The programs supplied with your computer will not recognize multiple cameras Do not connect an external device that requires power from the 1 LINK port The 1 LINK port cannot supply power to the external device EA gt Using i LINK Digital Video Recorders Q The computer supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device Q Thei LINK features available may vary depending on the programs you use See the documentation that accompanied your program for more information Frequently asked questions Why can t use the DV recorder You may not be able to use the DV recorder and the message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off may appear because the i LINK cable is not securely plugged into the 1 LINK ports on the computer or camera Unplug the connectors and plug them in again See Connecting an 1 LINK digital video recorder for more information 1 i LINK is a trademark of S
120. rd drive You can set the partition sizes for both Drive C and Drive D The original preinstalled operating system and software programs are restored Q Recovery to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are removed from the hard drive All original factory settings operating system and preinstalled software are restored AN The System Recovery utility does not back up your system s data If you wish to retain your system data perform a backup to an external media To use the System Recovery CD s Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files A blue screen may appear during the downloading process 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive The first CD must be in the drive before you restart your computer 2 Turn off your computer by clicking Start and then Turn off computer 3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer The System Recovery utility restarts from the optical drive 4 When the VAIO System Recovery Utility wizard appears click Next 16 VAIO Computer Quick Start 5 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD 1 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer 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 to select the Exit menu 4 Press the down arrow
121. re device window appears 3 Make sure the correct AV device is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device 4 Unplug the AV cable connector from the A V OUT jack on the computer Watching DVDs on your computer Your computer is equipped with a CD RW DVD drive which enables you to watch most DVDs on your computer To play a DVD while connected to the AC adapter 1 Close all open programs 2 Insert the DVD into the CD RW DVD Combo Drive 3 Select a preinstalled DVD program in which to play the DVD The preinstalled DVD program launches the video automatically See Program overview for a description of your preinstalled DVD program For detailed instructions on how to use the preinstalled DVD program see the help guide included with the DVD program GE Z Z Playing DVDs 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 2 on the Windows taskbar 3 Select 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 1s inserted into the optical drive See Conserving Battery Power for more information Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete and then selecting Restart from the Shut Down menu of the Windows Task Manager dialog box Insert the DV
122. re using a memory intensive program set the CPU to Performance Follow these steps 1 Right click the CPU icon on the Windows taskbar and click Edit Create Profiles The Profile Editor window appears 2 In the left panel click the power management profile that you want to set Maximum Battery Life is the default selection when your computer is running on battery power 3 In the right panel double click either CPU Control Plugged in or CPU Control Running on batteries depending on the power source you are using A menu of CPU Control options appears 4 Select an option If you are using a memory intensive program set the CPU control to Performance 5 Click the File menu and click Save 6 Close the Profile Editor window 1 Applicable to models with a Crusoe processor ee 12 gt VAIO Computer Quick Start 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 2 Connecting a microphone Disconnecting a microphone E 2 Using a microphone or other device to record L Frequently asked questions Connecting a microphone Plug the microphone cable into the Microphone jack on the computer Connecting a Microphone Jack Microphone SSE OSS RY ee L
123. rive can read CDs and DVDs The type of optical drive installed in or connected to your computer may vary depending on the model you purchased If you are using a CD RW DVD Combo Drive you can write data to CD Rs and CD RWs 2 Playing CDs 2 Copying files to a CD RW or CD R A Do not remove the optical drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction 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 Windows taskbar click Control Panel Performance and Maintenance 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 3 Double click DVD CD ROM drives 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 you can adjust the volume of your computer s built in speakers by doing one of the following ES O Z gt Copying and Playing CDs Q Using the Function keys An on screen display may appear notifying you when a
124. rk A device with a driver problem is identified by a yellow exclamation point In the Hardware Update Wizard click to select Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next 7 VAIO Computer Quick Start 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 Microsoft Windows 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 gt 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 If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD s visit http www ita sel sony com support or contact Sony Customer Support at 1 888 4 SONY
125. rolling Scroll Enables you to move the toolbar of an active window and scroll certain menus of specific programs To select Application mode when a program is open Q Click APPS on the Jog Dial Bar When you select Application mode the Jog Dial Navigator window appears at the lower right corner of the program window The Jog Dial Navigator window appears in either the List Display or Guide Display format depending on the program Using the Jog Dial Control Jog Dial Navigator Guide Display Jog Dial Navigator List Display Jog Dial Navigator Shift Hold down Jog Dial for Menu Options Return to Menu amp Prev a Play Pause Next Play Close Jog Dial Launcher Jog Dial Navigator windows Descriptions Guide Display Appears when a program that supports Jog Dial Navigator has audio features such as volume control This shows the operation guide for the Jog Dial Control List Display Appears when a program that supports Jog Dial Navigator is active This shows a set of functions which can be performed by Jog Dial Navigator When using a program that has audio and video features you can switch Jog Dial Navigator displays To switch from Guide Display to List Display Q Press and hold the Jog Dial Control No windows appear when you select the Scroll mode Simply rotate the Jog Dial Control and the active window scrolls up and down or side to side if it has a scroll option To select Scroll mode when
126. rom obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Q Make sure the Wireless LAN switch on the computer is in the ON position or the Wireless LAN PC Card is properly inserted 1 Make sure power to the access point is on 2 Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks window 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and then Network Connections es lt 7 VAIO Computer Quick Start Q 2 Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears 3 Select the Wireless Networks tab and make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks box If it is not displayed see To connect to an existing wireless network for more information Make sure the encryption key is correct Why can t access the Internet Q Q Make sure the Wireless LAN PC Card is properly inserted into the PC Card slot For more information see Inserting PC Cards 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 Why is the data transfer speed slow Q The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by dist
127. ry You will need to charge the battery if battery power drops below 10 percent or you have not used the battery for a considerable amount of 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 gt 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 battery will charge faster when the computer is off Charging the battery takes several hours See your VAIO Computer Specifications on the Welcome page 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 Using the Battery 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 indi
128. s XP Professional only After you have initially setup your new VAIO computer you can change the language displayed by the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system Menus help files and icons generated by Windows XP Professional are shown in your selected language All other programs are displayed in English as the default language gt The multilingual user interface language option is not designed to replace a localized version of the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system Under certain conditions some third party software applications may not function properly To change the language option 1 2 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then click Control Panel Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and then click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears Click the Languages tab From the Language used in menus and dialogs shortcut menu select the desired language 2 English Q francais Q Portugu s 2 espanol Click Apply and click OK The Change Regional Options shortcut window appears Click OK Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then click Logoff Restart your computer Additional users can also change to their desired language s without affecting your existing language settings 02 gt Using the Language Option Changing Numbers Currency Time and Date Formats You can change your oper
129. s below 10 percent 2 When both the battery and power indicators blink 2 When you have not used the battery for a considerable amount of time Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power For some software programs and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter Hibernate mode when the battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power save data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as Standby or Hibernate When should I replace the battery If after fully charging the battery the battery power is still low the battery may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Why is the battery warm While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery heats up This is normal and not cause for concern Troubleshooting the Printer Troubleshooting the Printer Why can t I print a document Q Make sure the printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on your printer and computer See Connecting a printer for more information Make sure the printer is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer You may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer See the instructions that came with your printer for information about installing these drivers If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode Stand
130. s removed prematurely a blue screen with an error message appears prompting you to continue or exit Reinsert the media into the slot and press Enter to continue This enables the media to finish reading or writing data 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 3 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer 4 When the Memory Stick media ejects pull it out gt Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media as it may eject completely from the slot VAIO Computer Quick Start Frequently asked questions Why can t open my image files You may need to reformat your Memory Stick media 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 and back up important data 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 Why can t save music files onto my Memory Stick media QO Only MagicGate Memory Stick media can be used with copyright protected data such as music Q Copyright pro
131. skbar and click Mouse Properties from the shortcut menu The Mouse Properties dialog box appears Frequently asked questions Why doesn t the touch pad work Q E You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the computer See To enable the touch pad Restart the computer to activate the touch pad again If your touch pad is interpreting a single tap as a double click adjust the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows A and the E keys The My Computer window appears 2 Click the Tools menu and select Folder Options The Folder Options dialog box appears 3 In the Click items as follows box click to select Single click to open an item point to select 4 Click Apply If you are still experiencing problems make sure another mouse was not installed VAIO Computer Quick Start Q You may need to use your Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Why doesn t the pointer move when I use the touch pad Q Try restarting your computer Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key A 2 Press U The Turn off computer window opens 3 Press R to restart the computer If the computer does not restart 1 Press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Press Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key gt to select Shut Down
132. ss Network Connection and select Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties dailog box appears Click the Wireless Networks tab and then click Add VAIO Computer Quick Start Setting Wireless Network Connection Properties Wireless Network Proper A Network name SSID Wietess nebek key WEP Thi network requires 4 key for the follower C Date encryption EP enabled C Network Authentication Shared mode 1 i al J C This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used Type up to 32 ASCII characters in the Network name SSID box Click to select the Data encryption WEP enabled check box Click to select the Network Authentication Shared mode check box Click to cancel the The key is provided for me automatically check box FAN NH WN Type between 5 and 13 ASCH characters or 10 to 26 hexadecimal characters in the Network Key box 10 Click OK Your new network name appears in the Preferred networks list box Network Connections To set up a computer to computer ad hoc network 1 Move the Wireless LAN switch to ON or insert a Wireless LAN PC Card into the PC Card slot See Inserting PC Cards for more information The Wireless LAN indicator turns on 2 From the Start menu click Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and then click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 3 Right click Wireless Network Connecti
133. ss telephones when your computer is connected to an access point 2 Move the computer closer to the access point 1 Make sure the access point connection is intact 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel and then Network and Internet Connections The Network and Internet Connections window appears 2 Click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 3 Check the connection status Q Change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information Can connect to a 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 ee 23 VAIO Computer Quick Start What are channels Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices If you are using a wireless LAN access point refer to connectivity information contained in your access point instructions Why can t I establish a connection between two VAIO computers Q Your computer may not recognize an i LINK connection if the i LINK cable is not plugged securely into the 1 LINK ports Disconnect the 1 LINK cable and securely reconnect it to both computers If neither computer responds after a few moments restart both computers
134. switching 83 202 Z drives floppy disk 112 installing additional hard disk 117 optical 119 DVD ROM drive tray troubleshooting 66 185 DVgate application 150 Eject button 56 57 Escape key 79 Ethernet connecting 40 external devices projectors 130 speakers 135 external display connecting 130 F floppy disk drive carrying 115 connecting 112 disconnecting 115 floppy disks handling 114 troubleshooting 116 189 Fn key 80 combination commands 82 function keys 79 H handling floppy disks 114 hard drives indicator light 81 installing additional 117 Hibernate mode 23 83 j i LINK 126 connecting 124 D 20 gt VAIO Computer Quick Start notes 126 IEEE 1394 126 image resolution DVgate 150 indicator lights 81 battery 15 81 Caps Lock 82 hard disk 81 Memory Stick 81 Num Lock 81 Scroll Lock 82 Wireless LAN 82 installing hard drives 117 Internet connecting 32 J jacks modem 32 Jog Dial Control 89 Jog Dial Navigator 89 Indicate window 90 Launcher window 92 settings 94 K key locations 78 keyboard key combinations 80 82 key locations 78 using 78 L LCD troubleshooting 68 187 194 M MagicGate 96 Maximum Battery Life power setting 24 Maximum Performance power setting 24 memory 204 adding 155 confirming added capacity 159 removing 156 Memory Stick 96 displaying contents 97 formatting 98 indicator light 81 inserting 97 Magic Gate 96 MagicGate 96 removing 99 troubleshooting 196
135. t Delete simultaneously The Windows Task Manager dialog box appears and you can restart the computer from the Shut Down menu 3 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button to turn off the computer Why is the sound of my computer s fan so loud Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting to Quiet This setting slows down the CPU speed See PowerPanel Help for more information To reduce fan noise 1 Right click the CPU icon J on the taskbar and select Edit Create Profiles The AC Power Profile Editor window appears 2 Double click System to open the file if it isn t already opened 3 Double click Thermal Control Strategy Performance and select Quiet 4 Restart your computer Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than advertised This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting Batteries How do I know when the battery is charged To determine the remaining battery charge see Displaying battery information 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 When should I recharge the battery 1 When the battery level fall
136. t communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible 1 LINK PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions R VAIO Computer Quick Start Q 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 Why don t the Fn F3 or the Fn F4 key combinations work The computer may not recognize the Fn F3 and Fn F4 key combinations if the correct speakers are not selected Follow these steps 1 Right click the Volume icon on the taskbar and select Adjust Audio Properties 2 Select the Audio tab and click Advanced in the Sound Playback box The Advanced Audio Properties window appears 3 Click the Speakers tab if it is not already selected 4 Select the correct stereo speakers from the Speaker setup shortcut menu 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 Use the preinstalled PowerPanel program to set the CPU control to Performance or Battery Life If you are using a memory inte
137. tected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MG Memory Stick media Q Recorded music is limited to private use only Using recorded music for any other purpose requires permission of the copyright holders Q Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can 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 How do prevent damage to the Memory Stick media Q Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise 2 Do not touch the media connector with your finger or metallic objects 2 Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media Oo S Using Memory Stick Media 2 Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the media 2 Do not disassemble or modify the media 2 Do not allow the media to get wet How do extend the life of the Memory Stick media Q Use the supplied storage case See the instructions that came with your media for more information on its use Q Do not use or store the media in a location that is subject to 1 Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun 2 Direct sunlight 2 High humidity or places with corrosive substances VAIO Computer Quick Start Using the Language Option Microsoft Window
138. ter by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete and then selecting Restart from the Shut Down menu of the Windows Task Manager dialog box 6 Insert the DVD into the optical drive 7 Select a preinstalled DVD program in which to play the DVD The preinstalled DVD program launches the video automatically See Program overview for a description of your preinstalled DVD program For detailed instructions on how to use the preinstalled DVD program see the help guide included with the DVD program Systems equipped with a CD RW DVD Combo Drive can read most DVD R media but systems equipped with a DVD ROM drive cannot read DVD R media VAIO Computer Quick Start 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 the power saving modes while you are playing the DVD Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access This may cause the computer to malfunction Disconnecting the TV from the computer If the computer is off unplug the audio video AV cable connector from the A V OUT jack on the computer To disconnect the TV if the computer is on 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 2 Select the AV device on the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected and click Stop The Stop a Hardwa
139. ter cable not supplied parallel port Parallel connector gt See the guide that came with the parallel port printer for more information on its installation and use Disconnecting a printer You can disconnect a USB or parallel printer 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 Q Unplug the printer cable from the computer Frequently asked questions Why can t I print a document Q Make sure the printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on your printer and computer See Connecting a printer for more information EE gt Printing With Your Computer Q Make sure the printer is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer Q You may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer See the instructions that came with your printer for information about installing these drivers Q If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate reset the printer connection 1 2 3 4 Click Start and click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware and click Printers and Faxes Right click the printer icon that is not functioning and select Properties to open the Properties window Click OK Q Change the default pr
140. ther 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 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove 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 EA gt Using PC Cards 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 To remove slot protectors 1 Push the Release button once The Release button pops out 2 Push the Release button a second time The slot protector pops out 3 Pull the protector out of the slot If you use a Type HI PC Card you need to remove both the top and bottom PC Card slot protectors Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives The PC Card drive enables you to read data stored on a DVD or CD Your computer may come with an externa
141. tion dialog box appears follow the on screen instructions If itis not already selected click to select Connect to the Internet and click Next Follow the on screen instructions 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 your browsing preferences To open the Internet Properties dialog box 1 2 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections and then Internet Options The Internet Properties dialog box appears Click the tabs to view options Make changes and click Apply to activate your changes Click OK EA O Z Internet Connections Frequently asked questions Why doesn t my modem work Q Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the Modem jack and the wall jack See To connect a telephone cable for more information Make sure the telephone cable is working by plugging the cable into an ordinary telephone and listening 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 If you are still experiencing problems use the supplied Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the modem driver software Se
142. trorics Inc Port Replicators Q Connecting the Port Replicator VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Port Replicator A port replicator is an external device that is equipped with additional ports so you can connect more peripheral attached devices Your computer may come with a port replicator depending on the model you purchased If you wish to purchase an optional port replicator shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer O Locating features and ports Locating features and ports Port Replicator Rear Panel 1 YY USB port 7 6 G Mouse Keyboard PS 2 port 2 00 Serial port 8 Printer port 3 ss Network Ethernet port 9 Monitor VGA port LOBASE T 100BASE TX port 4S Video Out jack 10 Video Out jack 5 Audio Out jack 11 USB port 6 DCIN port 62 Connecting the Port Replicator To connect a port replicator 1 Close any active programs to prevent data loss 2 Turn off the computer and disconnect all peripheral attached devices 3 Close the tilt stands before you attach the port replicator to the computer 4 Plug the AC adapter connector into the DC IN jack on the port replicator and plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet The power indicator turns on Only the AC adapter supplies power to the port replicator so the AC adapter must remain connected to the port replicator at all times while it is in use If the AC ad
143. tup Wizard appears 1 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 programs Operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connector may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible 1 LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions EA O Z gt Connecting Another VAIO Computer The Network Setup Wizard window Network Setup Wizard Welcome to the Network Setup cy Wizard This wizard will help you set up this computer ko min on our nebak With a nebework you can Share an Internet connection Set up Internet Connection Fireavall Share filet and folders Share a pointer To continus click Mest Follow the on screen Network Setup Wizard instructions When you are prompted type in a unique computer name for each computer You will use this unique name to differentiate the two computers once they are networked together The Workgroup name should remain the same for the two networked computers 6 When you finish the Network Setup Wizard on screen instructions click Start on the Windows taskbar and click My Computer
144. u connect must be compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer 2 Connecting a printer 2 Disconnecting a printer 1 Frequently asked questions Connecting a printer Your computer is compatible with many popular printers The New Hardware Wizard guides you through the software installation process Some printers require separate driver software installation See the instructions that accompanied your printer for more information If you cannot print once you have connected your computer to your printer see Frequently asked questions in this section for more information To connect a USB printer 1 Locate a USB port Y on the computer and the printer 2 Plug the USB cable into the USB port y on your computer 3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the printer Printing With Your Computer Connecting a USB Printer Cable Power cord Printer USB cable connector USB ports USB cable not supplied bs see the guide that came with the USB printer for more information on its installation and use To connect a parallel port printer 1 Locate the Printer port 4 on your computer 2 Plug the printer cable into the Printer port amp 3 Plug the other end of the printer cable into the port on the printer VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Parallel Port Printer Printer Power cord Prin
145. uch the media connector with your finger or metallic objects 2 Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media 96 gt Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media 2 Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the media 2 Do not disassemble or modify the media 2 Do not allow the media to get wet How do extend the life of the Memory Stick media Q Use the supplied storage case See the instructions that came with your media for more information on its use Q Do not use or store the media in a location that is subject to 1 Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun 2 Direct sunlight 2 High humidity or places with corrosive substances VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting Programs What do do when a program stops responding or crashes Q Try restarting your computer 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Turn Off Computer 2 Click Restart Q If restarting your computer does not work contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See Program Support Information for contact information Why does the message You must insert the Application CD into your optical drive appear and the program does not start Q Some titles require specific files that are located on the Application Recovery CD Insert the disc and try starting the program again Q Your optical drive may not be reading the disc Q Make sure you plac
146. uestions Types of Networks Access point wireless Computer to computer wireless 1 The computers represented in this graphic may not be identical to the model you purchased Network Connections Using Ethernet and dial up connections Local area networks LANs comprise a group of computers and associated devices within a small geographic area such as a home or office building For setting up LANs Ethernet is a widely installed technology Your computer accommodates both 10BASE T and 1OOBASE TX Ethernet connections with data transfer speeds of between 10 and 100 Mbps depending on the Ethernet cable To set up an Ethernet LAN 1 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into your computer s Ethernet port and the other into the network connection Connecting an Ethernet Cable j Ethernet port Ethernet cable 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click Network Setup Wizard The Network Setup Wizard appears VAIO Computer Quick Start The Network Setup Wizard Network Setup Wizard Welcome to the Network Setup Wizard This wizard will help you set up this computer bo run on pour nebyork With a network you can Share an Internet conmection Sat up Internet Connection Firewall Share filet and folders Share a pointer To eontine click Mest EE 3 Click Next 4 Follow the on screen instructions A Only connect 10BASE T and 10
147. uplication or playback EA Z Using Memory Stick Media MG Memory Stick media has the MG mark 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 a Inserting the media in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick media indicator briefly blinks Inserting Memory Stick Media Insert Memory Stick media with the arrow facing the slot Viewing the contents Depending on the model you purchased the Sony Memory Stick window appears automatically when you insert a Memory Stick 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 es 97 VAIO Computer Quick Start To view the contents 1 From the Start menu click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Click Sony MemoryStick The Sony MemoryStick window appears displaying the contents stored on the Memory Stick media Write protecting Memory Stick media Memory Stick media is designed with a write protect tab to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting
148. using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid data loss To activate Standby mode 1 Press the key combination Fn KEsc The power indicator blinks in this mode 2 Press any key to return to Normal mode To activate Hibernate mode 1 Press the key combination Fn F12 or the power button and release it immediately Do not move the computer until the power indicator turns off 2 Press the power button to return to normal mode a 2 VAIO Computer Quick Start gt If the computer does not activate Hibernate mode see Frequently asked questions for more information Using PowerPanel 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 Your computer is set to Automatic Profile Selection by default You can customize the settings for all the following profiles except the Disable Power Management profile Profile icon Description 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 Extends the Maximum Battery Life by disabling the 1 LINK port Power Management Off
149. uter window Displays the Search Results window where you can find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start menu Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Search and then Computer from the Start menu Minimizes all displayed windows 50 Combination Shift A M A R anag Fn A Insert Indicators Indicator Power Battery 1 Memory Stick ALS Hard disk 0 Num Lock Using the Keyboard Function Returns all minimized windows to their previous size Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Displays the System Properties window This is the equivalent of selecting Control Panel and then System from the Start menu Function 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 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 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 Turns on when data is read from or written to the hard disk Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when t
150. vides updates and supplemental information about your computer View the VAIO Computer Specifications which lists your computer s hardware specifications and preinstalled software information such as descriptions and contact information VAIO Computer Quick Start Powering Your Computer 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 2 Using AC Power 2 Using the Battery 2 Conserving Battery Power VAIO Computer Quick Start Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you receive your computer To use your computer immediately use the supplied AC adapter as the power source While the computer uses AC power it automatically charges the battery if it is inserted See Using the Battery for more information on installing and using your battery 2 Connecting the AC adapter 2 Turning on the computer Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN port on your computer or docking station Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer aad Power cord supplied AC adapter supplied 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter and plug the other end into an AC outlet gt Use only the AC adapter suppl
151. volume for playing CDs and DVDs use the Volume icon on the Windows taskbar or the volume dial control Adjusting the volume for playing CDs or DVDs does not adjust the volume for recording CDs or DVDs You can only adjust the recording volume in the Recording Control window See Using a microphone or other device to record for instructions on how to open this window To adjust the volume of your speakers 1 Right click the Volume icon on the Windows taskbar and select Open Volume Control The Volume Control window appears 2 Click and drag the Volume Control slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume EA gt gt Using Speakers 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 SW Synth Adjusts the internal or external synthesizer volume CD Audio Adjust the volume of the CD in the optical drive 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 volume input 1 On selected models only gt As a short cut you can press the Fn F4 key combination and the arrow keys or gt to change the volume setting You can also press the Fn F3 key combinati
152. will be lost Why doesn t my computer respond or turn off It is best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed below may result in loss of unsaved data Q Click Start on the Windows taskbar select Turn Off Computer and then click Turn Off Q If your computer does not turn off press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously The Windows Task Manager dialog box appears and you can turn off the computer from the Shut Down menu Q If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button to turn off the computer Q Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery from your computer O If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously The Windows Task Manager dialog box appears and you can turn off the computer from the Shut Down menu gt Pressing Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously or turning off the computer with the power button may result in data loss in files that are currently open 174 Troubleshooting Your Computer Why won t the power management respond Your computer s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as Hibernate is initiated and changed before the computer completely enters the lower power state To restore the computer to its normal operating stability 1 Close all open programs 2 Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Al
153. y image files You may need to reformat your Memory Stick media 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 and back up important data 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 Why can t save music files onto my Memory Stick media Q Only MagicGate Memory Stick media can be used with copyright protected data such as music Q Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MG Memory Stick media Q Recorded music is limited to private use only Using recorded music for any other purpose requires permission of the copyright holders Q Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can 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 How do prevent damage to the Memory Stick media Q Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise 2 Do not to

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