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Sony PCG-FXA47 User's Guide

1. See the manual that came with your printer for more information on its installation and use If your printer stops functioning after resuming from a power saving mode see Troubleshooting the Printer for more information Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting a USB Printer You can connect a Windows XP operating system compatible USB printer to either of your notebook s two USB ports to print documents To use a printer first install the driver software that came with your printer To connect a USB printer Plug the optional USB printer cable into either of the two USB ports on your notebook and the USB port on your printer Connecting a USB Printer Power cord Printer USB printer cable not supplied See the manual that came with your printer for more information on its installation and use Connecting an External Display Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to your notebook For example you can use the notebook with any of the following Q Computer display monitor Q Multimedia computer display Q Projector Connect the external display before you turn on the notebook To connect a computer display 1 Locate the Monitor jack identified by the O symbol on the back of the notebook 2 Plug the display cable optional into this port 3 If necessary plug one end of the
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3. Device usage u se this device enable 8 Click Reinstall Driver The Hardware Update Wizard appears 9 Click next The wizard searches for the correct driver on your Driver Recovery CD 10 When the recovery process is complete click Finish Some drivers require that you restart the computer to complete installation o O Change text in this variable definition to document title To use the System Recovery CD s A This CD restores your notebook to its original state therefore user data and applications will be lost You can use the System Recovery CD s to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your notebook if they become corrupted or are erased You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your notebook reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall individual applications or use the Driver Recovery CD s to reinstall device drivers See To use the Application Recovery CD s or To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information The System Recovery CD contains a backup copy of all the software originally installed on your hard disk drive It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the notebook you purchased The System Recovery utility will perform a Full Restore with Format It formats the hard disk drive t
4. Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting an AV Device You can connect an audio video AV device such as a TV to your notebook Connecting a TV to the Notebook Audio cable not supplied To AV out jack Video cable supplied See the manual that came with your peripheral device for more information on its installation and use If you insert a DVD into your optical drive to watch a video on your TV the Fn F8 key combination might not activate the function to toggle between your LCD and TV Do the following steps 1 Connect the TV to the notebook 2 Restart the notebook and wait until it finishes 3 Toggle between your LCD and your TV with the Fn F8 key combination The image appears on the LCD or TV Reinsert your DVD to launch your DVD software ADA part of the image cannot be displayed on your TV display if the resolution of your notebook is more than 1024 x 768 dots KA O Z gt Connecting a Parallel Port Printer Connecting a Parallel Port Printer You can connect a Windows XP operating system compatible printer to your notebook to print documents To connect a printer Q Locate the Printer port identified by the symbol Plug the printer cable supplied with the printer into this port on the notebook Printer connector Printer Power cord Printer cable supplied with the printer
5. Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your discs Adhesive labels may come off while the disc is in use in your optical drive and may damage the unit 3 Place an optical disc on the tray with the label side facing up For DVDs that can be played on both sides the side of the disc facing up is the side that plays 4 Press the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks securely into place o 7 Change text in this variable definition to document title Inserting an optical disc 5 Close the tray by pushing it gently To eject a disc When you finish using a disc wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the disc When the notebook is in a power saving mode you cannot remove an optical disc See Using Power Saving Modes for more information about power saving modes If the optical disc does not slide out when you press the Eject button turn off the notebook and insert a thin pointed object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole A Make sure to seat the disc firmly over the hub fingers If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your optical drive and you may not be able to open the tray Using the Optical Disc Drive Manual eject hole To play a DVD To play a DVD you may use the optical disc drive and the preinstalled WinDVD application For more information on WinDVD see the Help menu WinDVD application Before you use the o
6. month day year Press Enter 3 Press to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second Press Enter 4 Press gt to select Exit and then press W to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears EA O Z gt Troubleshooting Your Notebook 5 Select Setup Defaults on the bottom of the window by pressing F9 then press Enter 6 Select Save and Exit by pressing F10 then press Enter The message Save Configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Select Yes and then press Enter The notebook restarts If this occurs on a regular basis contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport My notebook starts but the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start Q Make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive and no bootable optical disc in the optical disc drive Ifanon bootable floppy disk is in a connected drive follow these steps 1 Turn off the notebook and remove the floppy disk 2 Restart the notebook and confirm that Windows starts properly Q If Windows still does not start follow these steps to start the BIOS 1 Turn off the notebook 2 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the notebook 3 Turn the notebook on again 4 Press F2 when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears on Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu 6 Press the arrow k
7. using battery power be aware that the notebook automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your notebook and insert a fully charged battery Normal mode Normal mode is the normal state of your notebook when it is in use The power indicator displays green when your notebook is in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk drive Standby mode In Standby Mode the notebook saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The amber power indicator flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode To activate Standby mode press the key combination Fn Esc To return to normal mode Press any key to return to normal mode Hibernate mode In the Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off The power indicator is off in this mode To activate Hibernate mode To activate Hibernate mode press the power button and release it immediately or do the following EA O Z gt y Using Power Saving Modes 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer 2 Hold down the Shift key and click Hibernate The computer goes into Hibernate mode The Save to Di
8. 36 network 26 party phone lines 36 PBX 36 phone line 36 port replicator 40 O Change text in this variable definition to document title printer 47 48 projector 50 PS 2 keyboard 45 PS 2 mouse 45 USB device 52 weight saver 32 correction keys 11 Ctrl key 11 cursor movement keys 11 customizing your computer 61 digital video camera 53 disconnecting port replicator 43 display mode 62 options 50 selecting 50 Driver Recovery CD 84 drives CD RW DVD Combo Drive 21 DVD ROM 21 installing additional hard disk 26 optical 21 DV In Out 53 E Eject button 21 22 ejecting battery packs 31 CD DVD discs 22 weight saver 33 Escape key 11 expanding your notebook capabilities 58 expansion memory configuration 68 external devices display 50 display see also monitor 49 speakers 14 56 external display connecting 49 F floppy disk drive troubleshooting 97 Fn key 11 combination commands 14 function keys 11 G getting help 105 hard drives indicator light 13 installing additional 26 hardware online support 106 help 105 Hibernate mode 34 I i LINK 53 connecting 53 IEEE 1394 53 indicator lights 13 battery 13 29 Caps Lock 13 hard disk 13 Num Lock 13 Scroll Lock 13 indicators 13 Insert key 11 installing hard drives 26 hardware 39 memory module 70 peripherals 39 K keyboard key combinations 12 14 2 cc PS 2 45 using 10 L LAN see Local Area Network LCD selecting to display output 50 troubleshoo
9. Mouse and Touchpad Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad My mouse does not work Q If you are using an external mouse check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector See Connecting a PS 2 External Mouse or Keyboard for more information If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS 1 series check that the mouse is plugged into the USB port If you are still experiencing problems use your supplied Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information My touchpad does not work properly Q Q You must restart the notebook to make the touchpad work again If your touchpad is interpreting a single tap as a double click you must adjust the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key and use the arrow keys to click Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware and then Mouse 2 Change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action If you are still experiencing problems check that another mouse was not installed You may need to use your Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information The pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse Q Press the Windows key and use the arrow keys to select Turn Off Computer When the Turn off computer dialog box appears use th
10. Your Notebook My notebook does not start Q Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the notebook indicates the power is on Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and is charged Make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive and no bootable optical disc in the optical disc drive Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly as described in the Connecting a Power Source section of the printed Quick Start If you plugged the notebook into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with the display for details Condensation may cause the notebook to malfunction If this occurs do not use it for at least one hour Take the battery pack out of the notebook unplug the power cord plug it in again and then turn on the power My notebook starts but a BIOS error appears Q When the internal backup battery is low on power it may not start your system properly The message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of the screen Follow these steps 1 Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu appears 2 Set the date
11. a single integrated view enabling you to conduct searches launch and format documents and view the contents of your Clipboard from one location Microsoft Word Microsoft Corp Microsoft Word makes it easy to create shared Web e mail and print documents for use around the world It embraces HTML as a first class file format and extends Word s ease of use to the Web and e mail Word also extends that ease of use to international users making it simple to create multilingual documents MovieShaker Sony Electronics Inc Sony s original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions background music and text Just import your video clips and shake with a click of the mouse Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends 7S Software Overview OpenMG Jukebox Sony Electronics Inc OpenMG Jukebox software enables you to import digital audio files by downloading audio files from Electronic Music Distribution EMD services over digital networks such as the Internet You can record audio CDs onto your hard drive in a variety of formats PC Cillin Trend Micro Inc PC Cillin provides portable easy to use real time antivirus security at your computer s entry point beaming synchronization Internet access to defend against potential threats hidden inside files e mail or on the Web PicoPlayer Sony Electronics Inc PicoPlayer software is a vid
12. another selection click lt lt or gt gt then click OK to close the UI Design Selector This feature is available with UI Design Selector compatible software only Change text in this variable definition to document title Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your notebook Expansion memory modules are available as options For memory upgrades use only unbuffered PC100 CL2 SDRAM SO DIMMs gold lead contacts Refer to the Specifications flyer that came with your notebook for the amount of memory pre installed The amount of memory on your notebook varies depending on the model you purchased This section describes how to replace memory modules in your computer Q Q Q Q Precautions and Procedures Removing a Memory Module Installing a Memory Module Viewing the Amount of Memory Change text in this variable definition to document title Precautions and Procedures The procedures described below assume that you are familiar with the general terminology associated with personal notebooks and with common safety practices required for using and modifying electronic equipment Personal injury or equipment damage may result from failure to take these precautions A Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you install memory modules in your notebook See the bulleted list below Be careful when adding memory Mistakes made when installing or re
13. display power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet Connecting an external computer display Computer display Power cord To O monitor port See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on its installation and use Change text in this variable definition to document title To connect a multimedia computer display You can connect your notebook to a multimedia computer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone See the manual that came with your multimedia computer display for more information on its installation and use To connect a projector You can use a projector such as the Sony LCD Projector as an external display Connecting a projector Q TO Projector headphone jack Power cord RGB signal Audio cable optional cable optional 5 See the manual that came with your projector for more information on its installation and use To select a display When you connect an external display to the Monitor port you can toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices Use the Fn F7 keys to select a display See also Selecting the Display Mode for more information EA O Z gt Connecting an External Display To Press Result Switch toan Fn F7 Toggles between the LCD the external display external d
14. power source for your notebook if you are writing data to a CD RW or CD R disc Using battery power may result in data transfer failure Change text in this variable definition to document title Using PC Cards Your notebook includes two PC Card slots PC Cards enable you to connect portable external devices such as another hard disk drive or a PC Network Interface Card NIC which enables you to connect to a network The PC Card slots accommodate two Type I II PC Cards or one Type II PC Card These slots are compatible with CardBus Use the lower slot for Type III PC Cards You do not need to shut down your notebook before inserting or removing a PC Card To insert a PC Card 1 Push the Release button once The Release button pops out PC Card release button Release button Release button 2 Push the Release button a second time The PC Card slot protector pops out When you use a Type IIT PC Card you need to remove both the top and bottom PC Card slot protectors Using PC Cards PC Card slot protector 3 Insert the the PC Card gently into the slot Make sure the front label of the PC Card is facing up The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Unplug or Eject Hardware icon appears in the taskbar Inserting a PC Card Insert with the arrow facing toward sy the slot l WS PC Card Do not force a PC Card into the slot as this may damage the connector pins Do not ca
15. software enables you to view navigate and print electronic documents in Adobe Portable Document Format PDF an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms Adobe Photoshop Elements Adobe Systems Inc Using state of the art image editing tools you can unleash your artistic ability and create digital images for print e mail and posting to the Web The versatile image capturing options allow you to start working with digital and traditional photos immediately Explore endless creative possibilities for your personal images with Adobe Photoshop Elements America Online America Online Inc America Online is a popular Internet online service Stay in touch with family and friends with easy to use e mail Manage your personal finances get the latest news and sports scores and chat with thousands of others who share your interests Apple QuickTime Apple Computer Inc QuickTime is the Apple technology that makes video sound music 3D and virtual reality come alive for our Internet browser and Windows Software Overview ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc ArcSoft PhotoPrinter Pro is an easy to use yet advanced printing program that lets you quickly lay out multiple images in multiple sizes on a single sheet of paper ArcSoft PhotoPrinter Pro offers a wide selection of templates including landscape portrait free style mixed sizes custom templ
16. the Floppy Disk Drive Do not push the eject button when the LED indicator is turned on Otherwise data may be lost To remove the floppy disk drive 1 Turn off the notebook 2 There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer Slide this lever in the direction of the arrow Multipurpose bay release lever 3 Slide the drive out of the multipurpose bay 4 Insert the weight saver See Using the Weight Saver for details To reinsert the floppy disk drive 1 Turn off the notebook 2 If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove the device See To remove the second battery pack for details 3 Insert the floppy disk drive with the VAIO label facing up into the multipurpose bay until the RELEASE lever locks into place Change text in this variable definition to document title Inserting the floppy disk drive Multipurpose bay Floppy disk drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your notebook comes with an optical disc drive Depending on the system you purchased your optical disc drive is either a CD RW DVD Combo Drive or a DVD ROM drive To insert a disc 1 Turn on the notebook When the notebook is in Standby or Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc See Using Power Saving Modes for more information on Standby and Hibernate modes 2 Press the Eject button to open the optical drive The tray slides out Ejecting the tray Eject button
17. the Keyboard Using the Touchpad Using the Floppy Disk Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Using PC Cards Using a Second Battery Pack Using the Weight Saver U sing Power Saving Modes Connecting a Phone Line Connecting to a LAN Oooooooodoodo Change text in this variable definition to document title Using the Keyboard Your notebook keyboard is very similar to that of a typewriter but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Keyboard Escape key Function keys Print Screen key Correction keys Caps Lock B Ctrl Alt j gt Ctrl key aa Applications Navigation Fn key Alt key key keys Windows key Numeric keypad Key Description Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock light turns on Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen Correction keys The Insert Back Space and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents Key Function keys Escape key Print Screen key Operator keys Shift Ctrl Alt keys Windows key A Fn key Applications key Es Using the Keyboard Description The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used
18. the corresponding solutions online You can access Sony Computing Support at http www sony com pcsupport Support Options Sony Fax on Demand This service which requires a fax machine or your fax software provides answers to commonly asked questions You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics then select the topics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 Sony Customer Support Software support is available free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase You can call and speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without using your notebook by calling 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 Change text in this variable definition to document title Software Support Information Adobe Acrobat Reader Photoshop Elements Adobe Systems Inc Web site http www adobe com phone 206 675 6126 fee based support fax 206 628 5737 e mail techdocs adobe com hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PT America Online America Online Inc Web site http www aol com phone 800 827 6364 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Apple QuickTime Apple Computer Inc Web site http www apple com phone 512 674 8700 hours 7 days a week 6 AM 6 PM PT ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc Web site http www arcsoft com e mail support arcsoft com phone 510 440 9901 fax 510 440 1270 hours M F 8 3
19. title Removing a Memory Module 1 Shut down your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your notebook and remove the battery pack s 3 After your notebook has cooled loosen and remove the screw that secures the cover of the memory bay on the bottom of your notebook Use an appropriate screwdriver Removing the memory module cover 4 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your notebook to discharge any static electricity Removing a Memory Module 5 Remove the memory module Removing memory module Wes Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrow Pull the memory module in The memory module is released the direction of the arrow 6 Tighten the screw on the memory bay cover Your notebook comes with a memory module installed in the memory slot To upgrade your memory removal of these modules may be necessary before installing your upgrade memory module Change text in this variable definition to document title Installing a Memory Module 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of Removing a Memory Module for removing the preinstalled memory 2 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 3 Install the memory module by sliding it into the memory module slot Press the module into place until it clicks Installing memory module 1 Slide the memory 2 Press the module into place module into the slot until it clicks 4 Tighten the scr
20. to perform designated tasks For example in many applications F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it on the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give commands For example in many applications instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start menu it is the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the taskbar See Combinations and functions with the Windows key for more information The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands See Combinations and functions with the Fn key for more information The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button Change text in this variable definition to document title Combinations and functions with the Wind
21. 0 AM 5 30 PM PT EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Network Inc Web site http support earthlink net e mail support earthlink net phone 800 890 5128 or 800 890 6356 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day O ccc Software Support Information Everquest Verant Interactive Inc Web site http www everquest com e mail eqmail verant com phone 858 537 0898 hours M F 8 30 AM 5 30 PM PT PC Cillin Trend Micro Inc Web site http www antivirus com pc cillin phone 949 387 7800 e mail support trendmicro com hours M F 8 AM 5 PM PT Quicken Intuit Inc Web site http www intuit com support phone 800 644 3193 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day RealJukebox RealPlayer RealNetworks Inc Web site http service real com rjoptions html e mail http service real com help call html online form phone 206 674 2680 fax 206 674 3586 hours M F 8 AM 6 PM PST Sat Sun 7 30 AM 4 PM PST Sony Applications Sony Electronics Inc Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Change text in this variable definition to document title Windows Operating System Word Microsoft Corporation Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Suppor
22. C power The battery indicator flashes while the battery is charging See also To charge the battery pack in the printed Quick Start for more information Charging the second battery SSS Ss SERS x z se TRIR RSS RSS SRR Ss DJ p SZ Battery indicators To view remaining battery power To view remaining battery power perform the following steps Using a Second Battery Pack 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then click Power Options The Power Options Properties dialog box appears 2 Click the Power Meter tab The current power source and total battery power remaining is shown To remove the second battery pack If you attach two battery packs you can remove either of them without shutting down the notebook When removing one battery pack make sure that the other battery pack s indicator is on If the indicator of the battery pack you are removing is on right click the battery icon on the taskbar and click the Switch discharge battery option 1 There is a Release lever on the bottom of the weight saver To remove the battery pack slide this lever in the direction of arrow 1 and then slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the notebook in the direction of arrow 2 Multipurpose bay Release levers LD Arrow 1 Weight saver Release lever Arrow 2 RELEASE lever EL 2 Remove the weight saver and then pull out the battery pack 3
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24. Recovery CD to reinstall the modem drivers See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information My modem connection is slow Your notebook is equipped with a V 90 K56flex compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP check the following Q Ask your phone company to check that your phone line is free from any line noise Q If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems Q If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line Troubleshooting Audio Troubleshooting Audio My speakers make no sound Q If the built in speakers are turned off press Fn F3 to turn on the speakers If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum press Fn F4 to increase the volume and press Shift Fn F4 to decrease the volume If nothing is displayed when you press Fn F3 or Fn F4 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and System Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager 2 Set the sound dev
25. Reinsert the weight saver See Using the Weight Saver for more information Change text in this variable definition to document title Using the Weight Saver The weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empty and secures the secondary battery when it is installed in the multipurpose bay To attach the weight saver 1 If another device such as a battery pack is in the multipurpose bay remove that device See To remove the second battery pack for more information 2 Fold out the hinged arm of the weight saver and then push on the hinged arm to lock it into place Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place Inserting the weight saver 3 Manually lock the weight saver s Release lever Using the Weight Saver To remove the weight saver 1 To remove the weight saver first slide the multipurpose bay Release lever in the direction of the arrow Multipurpose bay Release lever Arrow 1 Weight saver Release lever Arrow 2 RELEASE lever O 2 Remove the weight saver Change text in this variable definition to document title Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your notebook you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your notebook has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate When
26. Wireless LAN Access Point is designed for building a wireless Local Area Network LAN environment The Access Point comes with the Wireless LAN PC Card and required software You can easily build a wireless LAN environment by plugging the Access Point into an AC power outlet installing the Wireless LAN PC Card in your notebook and using the provided software Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before EA O Z y Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities You can also connect your Access Point to a telephone line Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN router cable modem or Digital Subscriber Line xDSL modem to share access to the Internet among multiple computers Wireless LAN PC Card The Wireless LAN PC Card which comes with the Wireless LAN Access Point can be purchased separately and is designed for building a wireless LAN environment You can use the Wireless LAN PC Card with or without the Access Point With the Access Point you can build a wireless LAN between computers that are equipped with the Wireless LAN PC Card and gain access to the Internet Without the Access Point you can achieve direct communication Peer to Peer mode between computers For more information on Sony VAIO Wireless LAN go to http www sonystyle com wirelesslan Change text in this variable definition to document title Customizing Your VAIO Notebook Th
27. a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Sr Troubleshooting Software Troubleshooting Software My software program stops responding or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support Refer to Application Driver and System Recovery CDs for more information When I click an application icon the message You must insert the application CD into your optical drive appears and the software does not start O Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD Insert the disc and try starting the program again Q Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up I cannot use the DVgate software Connect your notebook to AC power when using DV gate software Change text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting the Modem My modem does not work Q Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack See Connecting a Phone Line for more information Q Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Q Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct Q Check that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Q If you are still experiencing problems use your supplied Driver
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29. ates and more The application includes enhancement tools and special effects for improving photos while giving you the ability to add text to any image With ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro you can create business cards handouts calendars mailing labels and much more DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc This image management software makes it fun and easy to edit import and organize your digital pictures in a photo album for rich digital printing to any standard color laser or ink jet printer DigitalPrint can also be used to make custom CD labels for your audio CDs DVgate Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible digital video camera recorder to the i LINK connector and capture your own video clips and still images You can edit clips from your video add others and combine clips into new movie segments You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Network Inc An Internet Service Provider that supplies access information and assistance to its customers introducing them to the Internet Member benefits include e mail newsgroups a Personal Start Page a free 6 MB Web site a member magazine and 24 hour technical support i LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con nection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All
30. button Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object Click Press the left button once Double click Press the left button twice Using the Touchpad Action Description Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature See Mouse Properties for information on touchpad features such as clicking both buttons simultaneously adjusting touchpad speed and Easy Launcher functions To access Mouse Properties open the Start menu point to Control Panel Printers and other Hardware and then click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel Change text in this variable definition to document title Using the Floppy Disk Drive Your computer comes with a floppy disk drive in the multipurpose bay To insert a disk 1 Hold the disk with the label side facing up 2 Gently insert the disk into the drive until it clicks into place Label side facing up To remove a disk 1 Wait until the LED indicator light turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the disk Eject button LED indicator light Using
31. ce Manager in the Device Manager box A window opens listing your notebook hardware devices 3 Double click DVD CD ROM drives From the drop down list double click the drive name A properties window opens Select the Use this device enable check box if it is not already selected and then click OK Troubleshooting the Printer Troubleshooting the Printer I cannot print Q Your connected printer may not function after the notebook resumes from a power saving mode If this occurs follow these steps to reset the printer connection 1 2 Click Start on the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware then click View installed printers or fax printers Right click the icon of the printer that is not functioning and then select Properties to access the Properties window Click OK to close the Properties window The printer should now function properly Q Verify that the parallel port is set to the proper mode 1 an A WB N Restart your computer and then press the F2 key when the Sony logo screen appears The BIOS setup menu appears Press the Esc key Select Get Default Values and press Enter Select Save and Exit at the bottom of the screen by pressing F10 Press Enter The BIOS defaults are reset and the parallel port configuration is set to default values Change text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting i LINK devices I cannot establis
32. ctly to the port replicator Connecting a Port Replicator A When attaching your notebook to the port replicator do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack Lifting and turning the notebook with an attached port replicator could cause a temporary loss of power and may result in data loss 1 Turn off the notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 On the bottom of the notebook slide the port replicator cover open Port replicator connector Port replicator connector 3 If necessary close the tilt stands before attaching the notebook to the port replicator 4 Attach the bottom of the notebook to the port replicator connector until it clicks into place Change text in this variable definition to document title Attaching notebook to port replicator Notebook Port replicator optional 5 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN jack on the port replicator 6 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet The power indicator turns green Connecting AC adapter to port replicator AC adapter Power cord py ae ee re Use the AC adapter that comes with your notebook or the optional Sony adapter Connecting a Port Replicator Power indicator Release lever Port replicator connector 7 Turn on the notebook To remove your notebook from the port replicator 1 Turn off your notebook and the connected peripherals 2 Pull the l
33. e arrow keys to select Turn Off and press Enter If you cannot turn off your computer press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager appears select Shut Down and then Turn Off from the drop down list 9 Change text in this variable definition to document title Q If you still cannot turn off your computer after you have tried the steps above press and hold the power button for more than 4 seconds Q If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the notebook Q If you are still experiencing problems check that another mouse was not installed Q You may need to use your supplied Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the touchpad or mouse drivers See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices My floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk Q Q Check that the floppy disk drive is properly inserted into the multipurpose bay See To reinsert the floppy disk drive for more details If the floppy disk is write protected disable the write protect feature or use a floppy disk that is not write protected My optical disc drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly Q Q Check that the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires software check that the software is installed according to t
34. e corrupted or are erased You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your notebook hardware or software application VAIO Support Agent an application repair utility uses a vault feature on the Driver Recovery CD s to repair software applications if you need to reinstall all of the software applications that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD You must be in Windows to run the Driver Recovery CD utility Reinstalling specific drivers with the Driver Recovery CD 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 4 Click Performance and Maintenance then System The System Properties dialog box appears 5 From the Hardware tab click Device Manager 6 Click to highlight the device for which you wish to reinstall the driver 7 From the Actions menu select Properties The Properties dialog box for that device appears Using Your Recovery CDs Properties dialog box Unknown device Properties gt Unknown device Device type Other devices Manufacturer Unknown Location Device status The drivers for this device are not installed Code 28 To reinstall the drivers for this device click Reinstall Driver Reinstall Driver
35. e following sections briefly describe how to change your notebook s default settings Q Selecting the Display Mode Q Changing the window design of Sony software Change text in this variable definition to document title Selecting the Display Mode This notebook uses the ATI video controller You can select which display is used when the notebook is connected to an external monitor When you connect an external display you can switch the display mode between your notebook s LCD display and the external monitor 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Appearance and Themes then click Display to open the Display Properties window 3 Click the Settings tab then click Advanced The Default Monitor and ATI RAGE MOBILITY MI1 AGP dialog box appears Selecting the Display Mode Default Monitor and ATI RAGE MOBILITY M1 AGP dialog box Multiple Monitors and ATI RAGE MOBILITY M1 AGP amp Color Management Displays Color Options General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Display If your screen resolution makes screen items too small to view comfortably you can increase the DPI to compensate To change font sizes only click Cancel and go to the Appearance tab DPI setting Normal size 96 DPI v Normal size 96 dpi Compatibility Some programs might not operate properly unless you restart the computer after changing display settings After change disp
36. e hard disk Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the notebook when this indicator is on Indicator lights Light On Off Num The number keys in the numeric The alphanumeric character keys Lock keypad are active in the keypad area are active Caps The letters appear in uppercase Letters appear in lower case as Lock as you type The Shift key you type unless you hold down lowers the case of typed letters the Shift key when Caps Lock is on Scroll The screen scrolls differently Information moves across the Lock Exactly how it scrolls depends display normally on the specific application It has no effect in many applications Change text in this variable definition to document title Combinations and functions with the Fn key If you switch user identities during a computing session the Fn F7 and Fn F8 key functionality if available on your computer will be interrupted To switch to an external display or monitor see Selecting the Display Mode for more information Combinations Feature Function Fn 0X F3 Toggles the built in speaker off and on Mute On Off Fn F4 Adjusts the built in speaker volume Speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 Fn Shift Adjusts the built in speaker volume F4 __ To decrease volume press Fn Shift F4 Speaker volume Fn F5 Adjusts the brightness of the LCD Brightness control To increase light intensity press Fn F5 Fn Shift Adjus
37. ecting display 50 LCD 50 monitor 50 Serial port 40 setting up your PC support 106 Shift key 11 Smart Connect 55 software changing window design 65 Smart Connect 55 support information 108 troubleshooting 99 Software list 75 Sony Fax on Demand service 107 Sony Service Center 110 speakers external 56 switching 14 troubleshooting 101 volume 14 Standby mode 34 support software 108 support technical 105 switching display 15 monitor 15 T technical support 105 touchpad 16 troubleshooting 95 troubleshooting 89 90 audio 101 drives PC Cards and peripheral devices 97 LCD 94 modem 100 mouse and touchpad 95 printer 103 software 99 TV or a video deck 46 TV VCR 46 U USB connecting 52 mouse 52 port 52 using 16 keyboard 10 optical drive 21 second battery pack 29 5 ccc Index touchpad 16 weight saver 32 using PC Card 26 Using the Floppy Disk Drive 18 video camera 53 viewing the amount of memory 73 volume control 14 W weight saver attaching 29 connecting 32 removing 33 using 32 window design of Sony software 62 Windows Explorer 12 Find window 12 key 11 key combinations 12 taskbar 92 Wireless LAN Access Point 58 Change text in this variable definition to document title
38. eo player utility that enables you to use Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder functions on a computer that does not have Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder installed You can play Video Capsules created by Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder and if a Giga Pocket Server is available on your home network watch TV streamed from the Giga Pocket Server and remotely control the Giga Pocket Server s TV programming functions PictureGear Sony Electronics Inc This image management software displays images from your hard drive a Sony digital still camera or a Sony Mavica camera The images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder Quicken Intuit Inc Quicken is a fast easy way to organize your finances Quicken works just like your checkbook so it is easy to learn and use Quicken manages all your finances bank accounts credit cards investments and loans You can even pay your bills online Change text in this variable definition to document title RealJukebox RealNetworks Inc RealJukebox is one of the world s most widely used personal music management systems Using RealJukebox you can capture the contents of a music CD manage and play back your music and view various music related information via the Internet This Custom RealJukebox for Sony allows seamless check out capabilities to a wide range of Sony personal audio devices and offers conven
39. essages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder that supports the i LINK interface It allows you to capture compressed video or still images that you can save or share via e mail A smart solution to computer digital audio video and network convergence SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc This new jukebox application adds a host of new features to its predecessor OpenMG Jukebox Continuing to take advantage of Sony s copyright protected ATRAC3 format for high quality digital audio storage SonicStage sports a new Music Visualizer a sleek new player skin design audio CD burning capability and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback VAIO Support Agent Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Support Agent provides immediate interactive online support VisualFlow Sony Electronics Inc VisualFlow software is a state of the art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick media It displays any still picture movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing artistic manner VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file but also enables playback of files by other applications such as PictureGear Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows Explorer WinDVD InterVideo Inc WinDVD is a simple to use DVD player including all the features you would expect to find in a standard consumer DVD
40. evers on each side of the port replicator to release the notebook from the port replicator Releasing notebook from port replicator Lever 3 Lift the notebook away from the port replicator Change text in this variable definition to document title Removing notebook from port replicator 4 Close the port replicator connector cover on the bottom of your notebook A Close the port replicator connector cover after removing your notebook from the port replicator If the cover is left open dirt may get inside and damage the notebook Connecting a PS 2 External Mouse or Keyboard Connecting a PS 2 External Mouse or Keyboard You can connect an external mouse or keyboard to the optional port replicator using a similar type PS 2 plug or adapter Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or keyboard turn off the notebook You can only connect one external device at a time therefore it is impossible to connect both a PS 2 mouse and PS 2 keyboard simultaneously To connect an external mouse or keyboard Q Locate the mouse and keyboard port on the port replicator identified by the symbols Q Plug either the mouse or the keyboard cable into this port with the arrow facing upward Connecting external mouse or keyboard to the port replicator iet ie See the manual that came with your mouse or keyboard for more information on its installation and use
41. ew on the cover of the memory bay Viewing the Amount of Memory Viewing the Amount of Memory 1 Restart the notebook 2 Click Start on the Windows taskbar right click My Computer then click Properties The System Properties window appears 3 Click the General tab The amount of memory MB of RAM is shown If the additional memory is not shown remove and reinstall the memory module System Properties window System Properties System Restore Automatic Updates il Computer Name M aw m Registered to Manufactured and supported by Sony Electronics Inc SONY One MB of RAM is equal to 1024 bits o o Change text in this variable definition to document title About the Software on Your Notebook Your VAIO notebook is ready to help you work play learn and communicate as soon as you turn it on This section provides the following information An overview of the various software that come with your notebook and the activities you can perform with your software Details on your Sony application driver and system recovery CDs Change text in this variable definition to document title Software Overview Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software listed below depending on the configuration you purchased Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or include supporting documentation Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Systems Inc Acrobat Reader
42. eys to select Get Default Values then press Enter The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears 7 Select Yes and then press Enter 8 Use the directional arrow keys to select Safe and Exit and then press Enter The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 9 Select Yes and then press Enter The notebook restarts Y Change text in this variable definition to document title If your notebook continues to display the message Operating system not found and Windows does not start use your supplied System Recovery CD to restore the software titles shipped with your notebook See To use the System Recovery CD s for more information A The System Recovery CD restores your notebook to its original state therefore user data and applications will be lost My notebook stops responding or does not shut down It is best to shut down your notebook using the Shut Down command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data Q Try restarting the notebook On the Windows taskbar click Start select Turn Off Computer and then click Turn Off Q If your computer does not restart press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager appears select Shut Down and then Restart from the drop down list Q If the previous step does not work press and hold the power button for at least
43. four seconds This turns off the power Q If your notebook stops responding while playing a CD or DVD stop the CD DVD and restart the notebook To restart the notebook press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager appears select Shut Down and then Restart from the drop down list Q Unplug the notebook from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your notebook A Pressing Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously or turning off the notebook with the power switch may result in data loss in files that are currently open The power management setting is not responding Your notebook s operating system may become unstable if it is interrupted or if you attempt to make changes before the notebook completely enters a lower power state such as Hibernate Q To restore the notebook to its normal operating stability 1 Close all open applications Om Troubleshooting Your Notebook 2 To restart your computer press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager appears select Shut Down and then Restart from the drop down list If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down the notebook Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than advertised Your computer uses a speed controlling technology that conserves power and extends battery life The System Properties dialog box may display the CPU s current speed
44. h a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i LINK cable 1 Disconnect the i LINK cable from both computers and reconnect it 2 Wait for the computers to respond If neither computer responds after a few moments restart both computers The computers may not recognize an i LINK connection after returning from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate If that happens restart the computers to establish a connection i LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con nection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK 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 con necting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Oa cc Getting Help Sony provides you with several support resources to answer questions about your VAIO notebook or the preinstalled software Refer to these resources in the order they are listed Change text in this variable definition to document title Support Options If you have questions about your notebook or the preinstalled software refer to the following sources for answers i
45. he Eject button does not work open the tray by inserting a thin pointed object such as a paper clip in the hole to the right of the Eject button I cannot use Digital Video DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears Q Q Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination or order of the devices may be causing the problem In this case turn off your notebook and all connected devices Disconnect the devices that are not in use Check the connections for each device and then restart your notebook My PC Card is not working Q Q Q Check that the PC Card is installed properly Check that the PC Card is compatible with Microsoft Windows Check that any necessary drivers were installed properly See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information on installing the drivers i LINK is a Sony trademark used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connec tion The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connector may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before con necting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as
46. he following sections Connecting a Port Replicator Connecting a PS 2 External Mouse or Keyboard Connecting an AV Device Connecting a Parallel Port Printer Connecting a USB Printer Connecting an External Display Connecting a USB Device Connecting an i LINK Device Connecting with another VAIO computer Connecting External Speakers Connecting an External Microphone Oooooovoooodoosdo Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting a Port Replicator Your notebook supports the use of a port replicator such as the Sony PCGA PRFX1 model optional Attaching a port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your notebook Port replicator ojo of J e F U O O al C t 0 1 0O01 Serial port 5 WY USB ports 2 amp Printer port 6 G Mouse Keyboard PS 2 port 3 Monitor port 7 DC In port 4 Network port Ethernet 1OBASE T 100BASE TX A The port replicator can be powered only with an AC power adapter Do not remove the AC adapter from the port replicator or the AC outlet while using the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions To attach your notebook to the port replicator To supply power to your notebook while it is connected to the port replicator connect the AC adapter dire
47. he manufacturer s instructions A dirty or damaged disc may cause the notebook to stop responding while it tries to read the disc If necessary restart the notebook remove the disc and then check it for dirt or damage If you see video but cannot hear audio check all of the following Q Check that your optical drive does not have the mute setting enabled Q Check the volume setting in the audio mixer Q If you are using external speakers check the volume settings and then check the connections between your external speakers and the notebook Q Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System and then select the Hardware tab Click Device Manager to open the Device Manager dialog box Check that the correct drivers are installed properly Do not use adhesive labels to identify the CD The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive and cause the drive to malfunction If a region code warning appears when you try to use your optical drive it may be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the optical drive Check the region code listing on the DVD packaging Condensation may cause the notebook to malfunction If this occurs do not use the notebook for at least one hour CR Change text in this variable definition to document title My optical drive tray does not open Q Q Q Check that the notebook is turned on Press the Eject button on the optical drive If t
48. hen restores all the original software A Full Restore with Format removes all the information on the hard disk drive You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have created since you started to use your notebook This means you will have to reinstall any applications that were not included with the notebook when you purchased it If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive 2 Shut down your notebook as described in the Shutting Down Your Notebook section of your printed Quick Start 3 Wait four seconds and turn on your notebook 4 Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End User License Agreement 5 When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process 0 Using Your Recovery CDs If your notebook does not start from the Recovery CD 1 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the notebook 2 Turn on the notebook When the Sony logo is displayed press F2 The BIOS setup menu screen appears 3 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu 4 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press Enter The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears 5 Check that Yes is selected then press Enter 6 Press the arrow keys to select Sa
49. ice to enable in the Device Manager dialog box If your notebook is powered by batteries check that the battery packs are inserted properly and are charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in the Windows taskbar If you connect external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If the speakers are powered by batteries check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack disconnect the cable If you are still experiencing problems use the supplied Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the drivers See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack See Connecting an External Microphone for more information I cannot hear sound when playing a CD Complete the following procedure to ensure the audio function is turned on Change text in this variable definition to document title 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware and then System in the See Also menu on the left The System Properties window opens 2 Select the Hardware tab and then click Devi
50. ient links to Sony product and music service home pages If you are using an external CD ROM drive connected with a PC Card be sure to connect your external CD ROM drive before starting RealJukebox Additionally do not remove your CD ROM drive while using RealJukebox Either of these actions may cause RealJukebox to shut down improperly RealPlayer RealNetworks Inc RealPlayer is the RealNetworks video and audio player which lets you access 2 500 radio stations featuring music news and sports Sony on Yahoo Yahoo Inc Personalize your own web portal with Sony on Yahoo Get a free webmail account customized news and local weather reports comics and more Sony ScreenBlast ACID 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 Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forge allows you to record edit and process mono or stereo audio files for your multimedia or Internet projects Whether you want to use a number of professional effects convert video into streaming media or synchronize audio to video this software has everything you need to create rich immersive multimedia and Internet content 0 Software Overview Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia m
51. ing with another VAIO computer You can use an optional i LINK cable to connect your VAIO notebook to another computer that has the preinstalled Microsoft Windows XP operating system or the Sony Smart Connect software You can use an i LINK cable not supplied to connect the two computers and then use one computer to edit copy or delete files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer Connecting with an i LINK cable EN SESS SSS SS Ce NS o When you connect two VAIO computers you must assign each computer a unique name The computers can be identified by this unique name when the two computers are networked together To connect VAIO computers that do not have the latest Windows operating system Smart Connect software may be necessary Consult the Sony Web site for support options http Awww sony com pcsupport i LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con nection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connector may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before con necting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their opera
52. isplay connected to the Monitor port or both the LCD and external display Only LCD LCD and external display Only external display ___ Select one display at a time to playback DVDs Connect the cable before you turn on the notebook otherwise Fn F7 will not work Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting a USB Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus USB device such as an external mouse keyboard speaker and microphone to your notebook To connect a USB device The following steps describe the procedure for connecting a USB mouse to your notebook Refer to the manual that came with your USB device for specific installation instructions Q Locate the USB device identified by the symbol Plug one end of the USB cable into this port and the other end into the USB device Connecting USB device to USB port USB device USB connecting cable optional You can use an optional Sony USB mouse such as the PCGA UMS1 series optional with this notebook Since the USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the notebook you simply plug the USB mouse into the USB port to use it One USB port supports one USB device See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on its installation and use EB Connecting an i LINK Device Connecting an i LINK Device You can connect an i LINK enabled digital vide
53. keietiteneeren cies tienieens 50 WT OFSE SCI BIS LAY Gack iotcusdadeasornndiet A E T A 50 Connecting a USB Device cccsssccsssssccsorsenseserses 52 To connect a USB device scsi orsie neers eects 52 Connecting an i LINK Device 53 To connect a digital video camera recorder eee 53 Connecting with another VAIO computer 55 Connecting External Speaker 00 eeescceeeeteeeeees 56 Before connecting external speakers secere 56 To connect external speakers ccececeseceesseceeseeceeseeeeees 56 Connecting an External Microphone e 57 To connect an external microphone sssssssessesesessseeeesee 57 Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities 58 Personal Digital Assistant eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeereerrerrerresrreers 58 Wireless LAN Access Point lt c cccscissccasascecepesisoesacaaveceneseneae 58 Wireless LAN PC Card wisccisistevscretsamncaivevesesredeveceeerverneye 59 Customizing Your VAIO Notebook 61 Selecting the Display Mode eeesceeeeeneeeeeenees 62 Changing the window design of Sony software 65 Adding Memory sscnneseceennseceennnseseennnnseenans 67 Precautions and Procedures eeeeeseeeseeeeesseresseee 68 Typical expansion memory configuration eee 68 Removing a Memory Module eesceeeeseeeeeees 70 Installing a Memory Module ceeseseeeesteeeeees 72 Viewing the Amount of Me
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55. lay settings Restart the computer before applying the new display settings Apply the new display settings without restarting O Ask me before applying the new display settings Some games and other programs must be run in 256 color mode Learn more about running programs in 256 color mode 4 Click the Displays tab and select the display settings by clicking the icon on the panel of your display choice For more information click Help Ifyou cannot see your movie or DVD on the external display change the monitor or TV setting by clicking the Secondary icon and changing it to Primary You may not be able to display the notebook LCD screen and an external display or projector at the same time depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using Turn on the notebook after you connect the external display o Change text in this variable definition to document title Changing the window design of Sony software Changing the window design of Sony software To change the window design 1 2 3 4 5 Click Start on the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel In the left navigation window click Switch to Classic View Double click UI Design Selector Click lt lt or gt gt and select the desired design Click Apply The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window To try
56. le to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this notebook If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are orienting the card correctly See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information on its use Using a Second Battery Pack Using a Second Battery Pack You can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack With two battery packs you can extend the time that you use your notebook with battery power When using two battery packs the battery pack you insert first charges first The battery pack you insert second begins charging when the first battery pack is 85 percent full You can monitor which battery pack is charging by observing the battery indicators To insert a second battery pack 1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove that device 2 Insert the battery pack into the multipurpose bay If the battery is being used the battery 2 indicator turns on Second battery in multipurpose bay Multipurpose bay Battery pack VAIO logo facing down 3 Attach the weight saver to the notebook to stabilize the battery pack See Using the Weight Saver for more information Change text in this variable definition to document title To charge the second battery pack Using weight saver for second battery cover Battery pack Ee ILS SS FESS zA SSE G gt Gy Weight saver A 7 Keep the battery pack in the notebook while it is connected to A
57. mory eeeeeeeeeeeneees 173 About the Software on Your Notebook 75 Software OvervieW essseesssssrsssscerssssesrsssscersssseee 76 Application Driver and System Recovery CDs 82 a Change text in this variable definition to document title Using Your Recovery CDs cecscceeeseeeeeeeereeeeeees 83 To use the Application Recovery CD S eeeeeseeeeeees 83 To use the Driver Recovery CD S ceesseeesseeeesteeeeees 84 To use the System Recovery CD S eceeseeeesteeeeeteeeeees 86 TPOUDICSHOOTING sesecescscsesenenenenenenenenenenennes 89 Troubleshooting Your Notebook cceeeseeeeeees 90 My notebook does not start eee eeeeeseceeeeeseeeeeenaeenes 90 My notebook starts but a BIOS error appears 90 My notebook starts but the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start 91 My notebook stops responding or does not shut down 92 The power management setting is not responding 92 Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than adverse o 46cc ccrtaecassondactoreastantatests 93 Troubleshooting the LCD Screen eeeeeeeee 94 My LCD screen is blank cc ceuiinvacenii ative 94 My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen 94 The image on my connected external display is not centered OF Sized properly eii ede ah tees 94 I want to change the video resolution of my display
58. moving a memory module may cause a malfunction Q Disconnect your system from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system or follow any of the procedures described below Personal injury or equipment damage may result from failure to take these precautions Q Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage memory modules and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Q Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD Q Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store the memory module Typical expansion memory configuration To determine the exact amount of memory pre installed on your computer refer to the Specifications flyer supplied with your computer Models with 256 MB memory Total System Memory MB Slot 1 MB 256 256 384 256 512 256 Models with 512 MB memory Total System Memory MB Slot 1 MB 512 256 Precautions and Procedures Slot 2 MB 128 256 Slot 2 MB 256 Change text in this variable definition to document
59. n the sequence listed below 1 VAIO Notebook User Guide The online VAIO Notebook User Guide and the printed VAIO Notebook Quick Start provide you with information on how to maximize your notebook capabilities and solve common problems The quick start is supplied with your notebook Software Manuals and Online Help Files The software preinstalled on your notebook may come with an online manual These manuals are stored on the hard disk drive as online Help files You can find the Help files from the Help menu under the specific software application Some software applications may come with a printed manual Operating System Online Support Your notebook comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows For operating system support you can access Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory VAIO Support Agent You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and then selecting Help and Support Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your applications network settings and other important software settings When your software is protected you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair software problems by restoring your software to any of the previously protected states Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for
60. o camera recorder to the i LINK S400 IEEE1394 port You can purchase compatible i LINK cables from your local retailer from the Sony VAIO sonystyle Web site http vaio sonystyle com or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free To connect a digital video camera recorder Q Plug one end of the i LINK cable optional into the i LINK port on the left side of the notebook and the other end into the DV In Out port on the digital video camera recorder Connecting digital video camera recorder to i LINK port Digital video camera recorder ZS ZC S CSO OOS SS SSS INS SZSSOS gt a as A N SSS gt To DV In Out i LINK cable optional i LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con nector The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software application operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions ee gt Change text in this variable definition to document title Notes on connecting an i LINK device Q The above figure di
61. ows key Combination A F A Tab A D ALE A F A Ctrl F A M Shift A M A R Fn A Insert Function Displays VAIO Help and Support Center Switches the selected button on the taskbar Displays the desktop Displays Windows Explorer Displays the Windows Find All Files window to find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Files or Folders from the Start menu Displays the Windows Find Computer window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Computer from the Start menu Minimizes all displayed windows Returns all minimized windows to their previous size Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Displays the Properties window This is the equivalent of double clicking the System icon in the Control Panel Indicators Indicator Power Oo Battery 1 1 i Battery 2 2 Hard disk 0 Using the Keyboard Function Light is green when the power to the notebook is turned on flashes amber in Standby mode and turns off when the notebook is in Hibernate mode or powered off Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay on the right side of the notebook Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the multipurpose drive bay on the left side of the notebook This indicator will light when data is being read from or written to th
62. player while also offering advanced display and navigation features such as zoom pan bookmark and time search Change text in this variable definition to document title Application Driver and System Recovery CDs Your notebook comes with the following application and system recovery CDs To use your recovery CDs see Using Your Recovery CDs for more information Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased Driver Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to reinstall individual device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to format the C partition of the hard disk drive then reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your notebook if they become corrupted or are erased Use it to restore the hard disk of the VAIO Notebook you purchased This CD restores your notebook to its original state therefore user data and applications will be lost Using Your Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery Driver Recovery and System Recovery utilities To use the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD s allows you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are accidentally erased Reinstalling an individ
63. 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 con necting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions 77 Change text in this variable definition to document title EverQuest Verant Interactive Inc This trial edition of EverQuest a living constantly evolving fantasy world takes users to new heights of online role playing gaming experience with the new 3 D accelerated graphics enhancements in The Ruins of Kunark Microsoft Office XP Professional On selected models Microsoft Corp Microsoft Office XP redefines the relationship between people and software by providing a smarter simpler way of working New Office XP features include context sensitive smart tags enhanced formatting options and more that enable you to continually integrate additional services into Office and access information anytime Microsoft Office XP Small Business Edition On selected models Microsoft Corp With Microsoft Office XP you ll find a powerful new technology that will help you get work done more quickly by providing real time context sensitive options for important actions from formatting to error correction Task panes consolidate important tasks into
64. ptical disc drive to play a DVD quit any open applications Your optical drive can read most DVD R media When you are ready to play a DVD read the suggestions below to maximize your video viewing experience Q If you connect your notebook to a TV display you may need to adjust the display resolution Read the suggestions below to set the display resolution to the proper dimensions Also see Selecting the Display Mode for more information You cannot use the Fn F8 function to switch between LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive Q Change the settings to disable the screen saver and the virus checker Change text in this variable definition to document title A Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this could damage your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing a DVD Do not switch between LCD and the external display while the DVD is playing This may cause a malfunction and you may need to restart the DVD software Do not switch the power saving modes while you are playing the DVD Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access This may cause the notebook to malfunction Notes on CD and DVD discs Q Do not drop or bend the disc Q Do not touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause reading errors Proper care of the disc is essential to main
65. r the modem or connected device may not work properly Connecting to a LAN Connecting to a LAN You can connect your notebook to 10BASE T and 1OOBASE TX type Local Area Networks LANs For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator Connecting to LAN 000000000000 O eeccasoassoJO Olea Ethernet jack A Warning Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the ax Ethernet jack Do not connect any other type of network cable or phone cable Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the port To connect the unit to the network contact your network administrator Setting up your Ethernet connection To connect to the network 1 Click Start select My Computer and then click My Network Places under the Other Places heading 2 Click Add a network place under the Network Tasks heading or click Set up a home or small office network depending on your configuration 3 Depending on your choice either the Add Network Place Wizard or the Network Setup Wizard is displayed 4 Follow the on screen instructions Y Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your notebook by connecting a variety of peripherals as discussed in t
66. rather than the maximum speed Change text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting the LCD Screen My LCD screen is blank Q Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and is turned on Q Check that the power indicator on the notebook is on Q Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and is charged Q The notebook may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the screen Q The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the Fn key while pressing F7 several times My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen Press the Windows key and the D key twice to refresh the screen The image on my connected external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual that came with your display for more information I want to change the video resolution of my display Follow this procedure to change the video resolution of your display Q Click Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes and then Display The Display Properties dialog box opens Q Click the Settings tab Q Move the Screen Area slider to change your video resolution I cannot switch the LCD display to TV and vice versa Q Make sure that the TV is connected configured and powered on correctly before starting the notebook See Selecting the Display Mode for more information Troubleshooting the
67. rry your notebook while touching the head of a PC Card such as a wireless LAN card as pressure or shock may damage the connector pins To remove a PC Card The following procedure describes how to remove the PC Card while the notebook is on If you want to remove the PC Card while the notebook is off perform steps 4 6 and 7 below Change text in this variable definition to document title 1 Double click in the taskbar The Safely remove PC Card dialog box appears 2 Click the PC Card s name or drive The message Safe to Remove Hardware appears 3 Click to close the message 4 Push the Release button The Release button pops out 5 Click OK again and then click Close 6 Gently grasp the PC Card and pull it out of the slot 7 Insert the PC Card slot protector into the empty slot Notes on using PC Cards Q For some PC Cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Restart your system to correct the problem Q Some PC Cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC Card Q Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer Ifan exclamation mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it Q You may not be ab
68. rther distinguishes this jack from other jacks and ports 2 Plug the microphone cable into the Microphone jack Connecting microphone to microphone jack Microphone optional To microphone jack Change text in this variable definition to document title Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities The following peripheral devices can be connected to your notebook to expand its capabilities and enhance its versatility to meet your various business or personal needs A Personal Digital Assistant PDA A Wireless LAN Access Point Q A Wireless LAN PC Card For more information on available Sony products go to http www sonystyle com vaio Personal Digital Assistant A handheld PDA is the quintessential personal planner and entertainment center that fits in your pocket With a PDA you can easily perform the following functions Q Enter your schedule details in the calendar and view them by the day week or month and even set an alarm to remind you of important events Q Keep your contact names addresses phone numbers and other details in the address book and find them when you need them D Add tasks to the To Do List prioritize them and assign them due dates Q Synchronize your data with the software on your notebook to back up your data Q Track expenses when you are out of the office then transfer the data to your notebook Q Exchange data with your notebook Wireless LAN Access Point The
69. sk Manager screen appears and then the notebook enters Hibernate mode Do not move the notebook until its power indicator turns off To return to normal mode To return to normal mode turn on the notebook by pressing the power button The notebook returns to its previous state 0 When returning from Hibernate mode the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the notebook starts normally if you press the power button and hold for more than four seconds Q Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode Q Standby uses more power than Hibernate Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet 5 In order to register your Sony VAIO notebook register your software online and use Sony Customer Support you must connect to a phone line 1 Plug one end of the phone cable into the modem jack on the notebook Connecting phone cable Wall jack Phone cable optional 2 Plug the other end of the phone cable into the wall jack Your notebook does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a phone line coming through a splitte
70. splays a connection to a Sony digital video camera recorder your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently Only Sony digital video camera ports labeled DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible See the manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on its installation and use Do not connect more than one digital video camera at a time The software supplied with your notebook will not recognize multiple cameras The i LINK port on the notebook does not supply power to external devices If the external device requires power from the i LINK port you cannot use the device with the notebook The notebook supports transfer rates of up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use See the documentation that accompanied your software for more information i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end and VMC IL4615 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at one end and a 6 pin connector at the other You can purchase these cables from your local retailer through the Sony VAIO sonystyle Web site http www sonystyle com vaio or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free Connecting with another VAIO computer Connect
71. t from 1 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase WinDVD InterVideo Inc Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp phone 510 651 0888 e mail support intervideo com Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport Index A Access Point Wireless LAN 58 adding hardware 39 memory 67 peripherals 39 printers 47 48 Alt key 11 Application Recovery CD 83 Applications key 11 attaching port replicator 40 audio connecting external speakers 56 external microphone 57 troubleshooting 101 B battery pack power saving modes 34 using a second 29 battery packs charging 30 indicator lights 13 29 removing 29 31 brightness adjusting 14 built in speakers See also speakers 14 buttons Eject 21 C cameras digital video recorder 53 canceling commands 11 Caps Lock indicator light 13 CD DVD discs ejecting 22 inserting 21 CD RW DVD Combo Drive 21 charging battery packs 30 coin operated telephones 36 computer 106 connecting to another 55 customizing 61 expanding capabilities of 58 troubleshooting 90 connecting another computer 55 coin operated telephones 36 digital video recorder 53 external speakers 56 hard drives 26 i LINK device 53 Local Area Network LAN 37 microphone 57 monitor 49 multimedia computer display 50 multiple phone lines
72. tain its reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out Q If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth To write data to a CD RW or CD R disc You can use Sony SonicStage and Microsoft Windows XP to write data to a CD R or CD RW disc To create a CD R disc that is readable in a CD ROM drive make sure that you finish the writing process before ejecting the disc For more information see the instructions included with Windows XP Notes on writing data to a CD RW or CD R disc Q For optimal writing speed deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data to a disc Q For best results use CD Rs that are compatible with 8x speed Q Your notebook does not support 1x writing speed For notebook models equipped with a CD RW DVD Combo Drive E O Z gt y Using the Optical Disc Drive Q If your notebook computer has preinstalled Microsoft Office applications such as Excel Word and Outlook turn off the FindFast application A Do not strike or shake the notebook while writing data to a disc Always use the AC adapter as the
73. ting 94 Local Area Network connecting 37 M memory adding 67 memory module expansion 68 installing 70 removing 70 microphone connecting 57 troubleshooting 101 modem troubleshooting 100 monitor connecting 49 selecting 50 switching among 15 mouse PS 2 45 troubleshooting 95 Mouse Properties screen 17 Mouseware accessing help 17 features 17 multimedia computer display 50 multiple phone lines 36 N navigation keys 11 network Index connecting 26 Num Lock indicator light 13 0 operator keys 11 optical disc drive closing tray 22 opening tray 21 optical discs ejecting 22 optical drive using 21 optical drive tray troubleshooting 98 output devices adding 47 48 P party phone lines 36 PBX 36 PC Card inserting 26 troubleshooting 97 98 using 26 Wireless LAN Access Point 58 PDA 58 peripheral devices troubleshooting 97 Personal Digital Assistant 58 phone connecting line 36 port replicator connecting 40 disconnecting 43 lever 43 ports printer 47 48 Serial port 40 power 13 Change text in this variable definition to document title power saving modes 34 Hibernate 34 Normal mode 34 Standby 34 Print Screen key 11 printer connecting 47 48 port 47 48 troubleshooting 103 projector 50 PS 2 mouse or keyboard 45 R Recovery CD 83 removing memory module 70 replacing battery packs 29 restoring data 83 S Scroll Lock indicator light 13 second battery pack 29 using 29 sel
74. ting system compatibility and required operating conditions o Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your notebook by connecting external speakers See the manual that came with the speakers for more information on their installation and use A Do not place floppy disks on the speakers the speakers magnetic field can damage the data on floppy disks Before connecting external speakers Q Make sure that the speakers are designed for computer use Q Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on To connect external speakers 1 Locate the Headphone jack identified by the Q symbol on the left side of the notebook 2 Plug the speaker cable into this jack Connecting speakers to the headphone jack Speakers To pagina Speaker cable Jack 3 supplied with speakers Connecting an External Microphone Connecting an External Microphone You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone See the manual that came with the microphone for more information on its installation and use Make sure your microphone is designed for notebook use The microphone should be compliant with the plug in power microphone To connect an external microphone 1 Locate the Microphone jack identified by the symbol on the left side of the notebook A protruding dot above the Microphone jack fu
75. ts the brightness of the LCD F5 To decrease light intensity press Fn Shift F5 Brightness control Combinations Feature Fn CD F7 Switch to the external monitor LCD Fn only F8 Control AV out Fn Esc Standby Using the Keyboard Function Toggles through the LCD external display connected to the O Monitor connector and both LCD and external display Only LCD LCD and external display _ Only external display a Select one display at a time to playback DV Ds Connect the cable before you turn on the notebook otherwise Fn F7 will not work Toggles between LCD only and dual LCD TV display modes Only LCD gt 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 notebook otherwise Fn F8 will not work Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key No on screen display will appear notifying you when a change occurs 0 Some functions are not available until Windows launches Change text in this variable definition to document title Using the Touchpad The keyboard contains a cursor pointing device called a touchpad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touchpad Touchpad eT Pointer Touchpad Right button Left
76. ual software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your notebook or software application you may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive If you need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your notebook use the System Recovery CD s See To use the System Recovery CD s for more information If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support 1 Turn on your notebook If your notebook is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the optical drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears select the icon for the application you want to restore and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs If you have two Application Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore Change text in this variable definition to document title To use the Driver Recovery CD s The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers if they becom
77. ve and Exit then press Enter The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Check that Yes is selected then press Enter The notebook restarts from the Recovery CD Your system may include one or two System Recovery CDs If you have two System Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes from 30 to 60 minutes to complete After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD s you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD s after restarting Windows Insert the Application Recovery CD to automatically complete recovery of your system Change text in this variable definition to document title 88 Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your notebook Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Troubleshooting Your Notebook Troubleshooting the LCD Screen Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices Troubleshooting Software Troubleshooting the Modem Troubleshooting Audio Troubleshooting the Printer Troubleshooting i LINK devices Oooooodooo Change text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting

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