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Sony PCG-FX410 User's Manual

1. 106 I want to change the display resolution for TV Out 106 I cannot switch the LCD display to TV and vice versa 107 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad 108 My mouse does not Work eeeeeesseceseceeeeeseeeeneeenaeenees 108 My touchpad does not work properly eceeeeeeeeeeeee 108 The pointer does not move while I am using the Touchpad or Mouse sssrinin Walden secede A En 109 Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral De VCES en e e e a ea ute aeons 110 My floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk 110 My optical drive is not playing a CD or DVD properly 110 My optical drive tray does not Open ceeeeseeeesteeeeeeee 111 I cannot use Digital Video DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears o O Change text in this variable definition to document title 111 My PC Card is not Working eeeeceeseeceeteeeeteeeeeeeeees 111 Troubleshooting Software ccessccecesereeceeeneeees 112 My software program stops responding or crashes 112 When I click an application icon the message You must in sert the application CD into your optical drive appears and the software does not start eee eecese cee eeseeeeeeaees 112 I cannot use the DV gate software ccceeseeeeteeeeeteeees 112 Troubleshooting the Modem cccccecesseeeeeees 113 My modem does not Work
2. 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 PC Support http www sony com pcsupport Consult the following sections 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 Your Notebook My notebook does not start Q Oooo D Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the notebook indicates that the power is on Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly 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 your display for details
3. Without the Access Point you can achieve direct communication Peer to Peer mode between computers For information on available Sony products go to http www sonystyle com wirelesslan Customizing Your VAIO Notebook The following sections briefly describe how to change your notebook s default settings Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Q Controlling Power Management Q Displaying Battery Information Q Selecting the Display Mode Change text in this variable definition to document title Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Point to All Programs select Sony Notebook Setup and click Sony Notebook Setup Sony Notebook Setup Screen amp Sony Notebook Set 2x Power On Password Enable Ports Basic Advanced About This Computer Printer Initial Setting Touchpad System information System information Product information CPU Manufacturer Sony Corporation Model Name ice Tag Number Clock Frequency MHz e 01 ad System Memory MBytes Serial No 0 Cache Memory KBytes z BIOS Version OS Version OS Serial No OEM Information S O N Y Sony Electronics inc Intemal HDD GBytes 3 Select the tab for the item you want to change See Sony Notebook Setup Tabs for more information 4 After you finish making your changes click OK 5 rr Displaying the Sony Notebo
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5. 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 EA O Z gt Software Overview 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 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 driver 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 so user data and appl
6. 5 WY USB ports 2 B Printer port 6 Mouse Keyboard PS 2 port 3 Monitor port 7 DC In jack 4 Network Ethernet 10BASE T port 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 you can connect the AC adapter directly to the 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 EA O gt Connecting a Port Replicator 1 Turn off your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 On the bottom of the notebook slide the port replicator connector cover open Port replicator connector Port replicator connector 3 Attach the bottom of the notebook to the port replicator connector until it clicks Attaching notebook to port replicator Notebook Port replicator not supplied 4 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN jack on the port replicator 5 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet The power indicator turns green Change text in this va
7. LCD display to TV and vice versa 1 Ensure that the TV was connected configured and powered on correctly prior to starting the notebook See Connecting a TV Display for more information Remove the DVD video disc if it is inserted in the optical drive Change text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad My mouse does not work If you are using an external PS 2 mouse check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse port See Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard for more information If you are using an optional compatible Sony USB mouse check that the mouse is plugged into the USB port Q If you are still experiencing problems use your supplied Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the mouse drivers See Using Your Recovery CDs for more information My touchpad does not work properly You may have disabled the touchpad without a mouse being connected to the notebook To enable the touchpad 1 Press the Windows key and use the arrow keys to select All Programs and then Sony Notebook Setup 2 Select the Touchpad tab using the arrow keys 3 Select Enable Touchpad and then press Enter 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 select Control Pane
8. Unplug or Eject Hardware icon appears in the taskbar Inserting a PC Card Insert with the arrow facing toward A Do not force a PC Card into the slot as this may damage the connector pins Touching the head of the PC Card will not cause damage to the connector pins but damage can occur if the head of the PC Card is sticking out of the notebook while the unit is being transported To remove a PC Card If your notebook is turned off you do not have to follow these instructions 28 l A uu A U N Using PC Cards Double click in the taskbar The Safely remove PC Card dialog box appears Click the dialog box The message Safe to Remove Hardware appears Click to close the message Push the Release button The Release button pops out Push the Release button a second time The PC Card pops out Gently grasp the card and pull it out of the slot Insert the PC Card slot protector into the empty slot Notes on 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 Reboot your system to correct the problem Some PC Cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC Card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information Be su
9. 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 oy Touchpad Right button Left 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 go to Start select Control Panel and click the Mouse icon Change text in this variable definition to document title Using the Floppy Disk Drive Your notebook is supplied with the floppy disk drive in the multipurpose bay To insert a floppy disk 1 Hold the floppy disk with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the floppy disk into the dr
10. either of your notebook s two USB ports to print documents To use a printer first install the driver software supplied with your printer To connect a USB printer 1 Plug the optional USB printer cable into one of the two USB ports on your notebook and the USB port on your printer 2 See the manual that came with your printer for more information on its installation and use Connecting a USB Printer Power cord To USB port Printer USB printer cable not supplied Connecting an External Display Connecting an External Display You can connect external display devices such as a computer display monitor multimedia computer display and projector to your notebook 5 A 1400 x 1050 screen resolution and 16 bit color mode when using an external display may not be fully supported on some external displays 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 not supplied into this jack 3 If necessary plug one end of the display power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet 4 See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on its installation and use Connecting an external computer display Computer display To O Monitor Display cable optional To connect a multimedia computer display You can conn
11. hard drive can be set to switch off automatically to conserve battery power See Power Management profiles for more information Displaying Battery Information Displaying Battery Information You can display information for each of the batteries in your notebook The following sections briefly describe how to display your notebook s general battery information Refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information To activate the Battery Information toolbar 1 Right click on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen 2 Select Toolbars from the pop up menu then click Battery Information The Battery Information toolbar appears on the taskbar To view the total capacity remaining in the battery place the pointer over the battery status icon in the task tray on the lower right side of the screen Battery Information Toolbar Battery Information jf xz yy 2 56 5 56 i wo Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining capacity Q Time indicator Displays estimated time hours minutes remaining before the battery fully drains also known as the time to empty Battery icon descriptions Battery icon Battery status Syl Charging Change text in this variable definition to document title Battery icon Battery status wy Fully charged Discharging x No battery To display detailed battery information Double click the battery icon on the task tray to display the Battery Informati
12. notebook 2 Locate the mouse keyboard port on the port replicator identified by the symbols 3 Plug the mouse or the keyboard cable into this port with the arrow facing up 4 See the manual supplied with your mouse or keyboard for more information on its installation and use Connecting external mouse or keyboard to port replicator ao a oe FC JUU O O L gt NN Connecting a Parallel Port Printer Connecting a Parallel Port Printer You can connect a Windows compatible printer to your notebook to print documents To connect a printer 1 Locate the Printer port identified by the symbol 2 Plug the printer cable supplied with the printer into this port on the notebook 3 See the manual supplied with your printer for more information on its installation and use Printer port Printer Power cord Xa a Printer cable Printer supplied with the printer Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information 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 compatible Universal Serial Bus USB printer to
13. operating conditions Change text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting Software My software program stops responding or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See Software Support Information 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 If your notebook is using the Ultimate Battery Life profile for its power saving mode you cannot use DVgate or Smart Connect software Please select another profile Preferably connect your notebook to AC power when using these features In the event that a system recovery is necessitated Sonic Foundry SoundForge XP must be reinstalled from the Application Recovery CD after using the System Recovery CD Troubleshooting the Modem Troubleshooting the Modem My modem does not work Q Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack See Connecting a Phone Line 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 th
14. simply plug the USB mouse into the USB port to use it One USB port supports one USB device See the manual supplied with your USB device for more information on its installation and use Connecting an i LINK Device Connecting an i LINK Device Your VAIO Notebook includes an i LINK 400 IEEE1394 port which you can use to connect a compatible i LINK device such as an i LINK enabled digital video camera recorder See the manual supplied with your digital video camera recorder for more information on its installation and use You can purchase compatible i LINK cables from your local retailer through the Sony VAIO Direct Web site http www sonystyle com vaio or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free To connect a digital video camera recorder 1 Plug one end of the i LINK cable not supplied into the i LINK port on the left side of the notebook 2 Next plug the other end into the DV In Out port on the digital video camera recorder 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 t
15. start follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS 1 2 3 4 5 nN Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive Turn off the notebook Remove any peripheral devices connected to the notebook Turn the notebook back on Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears Press the directional arrow keys to select the Exit menu Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press Enter The message Load default configuration now appears Select Yes then press Enter Use the directional arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press Enter The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 10 Select Yes then press Enter The notebook restarts If your notebook continues to display the message Operating system not found and Windows does not start use your supplied System Recovery CD to restore the operating system and 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 so user data and applications will be lost Change text in this variable definition to document title My notebook stops responding or does not shut down It is best to shut down your notebook using the Turn Off Computer command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed here m
16. the Web 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 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 CR Change text in this variable definition to document title Microsoft Office XP Small Business 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 a single integrated view
17. to the minimum press Fn F4 and then press M or gt to increase the volume or you can use the Jog Dial control to control the volume If nothing is displayed when you press Fn F3 or Fn F4 Q Double click System in Control Panel Q Set the sound device to enable in Device Manager If your notebook is powered by batteries check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in the Windows taskbar If you connect external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If the speakers are powered by batteries check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack disconnect the cable If you are still experiencing problems use the supplied Driver Recovery CD s 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 Troubleshooting the Printer Troubleshooting the Printer I cannot print The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers If you c
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19. Condensation may cause the notebook to malfunction If this occurs do not use the notebook for at least one hour Take the battery pack off the notebook unplug the power cord and plug it in again then turn on the power My notebook starts but a BIOS error is displayed 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 2 3 Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu appears Set the date month day year Press Enter Press to select System Time then set the time hour minute second Press Enter Press gt to select Exit then press YX to select Get Default Values The message Load default configuration now appears Select Yes and press Enter Select Exit Save Changes and then press Enter The message Save Configuration changes and exit now appears Oa ccc Troubleshooting Your Notebook 7 Select Yes and then press Enter The notebook restarts My notebook starts but the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start Make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive non bootable Ifanon bootable floppy disk is in the drive follow these steps 1 2 Turn off the notebook and then remove the floppy disk Restart the notebook and confirm that Windows starts properly Q If Windows still does not
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21. ack on the notebook Connecting phone cable Wall jack Phone cable supplied with selected models 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack Your notebook does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a phone line coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly Connecting to a 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 Ethernet E port A Warning Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the atx Ethernet port Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line 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 If you enable Wake on LAN the power saving mode will be switched to Standby mode To set up your ethernet connection To connect to the network 1 Click Start select My Computer and click My Netw
22. al audio video and network convergence Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 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 SonyStyle Connect M Sony Electronics Inc SonyStyle Connect provides excellent dial up as well as DSL Internet connection services To find out which plan is best for you visit http www sonystyleconnect com and find out what is available in your area VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your notebook s Shortcut keys and i LINK interface 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
23. annot print try changing the printer port mode In Sony Notebook Setup select the Printer tab If the printer port mode is set to ECP change it to bi directional If the printer port mode is set to bi directional change it to ECP See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for details on using Sony Notebook Setup Your connected printer may not function after the notebook resumes from a power saving mode If this occurs follow these steps to reset the printer connection 1 Click Start and select Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Printers and Faxes 3 Right click on the icon of the printer that is not functioning and select Properties to access the Properties window 4 Click OK to close the Properties window The printer should now function properly Ensure that the printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your computer and that it has the correct printer drivers Change text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting i LINK devices I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i LINK cable 1 Disconnect the i LINK cable from both computers and 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
24. as they may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth When using your notebook to play DVDs on your TV Q Q If you connect a TV to your notebook to play DVDs see Selecting the Display Mode for instructions The screen resolution must be set to 640 x 480 dots in order to play a DVD while using the TV Out jack See Connecting a TV Display for more information Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 you finish the writing process before ejecting it For more information see the instructions included with Windows XP 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 Do not put your notebook into power saving mode while writing data to a CD R or CD RW disc A Do not strike or shake the notebook while writing data to a disc Memory resident disc utilities such as the sc
25. at secures the cover of the memory bay on the bottom of your notebook Use an appropriate screwdriver Removing the memory module cover Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your notebook to discharge any static electricity Remove the memory module from its packaging Slide the memory module into the empty slot Press the module into place until it clicks Installing a Memory Module Installing memory module 2 Press the module into place until it clicks 8 Replace the memory bay cover 9 Tighten the screw on the cover of the memory bay VAIO FX All in one Notebook Quick Start Viewing the Amount of Memory 1 Restart the notebook 2 Click Start on the Windows task bar select All Programs and click Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears 3 Click the About This Computer tab to view the amount of system memory If the additional memory is not shown remove and reinstall the memory module The amount of memory displayed in the Sony Notebook Setup screen is not always correct The video adapter uses some system memory and that amount of memory does not appear as part of the total memory shown in the Sony Notebook Setup screen 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 Q An overview of the various softwa
26. ates 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 Wireless LAN Access Point which is also called the Access Point is designed for building a wireless Local Area Network LAN environment The Access Point comes with the Wireless LAN PC Card and required software You can easily build a wireless LAN environment by plugging the Access Point into an AC power outlet installing the Wireless LAN PC Card in your notebook and using the provided software Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before You can also connect your Access Point to a telephone line Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN router cable modem or Digital Subscriber Line xDSL modem to share access to the Internet among multiple computers OD Change text in this variable definition to document title Wireless LAN PC Card The Wireless LAN PC Card which comes with the Wireless LAN Access Point can be purchased separately and is designed for building a wireless LAN environment The Wireless LAN PC Card can be used with or without the Access Point With the 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
27. ay result in loss of unsaved data Q Try restarting the notebook On the Windows taskbar click Start select Turn Off Computer and then click Turn Off Q If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step you can restart the notebook by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time The Windows Task Manager dialog box appears and you can turn off the computer from the Shut Down menu Q If the previous step does not work press and hold the power button for at least four seconds This turns off the power Q If your notebook stops responding while playing a CD or DVD stop the CD DVD and restart the notebook by pressing the the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time The Windows Task Manager dialog box appears and you can turn off the computer from the Shut Down menu Q Unplug the notebook from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your notebook A Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys to turn off the computer via Windows Task Manager or turning off the computer 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 To restore the notebook to its normal operating stability 1 Close all open applications 2 Restart the notebook by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete k
28. ced printing program that lets you quickly lay out multiple images in multiple sizes on a single sheet of paper ArcSoft PhotoPrinter Pro software offers a wide selection of templates including landscape portrait free style mixed sizes custom templates and more The application includes enhancement tools and special effects for improving photos while giving you the ability to add text to any image With ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro software you can create business cards handouts calendars mailing labels and much more Software Overview Digital Print 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 inkjet printer Digital Print 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 Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Corp Internet Explorer delivers the Web the way you want it It is safe easy to use and you can personalize how you access the Web Outlook Express and other tools in Internet Explorer also help you have a great experience when you are on
29. ceesseeeeeteeeees 31 To remove the second battery pack csceesseceseeeesteeeees 32 o O Change text in this variable definition to document title Using the Weight Saver cssat eccclacteti ontsatesamcrssedealnede s 34 To attach the weight Saver lt i 2ciio0c casein areee rte i es 34 To remove the weight saver 4 24 02 davtccceenedes 34 Using Power Saving Modes sccccesseceeereeeeeees 36 Normal Modessa aaao raa ai 36 Standby MOS enoncnnne kin 36 Hibernate modes ayessiacvadonsniuce nemi e anaa AR 36 Notes on power saving modes ssssesseseseeeerseresreeresreseee 37 Connecting a Phone Line sseeeeseseeesseersseeesessersssee 38 Connecting to a LAN sseeesssssesseesssseressseresseressressesees 39 To set up your ethernet connection ssseeeeesereereeeerereee 39 Connecting Peripheral Devices 41 Connecting a Port Replicator seseeesseeeeeeeeesseeessee 42 To attach your notebook to the port replicator 0 42 To remove your notebook from the port replicator 44 Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard 46 To connect an external mouse or keyboard 00 46 Connecting a Parallel Port Printer eee eee 47 Toc necta PLINER e a Ra iR 47 Connecting a USB Printer cccz cdccecsseceesscdacaestnncedeontes 48 To connect a USB printer sesssesseesseesseeeeseesersseressseessees 48 Connecting an External Display cesses 49
30. ck 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 keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Keyboard Correction Escape key Function keys Print Screen key Keys NumLk Pr Sc Insert Delete ScrLk SysRa Pause Break nman F A mA a Shift gt Shift key Ctrl Fn E Alt Ctrl key ay Fn key Alt key Windows key Numeric keypad area Applications key Navigation keys Using the Keyboard Functions of the keyboard keys Key Numeric keypad area Navigation keys Correction keys Function keys Escape key Print Screen key Operator keys Shift Ctrl Alt keys Description Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock light will be on Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen The Insert Back Space and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For example in many applicat
31. csccesscecesceeeeseeeeeeeeeesteeees 113 My modem connection is SIOW ceseeeseeeseeesteeeeeeteees 113 Troubleshooting Audio c ccceeseceeeeereeeeeeneeeees 114 My speakers make no sound ecscceeeeeesseeeesteeeeneeees 114 My microphone does not Work eesseeeesteceeneeeeeeeees 114 Troubleshooting the Printer cccceseeeeeeneeeees 115 BGAN GU pint snan A a E 115 Troubleshooting i LINK devices cc ceeeeeeeees 116 I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO comput ers when using an i LINK cable 116 Getting Help isiin 117 SUP BORE Op MOMS esseen 118 Software Support Information ceeceeeeneees 120 Sony Service CGMS Tr ieicta ces scuusiai end dadechaieunueteanerteess 122 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the VAIO Notebook User Guide This User Guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer from keyboard functions to preinstalled software applications In the left navigation window click the topics you want to learn more about and that information will be displayed in this main window Change text in this variable definition to document title Using Your VAIO Notebook This section describes the following aspects of your new computer Using the Keyboard Using the Touchpad Using the Floppy Disk Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Using PC Cards Using a Second Battery Pa
32. d external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual supplied 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 1 Click Start select Control Panel select Appearance and Themes and then click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears 2 Click on the Settings tab 3 Move the Screen Area slider to change your video resolution I want to change the display resolution for TV Out Follow this procedure to change the video resolution of your display Oe Troubleshooting the LCD Screen First ensure that your notebook has been started with the TV Out jack plugged in Click Start select Control Panel select Appearance and Themes and then click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears Click on the Settings tab and click the Advanced button The Sony Notebook LCD dialog box appears Click on the Intel Graphics Technology tab Click on the Graphics Properties button The Intel Graphics Controller Properties dialog box appears Click the Television icon and choose 640 x 480 as the Screen Area display resolution The screen resolution must be set to 640 x 480 dots in order to play a DVD while using the TV Out jack See Connecting a TV Display for more information I cannot switch the
33. e LED indicator turns off 2 Press the Eject button to remove the disc 3 If the disc does not come out when you press the Eject button turn off the notebook and insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole Using the Optical Disc Drive Manually removing a disc To play a DVD To play a DVD you may use the optical disc drive and the preinstalled WinDVD software For more information on WinDVD see the Help menu in the WinDVD application Before you use the optical disc drive to play a DVD quit any open applications Your optical disc drive can read most DVD R media When you are ready to play a DVD read the suggestions below to maximize your video viewing experience Q When playing a DVD on battery power set the power management profile to DVD You can also set the power management profile to Automatic Profile Selection if the display is not clear when using other profiles Automatic Profile Selection sets the power management profile to DVD whenever a DVD is inserted See Controlling Power Management for more information o Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 If the notebook is set to the default displa
34. e 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 Recovery CD s 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 Have your phone company 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 If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line Change text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting Audio My speakers make no sound Q Q D If the built in speakers are turned off press Fn F3 to turn on the speakers If the speaker volume is turned
35. ect the notebook to a multimedia computer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone Change text in this variable definition to document title Locate the Monitor jack identified by the O symbol Plug the display cable into this jack Locate the Headphone jack identified by the Q symbol Plug the speaker cable into this jack Locate the Microphone jack identified by the symbol Plug the microphone cable into this jack YN nA uu A UU N 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 O See the manual that came with your projector for more information on its installation and use Connecting a projector Projector Q To headphones To O monitor RGB signal Audio cable cable optional optional Connecting an External Display To select a display When you connect an external display to the monitor jack 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 To Press Result Switch toan Fn F7 Toggles between the LCD the external display external display connected to the Monitor jack or both the LCD and external dis
36. 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 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 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 Software Overview Quicken Intuit Inc Quicken is a fast easy way to organize your finances Quicken works just like your checkbook
37. er good performance It slows the notebook and puts it into Standby mode after a specified time period G Disable Power Management Turns off all power management features such as Standby and Hibernate modes You can not change the settings of this profile 7 Change text in this variable definition to document title leon Pe Yar Description AC Power The power management state when AC power is in use Similar to the Power Management Off setting Power Management automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer Presentation Keeps the display on at all times while it conserves power This option is ideal for slide show presentations You can establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system Camera Optimizes performance and power requirements for camera usage DVD Optimizes performance and power requirements for DVD usage Word Processing Optimizes power management with longer timeouts on the hard disk and display screen You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system leon Controlling Power Management Description Spreadsheet Optimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet applications Communications Extends battery life by initiating a qu
38. ery power You can also refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information To activate a profile or command see Displaying Battery Information for more information To view the Power Management status icons The Power Management status icons are displayed in the task tray at the lower right side of your screen Move the pointer over the icons to see the tool tip that displays information about the active profile The CPU status icon indicates the performance level of the CPU To activate the Power Management Toolbar 1 Right click on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen 2 Select Toolbars from the pop up menu and then click Power Management The Power Management toolbar appears on the taskbar The current profile icon is highlighted on the Power Management toolbar It is the first icon farthest to the left and its appearance changes depending on which power management profile is currently selected To change the power management profile click the current profile icon and then select a profile from the pop up list See Power Management profiles for a description of available options To select another power management profile click that icon in the Power Management toolbar When you use the battery pack to power your notebook your system selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default If you select a different power management profile while using battery power that profile is selected automat
39. ery 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 To use the Driver Recovery CD s The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with 9 Change text in this variable definition to document title your computer hardware or software application VAIO Support Agent an application repair utility uses a vault feature on the Driver Recovery CD during its software healing process 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 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive Click Start in the Windows taskbar then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Performance and Maintenance then System The System Properties dialog box appears From the Hardware tab click Device Manager Click with the left mouse button to highlight the unknown device identif
40. etting 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 then Control Panel then System and then Device Manager Check that the correct drivers are installed properly Do not use adhesive labels to identify the CD The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive and cause the drive to malfunction If a region code warning appears when you try to use your optical drive it may be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the optical drive Check the region code listing on the DVD packaging Condensation may cause the notebook to malfunction If this occurs do not use it for at least one hour o cr Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices My optical drive tray does not open Q Make sure the notebook is turned on Q Press the Eject button on the optical drive Q If the Eject button does not work open the tray by inserting a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the hole to the right of the Eject button I cannot use Digital Video DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears Q Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected Q If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause u
41. eys at the same time The Windows Task Manager dialog box appears and you can restart the computer from the Shut Down menu Oa cc Troubleshooting Your Notebook a If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down the notebook The sound of my notebook s fan is too loud Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting to Quiet This setting slows down the CPU speed See PowerPanel Help for more information Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than advertised This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum advertised speed Change text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting the LCD Screen My LCD screen is blank Q Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Q Check that the power indicator on the notebook is on Q Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and 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 D key twice to refresh the screen The image on my connecte
42. functions with the Windows key Combination A F1 A Tab A D ALE A F A Ctrl F A M Function Displays VAIO Help and Support Center Switches the selected button on the taskbar Displays the Desktop Displays Windows Explorer Displays the Search window to find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start menu Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Search and then Computers from the Start menu Minimizes all displayed windows Combination Shift A M A R Fn A Insert Indicators Indicator Power Oo Battery 1 1 Battery 2 E2 Hard disk Using the Keyboard Function Returns all minimized windows to their previous size Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Displays the System Properties window This is the equivalent of selecting Control Panel and then System from the Start menu Function 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 left side of the notebook Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the multipurpose drive bay on the right side of the notebook Lights when data is being read from or written to the hard dr
43. he direction of arrow 2 Using the Weight Saver Multipurpose bay release levers Arrow 1 Weight saver release lever aS Arrow 2 Release lever Oe 3 After removing the weight saver pull out the weight saver s hinged arm and fold it into the weight saver Change text in this variable definition to document title Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your notebook you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your notebook has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate When using battery power be aware that the notebook automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent regardless of the power management setting you select 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 ac
44. ically the next time you use the battery pack to power your notebook Refer to PowerPanel Help for information on customizing the Power Management toolbars You can change the power management settings such as the system timer and the brightness of the screen Re Controlling Power Management To customize Power Management settings 1 2 3 Click the Current Profile icon on the Power Management toolbar Select Edit Create Profiles from the menu Click a profile whose setting you want to change from the list in the left field Double click an item whose setting you want to change from the list in the right field Click the desired setting Click the File menu and then click Save Click the File menu and then click Exit Power Management profiles The PowerPanel utility provides several predefined Power Management profiles Each profile consists of a group of Power Management settings that are designed to meet specific Power Management goals ranging from maximum Power Management to no Power Management You can change the settings for any of the predefined profiles except for the Disable Power Management profile or you pred leon can create your own profile to suit your portable computing needs The efined profiles are Description Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and Maximum Performance Provides the best system performance while still conserving pow
45. ications 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 individual software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your notebook or software application you may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive If you need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your notebook use the System Recovery CD s See To use the System Recovery CD s for more 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 Recov
46. ick display timeout The Internal modem remains powered You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system Automatic Profile Selection Automatically switches to a profile suitable for active applications Do not choose the Automatic Profile Selection when connected to AC power Power management commands The PowerPanel utility also provides power management commands that you can use to activate specific power management functions and to control power for a specific device You can use these commands to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action leon amp 6 Description Standby Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state that saves the state of the system and peripheral devices in memory RAM Power consumption reduces to a minimum and the system remains on To return the system to the active state press any key Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption The system writes the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk and turns off the system power To return the system to the original state use the power button to turn on power The system saves the data in the Save to Disk Partition on the hard drive ee Change text in this variable definition to document title Conserving battery power When using the notebook with a battery the LCD display and the
47. ied by a yellow question mark or the device for which you wish to reinstall the driver Using Your Recovery CDs Device Manager screen Device Manager Ele Action yew Help Coe e a B vaio Computer Se Disk drives E Display adapters DVDICD ROM drives 5 Floppy dsk controllers Jj Floppy disk drives E IDE ATA ATAPI controllers IEEE 1394 Bus host controlers D Keyboards Mike and other pointing devices 4 Other devices 3 a Unknown device a Unknown device a Unknown device a Unknown device JY Ports COM amp LPT Processors sound video and game cortrolers System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers 7 From the Action menu click Uninstall This will remove the device driver from your system Click OK to confirm this action Repeat as necessary 8 Reboot your computer Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Turn Off Computer then Restart 9 When the Windows desktop reappears Windows will automatically reinstall the device driver s from the Driver Recovery CD Reinstalling all 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 9 Change text in this variable definition to document title 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 4 Click Performance and Mainte
48. ign Click Apply The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window gt To try another selection click lt lt or gt gt and then click OK to close the UI Design Selector This feature is available with UI Design Selector compatible software only Adding Memory to Your VAIO Notebook In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your notebook The amount of memory on your notebook will vary depending on the model you purchased See the Specifications flyer supplied with your notebook for the amount of memory pre installed Expansion memory modules are available as options For memory upgrades use only unbuffered PC100 CL2 SDRAM SO DIMM gold lead contacts 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 VAIO FX All in one Notebook Quick Start Precautions and Procedures The procedures described below assume 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 Observe the proper safety precautions when installing memory modules in your n
49. igurations may require the removal and replacement of original factory installed memory modules 256 MB Memory Models Total System Memory MB Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MB 256 256 384 256 128 512 256 256 The 384 MB and 512 MB memory configurations may require the removal and replacement of original factory installed memory modules VAIO FX All in one Notebook Quick Start Removing a Memory Module 1 Shut down your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug the notebook and remove the battery pack s 3 After the notebook has cooled loosen and remove the screw that secures the cover of the memory bay on the bottom of your notebook Use an appropriate screwdriver Removing the memory module cover 4 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your notebook to discharge any static electricity 5 Remove the memory module Removing a Memory Module Removing memory module pPull the tabs in the direction of the arrows pPull the memory module in The memory module is released the direction of the arrow 6 Replace the memory bay cover 7 Tighten the screw on the memory bay cover VAIO FX All in one Notebook Quick Start Installing a Memory Module 1 Shut down your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug the notebook and remove the battery pack s After the notebook has cooled loosen and remove the screw th
50. in connector at each end VMC IL4615 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin EA O Z gt Connecting an i LINK Device connector at one end and a 6 pin connector at the other and VMC IL4408A a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end You can purchase these cables from your local retailer through the Sony VAIO Direct Web site http www sonydirect com or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting VAIO computers Connecting with i LINK You can use an optional i LINK cable to connect your VAIO notebook to another VAIO computer that has the preinstalled Microsoft Windows operating system or the Sony Smart Connect software preinstalled You may use an i LINK cable not supplied to connect the two systems and then use one computer to edit copy or delete files on the other computer You can also print from a printer that is attached to either computer Connecting with an i LINK cable i LINK cable optional 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 Avww sony com pcsupport i LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designa
51. indow Selecting the Display Mode 3 Click the Settings tab then click the Advanced button to display the Intel 82815 Graphics Controller Properties dialog box Intel 82815 Graphics Controller Properties Screen Intel R 82815 Graphics Controller Properties Genet Adapt Monitor Color Management B Intel Giaphics Technolgy p Irket si Ite 82815 Graphics Coritroler Intel Coeporation Inte 82915 Graphics Coritroler Vis Intel s Corporate Web Site hitg www intel comp Download the Latest Intel Software and Drivers Access 4 Click the Intel Graphics Technology tab then click the Graphics Properties button If you want to use the TV as a display deselect the Synchronous Display Mode box and click Apply You cannot use the TV and another display simultaneously 5 Click the Device tab 6 Select the type of display ee 7 Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 turn on the peripheral devices To change the Window Design of Sony software an A U N m Click the Start button then select Control Panel In the left window pane of Control Panel click Switch to Classic View Double click UI Design Selector Click lt lt or gt gt and select the desired des
52. ions F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title Key Windows key A Fn key Applications key Ss Description 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 Combinations and
53. ive Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the notebook when this indicator light is on Indicator lights Change text in this variable definition to document title Light Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock On Off The number keys in the numeric The alphanumeric character keys keypad are active in the keypad area are active The letters appear in uppercase as you Letters appear in lower case as type The Shift key lowers the case of you type unless you hold down typed letters when Caps Lock is on the Shift key The screen scrolls differently Information moves across the Exactly how it scrolls depends on the display normally specific application It has no effect in many applications 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 ci ESC Puts the system into Standby mode a power management Standby state To return the system to the active state press any key Fn oX 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 then or gt To decrease volume press Fn F4 then or Fn F5 Adjusts the b
54. ive until it clicks into place Inserting a floppy disk Floppy disk Floppy disk drive To remove a floppy disk 1 After you finish using the floppy disk wait until the LED indicator turns off 2 Press the Eject button to remove the floppy disk Using the Floppy Disk Drive Removing a floppy disk Eject button LED indicator Donot 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 Locate the release lever on the bottom of the notebook 3 Slide the lever in the direction of the arrow Multipurpose bay release lever Multipurpose bay release lever 4 Slide the floppy disk drive out of the multipurpose bay 5 Insert the weight saver See Using the Weight Saver for more information Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 more information 3 Insert the floppy disk drive into the multipurpose bay with the VAIO label facing up 4 Continue pushing the drive into the bay until the release lever locks into place Inserting the floppy disk drive Multipurpose bay an Floppy disk drive LI A G7 LALI L ALLIG Z LLL IZ Z G 7 LA Les Lee Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the O
55. l The Control Panel window appears 2 Press the Tab key until Printers and Other Hardware is highlighted and press Enter The Printers and Other Hardware window appears 3 Press the Tab key until Mouse is highlighted then press enter The Mouse Properties dialog box appears 4 Change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action O cc Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad If this procedure does not work ensure that another mouse was not installed You may need to use your supplied Driver Recovery CD s to reinstall the mouse drivers See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information The pointer does not move while I am using the Touchpad or Mouse Q The computer should be restarted Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key 2 Press the U key to select Turn Off Computer and wait at least four seconds 3 Press the R key to restart your computer If you cannot turn off your notebook as described in the step above press Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time The Windows Task Manager dialog box appears and you can turn off the computer from the Shut Down menu Wait at least four seconds and then restart the computer If you cannot restart your notebook as described in the step above press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the notebook If the pointer does not move while playing a disc
56. lever toward the front of the notebook to lock the weight saver See also Using the Weight Saver for more information Using a Second Battery Pack Using weight saver for second battery cover Battery pack Weight saver eae LFF FS A GLI LILLE E ALLL GGG LLL LE aes To charge the second battery pack Keep the battery pack in the notebook while it is connected to AC power The battery automatically charges as long as the notebook is connected to AC power and turned on The battery indicator flashes while the battery is charging To charge the battery pack 1 Connect the AC adapter to the notebook 2 Insert the battery pack The notebook automatically charges the battery The battery indicator flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges 3 When the battery is 85 percent full the battery indicator turns off To charge the battery completely continue charging for an additional hour See Displaying Battery Information for more information Change text in this variable definition to document title Charging the second battery Battery indicators To determine the amount of time the battery lasts see Displaying Battery Information for more information To remove the second battery pack If you attach two battery packs you can remove either of them without shutting down the notebook 1 When removing one battery pack verify that the other battery pack s indicato
57. lready selected and then click OK You can play DVDs using the optical drive and the WinDVD software See the help file that comes with the WinDVD software for details To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs it is recommended that your notebook not be connected to the port replicator while playing E O Z gt Using the Optical Disc Drive DVD movies or using DVD applications Close any open applications before playing a DVD movie When playing DVD movies on battery power set the power management profile to DVD With other profiles the movies are choppy As an alternative you can set the power management profile to Automatic Profile Selection which will cause the DVD profile to be selected automatically whenever you insert a DVD See Controlling Power Management for information on how to set the power management profile Notes on CD and DVD media Q Q Q Do not switch the power saving modes while you are playing the DVD disc Disable the screen saver and the virus checker if it is active Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access This may cause the notebook to malfunction Do not drop or bend the disc Do not touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause data errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray
58. nance then System The System Properties dialog box appears 5 From the Hardware tab click Device Manager 6 Click with the left mouse button to highlight the device for which you wish to reinstall the driver 7 From the Actions menu choose Properties Properties dialog box for that device appears Using Your Recovery CDs Properties dialog box Unknown device Properties General Driver 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 Device usage 8 Click Reinstall Driver The Hardware Update Wizard appears 9 Click Next The wizard will search for the correct driver on your Driver Recovery CD 10 When the recovery process is complete click Finish Some drivers will require that you reboot the computer to complete installation es 97 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 so 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 erased You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your noteb
59. nstable operation 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 then restart your notebook You can purchase compatible i LINK cables from your local retailer through the Sony VAIO Direct Web site http www sonystyle com vaio or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free My PC Card is not working Q Make sure the PC Card is installed properly Q Make sure the PC Card is compatible with Microsoft Windows Q Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using If you are using two PC Cards use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable the devices you are not currently using Q Make sure any necessary drivers were installed properly See Using Your Recovery CDs for more information on using the drivers 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
60. o your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions S Ok Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting digital video camera recorder to i LINK port Digital video camera recorder ESSN ARRS SS CSE SSSSSISSS RASS VSSR X Sn To DV In Out i LINK cable optional Notes on i LINK devices Q The above figure displays 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 compatible i LINK devices Do not connect more than one digital video camera at a time The software supplied with your notebook will not recognize multiple cameras The i LINK port on the notebook does not supply power to external devices If the external device requires power from the i LINK port you cannot use the device with the notebook The notebook supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use See the documentation that accompanied your software for more information The 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 p
61. ok Setup Screen Sony Notebook Setup Tabs Tab About This Computer Printer Initial Setting Touchpad Power On Password Enable Ports Basic Advanced Description Display system information including memory capacity serial number and BIOS version Select printer port mode settings Change the volume of the sounds that play while the operating system is loading Select the order of drives and devices from which you want to load the operating system You can specify the hard drive as well as other drives inserted into your notebook When you connect an optional mouse to your notebook you can make your touchpad inactive You can also customize the settings of your mouse using the mouse utility Set the password to secure your notebook Enable or disable ports Disabling ports releases resources to the system To change the serial settings click Advanced on the Basic Advanced tab Switch between Advanced mode additional screens with advanced settings and Basic mode of display For more information about each option click Help on the Sony Notebook Setup screen to display the help file Change text in this variable definition to document title Controlling Power Management The PowerPanel utility allows you to control the power management of your notebook and provides key information about system activity and battery life The following sections briefly describe how to conserve your notebook s batt
62. on window The screen appears displaying the Battery tab which contains information such as the estimated time to empty and charging time Displaying Battery Information Battery Information Window E ery l or on x Battery Level Total estimated time to empty 2 29 FulChargedi Ciical Full 1 Primary Battery Estimated time to empty 2 29 100 nt a naa aa 2 _ Secondary Battery Estimated time to empty 0 00 No Batte y Eiee a Battery Switch 1 Primary Battery C 2i Secondary Battery Time Estimates LL Time to full charge computer on 0 00 Time computer lasts in suspend mode 167 18 To customize the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system You can customize the Battery Information toolbar and modify the alarm settings to suit your portable computing needs Refer to PowerPanel Help for more information Change text in this variable definition to document title Selecting the Display Mode This notebook uses the Intel video controller which enables you to select the desired display 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 To select the display mode See Connecting an External Display for more information 1 Click Start point to Control Panel and click Appearance and Themes 2 Click Display to access the Display Properties w
63. ook 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 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 then 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 p
64. 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 6 Getting Help Sony provides you with several support options 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 1 VAIO Notebook User Guide and VAIO Notebook Quick Start The online VAIO Notebook User Guide and printed VAIO Notebook Quick Start provide you with information on how to maximize your notebook capabilities and solve common problems To access the online user guide click Start on the Windows taskbar select Help and Support and click on VAIO User Guide The Quick Start is supplied in the box with your notebook Manuals and Online Help Files The software preins
65. ork Places under the Other Places header 2 Click Add a network place under the Network Tasks header or click Set up a home or small office network depending on your configuration 3 Depending on your choice either the The Add Network Place Wizard or Network Setup Wizard is displayed CO Change text in this variable definition to document title 4 Follow the step by step instructions that appear on the screen Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your notebook by connecting a variety of peripherals as discussed in the following sections Connecting a Port Replicator Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard Connecting a Parallel Port Printer Connecting a USB Printer Connecting an External Display Connecting a TV Display Connecting a USB Device Connecting an i LINK Device Connecting VAIO computers 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 an optional port replicator such as the Sony PCGA PRFX1 model Attaching a port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your notebook Port replicator H 2 fash ag 1 OO Serial port
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67. otebook 63 Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen 64 To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen eee 64 Sony Notebook Setup Tabs ceecceesseceesteceesteeeenneeeees 65 Controlling Power Management cceeeeeeeeeees 66 To view the Power Management status icons 0 66 Power Management profiles 00 0 0 ee eeeeeeeeeeneeeneeeeeeeeeees 67 Power management commands ceeeeeeeseeesteeeteeeeeees 69 Conserving battery PO WET hcs0Jcssenssacssazeeucevecessessisndedswvsese 70 a Change text in this variable definition to document title Displaying Battery Information eee eeeeeeees 71 To activate the Battery Information toolbar 0 71 Battery icon CeESCTiPtiONS ee ee eeeeeeeeeeneeeneeceteeeeeeeeaeees 71 To display detailed battery information eee 72 To customize the Battery Information toolbar and alarm sys PEIN Gasisdevnauaniata va i a a E E N N R 73 Selecting the Display Mode cccceeeseeeeeseteeeeeeees 74 To select the display modewi1 4 322 eea ees 74 To change the Window Design of Sony software 76 Adding Memory to Your VAIO Notebook 77 Precautions and Procedures cceseeceesseceeesteeeeees 78 Typical expansion memory configuration eee 78 Removing a Memory Module eeccceeeeseeeeeees 80 Installing a Memory Module 0 eeeeceeeeeeeeeeeees 82 Viewing the Amount of Mem
68. otebook See the bulleted list below Use care when adding memory Mistakes made when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction Q Disconnect your system from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system 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 Depending on the specific model you purchased a single 256 MB memory module or two 128 MB memory modules may be preinstalled Precautions and Procedures 128 MB Memory Models Total System Memory MB Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MB 128 128 192 128 64 256 128 128 384 256 128 512 256 256 The 384 MB and 512 MB memory conf
69. play Only LCD gt LCD and external display Only external display e Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting a TV Display You can enjoy playing audio video by connecting optional AV devices to your notebook See also the manuals supplied with your AV devices for more information on their installation and use To connect a TV 1 Connect the notebook to a TV using audio video cables 2 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input Connecting a TV outlet gt Power cord To AC To audio input To video input Audio cable not supplied Video cable supplied Changing the display resolution for TV Out Follow this procedure to change the video resolution of your display Connecting a TV Display First ensure that your notebook has been started with the TV Out jack plugged in Click Start select Control Panel and then click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears Click on the Settings tab and click the Advanced button The Sony Notebook LCD Graphics Properties dialog box appears Click on the Intel Graphics Technology tab Click on the Graphics Properties button The Intel Graphics Controller Properties dialog box appears Click the Television icon and choose 640 x 480 as the Screen Area display resolution The screen resolution must be set to 640 x 480 dots in order to play a DVD
70. press Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time The Windows Task Manager dialog box appears and you can restart the computer from the Shut Down menu If this procedure does not work ensure that another mouse was not installed You may need to use your supplied Driver Recovery CD s to reinstall the touchpad drivers See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information Change text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices My floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk Q Q Q Check that the floppy disk drive is properly inserted into the multipurpose bay See Using the Floppy Disk Drive for more information Check that a formatted floppy disk is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive If the floppy disk is write protected disable the write protect feature or use a floppy disk that is not write protected My optical drive is not playing a CD or DVD properly Q Q Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the 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 can not hear audio check all of the following Q Check that your optical drive does not have the mute s
71. ptical Disc Drive Your notebook comes with an optical disc drive either a CD RW DVD Combo Drive or DVD ROM drive depending on the model you purchased A Do not use adhesive labels to identify your discs Adhesive labels may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive and may cause damage to the drive To insert a disc When the notebook is in Standby or Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc See Controlling Power Management for more information on Standby and Hibernate modes 1 Turn on the notebook 2 Press the Eject button to open the optical drive The tray slides out Ejecting the tray Eject button 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 Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks securely into place Change text in this variable definition to document title A Be sure to seat the disc firmly over the hub fingers If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage the optical drive and you may not be able to open the tray Inserting an optical disc Label side facing up 5 Close the tray by pushing it gently To remove a disc When the notebook is in power saving modes you cannot remove a disc See Controlling Power Management for more information about power saving modes 1 After you finish using a disc wait until th
72. r is on If the indicator of the battery pack you are removing is on right click the battery icon on the task tray and click the Switch discharge battery option Locate the release lever on the bottom of the weight saver Slide the lever in the direction of arrow 1 then slide the release lever on the bottom of the notebook in the direction of arrow 2 Using a Second Battery Pack Multipurpose bay release levers Arrow 1 Weight saver release lever Sy St Arrow 2 Release lever Op 5 Remove the weight saver and then pull out the battery pack 6 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 To attach the weight saver 1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove the 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 Attaching the weight saver Weight saver supplied 3 Manually lock the weight saver s release lever To remove the weight saver 1 Locate the release lever on the bottom of the weight saver 2 Slide this lever in the direction of arrow 1 then slide the release lever on the bottom of the notebook in t
73. re 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 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 On selected models Adobe Systems Inc Using state of the art image editing tools you can unleash your artistic ability and create digital images for print e mail and posting to the Web The versatile image capturing options allow you to start working with digital and traditional photos immediately Explore endless creative possibilities for your personal images with Adobe Photoshop Elements 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 ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc ArcSoft PhotoPrinter Pro software is an easy to use yet advan
74. re to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer If an exclamation mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this notebook If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are orienting the card correctly See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information on use Change text in this variable definition to document title Using a Second Battery Pack You can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack With two battery packs you can extend the time that you use your notebook with battery power When using two battery packs the battery pack you insert first charges first The second battery pack you insert charges 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 the 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 LISS SS D SEES aan side facing down 3 Attach the weight saver to the notebook to stabilize the battery pack 4 Locate the release lever on the bottom of the weight saver 5 Slide the
75. reen saver and virus checker may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc Always use the AC adapter as the power source for your notebook when you are writing data to a CD R or CD RW Using battery power may result in data transfer failure For notebook models equipped with a CD RW DVD Combo Drive EA O Z gt Using PC Cards 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 to connect to a network The PC Card slots can accommodate two Type I II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card These slots are compatible with CardBus Use the lower slot for Type III PC Cards You do not need to shut down your notebook before inserting or removing a PC Card To insert a PC card 1 Push the Release button The Release button pops out PC Card release button Release button Release button 2 Press the Release button a second time The PC Card slot protector pops out When you use a Type III PC Card you need to remove both the top and bottom PC Card slot protectors Change text in this variable definition to document title PC Card slot protector 3 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot 4 Verify that the front label of the PC Card is facing up 5 Push the PC Card slot gently into the port Your system automatically detects the PC Card The
76. riable definition to document title Connecting AC adapter to port replicator Sy AC adapter Power cord Sek ED a_ JE i Use the AC adapter that comes with your notebook or an optional Sony adapter S Power indicator Release lever Port replicator connector 6 Turn on the notebook To remove your notebook from the port replicator 1 Turn off your notebook and the connected peripherals 2 Pull the levers on each side of the port replicator to disengage the notebook from the port replicator Connecting a Port Replicator Disengaging notebook from port replicator 3 Lift the notebook away from the port replicator Lifting notebook 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting an 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 You can only connect one external device at a time Therefore you cannot connect both a PS 2 mouse and PS 2 keyboard simultaneously Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or keyboard turn off the notebook To connect an external mouse or keyboard 1 Turn off your
77. rightness of the LCD Brightness control To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then or gt To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then or EA O Z gt Combinations Feature Fn Lop F7 Switch to the external monitor LCD Fn only F8 Control TV Out Fn 44 F12 Hibernate Fn F Using the Keyboard Function Toggles through the LCD external display connected to the O Monitor port and both LCD and external display Only LCD gt LCD and external display A Only external display _ Toggles between LCD only and dual LCD TV display modes Only LCD LCD and external display AL Only external display Connect the cable before you turn on the notebook otherwise Fn F8 will not work Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the state of the system and state of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to its original state use the power button to turn on power Display control Minimizes and maximizes the LCD screen If the default display resolution is reduced this function maximizes the display resolution to fit the screen size Maximizing the display screen enables you to view the display at a greater resolution Some functions are not available until Windows launches Change text in this variable definition to
78. ro com hours M F 8 AM 5 PM PST 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 Real Networks Inc Web site http service real com rjoptions html e mail http service real com help call html phone 206 674 2680 fax 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 Windows Operating System Internet Explorer Word Microsoft Corp 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 WinDVD InterVideo Inc Web site http www intervideo com phone 510 651 0888 Change text in this variable definition to document title Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport A About This Computer tab 65 AC power setting 68 Access Point Wireless LAN 61 adding hardware 41 memory 77 peripherals 41 printers 47 48 adjusting brightness 14 volume 14 Alt key 11 Application Reco
79. rocess Sc 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 the F2 key 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 the Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key 6 Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The notebook restarts from the Recovery CD Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs If you have two System Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the next CD once the information from the previous CD has been installed The recovery process takes from 30 minutes 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 Troubleshooting
80. ry adding 77 viewing the amount of 84 memory module expansion 78 installing 82 removing 80 microphone connecting 60 troubleshooting 114 modem connecting a phone line 38 troubleshooting 113 monitor connecting 49 selecting 51 switching among 15 mouse connecting external 46 Change text in this variable definition to document title troubleshooting 108 multimedia computer display 49 multiple phone lines 38 navigation keys 11 network connecting 27 Notebook Setup tabs 65 Num Lock indicator light 14 0 opening optical drive tray 21 operator keys 11 optical drive CD RW DVD combo drive 21 opening tray 21 using 21 output devices adding 47 48 P parallel port printer 47 party phone lines 38 PBX 38 PC Card inserting 27 slots 27 Wireless LAN 62 PC Cards removing 28 troubleshooting 110 PDA 61 peripheral devices troubleshooting 110 Personal Digital Assistant 61 phone connecting line 38 jack 38 playing EI DVDs 23 port replicator connecting 42 ports printer 47 48 serial port 42 power indicator 13 power management settings 66 Power Management Off power setting 67 Power On Password tab 65 power saving modes Hibernate 15 36 Standby 36 power setting AC 68 Maximum Battery Life 67 Maximum Performance 67 Power Management Off 67 Standby 69 PowerPanel activating 66 customizing toolbar 67 69 Print Screen key 11 printer parallel port 47 troubleshooting 115 USB 48 Printer tab 65 projec
81. s 51 selecting 51 troubleshooting 106 Driver Recovery CD 93 drives floppy disk 18 installing additional hard disk 27 optical 21 troubleshooting 110 DV In Out 55 DVD playing 23 DVD ROM drive closing tray 22 handling discs 25 opening tray 21 using 21 E Eject button 21 22 ejecting battery packs 32 CD ROM DVD ROM discs 22 weight saver 34 Escape key 11 expansion memory configuration 78 external devices display 51 display see also monitor Change text in this variable definition to document title speakers 14 59 F floppy disk drive disconnecting 19 troubleshooting 110 using 18 Fn key 12 Fn key combination commands 14 function keys 12 H handling CD ROMs and DVD ROMs 25 hard drives indicator light 13 installing additional 27 hardware online support 118 PC Cards 27 troubleshooting 110 help getting 117 Hibernate mode 15 36 I i LINK 55 connecting an i LINK device 55 Smart Connect 58 IEEE1394 55 indicator lights 13 battery 13 30 Caps Lock 14 hard drive 13 Num Lock 14 Scroll Lock 14 Insert key 11 inserting CD ROM DVD ROM discs 21 PC Cards 27 second battery pack 30 installing 26 hard drives 27 hardware 41 memory module 82 peripherals 41 J jacks multimedia computer display 49 port replicator 42 keyboard connecting external 46 keyboard using 10 L LCD selecting to display output 51 troubleshooting 106 M Maximum Battery Life power setting 67 Maximum Performance power setting 67 memo
82. 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 Real Jukebox Real Networks 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 convenient 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 Real Networks Inc RealPlayer is the RealNetworks video and audio player which lets you access 2 500 radio stations featuring music news and sports Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages 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 digit
83. t 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 computer 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 e mail techdocs adobe com hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PST America Online America Online Inc Web site http www aol com phone 800 827 3338 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Apple QuickTime Apple Computer Inc Web site http www apple com phone 800 692 7753 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc Web site http www arcsoft com e mail support arcsoft com phone 510 440 9901 fax 510 440 1270 hours M F 8 30 AM 5 30 PM PST EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Network Inc Web site http support earthlink net e mail support earthlink net phone 800 890 5128 800 890 6356 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day PC Cillin Trend Micro Inc 20 cc Software Support Information Web site http www antivirus com pc cillin phone 949 387 7800 e mail support trendmic
84. talled 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 PC Support This service provides you with instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can access Sony PC 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 tha
85. te 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 EA O Z y Connecting External Speakers Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your notebook by connecting external speakers See the manual that accompanied your speakers for more information on their installation and use A Do not place floppy disks on the speakers the speakers magnetic field may damage the data on the floppy disks Before connecting your external speakers Q Verify your 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 O symbol on the side of the notebook 2 Plug the speaker cable into this jack Connecting speakers to the headphone jack Speaker cable To Headphones supplied with speakers Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting an Ex
86. ternal Microphone You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone See the manual that accompanied your microphone for more information on its installation and use Verify that your microphone is designed for computer 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 side of the notebook 2 Plug the microphone cable into this jack Connecting microphone to microphone jack Microphone optional Microphone Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities A Personal Digital Assistant PDA Wireless LAN Access Point and Wireless LAN PC Card peripheral device can be connected to your notebook to expand the capabilities of your computer and enhance its versatility to meet your various business or personal needs 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 d
87. tivate Standby mode 1 Press the key combination Fn Esc You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter Standby mode 2 Press any key to return to normal mode Hibernate mode In the Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the hard drive and power is turned off The power indicator is off in this mode Using Power Saving Modes To activate Hibernate mode 1 To activate Hibernate mode press the key combination Fn F12 or press the power button and release it immediately The Save to Disk Manager screen appears and the notebook enters Hibernate mode Do not move the notebook until its power indicator turns off 2 Press on the power button to return to normal mode Notes on power saving modes Q D When returning from Hibernate mode the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the notebook starts normally if you press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds Standby uses more power than Hibernate Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone cable supplied with selected models 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 j
88. tor 50 R recharging battery packs 31 Recovery CD 93 removing battery packs 32 floppy disk drive 19 memory module 80 optical discs 22 PC Cards 28 Y Change text in this variable definition to document title weight saver 34 replacing battery packs 30 restoring data 93 S Scroll Lock indicator light 14 second battery pack 30 selecting display 51 LCD 51 monitor 51 serial port 42 setting up your PC support 118 setup screen About This Computer tab 65 Audio tab 65 Basic Advanced tab 65 displaying 64 Power On Password tab 65 Printer tab 65 Touchpad tab 65 setup tabs 65 Shift key 12 Smart Connect 58 software troubleshooting 112 Software list 85 Sony Fax on Demand service 119 Sony Notebook Setup screen 64 Sony Service Center 121 speakers external 59 switching 14 troubleshooting 114 volume 14 Standby mode 14 36 69 Start button 64 o D support options 117 switching T display 15 monitor 15 television connecting 52 touchpad troubleshooting 108 Touchpad tab 65 touchpad using 16 troubleshooting TV U audio 114 drives PC Cards and peripherals 110 general 101 LCD screen 106 modem 113 mouse and touchpad 108 notebook 102 printer 115 software 112 connecting 52 USB connecting 54 connector 54 mouse 54 printer 48 USB port printer connecting 48 using floppy disk drive 18 keyboard 10 optical drive 21 PC Cards 27 second battery pack 30 touchpad 16 weight saver
89. very CD 93 Applications key 12 attaching port replicator 42 audio troubleshooting 114 Audio tab 65 B Basic Advanced tab 65 battery information 7 1 battery pack inserting a second 30 battery packs charge status icons 71 charging 31 indicator lights 13 30 removing 30 32 brightness adjusting 14 built in speakers See also speakers 14 buttons Eject 21 22 Start Windows 64 C camera Y Change text in this variable definition to document title digital video recorder 55 Power Management profile 68 canceling commands 11 Caps Lock indicator light 14 CD ROM DVD ROM discs ejecting 22 handling 25 inserting 21 CD RW DVD combo drive using 2 charging battery packs 31 coin operated telephones 38 computer connecting to another 58 customizing 63 expanding capabilities of 61 setup screen 64 troubleshooting 101 connecting digital video recorder 55 external mouse or keyboard 46 external speakers 59 hard drives 27 i LINK device 55 microphone 60 monitor 49 multimedia computer display 49 network 27 parallel port printer 47 phone line 38 port replicator 42 projector 50 to another computer 58 TV display 52 USB device 54 USB port printer 48 weight saver 34 correction keys 11 Ctrl key 11 124 cursor movement keys 11 customizing your computer 63 digital video camera 55 display connecting a monitor connecting a multimedia computer display 49 connecting a projector 50 connecting a TV 52 mode 74 option
90. while using the TV Out jack See Connecting a TV Display for more information Notes on TV display Q Q TV Out does not work unless you start your notebook with the TV Out jack plugged in If you insert a DVD in 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 Perform 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 Your image is now displayed on both the LCD and the TV Re insert your DVD to launch your DVD software Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting a USB Device You can connect USB devices 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 Use the same procedure for connecting all USB devices 1 Locate the USB device identified by the Y symbol 2 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 UMS series not supplied with this notebook Since the USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the notebook you
91. y setting part of the video screen will not appear To view the entire screen adjust the display resolution to 640 x 480 See Connecting a TV Display for more information The screen resolution must be set to 640 x 480 dots in order to play a DVD while using the TV Out jack See Connecting a TV Display for more information A Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may cause damage to your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing a DVD You cannot use the Fn F8 function to switch between LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive Do not switch between LCD and the external display while the DVD is playing This may cause a malfunction and you may need to restart the DVD software To play an audio CD To play an audio CD make sure the audio function is turned on To do this complete the following procedure 1 Click Start click Control Panel click Performance and Maintenance and then click System The System Properties window appears Select the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager in the Device Manager box A window appears listing your notebook hardware devices Double click DVD CD ROM drives From the drop down list double click the drive name A properties window appears Click the Properties tab Select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not a

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