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1. The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use See the documentation supplied with your software for more information See the manual supplied with your digital camcorder for more information on its installation and use Connecting an External Display Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to your VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer For example you can use the computer with any of the following Q Computer display or monitor See To connect a computer display for more information Projector See To connect a projector for more information Q TV See To connect a TV for more information To connect a computer display 1 Connect the port replicator to the computer 2 Connect the display adapter to the Monitor port on the supplied port replicator Connecting a Display Dr Li a Display cable See the manual Supplied with your computer display for more information on its installation and use VAIO Computer User Guide To connect a projector You can use a projector such as the Sony LCD Projector as an external display 1 Connect the port replicator to the computer 2 Plug one end of the RGB signal cable not supplied into the Monitor port on the port replicator and the other end into the projector s corresponding port 3 Plug the audio cable into the Headphone Q jack Connecting a Projector
2. Computer Projector SS Power cord a o To O Monitor Audio cable not supplied RGB signal cable not supplied Connecting an External Display You may not be able to display the computer s LCD and the external display together depending on the specific computer display or projector used Connect the AC adapter after you finish connecting all other peripheral devices Turn on all the peripheral devices before you turn on the computer See the manual supplied with your projector for more information on its installation and use To connect a TV Use the supplied AV cable to connect your TV monitor to your computer 1 Connect the port replicator to the computer 2 Plug the supplied AV cable into the AV TV Out jack on the port replicator 3 Plug the other ends of the AV cable into the TV Connecting a TV TV Monitor Computer gt Audio In Video In AV cable supplied See Selecting the Display Mode for more information o O VAIO Computer User Guide Connecting a USB Printer You can connect a Windows compatible printer to your computer to print documents To use a printer first install the driver software supplied with your printer To connect a printer Plug the optional USB printer cable into the USB port on your computer and the USB port on your printer You can also connect the USB printer cable into the USB port on the supplied port rep
3. Description Operator keys Shift Ctrl Alt keys Windows key Fn key Applications key ES 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 the S key referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start menu it s 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 The Fn keys at the left and right sides both work the same See Combinations and functions with the Fn key for more information The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function a F1 Displays VAIO Help and Support Center window A Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar A E Displays the My Computer window Using the Keyboard Combination Function A F Displays the Search window to fi
4. Precautions and Procedures E UU 94 Typical expansion memory configuration 94 Removing a Memory ModUule E 95 Mm Installing a Memory Module 97 Confirming Added Memory Capacily 99 About the Software on Your Computer 101 Software OVELVICW vic scseaaitevovats nepectealcovedeaneioaitiuants 102 DV gate application notes L EE ee 107 Digital video captures E eke keke 107 Adjusting image resolUution eee 107 Exporting images to a digital video device 107 Hard disk drive partition eee 107 Software Support Information 109 Sony Service Centtef E keke kek 111 Using the Recovery cDbS 113 Application and System Recovery CDSs 114 Using Your Recovery CDS Ei eee 115 Using the Application Recovery CD s 115 Using the System Recovery CD S ee ee e 117 Troubleshooting 121 Troubleshooting Your Computer 122 My computer does not start eee 122 My computer starts but a BIOS error appears 122 My computer starts but the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start 123 My computer stops responding or does not shut down 124 The
5. VAIO Support Agent Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Support Agent provides immediate interactive online support 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 o VAIO Computer User Guide WordPerfect Office 2002 Standard Corel Corp WordPerfect Office 2002 Standard software includes all the applications you need to create professional looking documents newsletters reports presentations and brochures while incorporating graphics spreadsheets charts and tables with ease This comprehensive suite includes the popular WordPerfect 10 word processor the Quattro Pro 10 spreadsheet program the Corel Presentations 10 presentation program and a wide range of additional productivity enhancing feature DVgate application notes DV gate application notes Digital video captures If your system displays the message Failed to record to DV deck please check deck s power status cable connection while you are recording images to a digital video device using DVgate software close all open applications and restart your computer Frequent recording of images to a digital video device while using DVgate may cause this situation to occur For more information on DV gate software see the DVgate online help
6. optical disc drive with your computer The i LINK optical disc drive draws power from the computer through the power cable that is integrated with the VAIO Computer Peripheral Cable Use the i LINK optical disc drive with your preinstalled software to create CDs and play DVD movies See About the Software on Your Computer for more information lf you connect and use an optional drive when your computer is running on battery power the battery life will be shorter To connect an i LINK optical disc drive 1 Close any active applications to help prevent data loss 2 Turn on power to the computer Insert the L shaped plug of the VAIO Computer Peripheral Cable supplied with the i LINK drive into the matching jack on the rear of the i LINK drive Secure the plug by turning the screw on the cable connector clockwise i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating 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 compati ble i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions
7. 1 Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices 2 Disconnect the power cord and all cables from the computer and remove the battery The interior of the computer becomes extremely hot during operation Wait at least one hour for the computer to cool down before you remove the screws 3 Use an appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the screw that fastens the memory module cover plate on the bottom of the computer 4 Remove the memory module cover plate A To avoid damaging the computer do not remove or loosen any other screws Removing Cover Plate 5 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity then remove the memory module pulling it out in the direction of the arrows VAIO Computer User Guide Removing a Memory Module 6 Close the cover panel and replace the fastening screw Installing a Memory Module Installing a Memory Module 1 Perform steps 1 through 4 as described in the Removing a Memory Module section A To avoid damaging the computer do not remove or loosen any other screws 2 Touch a metal part of the computer such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge any static electricity accumulated on your body then remove the module from its protective package 3 Install the memory module by holding the module edge connector pointing down with the notch on the right an
8. Adjusting image resolution If the images on the LCD do not display smoothly the resolution may not be set correctly To check the resolution click the Setup button in the DVgate Motion Monitor window Point to Settings and then select Low Resolution The settings you change in this menu affect the images in the monitor window only Movie data imported to your hard drive and images recorded to DV devices will not be affected Exporting images to a digital video device If you cannot export images that you took using DV gate software and a DV device is connected to your computer via an i LINK cable you may need to change the profile setting To change this setting right click fa the CPU Performance Profile AC Power icon on the Windows taskbar and select Profile and then click DV Setting your system to DV is only recommended for exporting images to a DV device Once you finish exporting the images to a DV device set the PowerPanel profile back to the default setting Hard disk drive partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVgate motion software the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions C and D The C partition hold 40 percent and the D partition holds 60 percent of the entire drive capacity DVgate software saves files to the D partition This prevents large video capture from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum performance of DV ga
9. Inserting Disc 4 Close the tray by pushing it in gently The Busy indicator on the drive flashes while your computer is reading data from the disc Flashing Busy Indicator Busy indicator To remove the drive Remove the PC Card from the computer See To remove a PC Card for more information Notes on CD and DVD discs Handling CD or DVD discs Q Do not touch the surface of the disc _ jj__ j j__ jk____ _ jjL_ _ _______ uUj j B VAIO Computer User Guide Q Do not drop or bend the disc Q Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your discs Adhesive labels may come off while the disc is in use in your optical drive and may cause damage to the unit Cleaning CD or DVD discs Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause data reading errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out Q Ifthe 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 Connecting an i LINK Optical Disc Drive Connecting an i LINK Optical Disc Drive You can use the supplied i LINK
10. Y VAIO Computer User Guide Connecting i LINK optical disc drive RO Xav PSS BEES SAS STROSS SRS OS Z Sees DT Wes DIS l L shaped cable connector i LINK port Peripheral device DC Out jack 3 Insert the straight shaped two prong plug of the VAIO Computer Peripheral Cable into both the computer s i LINK port and peripheral device DC Out jack 4 Thei LINK drive s power indicator lights up and the computer will automatically detect and identify the connected drive 5 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and select My Computer to verify that an icon for the i LINK optical disc drive has been added in the window The Sony i LINK optical disc drive is compatible only with certain Sony VAIO PCG series computers preinstalled with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or Professional To disconnect an i LINK optical disc drive Close all open software applications Bi __________ Connecting an i LINK Optical Disc Drive 1 Close all applications that use the i LINK optical disc drive and wait for the drive s BUSY indicator to turn off 2 Disconnect the VAIO Computer Peripheral Cable from the computer To play a DVD To play a DVD you may use the optical disc drive and the preinstalled WinDVD application For more information see the Help menu in the WinDVD application Before you use the optical disc drive to play a DVD quit any open applications Yo
11. e i c5sctuscsvindassiniecia sad eoucausbsaeven ene d kak k la 137 Getting Help kiii aid i sn sinan ka acetates 139 Support ODtiOnS keke ek k 139 al e l GENA NN Coen Ma TELE are EA 141 VAIO Computer User Guide Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the online VAIO Computer User Guide This user guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer from keyboard functions to preinstalled software 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 Click here to find the latest updates and supplemental information about your computer Click here to view your computer s hardware specifications and software information VAIO Computer User Guide Using Your VAIO PictureBook Computer This section describes the following aspects of your new computer Using the Keyboard Using the MOTION EYE Camera Using the Pointing Device Using the Jog Dial Control Using Memory Stick Media Using PC Cards Using Power Saving Modes Connecting a Telephone Cable U Connecting to a Local Area Network VAIO Computer User Guide Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s but your computer keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Keyboa
12. CAPTURE Button BES ZA se IRA AN FESS OSS SAS ES SSE SESS 2 Select Still Viewer Long Movie Player Net Movie Player from the application list 3 Choose Still by clicking the on screen Capture Mode button To switch to Motion click the on screen Change Capture Mode button You can also use Jog Dial Control for this function 4 The Finder window appears Turn the MOTION EYE camera lens toward the subject you want to photograph VAIO Computer User Guide Turning MOTION EYE 5 Adjust the focusing ring Adjusting the Focusing Ring 6 Half press the CAPTURE button on the computer The image remains still for a few seconds To display another image release the CAPTURE button and press again 7 Fully press the CAPTURE button The still viewer window opens and the captured still image appears in the still viewer window 8 For more detailed information about the capture software refer to the online Help for Smart Capture Premium To access the online help file click Start on the Windows taskbar select All Programs select Smart Capture Premium and click Smart Capture Premium Online Help g kk UUU_J_ Using the MOTION EYE Camera If you turn the lens toward you Smart Capture Premium goes into mirror mode You can use the mirror mode to take a still image of yourself A mirror image appears in the finder window of the display while shooting after capturing however a normal image appe
13. II 34 using 34 Wireless LAN 76 ee VAIO Computer User Guide PDA 75 peripheral devices troubleshooting 129 Personal Digital Assistant 75 pointing device replacing the cover 25 troubleshooting 127 using 24 ports USB 46 Power Management commands 83 profiles 81 power management settings 80 Power Management Off power setting 82 Power On Password tab 79 power saving modes Hibernate 18 37 Standby 17 37 power setting AC 82 Maximum Battery Life 82 Maximum Performance 82 Power Management Off 82 Standby 84 Video Standby 84 PowerPanel activating 80 customizing toolbar 81 84 Print Screen key 13 printer connecting 68 port 68 projector 66 R Recovery CDs 115 removing floppy disk drive 47 floppy disks 47 memory module 95 restoring data 115 6 Scroll Lock indicator light 16 setup screen About This Computer tab 79 Audio tab 79 displaying 78 Power On Password tab 79 setup tabs 79 Shift key 14 software descriptions 102 DVgate 107 troubleshooting 132 using the Jog Dial control with 29 Sony Fax on Demand 140 Sony Notebook Setup screen 78 Sony Service Center 111 speakers connecting 74 troubleshooting 135 Standby mode 17 37 84 switching display 17 monitor 17 System Recovery CD 117 T technical support 139 telephone connecting line 39 television connecting 67 E Index troubleshooting audio 135 drives PC Cards and peripheral devices 129 general 121 LCD screen 126 Memory Stick media 13
14. Playback 2 3 Click the check box of the item you want to display in Control 4 Click OK Sound device Volume Control WAVE PC Beep Telephone Microphone Line CD Audio MIDI Out 3D Wide Function Adjust the sound level from the speakers or headphones Adjust the wavfile sound or the system sound of Windows Adjust the beep sound when inserting or removing the PC Card and other devices Adjust the modem or telephone line volume Adjust the internal or external microphone volume Adjust the audio equipment volume Adjust the volume of the CD in the optional optical drive Adjust the MIDI sound Widen the sound effect This is effective for games and similar applications VAIO Computer User Guide To set the microphone to echo 1 From the Start menu select Control Panel 2 Double click YAMAHA DS XG 3 Select the Echo tab 4 You can also customize the setting by choosing options such as Delay Time and Feedback 5 Click OK When recording or using microphone echo some software options may not be available To modify the MIDI sound 1 From the Start menu select Control Panel 2 Click the YAMAHA DS XG Audio Config icon If you do not see the icon that you are looking for click Display all the options of the Control Panel 3 Select the Synthesizer tab 4 Select the desired effect and then click OK To adjust the sound volume when recording double click K in the
15. Power Management setting is not responding 124 The sound of my computer s fan is too loud 125 Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than advertised eee 125 _ jEvj__ jvkU_ _____ jjj_ jj__ Zjj_ rj kLj ___ B VAIO Computer User Guide Troubleshooting the LCD Screen 126 My LCD screen is blank eee 126 The image on my connected external display is not centered Or sized properly j xeca kine l k E 126 I cannot simultaneously display movies DVD video or the Smart Capture Finder window on the LCD display and an external displayi si ep EEEE E E dak nen AD kan 126 I want to change the video resolution of my display 126 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Pointing Device 127 My mouse does not Work keke 127 My pointing device does not work properly 127 The pointer does not move while using the pointing device OF HOUSE sc saree che yy ene nc a ate 127 Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral DEVICE Siera eee ene kn ceke te s Ae a ew derdan denser e 129 My floppy disk drive icon doesn t appear even though it is CONNEC alain DD ta aa De 129 My optical drive is not playing my disc properly 129 My optical disc drive tray does not open 130 I cannot use digital video DV devices The message DV equipment seem
16. Wireless LAN Access Point which is also called the Access Point is designed for building a wireless LAN Local Area Network 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 computer 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 o O VAIO Computer User Guide The Wireless LAN PC Card The Wireless LAN PC Card which comes with the Wireless LAN Access Point can be purchased separately and is designed for building a wireless LAN environment The Wireless LAN PC Card can be used with or without the Access Point With the Access Point you can build a wireless LAN between computers that are equipped with the Wireless LAN PC Card and gain access to the Internet Without the Access Point you can achieve direct communication Peer to Peer mode between computers For more information on Sony Wireless LAN go to http www sonystyle com vaio Customizing Your VAIO Computer You can customize the settings of your computer The foll
17. a nekene n 35 Notes on PC aldS nna null eke Make Hera aad 36 VAIO Computer User Guide Using Power Saving Modes ccesssceceesreeeeeeeees 37 Normal Tiod nn i3 k ya a Ab iiaa R Aaaa 37 Standby modesina ke keka ca rae H n 8e tosissas 37 Hibernate MOG 1s suna nar ay i W ales a ore DAR 37 Notes on power Saving modes E eker 38 Connecting a Telephone Cable 39 How to connect a telephone cable 39 Connecting to a Local Area Network 41 To set up your ethernet connection EEUU 41 Connecting Peripheral Devices 43 Connecting the Port Replicator 44 To connect a port replicator eee 44 Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive 46 To connect the floppy disk drive EUUEUU U U 46 To insert a floppy disk u eee 46 To remove a floppy disk u eee 47 To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is on47 To carry the floppy disk drive e 48 Notes on handling floppy disks 48 Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive 49 To connect a PC Card Bus drive E 49 Tor HIST AMIS 2y Sasa ae n oO seals te Tact 50 To remove the drive eke ekek 51 Notes on CD and DVD discs eke 51 Connecting an i LINK O
18. data with compatible products Because it is removable the media can be used for external data storage Types of Memory Stick media Two types of Memory Stick media are available The first type MagicGate Kn Memory Stick media hereafter referred as MG Memory Stick media is provided with copyright protection The MG Memory Stick media are colored white The second type simply referred to as Memory Stick gt media does not have the same copyright protection as MagicGate The Memory Stick media are colored purple You can use both media with your computer For music which requires copyright protection you can only use MG Memory Stick media with your computer You can also use compatible MagicGate devices to record and play back music when they are connected to your computer You can store mixed data on the Memory Stick media For example you can copy an image onto MG Memory Stick media that already contains music What is MagicGate MagicGate technology is copyright protection that consists of authentication and encryption technology Authentication technology ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media Protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback 5 Ensure that the MG Memory Stick media has the MG mark jes VAIO Computer User Guide To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Insert with the arrow facing t
19. 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 can create your own profile to suit your portable computing needs The predefined profiles are VAIO Computer User Guide Icon i i ry Pe g o T Description Maximum Performance Provides the best system performance while still conserving power Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and good performance It slows the computer and puts it into Standby mode after a specified time period Ultimate Battery Life Extends the Maximum Battery Life by disabling ports such as the i LINK port This profile disables many applications such as Memory Stick DVGate and Smart Capture Disable Power Management Turns off all power management features such as Standby and Hibernate modes You can not change the settings of this profile AC Power The power
20. 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 to optimize power management for your system Camera Optimizes performance and power requirements for camera usage Em Q 3 Mm A Controlling Power Management Description 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 to optimize power management for your system Spreadsheet Optimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet applications Communications Extends battery life by initiating a quick display timeout The Internal modem remains powered You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby 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 PowerPanel also provides power managemen
21. noise distortion while listening to music use the preinstalled PowerPanel software to change the CPU control setting See Troubleshooting Audio for more information See the manual Supplied with your speakers for more information on their installation and use EE rc Expanding Your Computer s Capabilities Expanding Your Computer s Capabilities The following peripheral devices can be connected to your computer to expand the capabilities of your computer and enhance its versatility to meet your various business or personal needs A Personal Digital Assistant PDA The Wireless LAN Access Point The Wireless LAN PC Card Personal Digital Assistant A handheld PDA is the quintessential personal planner and entertainment center that fits in your pocket With a PDA you can easily perform the following functions Q Enter your schedule details in the calendar and view them by the day week or month and even set an alarm to remind you of important events Q Keep your contact names addresses telephone numbers and other details in the address book and find them when you need them Add tasks to the To Do List prioritize them and assign them due dates Q Synchronize your data with the software on your computer to back up your data Track expenses when you are out of the office then transfer the data to your computer Exchange data with your computer The Wireless LAN Access Point The
22. products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compati ble i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Rm Connecting an i LINK Device Connecting a Digital Camcorder Digital camcorder ER Sh EES PES Z ASS SSS 2 s lt gt SS i To S400 i LINK cable optional Your digital camcorder may need to be connected differently Notes on connecting an i LINK device Q Only the i LINK DV In Out port on the digital video camera is i LINK compatible Do not connect more than one digital video camera at a time The software supplied with your computer will not recognize multiple cameras The i LINK port 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 computer The C1 PictureBook computer supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is limited to the maximum transfer rate supported by the external device If multiple devices are connected the transfer rate will be the lowest maximum transfer rate for the connected devices ee VAIO Computer User Guide
23. the PC Card otherwise data may be lost 2 Double click Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the taskbar 3 Select an option in the Hardware devices box and click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 4 Click OK to confirm your selection and then click Close 5 Push the release button The release button pops out 6 Push the release button a second time in some cases Remove the card VAIO Computer User Guide Notes on PC Cards For some PC Cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Restart your system to correct the problem 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 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 computer If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are orienting the card correctly See the manual supplied with your PC Card for more information on its use Using Power Saving Modes Using Power Saving Mod
24. 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 more Application Recovery CDs If you have more than one Application Recovery CD insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the next CD depending on the application you wish to restore VAIO C1 Picturebook Computer Quick Start To reinstall device drivers using the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert Application Recovery CD No 1 into the optical disc drive 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 4 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties dialog box appears 5 From the Hardware tab click Device Manager 6 Click to select the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation The unknown device s is identified by a yellow question mark 7 From the Action menu click Uninstall This removes the device driver from your system Click OK Repeat for each device driver as necessary 8 Restart your computer Click Start in the Windows taskbar select Turn Off Computer and then click Restart When the desktop appears Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver s from the Application Recovery C
25. you have a second telephone cable available try connecting the modem to that line Troubleshooting Audio Troubleshooting Audio My speakers have no sound m m If the built in speakers are turned off press the Fn F3 keys to turn on the speakers You can also turn on the speakers using the Jog Dial Control If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum press the Fn F4 keys and then press 4 or to increase the volume or you can use the Jog Dial Control to control the volume If nothing is displayed when you press the Fn F3 or Fn F4 keys then 1 Click Start point to Control Panel click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices and click Sounds and Audio Devices The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box appears 2 Verify that the Mute box has not been checked and that the volume is not on the lowest setting You can choose advanced options to customize audio settings If your computer is battery powered check that the battery pack is inserted properly and that it is 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 Windows 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 y
26. 7 modem 134 mouse and pointing device 127 software 132 TV connecting 67 U USB port 46 using Jog Dial control 26 Memory Stick 31 PC Cards 34 pointing device 24 V video camera 62 volume adjusting 17 window design of Sony software 88 Windows Find window 15 help 14 key 14 key combinations 14 taskbar 124 Wireless LAN 75 Printed in USA 2002 Sony Electronics Inc XXXXXXXXX
27. Application Recovery CD s after restarting Windows Insert the Application Recovery CD to automatically complete recovery of your system VAIO C1 Picturebook Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you contact Sony Computing Support hittp www sony com pcsupport Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting the LCD Screen Troubleshooting the Mouse and Pointing Device Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices Troubleshooting i LINK devices Troubleshooting Software Troubleshooting the Modem Troubleshooting Audio U D Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media VAIO Computer User Guide Troubleshooting Your Computer My computer does not start Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer indicates that the power is on Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and is charged If you have connected an external floppy disk drive make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly See Connecting Peripheral Devices for more information If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS mak
28. D Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs Insert Application Recovery CD No 1 to start the application or driver recovery process You are prompted to insert the next CD s depending on the software application or driver you wish to restore If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD s visit http www sony com pcsupport or contact Sony Customer Support at 1 888 4 SONY PC Using Your Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CD s The System Recovery CD s enables you to format your hard disk drive and restores all original software applications Your computer is returned to the original factory settings A The System Recovery process removes all software that you may have installed since you started using your computer Reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it You can use the System Recovery CD s to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall individual applications and to reinstall device drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s on page 39 for more information The System Recovery CD s c
29. Electronics Inc PicoPlayer software is a video player utility that enables you to use Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder functions on a computer that does not have Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder installed You can play Video Capsules created by Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder and if a Giga Pocket server is available on your home network watch TV streamed from the Giga Pocket server and remotely control the Giga Pocket server s TV programming functions Quicken Intuit Inc Quicken is a fast easy way to organize your finances Quicken works just like your checkbook so it is easy to learn and use Quicken manages all your finances bank accounts credit cards investments and loans You can even pay your bills online 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 RealPlayer RealNetworks Inc RealPlayer is the RealNetworks video and audio player which lets you access 2 500 radio stations featuring music news and sports Sony ScreenBlast ACID On selected models Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment With the powerful Sony ScreenBlast ACID software you can create royalty free music by utilizing its loop based production tool including unlimited tracks and enhanced effects Oa D Software Overview Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forge On selected models Sony Pictures Digi
30. LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions RO Connecting VAIO Computers 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 on the second computer 5 Reboot both computers to install these settings 6 Connect one end of the i LINK cable to the i LINK port on each computer To connect VAIO computers that do not have the latest Windows operating system Smart Connect software may be necessary Consult the Sony Computing Support Web site for support options http www sony com pcsupport VAIO Computer User Guide Connecting an i LINK Device Your VAIO computer includes an i LINK 400 IEEE 1394 port which you can use to connect a compatible i LINK device such as an i LINK enabled digital video camera recorder You can purchase compatible i LINK cables from your local retailer through the Sony VAIO Direct Web site http vaio sonystyle com or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free To connect a digital camcorder 1 Turn on the digital camcorder 2 Plug one end of ani LINK cable into the j S400 port on the left side of the computer and the other end into the DV In Out port on the digital camcorder i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating system and compatible i LINK devices All
31. Minimize Jog Dial Launcher g Dial Launcher Selecting a menu item To select a menu item in either Scroll or Application mode 1 Rotate the Jog Dial Control until the menu item you want to select appears between the two center arrows or is highlighted 2 Press the Jog Dial Control Pressing the Jog Dial Control is the equivalent of pressing Enter To change the Jog Dial settings 1 Right click the Jog Dial Navigator icon on the taskbar A pop up menu appears 2 Select Jog Dial Setting The Jog Dial Setting window appears 3 Make your changes and click OK For information about Jog Dial settings right click the Jog Dial Navigator icon on the taskbar and click Help Using the Jog Dial Navigator with Sony software If Sony software that supports the Jog Dial Control is active you can use the Jog Dial s functions that are allocated to that software For more information on functions allocated to software see the software application s online Help Some software applications do not support these functions re 2 VAIO Computer User Guide For more information about Jog Dial Navigator right click the Jog Dial Navigator icon on the taskbar and click Help Using Memory Stick Media Using Memory Stick Media This new compact portable and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk The media is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital
32. VWelcom e u uuu uuu uuu ununnnnnnnn nnn ann nnn nn an 9 Using Your VAIO PictureBook Computer 11 Using the Keyboard eee 12 Functions of the keyboard keys eee 13 Combinations and functions with the Windows key 14 NCIC ALOTS 50 och Dr tacaye ata on aes KE 15 Indicator ighis i 3 do eT eS PRRs eda ON OE 16 Combinations and functions with the Fn key 16 Using the MOTION EYE Camera EEUUUc 19 To capture a still image E eee 19 To set the image quality and mode of MOTION EYE camera 21 Notes on using the MOTION EYE camera 23 Using the Pointing DevlCe ere 24 To replace the pointing device COVeI E U 25 Using the Jog Dial Control EE UU U 26 To use the Jog Dial Control eee 26 Using the Indicate Window E eee e 27 Selecting a TOME yc il Dan Rectan ia sie r bera TE de 28 Selecting a menu item eed saeco ss eae aerate 29 To change the Jog Dial SettingS E e 29 Using the Jog Dial Navigator with Sony software 29 Using Memory Stick Media eee 31 Types of Memory Stick medi2 Eeee 31 Notes on using Memory Stick media 33 Using PCC ards NN n a astern eke 34 Tonsen PE Card awa ek W n DARA WE cote k 34 To remove ah OC ard s E xin yekek a dal ke
33. a and applications installed since you started using your computer will be lost For models that come with a docking station make sure you connect the docking station to the computer before using the recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities Using the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual software applications device drivers and to repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased Reinstalling an individual software application or device driver may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer peripheral hardware or software You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive To reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD s See Using the System Recovery CD s on page 41 for more information You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD utility To reinstall software applications using the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all open applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert Sony Application Recovery CD No into your computer s optical disc drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears select
34. al devices such as an optical disc drive or to connect to a network using a PC Network Interface Card NIC The PC Card slot can accommodate a Type or Type Il PC Card This slot is compatible with Card Bus Type III PC Cards are not supported To insert PC card You do not need to turn off the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing up Inserting PC Card Insert in the direction of the arrow 2 Push the PC Card gently into the slot until the release button pops out The PC Card is automatically detected by your system If your computer is on the amp Unplug or Eject Hardware icon appears on the taskbar Using PC Cards Release Button i BEES BESS SERS RRASESS QE ASS RSS OSS PSS SSS ES SSR ZA WS EOS RS SHES NARA aA Ss Release button A Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector pins When a PC Card is inserted do not place your computer in a bag or case Pressure or shock to a PC Card may damage your computer Touching the head of the PC Card will not cause damage to the connector pins but damage can occur if the head of the PC Card is sticking out of the computer while the unit is being transported To remove a PC Card If your computer is turned on follow these instructions If your computer is turned off skip to step number 5 1 Close all applications that use
35. and Maintenance and then click System The System Properties window appears _ __ j_ jU___ _ _ __ j_j_jjjjk_jk L jL j Uj j jJJ_EHd VAIO Computer User Guide 2 Select the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button The Device Manager window appears 3 Double click the DVD CD ROM drive name The Properties window appears 4 Click the Properties tab and then select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box 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 a DVD ROM drive it may be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the DVD ROM drive Check the region code listing on the DVD packaging Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour My optical disc drive tray does not open Make sure the computer is turned on Press the Eject button on the optical drive If the Eject button does not work you can open the tray by inserting the manual eject pin which is stored on the bottom of the drive or a long thin object such as a straightened paper clip into 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 app
36. ars You can capture still images in the following sizes 640 x 480 320 x 240 160 x 120 and 80 x 60 pixels Using the self timer You can take a still image 10 seconds after clicking the CAPTURE button by using the self timer Click Still Viewer Movie Player from the switch applications list Select Still mode Click the Options button The Still Image Options dialog box appears Click Self timer capture on the Capturing mode tab Click OK nan A WO N m After Self timer capture is complete the capturing mode changes automatically to single image Normal Capture To display the remaining time before the picture is taken turn on the capture information display The capture information display can be turned on and off by selecting Displaying Capture Information from the shortcut menu Z To stop the self timer click the CAPTURE button To set the image quality and mode of MOTION EYE camera You can change the settings of image quality or mode of MOTION EYE camera 1 Click the Start button then click Control Panel and Printers and Other Hardware 2 Double click the MOTION EYE camera icon The Camera Control Utility dialog box appears You can also activate the camera control utility using the Jog Dial control The camera control utility is available even while using other software applications that use the MOTION EYE camera o VAIO Computer User Guide 3 Click the Image tab and drag the slider to th
37. ation such as battery charging time and duration of the battery charge Displaying Battery Information Battery Information Window Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system You can customize the Battery Information toolbar to suit your portable computing needs including modifications to the alarm settings Refer to PowerPanel Help for more information VAIO Computer User Guide Selecting the Display Mode This computer uses the ATI video controller You can select which display is used when the computer is connected to an external monitor When you connect an external display you can switch the display mode between your computer s LCD display and the external monitor 1 Click Start point to Control Panel and click Appearance and Themes The Appearance and Themes window appears 2 Click the Display icon The Display Properties window appears 3 Click the Settings tab and then click the Advanced button The ATI Mobility Radeon M Properties dialog box appears 4 Click the Displays tab and select the display settings by clicking the icon on the panel of your display choice For more information click the Help button if you cannot see your movie or DVD on the external display change the monitor or TV setting by clicking on the Secondary icon and changing it to Primary O You may not be able to display the computer LCD screen and an external display or projector at the same time depen
38. d device volume Eu e 70 To set the microphone to eco 72 To modify the MIDI SOUId keke T2 o O VAIO Computer User Guide Connecting External Speakers U U 74 To connect external speakers E ee 74 Notes on using external speakersS Ee 74 Expanding Your Computer s Capabilities 75 Personal Digital Assistant L Eek 15 The Wireless LAN Access Point u eee 75 The Wireless LAN PC Cardia sce ase lets ta ates 76 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 77 Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen 78 Sony Notebook Setup taDS u eee 79 Controlling Power Management 80 To view the Power Management status icons 80 Power Management profiles ee 81 Power Management commandS ee 83 Conserving battery POWET keke ekkkke 84 Displaying Battery Information 85 Battery icon descriptionS keke 86 Displaying detailed battery information 86 Selecting the Display Mode 88 Changing the window design of Sony software 89 Using the Multilingual User Interface Language OPON ete cose des soe citrine calor EE 91 To Change the Language Option 91 To Change Numbers Currency Time and Date Formats 92 Adding Memory 93
39. d then insert it diagonally into the empty slot A Memory Module Edge Connector Notch 4 Lower the memory module until it clicks into place on both ends VAIO Computer User Guide Installing a Memory Module Empty Slot A Do not touch any part of the motherboard or the other components inside the computer 5 Close the cover panel and replace the fastening screw Confirming Added Memory Capacity Confirming Added Memory Capacity 1 2 Turn on the computer Click Start on the Windows taskbar point to All Programs and then click Sony Notebook Setup Click the About This Notebook tab Verify that the System Memory displayed in the left panel matches the amount of memory installed If the amount of memory is not correct turn off the computer and reinstall the memory module See Removing a Memory Module and Installing a Memory Module for instructions Sony Notebook Setup Dialog Box J Initial Setting Power On Password Bass Boost System information System information Product information CPU Manufacturer Sony Corporation Model Name Clack Frequency Service Tag ras System Memory Serial No 00000000 0000000 Cache Memory Video Memory oe Intemnal HDD BIOS Version OS Ver
40. ding on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using Turn on the computer after you turn on the peripheral devices Selecting the Display Mode ATI Mobility Radeon Properties Screen Multiple Monitors and Mobility Radeon Properties mR General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management Displays Color OpenGL Direct 3D Options Scheme rz 1280x600 60 Hz Changing the window design of Sony software To change the window design 1 2 3 4 5 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 design Click Apply The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window o VAIO Computer User Guide 6 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 Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Windows XP Pro only After you have initially setup your new VAIO computer you have the ability to change the language displayed in Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system The multilingual user interface MUI language option chan
41. e computer VAIO Computer User Guide Using the Jog Dial Control Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial Control and Jog Dial Navigator software which enables you to scroll through applications folders and documents from a predefined list The Jog Dial Control and Jog Dial Navigator are only compatible with preinstalled Sony software Using the Jog Dial Control Jog Dial Control Jog Dial Navigator To use the Jog Dial Control 1 Select a mode in which to navigate from the Indicate Window See Using the Indicate Window 2 Rotate the center Jog Dial Control to scroll up and down a selected menu 3 Press the Jog Dial Control to select a menu item listed between the two arrows on the Jog Dial Launcher 4 Ifnecessary press the Back button to return to the previous menu Using the Jog Dial Control Using the Indicate Window To scroll through applications folders and documents on your computer you must first select a mode Scroll or Application The Indicate Window enables you to quickly select a mode Q Scroll mode navigates through the menu items or functions of an active application Application mode navigates through a menu of applications which are compatible with the Jog Dial Navigator software As a default setting the Indicate Window always appears as a floating window on your desktop unless you Q Store it on your computer s taskbar by right clicking the taskbar and
42. e left or the right The level settings increase as the slider is moved to the right and decrease as it is moved to the left 4 Click the Mode tab and then click the item you want to set Features Brightness Contrast Hue Color Sharpness White balance Shutter speed Description Adjust the brightness Adjust the contrast of the light part and the dark part Adjust the hue of the color Adjust the coloring Adjust the sharpness Adjust the colors to be more natural Auto Adjust automatically to natural colors Indoor Suitable for indoor capturing Outdoor Suitable for outdoor capturing Hold Suspend the proximate settings of the white balance so that settings do not change automatically Set the shutter speed Auto Adjust the shutter speed automatically 1 50 This speed is suitable for capturing images under fluorescent light Hold Suspend the proximate settings of the shutter speed so that settings do not change automatically The appropriate mode will vary depending on the situation or subject Switching between outdoor and indoor environments while setting the White Balance to Hold may cause colors to appear incorrectly To correct color discrepancies set White Balance to Auto and pture something white and then wait approximately 10 seconds The image should now display with the correct color 5 Click OK EA Z gt Using the MOTION EYE Camera Click the Default button and then click OK t
43. e recording using a microphone select Microphone If you are recording using other audio equipment select Line To adjust sound volume in the Recording Control window When Microphone or Line are not displayed in the Recording Control window do the following 1 Select Options and click Properties 2 Click the item you want to display in Control 3 Click OK You can only adjust the recording volume in the Recording Control window in step 3 If you adjust the volume in step 1 the adjustment is only effective for playing sound It does not adjust the volume for recording sound To increase the sound of the microphone 1 Double click Ge on the task tray located in the lower right corner of the Desktop window If Microphone is not displayed from the Options menu click Properties select Microphone from the Control panel and then click OK 2 From the Microphone panel click Advanced The Advanced Controls for Microphones dialog box displays 3 Click Mic 20dB in Other Controls and then click Close To adjust sound device volume You can adjust the sound device volume for playing or recording OO Connecting an External Microphone To adjust the volume when playing double click K S in the task tray located in the bottom right corner of the Desktop window The Volume Control window is displayed To adjust the sound of other devices do the following 1 Select Options and click Properties In the Volume Adjust window select
44. e 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 supplied with your display for details Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour Take the battery pack off the computer unplug the power cord and plug it in again then turn on the power If this occurs on a regular basis contact Sony Computing Support at http www sony com pcsupport My computer starts but a BIOS error appears When the computer s internal backup battery is low on power it may not start your system properly The message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of the screen Follow these steps 1 Press the F2 key The BIOS Setup menu appears 2 Set the date month day year Press Enter 3 Press to select System Time then set the time hour minute second Press Enter 4 Press gt to select Exit then press W to select Get Default Values The message Load default configuration now appears 22 ccc Troubleshooting Your Computer Select Yes and press Enter Select Exit Save Changes and then press Enter The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears Select Yes and then press Enter The computer restarts My comput
45. ea are active Caps Lock The letters appear in uppercase The letters appear in lower case as you type The Shift key as you type unless you hold lowers the case of typed letters down the Shift key when Caps Lock is on Scroll Lock The screen scrolls differently Information moves across the Exactly how it scrolls depends display normally on the specific application This function does not work with all applications Combinations and functions with the Fn key lf 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 Using the Keyboard Functions Fot J ESC Standby Fn IX F3 Speaker switch Fn lt 1 F4 Speaker volume Fn F5 Brightness control Fn F7 Switch to the external display Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key on your computer Toggles the built in speaker off and on Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 then Tor gt To decrease volume press Fn F4 then or Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then 4 or gt To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then J or Toggles between the LCD ex
46. ears m m Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected Disconnect the i LINK cable and connect it again My PC Card is not working Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly into the PC Card slot Make sure the PC Card is compatible with Microsoft Windows Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using oo D Troubleshooting i LINK devices 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 or Hibernate If that happens restart the computers to establish a connection I cannot export images to a digital video DV device Images that were taken with your computer using MovieShaker or DVgate software may not properly export to a DV device when it is connected to your computer via an i LINK cable To export the images correctly follow these steps 1 Right click fa the CPU Performance Profile AC Power icon on the Windows taskbar 2 Select Profile and click DV Setting your system to DV is only recommended for exporting images to a DV device Once you f
47. el pR Ol To USB port Y A serial mouse or PS 2 mouse is not compatible with the VAIO C1 PictureBook computer See the manual supplied with your mouse for more information on its installation and use VAIO Computer User Guide Connecting VAIO Computers Connecting with i LINK The preinstalled Microsoft Windows XP operating system enables you to use a compatible i LINK cable not supplied to connect your VAIO computer to another compatible computer You can use one computer to edit copy or delete files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer Connecting with an i LINK cable i LINK cable optional To connect two VAIO computers 1 Right click My Computer and select Properties 2 Select the Computer Name tab and type in a unique name for the computer You will use this unique name to differentiate the two computers once they are networked together 3 Click Apply and then click OK i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating 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 compati ble i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i
48. elephone Cable Telephone cable not supplied Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly Connecting to a Local Area Network Connecting to a Local Area Network You can connect your computer to 1OBASE T and 100BASE TX type Local Area Networks LANs by using the supplied port replicator and its Ethernet port For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator Connecting to LAN LO wT a Og cm COS LEIS SLES ISS LPS EF 4 Z 2 222222277 SED BEE 74 SE SEE SS 7 2 LD Ethernet port A Warning Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the 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 con
49. er saving modes while you are playing the DVD Change the settings to disable the screen saver and the virus checker Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access This may cause the computer to malfunction A lf a region code warning appears when you try to play a DVD the DVD may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the region code listing on the DVD packaging To play an audio CD To play an audio CD make sure the audio function is turned on To do this complete the following procedure The optical disc drive must be installed before you begin 1 Open the Start menu point to Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then click System The System Properties window appears Select the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager in the Device Manager box A window appears listing your computer 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 already selected and then click OK Notes on CD and DVD discs Do not drop or bend the disc EA cr Connecting an i LINK Optical Disc Drive Do not touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause reading errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Do not use solven
50. er starts but the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start 1 2 Q Ifyou have connected an external floppy disk drive make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive non bootable Ifanon bootable disk is in the drive follow these steps Turn off the computer and then remove the floppy disk Restart the computer and confirm that Windows starts properly Q If Windows still does not start follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS 1 2 3 4 Wn 9 Remove any disk from the floppy disk drive Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer Turn off the computer and then turn it 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 Select Yes then press Enter The computer restarts If your computer continues to display the message Operating system not found and Windows does not start contact Sony Computing Support re VAIO Computer User Guide My computer stops responding or does not shut down It is best to shut do
51. ery life will be shorter A If you connect a non Sony DVD drive to your VAIO computer the DVD playback may not function properly The bundled DVD software must be installed to play a DVD For best performance it is recommended that you use a Sony compatible DVD drive To connect a PC Card Bus drive Procedures for connecting an optical drive may vary depending on the specific drive you purchase See the manual supplied with your optical drive for more information on its installation and use You can connect an optical drive while the computer is on For specific instructions on using your supplied Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs see Using Your Recovery CDs for more information 1 Remove the PC Card from the bottom side of the optical drive Removing PC Card 2 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the SONY logo facing up See Using PC Cards for details VAIO Computer User Guide Inserting PC Card LIR Se EESIN RRA NSS N Make sure logo faces up AoA protective cover is attached to the lens of the optical drive at the factory Before using the optical drive remove the protective cover To insert a disc 1 Press the Eject button The disc tray slides out Optical Drive Eject button 2 Place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up 3 Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive
52. es When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which enables you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate When using battery power be aware that the computer 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 computer and insert a fully charged battery Normal mode Normal mode is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The power indicator displays green when your computer is in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk Standby mode In Standby Mode the computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The amber power indicator flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode 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 disk drive and power is turned off The power indicator is off in this mode To activate Hibernate mode 1 P
53. es be performed by an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent go to http www sony com pcsupport Be careful when installing a memory module in your computer and be sure to observe the proper safety precautions listed below Mistakes that occur when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction Q Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system or follow any of the procedures described below Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives 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 Use the special protective package to store a memory module and prevent ESD or wrap the memory module in aluminum foil Typical expansion memory configuration Total System Memory MB On board MB Slot MB 256 128 128 384 128 256 Removing a Memory Module Removing a Memory Module
54. es instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can access Sony Computing Support at http www sony com pcsupport 6 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 and select the topics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 7 Sony Customer Support Sony and Microsoft 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 8 Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport Index A About This Computer tab 79 AC power setting 82 adding hardware 43 memory 93 peripherals 43 printers 68 adjusting brightness 17 volume 17 Alt key 14 Application Recovery CD 115 Applications key 14 audio adjusting volume 17 troubleshooting 135 Audio tab 79 AV In 44 AV Out 44 B battery packs charge status icons 86 conserving battery power 84 BatteryScope utility 85 brightness adjusting 17 bu
55. ges the text controlled by Windows XP Professional operating system Menus help files and icons generated by Windows XP Professional are shown in your selected language All other software applications are displayed in English as the default language The multilingual user interface language option is not designed to replace a localized version of the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system Under certain conditions some third party software applications may not function properly To Change the Language Option 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options then click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears 3 Select the Languages tab 4 From the Language used in menus and dialogs drop down menu select the desired language English Q francais Portugu s espa ol 5 Click Apply then click OK 6 The Change Regional dialog box appears Click OK 7 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Logoff Restart your computer for the settings to take effect Additional users can also change to their desired language s without effecting your existing language settings o j E VAIO Computer User Guide To Change Numbers Currency Time and Date Formats You can change the system s number currency time and date formats to coordinate with your chosen country or lan
56. guage settings To change these formats follow the steps below 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options then click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears 3 From the Regional Options tab click the Standards and formats drop down menu to view the available country choices Select the desired country 4 Click Customize to change the number currency time and date settings Click Apply then click OK Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer See the VAIO Computer Specifications for the amount of memory preinstalled on your computer Expansion memory modules are available as options For memory upgrades and information on which memory modules to use refer to your VAIO Computer Specifications This section provides you with information on removing and replacing a memory module m Precautions and Procedures Removing a Memory Module Installing a Memory Module Confirming Added Memory Capacity VAIO Computer User Guide Precautions and Procedures The procedures described below assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment A Sony recommends that memory upgrad
57. he original date of purchase WinDVD InterVideo Inc Web site http www intervideo com telephone 510 651 0888 WordPerfect Office 2002 Standard Corel Corp Web site http www corel com telephone 613 274 0500 hours M F 8 30 A M 7 30 P M eastern time Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or find Sony Computing Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport VAIO Computer User Guide Using the Recovery CDs This section provides you with details on your Sony Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs Q Application and System Recovery CDs Q Using Your Recovery CDs VAIO C1 Picturebook Computer Quick Start Application and System Recovery CDs Your computer comes with the following Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs You will need an optical disc drive supplied with selected models to use these recovery CDs If your computer does not come with an optical disc drive use an external optical disc drive Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased This CD restores your computer to its original factory settings so user dat
58. he tray with the label side facing up I cannot use the DVgate software If your computer is using the Ultimate Battery Life profile for its power saving mode you cannot use DVgate or Smart Connect software Please select another profile My computer s start up time seems longer after have installed AOL What can I do On some computers installing America Online AOL may increase boot time by up to a minute If you experience this on your system and would like to speed up the time required to start your computer you may want to disable the AOL WAN driver Do the following 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections and select Network Connections 3 Right click on the Local Area Connection with device name WAN Network Driver and select Disable Verify that your AOL connection still functions satisfactorily with the WAN Network Driver disabled If you need to reverse this setting repeat the steps above and select Enable 32 ____ j ___________U_ Troubleshooting Software What software do use for CD R CD RW software functions Sony recommends using the preinstalled SonicStage software s Record function to create any CDs on your VAIO computer if the specific model you purchased is preconfigured with all necessary components for CD R and CD RW capability Downloading the optional RealJukebox CD burning component to create any CDs on your computer
59. ilt in speaker 17 volume 17 camera built in 19 digital video camcorder 62 notes on 23 canceling commands 13 Caps Lock indicator light 16 CD or DVD discs cleaning 52 handling 51 inserting 50 CD ROM drive closing lid 51 connecting 34 49 using 49 cleaning CD or DVD discs 52 coin operated telephones 40 computer connecting to another 60 expanding capabilities 75 setup screen 78 Connecting Ethernet 41 LAN 41 connecting another VAIO computer 60 CD ROM drive 34 49 coin operated telephones 40 digital video recorder 62 external display 65 external mouse 59 external speakers 74 M VAIO Computer User Guide floppy disk drive 46 i LINK device 62 i LINK optical disc drive 53 microphone 69 monitor 65 multiple telephone lines 40 network 34 party telephone lines 40 PBX 40 printer 68 projector 66 telephone cable 39 telephone line 39 TV 67 connectors printer 68 correction keys 13 14 Ctrl key 14 cursor movement keys 13 D digital video camera 62 display connecting an external 65 mode 88 drives 49 CD ROM 49 floppy disk 46 optical 49 troubleshooting 129 DV In Out 62 DVD ROM drive tray troubleshooting 130 DVgate applications 107 E Eject button 47 ejecting floppy disks 47 Escape key 13 Ethernet port 44 expanding computer capabilities 75 external display 65 microphone 69 mouse 59 speakers 74 F floppy disk drive connecting 46 disconnecting 47 floppy disks ejecting 47 handling 48 inserting in
60. inish exporting the images to a DV device set the PowerPanel profile back to the default setting 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 _ _ jj ___ _ _ __________jjj___ U jjj_ _j_ _j_____ Hil VAIO Computer User Guide Troubleshooting Software My software program stops responding or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See the About the Software on Your Computer section for more information When I click an application icon the message You must insert the application CD into your CD ROM DVD ROM drive appears and the software does not start Q Make sure that your optical drive is connected to your computer Q Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD Insert the disc and try starting the program again Make sure you place the CD in t
61. licator Connecting a Printer Computer Printer Na USB Printer cable optional See the manual supplied with your printer for more information on its installation and USE Connecting an External Microphone Connecting an External Microphone You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use To connect an external microphone Use the 4 symbol to locate the Microphone jack Plug the microphone cable into this jack Connecting a Microphone Microphone See the manual supplied with your microphone for more information on its installation and use To record from a microphone or audio equipment You can record messages memos or other recordings in analog by connecting a microphone or other audio equipment to the Microphone jack of your computer and then switching the jack functionality The Microphone jack is for MIC IN monaural To switch the microphone jack functionality To switch the Microphone jack functionality for use with a microphone or an audio device O VAIO Computer User Guide 1 Double click if on the Windows taskbar The Volume Control window appears 2 From the Options menu click Properties The Properties window appears 3 Inthe Adjust Volume panel select Recording and then click OK The Recording Control window appears 4 Select either Microphone or Line A When you ar
62. listed Support Options If you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled software refer to the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIO Computer User Guide The online VAIO Computer User Guide and the printed VAIO Computer Quick Start provide you with information on how to maximize your computer capabilities and solve common problems Software Manuals and Online Help Files The software preinstalled on your computer 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 computer comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows For operating system support you can access Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory VAIO C1 Picturebook Computer Quick Start 4 VAIO Support Agent You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and selecting Help and Support Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your 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 5 Sony Computing Support This service provid
63. m information including memory capacity serial number and BIOS version Initial Setting Change the volume of the sounds that play while the operating system is loading Select the order of drives and devices from which you want to load the operating system You can specify the hard drive as well as other drives inserted into your computer Power On Password Set the password to secure your computer Bass Boost Set the Bass Boost option For more information about each option click Help on the Sony Notebook Setup window to display the Help file VAIO Computer User Guide Controlling Power Management The PowerPanel utility allows you to control the power management of your computer and provides key information about system activity and battery life The following sections briefly describe how to conserve your computer s battery power You can also refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information To activate a profile or command see Displaying Battery Information for details 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 Battery status icon indicates battery power level and the CPU status icon indicates the performance level of the CPU To activate the Power Management toolbar 1 Right click the taskbar a
64. mation and assistance to its customers introducing them to the Internet Member benefits include e mail newsgroups a Personal Start Page a free 6 MB Web site a member magazine and 24 hour technical support 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 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating 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 compati ble i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions o VAIO Computer User Guide PC Cillin 2000 Trend Micro Inc PC Cillin provides portable easy to use real time antivirus security at your computer s entry point beaming synchronization Internet access to defend against potential threats hidden inside files e mail or on the Web PicoPlayer Sony
65. may interfere with normal system operations VAIO Computer User Guide Troubleshooting the Modem My modem does not work m Check that the telephone cable is plugged into the line jack See Connecting a Telephone Cable for details Check that the telephone cable is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary telephone and listening for a dial tone Check that the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Check that the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Reinstall the modem driver See Using Your Recovery CDs for more information My modem connection is slow Your computer 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 check the following m m Have your telephone company check that your telephone cable is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If
66. n error message appears prompting you to continue or exit Reinsert the media into the slot and press Enter to continue This enables the media to finish reading or writing data You can enjoy video clips that you have recorded with compatible Memory Stick digital camcorders The media slot can accommodate one media at a time To copy images from a digital video camera via Memory Stick media see Connecting an i LINK Device for more information Only MG Memory Stick media can be used with copyright protected data like music Do not remove the media or turn off the power while the access light is on Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the media connector with your finger or metallic objects Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media Do not bend drop or shock the media Do not disassemble or modify the media Do not allow the media to get wet Do not use or store the media in a location that is subject to Q Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight Q High humidity or places with corrosive substances To prolong the life of the media use the supplied storage case See the instructions supplied with your media for more information on its use VAIO Computer User Guide Using PC Cards Your computer includes a PC Card slot PC Cards enable you to connect portable extern
67. nd a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start menu A Ctrl F 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 A M Minimizes all displayed windows with Num Lock off Shift M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size A R Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of Fn A Insert 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 Indicators Indicator Function Power Light is green when the power to the computer is turned on flashes amber in Standby mode and turns off when the computer O is in Hibernate mode or powered off Battery Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the computer gt Hard disk Lights when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this 0 indicator light is on ee VAIO Computer User Guide Indicator lights Light On Off Memory Data is read from or written to The Memory Stick media is not Stick the Memory Stick media Do being accessed A not enter Standby mode or turn ba off the computer when this indicator light is on Num Lock The number keys area in the The alphanumeric character keys numeric keypad are active in the keypad ar
68. nection To connect to a network VAIO Computer User Guide Click Start select My Computer and click My Network Places under the Other Places header Click Add a network place under the Network Tasks header or click Set up a home or small office network depending on your configuration Depending on your choice either the The Add Network Place Wizard or Network Setup Wizard appears Follow the on screen instructions Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting a variety of peripherals as discussed in the following sections Connecting the Port Replicator Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive Connecting an 1 LINK Optical Disc Drive Connecting a USB Mouse Connecting VAIO Computers Connecting an i LINK Device Connecting an External Display Connecting a USB Printer Connecting an External Microphone Connecting External Speakers U D Expanding Your Computer s Capabilities VAIO Computer User Guide Connecting the Port Replicator Your computer is supplied with a port replicator to enable you to connect additional devices The port replicator is equipped with one each of the following Q Monitor port Ethernet port USB port Q AV Out jack AV In jack To connect a port replicator When connecting the port replicator to the computer make sure the VAIO logo on the connector faces u
69. o return all settings to the default settings Notes on using the MOTION EYE camera m m Do not touch the camera lens as dirt may accumulate and degrade picture quality Do not point the camera toward the sun You cannot detach the camera Smart Capture Premium is unavailable while other software that uses the built in camera is in use Close all software that uses the built in camera before you use Smart Capture Premium You cannot transfer still images or video clips from the built in camera while transferring to connected i LINK devices Take an initial shot before taking a final shot to ensure sound and picture quality You can adjust the sound quality for different sound environments Click Start point to Settings and then point to Control Panel Click Sounds and Multimedia and then Audio tab Click Volume under the Sound Recording category Adjust the volume level with the microphone slider Your recording is not guaranteed If your recording fails due to conditions unfavorable to the camera the contents of your recording cannot be guaranteed Clean the lens regularly Picture quality is adversely affected when the lens is dirty Use a non abrasive lens cleaning cloth and approved lens cleaning fluid MOTION EYE camera can also be used with the Microsoft NetMeeting application For more information about the Microsoft NetMeeting application open the Start menu select All Programs Access
70. oes not work press and hold the power button for at least four seconds to shut down the computer Troubleshooting Your Computer The sound of my computer 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 VAIO Computer User Guide Troubleshooting the LCD Screen My LCD screen is blank Q Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Q Check that the power indicator on the computer is on m Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and that it is charged The computer may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the screen The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the Fn key while pressing F7 several times The image on my connected external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual supplied with your display for more information I cannot simultaneously display movies DVD video or the Smart Capture Finder window on the LCD di
71. onnected Wait a few moments to allow the computer to recognize the drive Close all open applications and restart your computer with the connected floppy disk drive Make sure that there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive in order for the computer to start up correctly My optical drive is not playing my disc properly m Make sure the optical drive is inserted correctly into the PC Card slot or i LINK port 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 computer to stop responding while it tries to read the disc If necessary restart the computer 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 Check that your optical drive does not have the mute setting enabled Q Check the volume setting in the audio mixer Ifyou are using external speakers check the volume settings and then check the connections between your external speakers and the computer Q Click Start point to Control Panel click Performance and Maintenance then click System select Hardware and click Device Manager Check that the correct drivers are installed properly Check that digital CD audio is enabled for your optical drive Do the following steps 1 Click Start point to Control Panel click Performance
72. ontains 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 computer you purchased System Recovery options System Drive Recovery All data on Drive C is deleted The factory default settings and software applications are restored on this drive only Q Change Partition Size All partitions custom installations and changes are removed from the hard disk drive You can set the partition sizes for both the Drive C and Drive D The original preinstalled operating system and software applications are restored Recovery to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are removed from the hard disk drive All original factory settings operating system and preinstalled software is restored A The System Recovery utility does not back up your system s data If you wish to retain your system data perform a backup to an external media VAIO C1 Picturebook Computer Quick Start To use the System Recovery CD s Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files A blue screen appears during the downloading process 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical disc drive The System Recovery utility starts from the optical disc drive The first CD must be in the drive when your turn on the computer 2 Shut down your computer as described in the Shutting Down Your Computer section of your supplied Q
73. ories Communications and then click NetMeeting VAIO Computer User Guide Using the Pointing Device The pointing device on the keyboard enables you to point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen Using the Pointing Device Action Point Click Pointing device Left button Right button Center button Description Press the pointing device in a direction to place the pointer on an item or object Press the left button once Double click Press the left button twice Using the Pointing Device Action Description Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Press the pointing device in a direction to place the pointer on an item or object While holding the left button press the pointing device in a direction and then release it at the desired point Scroll Press the pointing device while pressing the center button The scroll function is available only with applications that support a scroll pointing device feature Pressing the pointing device too hard may damage it To replace the pointing device cover You can take off the pointing device cover and replace it with the additional cover supplied with your computer Replacing the Pointing Device Cover 1 Q Pointing device cover supplied 1 Make sure the cover is tightly secured to prevent damage to the screen when you close th
74. ou have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack disconnect the cable There is noise distortion while listening to music with speakers or headphones You may experience noise distortion while listening to music with speakers or headphones if the CPU control is set to Automatic Profile Selection Use the preinstalled PowerPanel software to set the CPU control to Performance or Battery Life If you use a memory intensive application set the CPU control to Performance To change the CPU control follow these steps S VAIO Computer User Guide 1 Right click the CPU icon on the bottom right of the taskbar and click Edit create profiles The Profile editor window appears 2 In the left portion of the window click the power management profile you want to set Maximum Battery Life is the default selection when your computer runs on battery power 3 Inthe right portion of the window double click CPU Control The list of CPU control options appears 4 Click Performance or Battery Life If you use a memory intensive application set the CPU control to Performance 5 Click the File menu and select Save 6 Close the Profile Editor window My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone connector See Connecting an External Microphone for details Applicable to models with a Crusoe processor Be Troubleshooting Memor
75. oward the Memory Stick media slot and the label facing up A Inserting the media in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction and then turn it so the label side is down before inserting into the slot To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick Media do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot 2 Carefully insert the Memory Stick media until it clicks into place Inserting Memory Stick Insert in the direction of the arrow with the label facing up To view the contents of Memory Stick media To see the contents do the following 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and select My Computer 2 Under the heading Devices with Removable Storage click Sony Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick media Make sure the access light is off Push the media in toward the computer When the media ejects pull it out When removing the Memory Stick media be careful as it may eject completely from the slot EA O Z gt Using Memory Stick Media Notes on using Memory Stick media m U Oo U When the media s write protect tab is set to LOCK data cannot be recorded or erased Before using Memory Stick media you should back up important data Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the media finishes reading or writing data before removing it If the media is removed prematurely a
76. owing sections briefly describe how to change your computer s default settings You can also refer to Sony Notebook Setup Help for more detailed information U D Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Controlling Power Management Displaying Battery Information Selecting the Display Mode Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option VAIO Computer User Guide Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen See the manual supplied with your computer display for more information on its installation and use To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then Sony Notebook Setup Sony Notebook Setup Screen Za _ Initial Setting Power On Password Bass Boost System information System information Product information CPU Manufacturer Sony Corporation Model Name Service Tag Number Clock Frequency Soa Ui x System Memory Serial No 00000000 0000000 Cache Memory Video Memory A Intetnal HDD BIOS Version OS Version OS Serial No OEM Information S ON Y Sony Electronics Inc 3 Select the tab for the item you want to change See Sony Notebook Setup tabs for more information 4 After you finish making your changes click OK EA O Z Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Sony Notebook Setup tabs Tab Description About This Computer Display syste
77. p 1 Open the port replicator port cover on the side of the computer Connecting the Port Replicator Computer LFF A23 AY XE Port replicator 2 Insert the port replicator connector gently into the port until it clicks into place Make sure the VAIO logo on the connector faces up 3 Connect any compatible peripheral devices to the port replicator Re Connecting the Port Replicator Retail videos played back on a DVD player or VCR and videos received via a digital CS tuner contain copyright protection signals and cannot be displayed or recorded If you use the AV In jack on the port replicator to import a video containing copyright protection signals the video input image turns black to disable video display or record functions Analog signals from video playback may also produce electronic noise distortions that can disable video display or record functions VAIO Computer User Guide Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive You can connect an optional floppy disk drive to the USB j port on your computer To connect the floppy disk drive You do not need to turn off the computer to connect or disconnect the floppy disk drive Plug the USB cable from the floppy disk drive into the USB Y port on the computer The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up Plugging in USB Cable To insert a floppy disk 1 Hold the floppy disk with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the flopp
78. ptical Disc Drive 53 To connect an i LINK optical disc drive 53 To disconnect an i LINK optical disc drive 54 T o play DV DKS sina vaste nl wa oe ated 55 To play an audio CD eee ee keke 56 Notes on CD and DVD discs uu ee ekke 56 To write data to a CD RW or CD R disc E 57 Notes on using i LINK optical disc drives 58 Connecting a USB MOUSe eee 59 To connect a USB moOUSe Ei eset ante aie 59 Connecting VAIO CompuUterS 60 Connecting with i LINK eee eke kek 60 To connect two VAIO compUterS LEeeee 60 Connecting an i LINK Device E e 62 Connecting an External Display 65 To connect a computer display e 65 To connect a projector aa eee 66 Toiconnecta IV A dili y hiwa ee x n eel ata cae y en anne 67 Connecting a USB Printer eee 68 To connect a printer L Eke kek keke kek 68 Connecting an External Microphone 69 To connect an external microphone 69 To record from a microphone or audio equipment 69 To switch the microphone jack functionalityi 69 To adjust sound volume in the Recording Control window 70 To increase the sound of the microphone 70 To adjust soun
79. r has preinstalled Microsoft Office applications such as Excel Word and Outlook turn off the FindFast application For computer models equipped with a CD RW DVD Combo Drive _ ___ jkv___ jjj___ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _______ jj__ Bii VAIO Computer User Guide Making copies of and using CD ROMs or music CDs may violate copyright laws or the terms of the End User Software License provided with such CD ROMs or music CDs Be sure to comply with the copyright laws and terms of the End User Software License when making or using original CDs If you have any questions regarding the copyright laws or the terms of the End user Software License please consult with the appropriate legal experts Notes on using i LINK optical disc drives You can use the supplied Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs with an i LINK optical disc drive See Application and System Recovery CDs for more information Q Do not use an optional i LINK optical disc drive and an optional optical disc drive with PC Card at the same time Connecting both drives may cause the system to malfunction Connecting a USB Mouse Connecting a USB Mouse You can connect an optional USB mouse such as the Sony PCGA UMSI series to your computer To connect a USB mouse Plug the mouse cable into the USB port PCGA UMS1 series drivers have already been installed Connecting a USB Mouse USB Mouse optional
80. rd Correction Print Screen keys Escape key Function keys Shift key ke Ctrl key Applicati Fn key key ications Numeric keypad area Navigation keys Windows key Using the Keyboard Functions of the keyboard keys Key Description Numeric keypad area Navigation keys Correction keys Function keys Escape key Print Screen key Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Numbers appear on the front beveled edge of the numeric keys 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 four arrow keys which also function as the Home End Page Up and Page Down keys The Insert Backspace 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 applications F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it VAIO Computer User Guide Key
81. ress the key combination Fn F 12 or press the power button and release it immediately The computer enters Hibernate mode Do not move the computer until its power indicator turns off o O VAIO Computer User Guide 2 Press the power button to return to normal mode Notes on power saving modes Q When returning from Hibernate mode by pressing the power button momentarily the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer starts normally m Standby uses more power than Hibernate Q Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode Connecting a Telephone Cable Connecting a Telephone Cable You need to connect a telephone cable not supplied to take advantage of online services and the Internet In order to register your VAIO computer register your software online and use Sony Customer Support you must connect to a telephone cable How to connect a telephone cable 1 Open the telephone jack cover The cover opens only to a 45 degree angle A Use care when opening the telephone jack cover Opening it beyond a 45 degree angle may result in damage to the unit Opening Telephone Jack Cover Telephone jack cover 2 Plug one end of the telephone cable into the telephone jack You must insert the cable from the rear of the computer 3 Plug the other end of the telephone cable into the wall jack VAIO Computer User Guide Plugging in T
82. rge but subject to delays Support from 900 820 8324 is fee based but offers immediate response VAIO Computer User Guide Quicken Intuit Inc Web site http www intuit com support telephone 900 555 4932 800 644 3193 hours M F 5 A M 5 P M Pacific time Support from 900 555 4932 is fee based Support from 800 644 3193 is automated and free of charge QuickTime Apple Computer Inc Web site http www apple com telephone 800 692 7753 hours M F 6 A M 6 P M Pacific time RealPlayer Real Networks Inc Web site http service real com rjoptions html email http service real com help call html online e mail form Sony Applications Sony Electronics Inc Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Sony ScreenBlast ACID Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forge Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment Web site http www sonicfoundry com support e mail support sonicfoundry com telephone 900 407 6642 fee based support fax 608 256 7300 hours M F 9 A M 5 P M central time Software Support Information Windows Operating System Microsoft Corp Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 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 t
83. rial version allows you to evaluate the software for 30 days after which you can purchase the full program for a special price America Online America Online Inc America Online is a popular Internet online service Stay in touch with family and friends with easy to use e mail Manage your personal finances get the latest news and sports scores and chat with thousands of others who share your interests AT amp T WorldNet Service AT amp T Corp AT amp T WorldNet Service offers fast reliable Internet access Customer benefits include Web based e mail video e mail multiple e mail accounts free Web pages online and live agent technical support instant messaging and parental controls Software Overview DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc This image management software makes it fun and easy to edit import and organize your digital pictures in a photo album for rich digital printing to any standard color laser or ink jet printer DigitalPrint can also be used to make custom CD labels for your audio CDs DVgate Sony Electronics Inc Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i LINK connector and capture your own video clips and still images You can edit the clips from your video add others and combine clips into new movie segments You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Inc An Internet Service Provider that supplies access infor
84. s to be disconnected or turned off appears 130 My PC Card is not working uu keke 130 Troubleshooting i LINK devices 131 I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i LINK cable 131 I cannot export images to a digital video DV device 131 Troubleshooting Software ccscccssssceeessrteeeeees 132 My software program stops responding or crashes 132 When I click an application icon the message You must insert the application CD into your CD ROM DVD ROM rr drive appears and the software does not start 132 I cannot use the DVgate software e 132 My computer s start up time seems longer after I have installed AOL What can I do 0 ee 132 What software do I use for CD R CD RW software PUMICE HONS a tate st sot esl E n bes coy e Be nausea 133 Troubleshooting the Modem LE 134 My modem does not Work u eee 134 My modem connection is S OW u eee 134 Troubleshooting Audio en 135 My speakers have no sound L keke 135 There is noise distortion while listening to music with speakers or headphones E ee kkke 135 My microphone does not Work 136 Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media 137 cannot open image files eee 137 Memory Stick media does not work I cannot access the removable driV
85. selecting Jog Dial from the Toolbar menu To make the Indicate Window reappear right click the taskbar and select Jog Dial from the Toolbar menu Hide it by right clicking anywhere on the Indicate Window and selecting Hide Indicate Window from the menu To make the Indicate Window reappear right click the Jog Dial Navigator icon on the taskbar and select Display Indicate Window Move it by clicking on the window and dragging it to another location Indicate Window SCROLL APPS Features Function Launcher button Opens the Jog Dial Launcher Mode buttons Offers mode options ee 27 VAIO Computer User Guide 3 LCD area Shows the current mode and then the active application 4 Close button Closes the Indicate Window 5 Jog icon Opens the Application mode Selecting a mode To select the Scroll mode 1 Click SCROLL on the Indicate Window 2 Click the Launcher button The Jog Dial Launcher window appears Jog Dial Launcher JOG DIAL LAUNCHER amp Programs Open Office Document J New Office Document windows Update windows Catalog To select the Application mode 1 Click APPS on the Indicate Window 2 Click the Jog icon The Jog Dial Navigator or the Jog Dial Guide windows appears depending on the application you are using Using the Jog Dial Control Jog Dial Guide Jog Dial Navigator JOG DIAL GUIDE JOG DIAL NAVIGATOR re SCROLL MODE
86. sion OS Serial No OEM Information S ON Y Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Computer User Guide About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO computer is ready to help you work play learn and communicate as soon as you turn it on This section provides you with information on the wide variety of software applications installed on your computer Software Overview DvVgate application notes Q Software Support Information VAIO Computer User Guide 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 Trial Version Adobe Systems Inc Using state of the art image editing tools you can unleash your artistic ability and create digital images for print e mail and posting to the Web The versatile image capturing options enable you to start working with digital and traditional photos immediately Explore extensive creative possibilities for your personal images with Adobe Photoshop Elements software This t
87. splay and an external display Images cannot be displayed on both the LCD display and an external display at the same time Select only one display option I want to change the video resolution of my display You can use independent controls to change the video resolution of your display Q Click Start point to Control Panel point to Appearance and Themes and then click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears Click on the Settings tab Move the Screen Area slider to change your video resolution Troubleshooting the Mouse and Pointing Device Troubleshooting the Mouse and Pointing Device My mouse does not work Q If you are using an external mouse check that the mouse cable is plugged into the USB port See Connecting a USB Mouse for details Note that a serial mouse or PS 2 mouse is not compatible with the VAIO C1 PictureBook computer If you connect an external mouse while your computer is on you must restart your computer If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse such as the PCGA UMS1 series check that the mouse is plugged into the USB port Re install the mouse touchstick drivers See Using Your Recovery CDs for more information My pointing device does not work properly Q You may have disabled the pointing device without a mouse being connected to the computer You must restart the computer to make the pointing device work again If your pointing de
88. t 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 VAIO Computer User Guide Icon j amp 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 or the power button on your computer Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption The system writes the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk drive 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 disk drive LCD Video Standby Turns off the video display to save power If you turn off the Video Standby timer the display remains active except when the system enters Standby mode The video display system is one of the largest consumers of power in the system Conserving battery power When using the computer with a battery the LCD display and the hard disk drive can be set to switch off automatically to conserve battery power See Power Management profiles for more information Displaying Battery Information Displa
89. t 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 command click that icon in the Power Management toolbar When you use the battery pack to power your computer 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 automatically the next time you use the battery pack to power your computer Refer to the PowerPanel Help for information on customizing the Power Management toolbars You can change the power management settings such as the system timer and the brightness of the screen gg y y Controlling Power Management To customize power management settings 1 Right click the fz CPU Performance Profile AC Power icon on the Windows taskbar Select Edit Create Profiles from the menu Click a profile whose setting you want to change from the list in the
90. tal Entertainment Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forge software enables you to record edit and process mono or stereo audio files for your multimedia or Internet projects Whether you want to use a number of professional effects convert video into streaming media or synchronize audio to video this software has everything you need to create rich immersive multimedia and Internet content Smart Capture Premium Sony Electronics Inc Sony s Smart Capture Premium application supports still image and video capture from the built in Sony MOTION EYE camera an analog Video In device such as a VCR TV or Playstation or a digital video device connected to the PC through an i LINK or USB interface Transfer your compressed video or still images through e mail upload them to the ImageStation service or export to MovieShaker software for further video editing fun 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
91. task tray located in the lower right corner of the Desktop window 1 From the Options menu select Properties 2 Inthe Volume Adjust window select Recording and then click OK The Recording Control window appears You can adjust the sound using the Smart Label software included or the sound recorder Sound device Function Telephony Adjust the modem or telephone line sound Microphone Adjust the internal or external microphone sound Sound device Line CD Audio Stereo Out Connecting an External Microphone Function Adjust the audio equipment sound volume Adjust the digital sound volume of CD of the optional optical disc drive Adjust the sound from Volume Control The bass boost function is not enabled VAIO Computer User Guide Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers To connect external speakers Use the Q symbol to locate the Headphone jack Plug the speaker cable into this jack Connecting external speakers External speakers optional Computer Notes on using external speakers Q Make sure that the speakers you purchased are designed for computer use Q Before you turn on the speakers turn down the volume Q Do not place floppy disks or other data disks on or near the speakers the speakers magnetic field may damage the data on the disks lf you connect speakers or headphones to the computer and experience
92. te you should defragment or format the D partition regularly o VAIO Computer User Guide To defragment a partition A Before you begin to defragment a partition make sure you back up all files that you want to save Q Click Start on the Windows taskbar Click Programs Accessories System Tools and then click Disk Defragmenter The Disk Defragmenter window appears Select the drive you want to defragment from the list and click the Defragment button See Windows Help for more information on defragmenting Software Support Information Software Support Information Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Systems Inc Web site http www adobe com telephone 206 675 6126 fee based support e mail techdocs adobe com hours M F 6 A M 5 P M Pacific time Adobe Photoshop Elements Trial Version Web site http www adobe com America Online America Online Inc Web site http www aol com telephone 800 827 3338 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Inc Web site http support earthlink net e mail support earthlink net telephone 800 890 5128 800 890 6356 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day PC Cillin 2000 Trend Micro Inc Web site http www antivirus com pc cillin support telephone 510 859 0308 900 820 8324 e mail support trendmicro com hours M F 8 A M 5 P M Pacific time Support from 510 859 0308 is free of cha
93. ternal display connected to the CJ Monitor port and both LCD and external display modes Only LCD gt LCD and external display A Only external display lt VAIO Computer User Guide Combinations Feature Functions Fn only F8 Toggles between LCD only and dual LCD TV Control AV Out display modes Fn ze F12 Hibernate Fn B Bass Boost Only LCD gt LCD and external display A Only external display Select one display at a time to playback DVDs Connect the cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F8 will not work You cannot use the Fn F8 function to switch between LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical disc drive 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 the original state press the power button briefly to turn on the power Toggles the bass boost function off and on This feature is available only while using headphones Some functions are not available until Windows launches Using the MOTION EYE Camera Using the MOTION EYE Camera Your computer includes a built in MOTION EYE camera You can use the camera to shoot still images and record video clips To capture a still image 1 Press the CAPTURE button to start the Smart Capture Premium application
94. to drive 46 Fn key 14 combination commands 16 function keys 13 14 G getting help 139 Guide mode 28 H handling CD or DVD discs 51 floppy disks 48 headphone connector 66 help 139 Hibernate mode 18 37 I i LINK 62 connecting an i LINK device 62 notes on 63 i LINK optical disc drive connecting 53 notes on 58 IEFE 1394 62 indicator lights Caps Lock 16 EA gt Num Lock 16 Scroll Lock 16 Insert key 13 14 inserting CD or DVD discs 50 floppy disks into drive 46 installing hardware 43 memory 34 peripherals 43 Jog Dial control 26 K keyboard 16 using 12 15 L LAN connecting to 41 LCD troubleshooting 126 M MagicGate 31 Maximum Battery Life power setting 82 Maximum Performance power setting 82 memory adding 93 confirming added capacity 99 removing 95 memory module installing 34 Memory Stick notes on 33 troubleshooting 137 using 31 Memory Stick card slot 32 Memory Stick media Index displaying contents 32 microphone external 69 troubleshooting 136 modem troubleshooting 134 monitor connecting 65 switching among 17 MOTION EYE camera notes on 23 using 19 mouse connecting 59 troubleshooting 127 multiple telephone lines 40 navigation keys 13 network connecting 34 Notebook Setup tabs 79 Num Lock indicator light 16 numeric keypad area 13 operator keys 14 output devices adding 68 P party telephone lines 40 PBX 40 PC Card inserting 34 removing 35 troubleshooting 129 Type
95. ts such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth To write data to a CD RW or CD R disc You can use Sony SonicStage and Microsoft Windows XP to write data to a CD R or CD RW disc To create a CD R disc that is readable in a CD ROM drive make sure that you finish the writing process before ejecting the disc For more information see the instructions included with Windows XP A Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc Always use the AC adapter as the power source for your computer if you are writing data to a CD RW or CD R disc Using battery power may result in data transfer failure m D Notes on writing data to a CD RW or CD R disc For optimal writing speed deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data to a disc For best results use CD Rs that are compatible with 8x speed Your computer does not support 1x writing speed Memory resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc If your notebook compute
96. uick Start 3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer 4 The VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears Click Next 5 At the pop up prompt select Yes to begin the system recovery process Follow the on screen instructions If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD 1 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer 2 Turn on the computer When the Sony logo is displayed press the F2 key The BIOS setup 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 values for all SETUP items appears 5 Make sure Yes is selected and press the Enter key 6 Press the arrow keys to select Save and Exit and press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Make sure Yes is selected and press the Enter key The computer restarts from the Recovery CD Using Your Recovery CDs Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs If you have more than one System Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes from 30 to 60 minutes to complete After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD s you may be prompted to insert your
97. ur optical drive can read most DVD R media When you are ready to play a DVD read the suggestions below to maximize your video viewing experience Q When playing a DVD on battery power set the power management profile to DVD You can also set the power management profile to Automatic Profile Selection if the display is not clear when using other profiles Automatic Profile Selection sets the power management profile to DVD whenever a DVD is inserted See Controlling Power Management for more information Q Ifyou connect your computer to a TV display you may need to adjust the display resolution Read the suggestions below to set the display resolution to the proper dimensions Also see Selecting the Display Mode for more information Q Ifthe computer is set to the default display setting part of the video screen will not appear To view the entire screen adjust the display resolution to 640 x 480 VAIO Computer User Guide A Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may cause damage to your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing a DVD You cannot use the Fn F8 function to switch between LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive Do not switch between LCD and the external display while the DVD is playing This may cause a malfunction and you may need to restart the DVD software Do not switch the pow
98. vice is interpreting a single tap as a double click you must adjust the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Click Start point to Control Panel point to Printers and Other Hardware and then click on the Mouse icon 2 Change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action Reinstall the mouse touchstick drivers See Using Your Recovery CDs for more information The pointer does not move while using the pointing device or mouse Q Press the Windows key on the keyboard and press the U key to select Turn Off Computer When the Turn off computer dialog box appears press the R key to restart the computer If you cannot turn off your computer as described in the step above press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time to restart the computer o VAIO Computer User Guide Ifyou cannot restart your computer as described in the step above press and hold the power button for at least four seconds to turn off the computer Ifthe pointer does not move while playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time to stop playback and restart the computer Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices My floppy disk drive icon doesn t appear even though it is connected m Make sure that the floppy disk drive is properly c
99. wn your computer using the Turn Off Computer command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data Try restarting the computer On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click Turn Off Computer and then click Restart If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step you can restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time Q Ifthe previous step does not work press and hold the power button for at least four seconds This turns off the power to the computer Q If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD stop the CD DVD and restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer A Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys 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 computer s operating system may become unstable if it is interrupted or if you attempt to make changes before the computer completely enters a lower power mode such as Hibernate To restore the computer to its normal operating stability 1 Close all open applications 2 Restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time and then selecting Restart from the drop down list If this procedure d
100. y Stick Media Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media I cannot open image files Ifthe Sony MemoryStick dialog box does not appear when you first insert a Memory Stick media you can 1 Click Start and then My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Click the Sony MemoryStick icon If your images are not stored in a folder your images should appear in the Sony MemoryStick window Click the Left or Right arrows to view images If your images are stored in a folder open the folder to view your images The format of your Memory Stick media may not be compatible with the software you are using to view your image files When you reformat your Memory Stick media you lose the images and data stored on that media Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto the hard disk drive of your computer to save your images and data Reformat the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer Memory Stick media does not work cannot access the removable drive Ifyou cannot find the Memory Stick icon in My Computer click the View drop down menu and select Refresh Wait a few moments to recognize the Memory Stick media Click the Memory Stick icon to view any possible contents VAIO Computer User Guide Getting Help Sony provides you with several support resources to answer questions about your VAIO computer or the preinstalled software Refer to these resources in the order they are
101. y disk into the drive until it clicks into place Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive Inserting a floppy disk Floppy disk To remove a floppy disk Q When you finish using the floppy disk wait until the LED indicator light turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the disk Removing a floppy disk Eject button LED indicator To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is on 1 Close all applications that use the floppy disk drive otherwise data may be lost 2 Double click the amp Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 3 Select an option in the Hardware devices box and click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 4 Click OK to confirm your selection and then click Close 5 Unplug the floppy disk drive from the computer o O VAIO Computer User Guide To carry the floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk cable into the compartment on the right side Notes on handling floppy disks Q Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the disk Keep disks away from magnets Q Keep disks away from direct sunlight and other heat sources Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive You can use an optional PC Card Bus drive with your computer Some PC Card Bus drives draw power from the computer through the PC Card If you use this type of drive when the computer is running on battery power the batt
102. ying Battery Information You can display information for the battery on your computer The following sections briefly describe how to display your computer s general battery information You can also refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information To activate the Battery Information toolbar 1 Right click the taskbar at the bottom of the screen 2 Select Toolbars from the pop up menu and then click Battery Information The Battery Information toolbar appears on the taskbar If the Battery Information toolbar is hidden behind the taskbar icons right click the taskbar and deselect Lock the Taskbar then click and drag the edge of the Battery Information toolbar to the left To view the total charge remaining in the battery place the pointer over the battery status icon in the taskbar on the lower right corner of the screen Battery Information Toolbar i Battery Information B POR eee 2 2u Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining capacity Q Time indicator Displays estimated time hours minutes remaining before the battery fully drains also referred to as the time to empty VAIO Computer User Guide Battery icon descriptions Battery icon Battery status er Charging Fully charged Discharging r x No battery Displaying detailed battery information Double click the battery icon on the task tray to display the Battery Information window The Battery tab contains inform

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